Burson | Account Executive (GCI Health), Japan

The role

You will support account teams on client work at GCI Health, including client service, media, digital and IMC activities. You will write client-facing updates and reports, and help coordinate campaigns and media relations.

What you will do

• Keep up with industry trends and issues that could affect clients
• Take part in client planning meetings and calls
• Write client-facing updates, status reports and campaign summary reports
• Support tactical execution of client programs and first drafts of recommendations and briefs
• Build and maintain media lists and monitor client media coverage
• Pitch stories and help coordinate press materials and events
• Develop content for social and digital channels
• Coach and review the work of junior team members
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships and invoicing
• Record billable hours daily

Required qualifications

• Proficiency with document review systems such as Veeva Vault
• Ability to use media platforms such as Cision and Factiva
• Knowledge of research and measurement methods
• Strong written communication; follow AP Stylebook (or AMA) for press materials
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

About the company

WPP is a growth partner for major brands, combining media, data, creativity, production and strategic counsel. GCI Health is part of WPP's healthcare communications work.