Account Executive (Corporate Public Affairs)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><p><strong>More about the role:</strong></p> <p>As an Account Executive, you will contribute to Burson’s success by engaging in day-to-day client activities under the supervision and guidance of senior team members within our Corporate and Public Affairs Practice.  We are seeking passionate professionals interested in delivering measurable impact across reputation management, corporate and public affairs. You will be part of a team that leverages strategic and creative insights to develop sophisticated client strategies aligned with business objectives. We are seeking people that have a keen interest in the corporate and public affairs implications of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, as well as related dynamics, including geopolitics and sustainability. Your clients will span global, regional (APAC), and local levels, in both private and public sectors.   </p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be knowledgeable about your clients, their industries and competitors.</li> <li>Follow current affairs and news relevant to your clients e.g. on geopolitics, local politics, AI, regulatory affairs, public policy, corporate and business news.</li> <li>Participate in and contribute to a range of corporate and public affairs work including (not necessarily all): research and analysis; reputation strategy; risk communicat