Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Counsel, Stakeholder Management, AI Prompting
Dallas, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Counsel, Stakeholder Management, AI Prompting
Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Counsel, Stakeholder Management, AI Prompting
San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Counsel, Stakeholder Management, AI Prompting
Los Angeles, California, United States · Hybrid
$40k–$85k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Communications, Risk Management, Strategic Counsel, Stakeholder Management, AI Prompting
Hong Kong, China · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, Payroll Operations, Benefits Administration
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Public Relations, Press Release Writing, Crisis Management, English Communication, Digital Marketing
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Public Relations Planning, Content Creation, Media Relations, Social Media Management, Client Communication
Seoul, South Korea · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Digital IMC Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Influencer Collaboration, Event Management
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Crisis Management, Issues Management, Strategic Counsel, Media Training, Reputation Management
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$105k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Integrated Communications, Pharmaceutical PR, Client Relationship Management, Media Relations, Content Development
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$35k–$75k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Graphic Design, Motion Design, Video Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Digital Strategy, Brand Reputation Management, Consumer Analysis, Influencer Marketing, Data Analytics
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Content Development, Communication Reporting, Legislative Monitoring, Media Monitoring, Media Relations
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: CSR Strategy, Sustainability Consulting, CSRD, CS3D, Carbon Footprint Analysis
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs, Client Management
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Content Development, Communication Reporting, Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Influencer Relations
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Content Development, Communication Reporting, Legislative Monitoring, Media Monitoring, Media Relations
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Editorial Planning, Performance Analysis, Social Ads
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · Hybrid
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Content Development, Communication Reporting, Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Influencer Relations
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Lead day-to-day client activities and develop crisis preparedness strategies, including playbooks and simulation exercises. Draft internal and external communications materials such as messaging, holding statements, and social media content to manage reputation risks.
Requires 3-4+ years of communications experience, with at least 2 years specifically in issues and crisis management. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in AI tools for workflow efficiency and have a strong understanding of modern communication channel strategies.
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
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Burson is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join its U.S. Crisis & Risk specialty, a national team of experts bringing decades of experience supporting clients through some of their most existential challenges.
The ideal candidate has agency and/or in-house experience providing issues and crisis communications counsel to clients, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, as well as the ability to manage competing deadlines and work efficiently in high-pressure situations. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on high-stakes and complex communication issues for some of the world’s best-known brands, we’d like to talk to you.
Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future.
Offices: New York, US
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future.
Offices: New York, US
