Account Director, 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><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p>Burson is seeking to hire an Account Director of Corporate & Public Affairs to be based in Washington DC. The Account Director will be dedicated to reputational campaigns across a wide spectrum of issues including climate/sustainability, safety, tourism and finance. Target audiences will include consumers, government officials (foreign and domestic), business stakeholders and corporate and policy media. This is a heavily client-facing role that requires experience leading teams and developing strong and broad client relationships. Destination client travel will be required within the Eastern Time zone.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to become immersed in multifaceted campaigns playing a leading role in account growth, management and the execution of consumer and B2B corporate and public affairs communications.</p> <h3><strong>What you'll do:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Act as day-to-day client point of contact (both advisory and management) actively working to build strong relationships within the account.</li> <li>Develop and execute campaign strategies around partnerships, stakeholder and influencer engagement to build awareness and public education.</li> <li>Stay ahead of regulatory policies affecting issues around climate, sustainability, tourism and finance in order to identify challenges/opportunities for t