Intern- Consumer and Brand

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.

ABOUT BURSON
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialised 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 operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.   

WHAT MAKES US BURSON 

The Consumer and Brand team at Burson is made up of 40 talented individuals who are passionate and driven to produce memorable, award-winning work. Our roster of clients is made up of some of the biggest household names across F&B, travel, lifestyle and luxury, including The Coca Cola Company, Royal Caribbean and Shark Ninja to name a few. We thrive on achieving greatness as a team, with a vibrant and supportive culture. We are keen to nurture talent so there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow with us, offering on-the-job training every step of the way.

If this sounds like the kind of team that you’d like to be a part of then we would love to meet you.

YOUR ROLE AS A BURSON PERSON

We are looking to hire an Intern who is bursting with enthusiasm and passionate about starting a career in the industry to play a key role supporting the team for some of our biggest and best clients. You’ll be supporting a fast-paced team across major accounts, involved in the day-to-day running of campaigns and will work closely with account teams on a wide variety of tasks.

The role will require:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to apply this to emails, copy writing for media materials and contributing to team meetings
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills to support the team in the day to day running of busy accounts and campaigns alongside
• Good time management
• A knowledge and understanding of the UK media and influencer landscape
• A passion for media and influencer relations
• Ability to conduct media monitoring, compile reports and maintain media lists
• Finger on the pulse and a desire to stay up to date on the news and industry trends, updating your teams and sharing things of interest to clients
• Assist in event coordination and logistics
• Knowledge and understanding of the social media environment
• Must be available immediately 

YOU’LL BRING ALONG WITH YOU

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and diligence no matter the task
• Positive, can-do attitude and proactive approach to your work
• Ambition, with a true team spirit, ready to get stuck in and learn from your team and colleagues
• Passion for media and influencer relations
• Eagerness to be part of a vibrant, strong team and agency environment
• Curiosity about brand storytelling and the evolving comms landscape

OUR LONDON OFFICE

Burson employs over 300 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s. 

KEY BURSON BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
• Flexible Public Holidays – you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
• Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).
• Discounted dental and travel insurance
• Full access to Headspace app
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Matched pension contributions
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years’ service).

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.  

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.  

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.

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