Senior Corporate RP Consultant
Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, 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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Who we are:
Burson, the global leader in communication, aims to create value for its clients by managing their reputation. Thanks to our expertise, our cutting-edge technologies, our artificial intelligence solutions and our creativity, we anticipate risks in real time, identify insights that generate preference and engagement, and support the transformation and success of our clients. We reinvent reputation to make it a true competitive advantage. Burson is the guardian of your reputation, the partner that guides you through a complex environment.
By joining Burson, you join a global community of experts at the forefront of innovation.
Burson is part of the WPP group (LSE/NYSE: WPP), a specialist in creative transformation. To learn more, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Learn more about the role:
We invite you to join our Corporate department, composed of a team of 10 passionate consultants, who support French and international companies in managing their reputation.
Working in close collaboration with the agency's expertise areas, Consumer, Tech, Health, Digital, Crisis Management and Public Affairs, we design and deploy integrated and high-value-added communication strategies, serving the business and reputational challenges of our clients.
In a stimulating environment, you will support organizations from various sectors, actively contribute to the development of new accounts and participate in strengthening our corporate expertise.
As such, your missions will be as follows:
Strategic consulting and client support
Actively participate in the development of strategic recommendations and action plans.
Support clients on their reputation, visibility and transformation challenges.
Develop positioning, messaging platforms, talking points and narratives adapted to different target audiences.
Anticipate client needs, identify risks and provide proactive and operational recommendations.
Contribute to the quality of the daily advisory relationship with clients.
Stakeholder relations and influence
Design and deploy stakeholder relations programs for clients, including with the media: strategic monitoring, identification of editorial opportunities, media campaigns and visibility mechanisms.
Manage relations with journalists, key media, opinion leaders and content creators relevant to clients.
Organize interviews, press events, editorial meetings and brand content partnerships.
Develop and maintain a strong network of journalists, media and influencers, both in France and internationally.
Content production and editorial excellence
Write and/or supervise the production of high-value-added content: press releases, media pitches, op-eds, press kits, white papers, FAQs, expert articles, executive speeches or digital content.
Guarantee the editorial quality of client deliverables and support teams in the continuous improvement of their written productions.
Project management and coordination
Ensure the operational management of assigned programs: budget monitoring, deadline management and client reporting.
Ensure the performance of implemented actions and client satisfaction.
Contribute to the profitability of accounts and the sustainable development of client relationships.
Business development and expertise development
Actively participate in strategic reflections, brainstormings and research work necessary for recommendations.
Contribute to the preparation of commercial proposals, tenders and new business pitches.
Identify new development opportunities with existing clients and prospects.
Participate in the promotion of the agency's Corporate expertise and contribute to knowledge sharing within the teams.
Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with the other expertise areas of the agency in order to propose integrated and innovative communication mechanisms.
Profile sought:
You have 4 to 6 years of experience in a communication or public relations agency, or within the Communication Department of a company, with recognized expertise in reputation and corporate communication issues.
You have a degree from Bac +3 to Bac +5 (such as IEP, law, public affairs, business schools, political science).
You have a solid understanding of the issues of internal communication, employer brand, change management and employee engagement.
You master media relations mechanics, influence strategies as well as the production of corporate content.
You are recognized for your analytical capacity, your sense of consulting and your ability to transform complex problems into concrete and impactful recommendations.
You perfectly master French in writing and speaking and are able to work daily in English, in an international context.
Creative, curious and proactive, you like to imagine new mechanisms and bring forth differentiating ideas.
You demonstrate autonomy, rigor, organization and an excellent sense of priorities.
Possessing a strong team spirit, you enjoy collaborative and cross-functional environments.
You are comfortable managing several projects simultaneously and know how to evolve in a demanding and dynamic environment.
What We Offer You:
A stimulating environment: Join a globally recognized agency, at the heart of the communication strategies of the largest brands.
Quality supervision: You will be supported by passionate experts who will transmit their know-how to you, with regular check-ins and constructive feedback to help you progress.
A professionalizing experience: Develop key skills and build a solid career in a constantly evolving sector.
A strong company culture: Join a dynamic and collaborative team.
Attractive benefits:
Remote work possible (2 days/week).
Monthly mobility allowance of 45.40 euros (Swile card) for public transport or sustainable mobility.
Access to our two company restaurants at the Campus.
14 days of RTT per year
Access to the benefits of the Comité d’Entreprise (cinema, gift vouchers, sports reimbursements…).
Ready to take on this challenge?
To apply: Send us your CV. We look forward to discovering your profile! 👇
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Your place is at Burson:
Our vision is to make Burson the benchmark for training creative communication professionals and tomorrow's leaders. We offer a stimulating work environment where motivated and ambitious employees can develop their skills, expand their network and develop innovative strategies for the largest brands. Our commitment to the development of our talents is reflected in training opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, and a stimulating and inclusive company culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We have also implemented recognition and retention programs for our best talents. We invest in our employees because we are convinced that their success is also ours.
At Burson, we are an agency of lifelong learners. We know that excellence in creativity and communication requires a fine and nuanced understanding. That is why we look for talented employees from all backgrounds and cultures. These talents are essential for designing bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, creating enriching experiences and stimulating innovation for our clients. Your unique point of view, your talent, makes you a #BursonPerson.
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