Account Director - Sports

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

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. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

WHAT MAKES US BURSON

The Burson Sport team works with the biggest brands, federations, and sponsors in the world of sport. Working with clients including adidas, Gillette and The IOC, the team uses its diverse expertise and experiences to create work that delivers fame and drives conversation.

Whether it’s supporting London’s grassroots footballers with Rent-A-Pred, breaking the internet with Messi and a goat, launching the lightest running shoe, or partnering with Ian Wright to launch a new curriculum to teach Black History with Gillette, the Sport team is known across the industry for creative work that stands out.

Responsibilities

• Being part of a driven and ambitious team
• Management of client relationships
• Driving creativity, pace and strategic thinking
• Creating engaging assets and content for global and local storytelling
• Writing strategic plans and editorial messaging
• Using data and insights to drive effective storytelling
• Co-ordinating global and local events
• Creative and strategic thinker who is tapped into sport culture – its happenings and trends
• Proven track record in creating impactful campaigns for big brands
• Strong client handling and leadership skills; from design to delivery of campaigns/projects
• Proficient in preparing and managing budgets
• A team player with the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, particularly under pressure
• Global communications experience is a prerequisite for this role
• An understanding or experience of reputational management

OUR LONDON OFFICE

Burson employs over 450 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.

DE&I

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.

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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).