Account Director, Public Affairs

The role

As a Junior Consultant, you will deliver news updates and analysis regarding markets, media, politics, and stakeholders. You will prepare client documents, conduct research, and manage logistics for client meetings and events.

What you will do

• Monitor client news in real-time and alert teams and clients to market issues
• Provide qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Keep colleagues informed of project status
• Develop action plans and meeting notes
• Prepare reporter backgrounders and media lists
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups
• Identify and analyse research and media coverage on industry trends
• Handle logistics for media and client meetings, announcement days, and events
• Identify and assess media and visibility opportunities for clients
• Nurture network outside of the firm

Required qualifications

• High interest on business and political issues
• Understanding of the influence of the media, politics and the public on companies and other organisations
• Curiosity and awareness of current and relevant global issues
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional research, writing and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Detail orientation
• Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Self-motivated and an eager learner
• Verbal and written understanding of German

Benefits

• Internal training programs
• Regular feedback
• Employee benefits to support financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development

About the company

Brunswick is a global advisory firm that helps companies tackle high-stakes issues and navigate complex stakeholder relationships. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has 27 offices in 18 countries.