Public Relations Corporate Account Manager

Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, 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.
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For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.More About the Role
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to join the team at Burson.
If you have a background in issues and crisis communications and/or fintech and are keen to work across complex, high-impact briefs, this could be the role for you.
This corporate focused role has a strong emphasis on technology and reputation. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of global and emerging brands, delivering integrated communications and partnering closely with senior leaders and clients in fast-moving and often highly regulated environments.
As a Public Relations Corporate Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping clients manage risk, shape narratives and deliver strategic communications that cut through. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently flex between corporate storytelling and issues management, exercise sound judgement and build trusted client relationships.
What You’ll Do

Lead day-to-day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, acting as a trusted and responsive point of contact

Manage account delivery, including project timelines, budgets, priorities and quality control

Support issues and crisis communications, including monitoring, risk assessment, message development and response planning

Develop strategic communications plans tailored to different audiences, channels and business objectives

Draft and oversee high quality content, including media materials, stakeholder communications, executive messaging and thought leadership

Manage proactive and reactive media relations while building strong relationships with journalists

Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver integrated social and digital campaigns

Mentor junior team members and contribute to new business proposals and strategic recommendations

Experience That Contributes To Success

Experience operating at Account Manager level within PR, corporate communications, or agency environments

Strong background in issues & crisis communications

Experience working across fintech or financial services (or other regulated industries)

Proven ability to manage clients and provide strategic counsel in high-pressure environments

Strong writing skills across corporate and media materials

Advantageous: exposure to our key capability areas:

Social & Total influence

Data & intelligence (including AI/digital)

Strategy

What success looks like
In this role, success means you:

Deliver consistently high-quality work.

Anticipate client and team needs.

Communicate clearly, proactively and professionally.

Manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.

Take accountability for your work and follow through on commitments.

Bring curiosity, initiative and fresh thinking to client and team activity.

Build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and media.

Contribute positively to Burson’s culture and values.

What we offer
At Burson, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia’s most interesting communications challenges and campaigns while developing your career alongside experienced practitioners.
We offer:

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate and consumer clients, giving you broad experience early in your career.