About the job
About Us:
Burson, a proud member of WPP, stands as a global communications powerhouse designed to cultivate value for our clients through strategic reputation management. Our highly specialized teams utilize industry-leading technologies and innovative creative strategies to empower brands to redefine their reputations as vital competitive assets, enabling them to excel both today and in the future. Joining Burson means becoming a part of a vibrant global community of lifelong learners who thrive on the forefront of innovation.
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) serves as the trusted growth partner for the world's foremost brands. We integrate cutting-edge media intelligence, data-driven solutions, world-class creativity, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic guidance within a single organization. Powered by exceptional talent and our proprietary marketing platform, WPP Open, we assist our clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformative growth. For more details, visit WPP.com.
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Role Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished Account Director (Project Manager) to join Burson and WPP's North America team, specifically catering to a leading Fortune 100 Automotive client. This prominent role provides the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team across multiple project streams.
This position will be instrumental in guiding clients toward successful outcomes related to an exciting and innovative range of new automotive products.
The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally organized public relations professional with strong project management capabilities and media relations expertise within the automotive and technology sectors, able to oversee multiple ongoing projects across various workstreams.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the Communications Lead for our automotive Fortune 100 client in North America across all aspects of the business, including but not limited to:
- Strategic leadership of projects and campaigns
- Monitoring project progress to ensure timely deliverables
- Coordinating asset and content creation
- Collaborating with the Marketing team to assess existing assets and determine creation needs
- Ensuring all deliverables align with client expectations

