Account Manager – Consumer

About the role

Burson’s Consumer team is looking for a creative and strategic Account Manager to support high‑profile international consumer brands. You will work alongside a diverse, supportive team, gaining hands‑on experience in both corporate and consumer communications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a busy press office, handling reactive and proactive media enquiries.
• Maintain and grow media and influencer relationships to secure client coverage.
• Plan and execute campaigns and events for consumer brands.
• Edit and approve copy for press releases, articles and event materials.
• Develop client correspondence and oversee campaign programmes.
• Maintain client accounts, ensuring accurate administration and timely delivery.
• Generate creative ideas in response to client briefs.
• Manage retainers and projects from conception to completion.

Required profile

• Passion for consumer behaviour, culture and what drives demand.
• Proven experience working with leading consumer brands.
• Understanding of how corporate communications integrates with consumer programmes.
• Ability to work with high‑profile international clients.
• Strong media‑relations background.

Required skills

• PR measurement tools
• Media Relations
• Editing and approving copy
• Account Management