Burson · 6 hours ago
Assistant Account Executive, Corporate Affairs
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$35K/yr - $75K/yr
0+ years expBurson is the global communications leader focused on creating value for clients through reputation. They are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support a portfolio of corporate, consumer, and financial services clients by providing hands-on experience in integrated communications programs.
Brand MarketingConsultingContentMarketingPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Conduct daily media monitoring across national, regional, trade, and digital outlets; prepare and distribute monitoring reports and status updates on consistent timelines
Track and flag emerging coverage, trends, and social conversations to support proactive insights development and issue awareness
Support media and influencer relations efforts by researching reporters and creators, building and maintaining media lists, and assisting with pitch development
Draft and edit communications materials including media pitches, press releases, briefing documents, campaign summaries, status reports, and trend reports under senior guidance
Support integrated communications programs across corporate, consumer, and financial services workstreams, including campaign activations and tentpole moments
Participate in internal and client meetings, capturing notes, action items, and next steps; contribute ideas and observations when appropriate
Assist with research, case studies, and materials for client presentations, new business proposals, pitches, and award submissions
Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and external partners to support high-quality client delivery and day-to-day account coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
0–1 years of internship or entry-level experience in public relations, communications, corporate affairs, public policy, or an agency environment
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
Understanding of the current media landscape, including national, regional, trade, and digital outlets
Familiarity with media monitoring tools such as MuckRack, Brandwatch, NewsWhip, or similar platforms
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Professional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
Interest in corporate reputation, issues management, and complex communications challenges
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Mentorship programs with industry leaders
A vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
Packages designed to reward and retain top talent
Company
Burson
Burson offers public relations, media relations, crisis management, and digital communications services for organizations.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Grant Toups
Global Chief Digital & Intelligence Officer
Tara Singh
Managing Director Public Policy
Recent News
Media Post
2025-11-11
Hotwire Global
2025-11-07
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