What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director, Burson Direct Impact Practice, Operations Director position at Burson?

Burson 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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE / NYSE : WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

Account Director, Burson Direct Impact Practice, Operations Director

Hybrid work structure, ideally based in Washington DC

THE ROLE :

Direct Impact, the Grassroots and Local PR practice of Burson Global (a WPP agency) is seeking an Account Director / Director of Operations to join our team. This is a highly visible position that will support senior leadership in managing staff and agency partner relationships across multiple markets, support new business efforts, provide strategic and executional support for practice thought leadership / executive visibility / marketing, and maintain a senior client leadership role on core accounts to help teams work through client challenges and identify new opportunities / risks.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an agency or professional services / communications environment in a client-facing capacity. They will be highly organized, with demonstrated project and people management success.

THE WORK :

Management of various weekly client calls / meetings and internal meetings to provide content reviews, workstream status and to proactively stay ahead of deadlines / issues as appropriate
Maintain a senior client leadership role on core accounts to help teams work through client challenges and identify new opportunities / risks
Provide strategic and executional support for practice thought leadership, executive visibility and marketing
Continuity responsibilities such as finance oversight, legal approvals, compliance, logistics, scope and new business / RFP responses
Maintain up to date information to trackers, comms calendars and serve as another layer of quality control
Process improvement, with an eye towards new and efficient ways of working
Organizing, with support, the annual company event

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS :

Ideally 7-8 years of in public relations / corporate affairs communications with 4 years of demonstrated project management experience.

Proven ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and identify, secure and employ resources needed to achieve results.

Experience supporting new business efforts, including research, drafting proposals (RFP's / RFI's) and pitch preparation.

Prior experience serving as a day-to-day, client-facing account lead

Advanced writing skills, ability to write for senior level management and audiences adapting tone and style

Ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively

Ability to think innovatively; develop creative solutions and new programs

Team player, ready to roll up their sleeves in a collaborative environment

Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and Power Point; design skills in PPT are important

Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

BURSON PERKS :

Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office

Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW's Career Pathing program

Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at Burson and the outside community and accelerate their careers

Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care

Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health

401K Savings and Investment Plans

Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses

WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster

More information on benefits can be found Here.

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details - https : / / www.wpp.com / en / careers / wellbeing / benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us.

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Salary : $60,000 - $140,000

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