About the role
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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More about the role:
We are seeking an experienced Editor to join our English Editorial Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is central to elevating overall content quality, ensuring strategic alignment, and maintaining message consistency across all client deliverables. You will be a key player in refining content, from basic materials to high-level op-eds and speeches, making a significant impact on our clients' reputation.
As a primary content quality checkpoint, you will not only provide direct, responsive support to account teams but also contribute to the professional development of junior talent. Your expertise will be crucial in strategic discussions, ensuring content always meets the highest standards and aligns with client objectives.
What you'll do:
- Take direct briefs from account teams, ensuring a deep understanding of client objectives to minimise rework.
- Edit, refine, and improve first drafts of various content types, including PRLs and media announcements.
- Draft more complex content from scratch, such as op-eds, speeches, and multi-media scripts.
- Act as a primary content quality checkpoint for assigned accounts, upholding Burson's high standards.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to Junior Editors and account team members on their writing.
- Actively participate in project kick-offs and strategy discussions where content is a central element.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Proven experience in professional editing, proofreading, and quality control within a communications or agency setting.
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex client briefs and translate them into impactful content.
- Experience in drafting and refining various content formats, including strategic thought leadership pieces.
- Strong understanding of strategic alignment and message consistency in corporate communications.
- Capability to provide effective mentorship and constructive feedback to junior team members.
- Experience participating in and contributing to project strategy discussions.
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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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