Associate

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 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.

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 WPP.com 

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More about the role:

Senior Associate / Associate are responsible for day-to-day servicing of clients, handling of accounts assigned to them, and initiating and implementing PR activities outlined in a communications program to Burson’s standards.

What you'll do:

Account Management

• Day-to-day management of allocated accounts according to agreed program and scope of work

• Fully familiarize oneself with client’s business and the related industry, client contacts, and clients' internal communications procedures and processes

• Fully familiarize oneself with Burson client servicing standards, client report and budget procedures

• Prepare all contact reports on client meetings and timely submission of such reports to clients

• Prepare monthly activity reports detailing all activities carried out for the month for the client in question

• Ensure that all written materials to be submitted to client are accurate, error-free, well written in English or Thai and approved by a manager or director in charge of that account

• Brief third parties e.g. KOLs and influencers, collateral designers, photographers, event companies etc. fully and clearly on clients’ requirements and preferences

• Build and develop relationships with the media, KOLs and influencers

•  Experience in working and managing influencer and online campaigns.

Creative / Strategic Inputs 

• Contribute creative and strategic inputs for client’s PR program, proposals and at client meetings

• Provide strategic counsel and advice to clients

• Proactively alert clients or the team leader on issues and events that will have an impact on client business or PR program.

• Advice and alert the team leader to emerging client issues e.g., budget, personnel etc.

• Contribute to business development pitches particularly in research and intelligence gathering

• Experience in IT or Sustainability or Consumer Goods or Automotive field is a plus. 

• Provide business development leads if you come across them

• Identify and develop new business opportunities from existing clients

• Contribute in business development pitches and undertake research or intelligence gathering work

Business Development

• Provide business development leads if you come across them

• Identify and develop new business opportunities from existing clients

• Contribute in business development pitches and undertake research or intelligence gathering work

How We’ll Support You:

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, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, flexible work arrangements to support work-life integration, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation, and competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

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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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