About this role
Who we are:
Burson 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.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More about the role:
Burson UAE is searching for a passionate and proactive Account Executive to join our dynamic team in Dubai! This is an incredible opportunity for a junior PR professional to elevate their career, supporting an exciting mix of clients within our consumer division, covering luxury, lifestyle and hospitality clients. If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge campaigns in PR, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do:
- Support client relationships by assisting senior team members and acting as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day queries.
- Contribute to media relations efforts by drafting press materials, building media lists, and learning to pitch stories.
- Assist in crafting compelling content for various platforms, ensuring high-quality writing and adapting to different tones.
- Monitor and reporting on PR activity
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You belong at Burson:
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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About Burson
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.
What you'll do
- The Account Executive will support client relationships and assist in media relations efforts. They will also contribute to content creation and monitor PR activities.
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