Account Director, Direct Impact Practice, Financial Communications

Burson North America - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

About the position

The Account Director for the Direct Impact Practice in Financial Communications at Burson will lead initiatives for a Fortune 100 Financial Services client. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work that meets client objectives. The position requires a strong public relations background, excellent writing skills, and the ability to innovate and manage complex client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day client projects and relationships to ensure quality work meets client objectives.
• Draft, review, and edit various materials including newsletters, press releases, and opinion pieces.
• Offer creative ideas and innovative thinking to enhance client work.
• Support material development for new business proposals and presentations.
• Maintain strong relationships with local partners, client teams, and internal teams.
• Manage a team to ensure regular reporting and high-quality deliverables.
• Execute and oversee projects around stakeholder and local media relations and events campaigns.
• Handle additional ad hoc client and practice requests as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of previous public relations work experience.
• Excellent project and team management skills.
• Experience managing grassroots/local earned media campaigns.
• Strong client management skills.
• Exceptional writing skills with high attention to detail.
• Prior experience serving as a day-to-day account lead.
• Financial and/or agency experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex client and internal relationships diplomatically.
• Innovative thinking to develop creative solutions and new programs.
• Team player ready to collaborate in a dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the current media landscape and local reporters.
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility between home and office.
• Career growth opportunities through education and training.
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and leadership development.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and personal days, including Summer Fridays.
• Flexible Holiday Policy with 9 paid holidays and options for personal significance.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child.
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans.
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars for commuting expenses.
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster.