Account Supervisor – Public Affairs & Crisis Communication (M/F)

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.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

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Who we are:

Burson, the global communications leader, aims to create value for its clients by managing their reputation. Through our expertise, cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence solutions, and creativity, we anticipate risks in real time, identify insights that drive preference and engagement, and support our clients' transformation and success. We are reinventing 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 become part of 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:

You will join the agency's Crisis & Public Affairs team, composed of about ten consultants, to participate alongside them in managing public affairs (institutional relations and lobbying) and sensitive or crisis situations for clients across very diverse sectors.

While the team brings together two areas of expertise, this position will have a major focus on Public Affairs.

Your missions

• Public affairs: Supervise institutional, legislative, and regulatory monitoring; identify and mobilize key stakeholders; develop strategic arguments (position papers, amendments); design and manage lobbying and influence actions.
• Content creation & writing excellence: Production of high-value content (op-eds, strategic press releases, executive speeches, white papers, institutional memoirs) and ensuring the team's writing excellence.
• Crisis communication: Design and manage crisis management and communication strategies; analyze and map risks; supervise media and social media monitoring systems to analyze trends and weak signals, translate opportunities/threats into strategic recommendations directly actionable by our clients, and write key messages and adapted talking points.
• Account management, management & new business: Ensure operational and financial follow-up of projects (budget management, profitability), supervise and develop the skills of junior consultants and apprentices; actively participate in the strategic thinking of the team/agency; respond to tenders and commercial presentations.

And much more!

Profile sought

• Experience: You have 4 to 6 years of experience in a Public Affairs consulting firm, a communication agency, or within the Communication/Public Affairs Department of a company.
• Education: Master's degree (IEP / Sciences Po, Public Law / Public Affairs, CELSA, Grande École de Commerce).
• Expertise: Strong skills in Public Affairs required; experience in crisis communication and corporate reputation management is appreciated.
• Consulting & analysis posture: Sharp analytical mind, strong curiosity for current events and societal issues, and the ability to transform complex problems into concrete and impactful recommendations for executives.
• Writing skills: Polished writing style and mastery of the requirements for strategic content production.
• Organization & leadership: Autonomy, rigor, excellent priority management, and the ability to lead project teams in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Languages: Perfect mastery of French in both written and spoken form and the ability to work daily in English (written and spoken) in an international context.

What We Offer You:

1. A stimulating environment: Join a globally recognized agency at the heart of the communication strategies of the largest brands.
2. Quality supervision: You will be supported by passionate experts who will pass on their know-how, with regular check-ins and constructive feedback to help you progress.
3. A professionalizing experience: Develop key skills and build a solid career in a constantly evolving sector.
4. A strong corporate culture: Join a dynamic and collaborative team.
5. 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 corporate restaurants at the Campus.
• 14 RTT days per year.
• Access to Works Council benefits (cinema, gift vouchers, sports reimbursements...).

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 developing our talent is reflected in training opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, and a stimulating and inclusive corporate culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We have also implemented recognition and retention programs for our top talent. 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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You belong at Burson:

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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