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. 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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Are you obsessed with what makes people tick, share, and talk? Do you believe the best ideas are the ones that earn attention, not just buy it? If so, we want to hear from you!
Burson, a leading global communications agency, is looking for a passionate and ambitious Creative to join our dynamic and growing London team. This is an exciting opportunity to craft innovative, earned-first campaigns for some of the world's biggest and most iconic brands.
You'll be a vital part of the creative process, supporting senior team members in developing ideas that generate buzz, drive conversation, and deliver results for our diverse range of clients. You'll be immersed in a fast-paced environment, learning from experienced, multi-disciplinary Creative Directors and contributing to award-winning campaigns.
What you'll do:
- Dreaming up big ideas from insight to execution across earned, social, digital, experiential and influencer channels
- Collaborating with strategists, producers, and PR leads to create unmissable work
- Presenting ideas with clarity and energy
- Participating in new business and championing creative culture
- Contributing to the full spectrum of creative needs, from crafting social copy to visualising art direction and developing stellar pitch decks.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Previous creative agency experience
- A portfolio of headline-making ideas and culture-shaping work
- A great collaborator with a positive attitude
- Confidence presenting ideas to clients and stakeholders
- A sharp instinct for culture with a deep understanding of current trends, social media, and youth culture.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of PR and earned media principles.
- Experience within a PR agency
- Familiarity with creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
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.
KEY BURSON 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).
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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.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future
