Assistant Account Executive, Corporate & Public Affairs - Burson

Summary

Burson is a global communications agency that helps clients manage and strengthen their reputations. The Assistant Account Executive will support integrated communications programs for corporate, consumer, and financial services clients through media monitoring, media and influencer relations, communications material development, research, and account coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily media monitoring across national, regional, trade, and digital outlets; prepare and distribute monitoring reports and status updates on consistent timelines
• Track and flag emerging coverage, trends, and social conversations to support proactive insights development and issue awareness
• Support media and influencer relations efforts by researching reporters and creators, building and maintaining media lists, and assisting with pitch development
• Draft and edit communications materials including media pitches, press releases, briefing documents, campaign summaries, status reports, and trend reports under senior guidance
• Support integrated communications programs across corporate, consumer, and financial services workstreams, including campaign activations and tentpole moments
• Participate in internal and client meetings, capturing notes, action items, and next steps; contribute ideas and observations when appropriate
• Assist with research, case studies, and materials for client presentations, new business proposals, pitches, and award submissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and external partners to support high-quality client delivery and day-to-day account coordination

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 0-1 years of internship or entry-level experience in public relations, communications, corporate affairs, public policy, or an agency environment
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
• Understanding of the current media landscape, including national, regional, trade, and digital outlets
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack, Brandwatch, NewsWhip, or similar platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
• Interest in corporate reputation, issues management, and complex communications challenges

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 0-1 years of internship or entry-level experience in public relations, communications, corporate affairs, public policy, or an agency environment
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
• Understanding of the current media landscape, including national, regional, trade, and digital outlets
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack, Brandwatch, NewsWhip, or similar platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
• Interest in corporate reputation, issues management, and complex communications challenges

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentorship programs with industry leaders
• A vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
• Packages designed to reward and retain top talent
• Hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week