Account Director, Corporate Communications

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:

Do you get excited by the opportunity to manage high-stakes projects? Do you want to help companies and organizations tell their stories to industry and business audiences? Do you have agency experience and are you looking to lead your own accounts and take your career to the next level? Then this opportunity is for you!

Burson is looking for an Account Director for its corporate affairs team based in Toronto. You will work be responsible for day-to-day leadership of accounts and projects, pulling together passionate, engaged colleagues to deliver excellent client service and high-quality work. You must have proven communications experience and strong project management skills. You’d stand apart from other candidates if you have expertise in earned/paid media, B2B communications and experience in the financial services, professional services, technology and/or energy sectors.

What you'll do:

• Manage day-to-day client relationships
• Oversee projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality work, on time and on budget
• Serve as a strategic counsellor to clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of their sector and business, anticipating their needs and troubleshooting when challenges arise
• Serve as a mentor and coach for team members, contributing to a positive and dynamic culture
• Work collaboratively with specialists to deliver integrated programs and campaigns
• Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation for clients and colleagues
• Have a positive and team-oriented attitude, and a genuine interest in continuing to learn and build a passionate, motivated and engaged team
• Manage account financials and contribute to driving growth and account profitability
• Effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others using your strong communication and presentation skills

Experience that contributes to success:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience with a focus on corporate communications. Agency experience is a must.
• An excellent track record providing strategic counsel to clients and leading the development of integrated communications strategies
• An ability to work independently and a proactive approach to driving work forward
• A desire to be in the heart of the action, managing various streams of work with a high level of organization and agility
• An affinity for mentoring staff and leading local and national teams towards a common objective
• An entrepreneurial spirit with an ability to identify new business opportunities
• An interest in financial services and/or energy would be great but a general interest in working across various subject matters would be ideal
• Experience managing integrated campaigns across paid, owned, and shared media channels

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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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