Senior Manager - News Desk

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.  

More About the Role:

The position requires a combination of skills in client advisory, media relations, team mentorship, and project execution.

The Senior Manager – News Desk will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the News Desk, ensuring smooth, timely, and high-quality news production. This role includes managing editorial workflows, supervising a team, and ensuring content is curated, edited, and published with accuracy and efficiency.

The candidate should be proficient in team management, process development, and cross-functional collaboration. 

What You’ll Do:

 1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and implement processes, templates, and guidelines for the team to ensure seamless operation
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the News Desk, ensuring the smooth flow of news production across multiple platforms
• Review and ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality of content
• Guide the team in evolving trends and incorporating the same
• Act as a mentor by fostering transparent communication and resolving issues to create a positive work environment
• Monitor team performance

2. Knowledge Management:

• Initiate and develop a knowledge hub to centralize news release distribution and coverage.

3. Client Management:

• Handle critical clients and oversee financial releases when required
• Collaborate with senior stakeholder to ensure client expectations are met efficiently
• Manage news releases and coordinate with the team to address queries and issue

4. Project Management and Collaboration:

• Work closely with technical vendors, to manage projects effectively
• Client dashboard development from, website upgrades, and CMS enhancements
• CMS and website upgrades with a focus on automating processes for efficiency

Experience That Contributes to Success:

• 8+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in senior-level engagement with media networks, internal teams, and clients
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
• Technical proficiency in CMS management and process automation
• Expertise in handling client relationships and managing international release workflows
• Ability to create a positive, collaborative, and goal-oriented team environment

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, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, 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-all’s. 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 races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender 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.

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