Account Executive Technology

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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More about the role:
This role offers the opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry and gain first-hand experience working on high-profile international experience of the20 teamenables us to deliverintegrated communications from corporate B2B and consumer communications to digital & social influencers analyst relations contentmarketingand public affairs. We understand technology ecosystems consumer and business audiences and the power of the influencer.

Having a passion for technology is essential for this role as you will be working with several of the worlds leading technology believe that technology has the power to enhance human experience and performance as we enter a new era of intelligence. Whetheritsthe latest enterprise software or the hottest consumer device as we progress into a new era defined by theadvancements in AIitscrucial we continue totell human-first stories.

The team is looking to recruitanAccount Executive to work with some of its leading global technology brands(opportunities to work for B2B and consumer). The role involves working on media relations networkcoordinationand account managementto reach primarilyB2Baudiences.

What youll do:

• Supportingon day-to-day media liaison developing solid mediarelationshipsand managing media requestsand product reviews
• Developingpress materialsfrom press releases and blogsto Q&As and briefing documentswitha high levelof attention to detail
• Handlingjunior client relationships developing a strong rapport with your day-to-day contact
• Overseeing the creation ofcoverage and activity reports for clients
• Managingpress briefingsproduct launchesconferencesand similar events for clients
• Attending and contributing ideas in internal brainstorms contributing to generating creative ideas in response to client briefs
• Monitoring and keeping abreast of relevant industry newstobuild an understanding of industry trends competitive landscape and how theyimpactclients

Experience that contributes to success:

• A positive and proactive attitude to seeking out opportunities to add value to clients and teams
• A fan of technologythatenhances human progresswith an understanding of the consumertechnology marketwhois excited byits future within society and business
• Experience in the technologyand/or telecoms sectors ideally bothbut technologyexperience isa must
• Amedia hound and storyteller who loves to craft compelling pitches and knows how to sell them to businesstradeand national media
• A global outlook with the ability to transfer skills across both UK and global client work
• Organisational skills and the ability to tightly manage relationships with international Burson offices
• Attention to detail and an appreciation of time management

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