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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of St. Louis

Senior Account Executive, Public Relations, Energy and Industrials

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of St. Louis, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Senior Account Executive

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today., Public Relations, Energy and Industrials

Hybrid Work Structure, Ideally Based in DC, Chicago, Pittsburgh or Texas

ABOUT BURSON:

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 operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to support our U.S. Energy and Industrials (E+I) practice focused on consulting clients to ensure they have a license to operate, can navigate the corporate landscape within the changing dynamics of financial markets, reputation, sustainability, talent and innovation. Our clients include many of the world's largest industrial and energy companies, spanning manufacturing, construction, industrial materials, mining, agribusinesses, and renewable and traditional energy, grids and utilities.

This is an opportunity to work with some of the world's most innovative companies that are leading the way in connecting financial growth and sustainability commitments.

THE WORK:

•Support day-to-day media strategy, including strategy development, pitch angle identification, and reporter engagement. Develop and pitch global, national and regional media, leveraging strong relationships with top-tier and DC outlets (Axios, Politico, WaPo etc.), and manufacturing and sustainability trades

•Organize and oversee a large-scale media monitoring operation with daily and monthly reports to clients

•Assist in the development of client messaging and positioning for corporate, product, thought leadership, executive positioning, CSR and sustainability campaigns

•Manage multiple projects for top-tier clients

•Develop materials that articulate and promote client initiatives and programs

•Generate fresh ideas for programs, events and media outreach that parallel client objectives

•Exercise creativity in account strategy and planning

•Coordinate client events and strategic initiatives

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:

•3-6 years of public relations experience, preferably in an agency or energy/industrials related PR/communications environment

•Strong project management experience, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate independently and as part of a team

•Superb writing and editing skills across a variety of platforms with a keen eye for detail (i.e., experience writing press releases, white papers, op-eds, talking points, social media content, and more)

•Media relations expertiseand pitching experience, with the ability to establish and grow media relationships

•Digital & social media savvy with an understanding of how toreach a target audience anddrive engagement

•Exceptional time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and work with quality and efficiency

•Professionalism, poise and confidence in client-facing situations such as meetings, internal executive meetings and media events

•Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

BURSON PERKS:

Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office

Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW's Career Pathing program

Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at Burson and the outside community and accelerate their careers.

Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care

Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.

401K Savings and Investment Plans

Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses

WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster

More information on benefits can be found Here .

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.

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The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $40,000 to $85,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

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