What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Influencer, Consumer & Brand position at Burson?
Who We Are
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. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role
The Influencer team delivers end-to-end campaigns with influencers and creators to Burson’s vast client roster. The team is focused on embedding our clients into ongoing, authentic conversations driven by influencers that truly build brand reputation, by decoding culture, ensuring resonance, and igniting creativity.
We are looking for a VP to join our Influencer team and be fully dedicated to one of our most-exciting streaming clients. You will be embedded into our Consumer & Brand Practice as your home, with strong connections into our broader Influencer community and its leadership.
Reporting to the Client Lead for our client, this role will be primarily responsible for:
Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at appaccommodations@bursonglobal.com. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.
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.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More About The Role
The Influencer team delivers end-to-end campaigns with influencers and creators to Burson’s vast client roster. The team is focused on embedding our clients into ongoing, authentic conversations driven by influencers that truly build brand reputation, by decoding culture, ensuring resonance, and igniting creativity.
We are looking for a VP to join our Influencer team and be fully dedicated to one of our most-exciting streaming clients. You will be embedded into our Consumer & Brand Practice as your home, with strong connections into our broader Influencer community and its leadership.
Reporting to the Client Lead for our client, this role will be primarily responsible for:
- Leading on earned influencer-first work that centers around entertainment, lifestyle & culture, for campaigns focused in the U.S.
- Working in collaboration with Burson’s client leads for this account, and the client team directly, to develop strategic plans and deliver them from end-to-end.
- Line managing a group of influencer experts, some dedicated, some part-time, who bring specialist influencer skills to the table.
- Collaborating with other teams within Burson to draw on the best talent and deliver excellence for our client; this includes the broader Influencer community and its leadership, our Digital group, the Consumer & Brand Practice, Strategy, Creative and Intelligence.
- Bring fresh, bold ideas to the table consistently, being as involved in ideation as you are in the delivery of the work.
- A true passion for and understanding of the influencer and creator space, emerging digital platforms and how they can be leveraged as part of our clients' strategies.
- Experience with earned influencer work and an understanding of how to reach influencers authentically through an earned-first approach.
- Push boundaries and never accept the status quo when it comes to creative programs, brand campaigns or other marketing initiatives, and have an impact on our influencer offer within the U.S. & Americas.
- A portfolio of case studies you’ve led within the Consumer & Brand space that focuses on music, lifestyle & cultural influencers.
- Existing relationships with music, lifestyle & cultural influencers.
- An understanding of how to plan, execute and measure campaigns throughout the full process, with a solid understanding of creative thinking as it relates to influencers, sourcing, platform dynamics, contracting, payments, tools, amplification through paid, and measurement.
- Managing client relationships, alongside our client leads, and being a trusted partner to them when it comes to influencer work.
- Proactively identify new vendors and tools in the influencer and social spaces where relevant.
- Accurately develop and manage budgets.
- Driving consistency in the way KPI and measurement approaches are used and evolved.
- Acting as an agency champion and ambassador, recruiting and retaining top talent through interviews, onboarding, learning, development, and mentoring.
- 10 years of experience with a focus in the lifestyle & cultural influencer space; agency experience ideal
- Expert in both influencer and creator nuances as it relates to strategy, influencer tiers, and verticals
- Earned influencer experience
- Ability to assess a client's overall marketing mix and develop programs that deliver business objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail
- Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups
- Curious, creative and proactive
- Team player and collaborator
- A clear communicator
- Strong project management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at appaccommodations@bursonglobal.com. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.
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.
When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Salary : $75,000 - $180,000
