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Senior Account Executive, Corporate & Public Affairs

Burson
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Corporate Affairs - Burson
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Approximately 2–3 years of relevant communications experience
  • Hands-on media relations experience, including building media lists and directly pitching reporters
  • Strong writing and content-development skills
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate, corporate impact, ESG, public affairs or related topics
  • The ability to speak credibly about climate and sustainability topics and quickly learn technical subject matter
  • A communications background; experience focused only on program development without communications execution will not be sufficient for this role
Nice to have
  • Experience pitching sustainability or social-impact media
  • Public affairs, policy, advocacy or government experience paired with communications and media-relations skills
  • Exposure to employee communications, change management, employer brand or community-engagement work
  • Familiarity with ESG reporting or related frameworks
What the job really is

The Senior Account Executive at Burson will focus on corporate impact, sustainability storytelling, and corporate communications within the Corporate Affairs practice. Daily responsibilities include developing and executing communication programs, building media lists, writing content, conducting research, and managing client relationships across various accounts. The role requires collaboration with different disciplines and a strong understanding of sustainability and corporate communications.

Benefits
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs with industry leaders
  • Vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary details provided beyond a range of $40,000 — $85,000 USD
  • Role may require commuting to the office 2-3 days per week
  • Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week
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