Back to jobs
New

Account Executive, Influencer, Consumer & Brand Practice

Los Angeles, California, United States

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.  

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 an AE to join our Influencer team and be fully dedicated to one of our most-exciting audio clients. You will be embedded into our Consumer & Brand Practice as your home, with strong connections into our broader Influencer community and its leadership.  

THE WORK 

Reporting to the VP, Influencer, Consumer & Brand for our audio client, this role will be primarily responsible for:  

  • Contributing to the planning & delivery of influencer-first work that centers around entertainment, lifestyle & culture, for campaigns focused in the U.S. This will mean owning specific projects and being accountable for them, with support from your client team and manager. 
  • Working in collaboration with Burson’s client leads for this account, and the client team directly, to develop breakthrough ideas - and deliver them from end-to-end. 
  • Collaborating with other teams including the broader Influencer community and its leadership, our Digital group, the Consumer & Brand Practice, Strategy, Creative and Intelligence.

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS 

  • 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. 
  • Examples of clients you’ve worked on within the Consumer & Brand space, with audio, lifestyle & cultural influencers as a focus. 
  • Ability to learn the Burson influencer process and deliver against it day-to-day, with the confidence to challenge and improve elements where needed. 
  • An understanding of best practice for planning and execution 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. 
  • A perspective on influencer problem-solving, to support our client and Burson teams with specific issues like negotiation, NIL rights, content review and more. 
  • An understanding of influencer tiers and how different types of influencers play different roles, as well as how to budget fairly for our campaigns. 
  • Expert in sourcing, with a knowledge of how to find the right people, the tools to do this, and a way of working that delivers it. 
  • Experience in influencer and creator measurement and reporting. 
  • 3-4 years of experience with a focus in the lifestyle & cultural influencer space; agency experience ideal 
  • 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  
  • Strong project management skills 
  • A clear communicator  
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU: 

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, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, flexible work arrangements to support work-life integration, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation, and competitive compensation and benefits packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. 

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.  

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.  

Recruitment Privacy Notice:  

https://www.bursonglobal.com/p/recruitment-privacy-notice   

California Recruitment Privacy Notice:   

https://www.bursonglobal.com/p/california-recruitment-privacy-notice  

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $35,000 to $75,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcom

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.  

#LI-BO2   

 

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. 

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Select...
Select...
Privacy Disclosure *

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Burson’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.