Burson | Senior Account Executive, Japan

The role

You will work on one or more Burson clients and support senior team members in running client relationships and integrated communication programs. You will also help win new business and develop junior team members.

What you will do

• Be the main day-to-day contact for assigned clients, staying current on their businesses and industries
• Support senior team members in implementing integrated communication plans within time and budget
• Write and support press releases, messages, status reports and campaign summary reports
• Maintain relationships with media members and influencers and monitor news and social media trends
• Research and generate insights to support new business development
• Help train junior team members and delegate tasks with clear expectations
• Give constructive feedback and keep supervisors informed on team performance
• Record time in Maconomy and follow agency procedures for budgets, billing and vendor invoicing
• Use Burson's proprietary tools such as Creative Catalyst Network and Digital Catalyst cards
• Adhere to Burson's confidentiality, disclosure and code of conduct

Required qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of how to develop integrated communication strategies
• Ability to manage quality implementation of accounts within time and budget
• Ability to research and provide accurate research findings with insights

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship, citizenship and clearance rules are not stated in the posting

About the company

Burson is the global communications leader that helps brands and businesses build reputation as a competitive advantage. It is part of WPP, a creative transformation company with reach across 100+ markets.