Public Relations Corporate Account Manager

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.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Public Relations Corporate Account Manager to join the team at Burson. If you have a background in issues and crisis communications and/or fintech and are keen to work across complex, high‑impact briefs, this could be the role for you.

This corporate focused role has a strong emphasis on technology and reputation. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of global and emerging brands, delivering integrated communications and partnering closely with senior leaders and clients in fast‑moving and often highly regulated environments.

Location: Sydney

What You’ll Do

- Lead day‑to‑day client relationships across corporate and integrated accounts, acting as a trusted and responsive point of contact
- Manage account delivery, including project timelines, budgets, priorities and quality control
- Support issues and crisis communications, including monitoring,



risk assessment, message development and response planning
- Develop strategic communications plans tailored to different audiences, channels and business objectives
- Draft and oversee high quality content, including media materials, stakeholder communications, executive messaging and thought leadership
- Manage proactive and reactive media relations while building robust relationships with journalists
- Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver integrated social and digital campaigns
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to new business proposals and strategic recommendations

Experience That Contributes To Success

- Experience operating at Account Manager level within PR, corporate communications, or agency environments
- Strong background in issues & crisis communications
- Experience working across fintech or financial services (or other regulated industries)
- Proven ability to manage clients and provide strategic counsel in high‑pressure environments
- Strong writing skills across corporate and media materials

Advantageous: exposure to our key capability areas:

- Social & Total influence

Salary $80,000 per annum

Diversity, equity and inclusion

At Burson, we believe diverse perspectives create stronger ideas and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

As an Account Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high‑performance environment where different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcomed, and where every colleague has the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow.

At Burson, we’re driven by Craft, Curiosity, Counsel, and Camaraderie; and we’re always looking for people who bring sharp thinking, strong judgement, and a collaborative mindset.

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