Description
Intern, International & Public Affairs
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.
OUR TEAM
Fuelled by unique insights, creativity, and deep expertise, the Burson International and Public Affairs team is the UK’s most dynamic force of bright, inquisitive, and bold communications consultants.
Consistently ahead of the next, we are trusted advisers when the stakes are high, helping clients navigate the complex challenges of today while anticipating the sensitive issues of tomorrow. We have the firepower and skills to support organisations at every stage in their growth cycles and we reach stakeholders through every possible channel, ultimately moving hearts, minds, and people. We work with clients across all industries including placemaking, fintech, education, government and so much more.
We offer an impressive and integrated mix of agency natives, former journalists, political campaigners, and in-house leads who unite to deliver diverse and differentiated perspectives to clients based on experience and sound judgement. We prize rigor, quality, and agility, forging meaningful partnerships with our clients to add value. And we like to have fun.
The Role & Responsibilities
We are looking for an intern to join our team at an entry level position. The role will be varied and span the full breadth of our communications discipline, but at a minimum the role will include:
- Media and political monitoring and reporting
- New business and client research and analysis
- Helping to create media pitches and sell them to the media to generate coverage for clients
- Social media analysis, reporting and content creation
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- A self-starter, keen to roll up their sleeves and get engaged in fast-paced projects.
- A multi-tasker, able to switch between different work streams as required.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn about the world around them.
- Interest and engagement in the media and public affairs.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong writing skills.
- Team player and a desire to be part of a dynamic and engaged team.
OUR LONDON OFFICE
Burson employs over 300 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.
DE&I
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.
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