Account Executive - Entertainment

Cohn & Wolfe

Account Executive - Entertainment

Salary Not Specified

Cohn & Wolfe, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c37e91e2b34e493882fa9fe90aa65c04

Full Job Description

  • Monitor entertainment sector and client news for relevant updates and share with account teams and clients providing a point of view on which media are covering our clients favourably and future opportunities


  • Support account teams in delivery of events and campaigns, with input into logistics, media and influencer engagement, written materials and plans


  • Keep media and influencer target lists up to date, maintaining excellent knowledge of the landscape and seeking out meetings with appropriate titles and management companies to discuss our clients


  • Write media pitches for new stories and identify appropriate journalists to share and collaborate with


  • Draft campaign updates and share with clients in a timely and accurate manner


  • Update reports and trackers with high attention to detail to keep clients updated on campaign success and performance

    Passion for the entertainment industry, both its products and as a business


  • Understanding of media and enthusiasm for media relations


  • An interest in influencer marketing and all things social media


  • Great team player, positively contributing to sector culture and connectivity


  • Presentation skills - both verbal and written


  • Effective time management and organisational skills.


  • First class account administration and strong eye for detail

    Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialised 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., The Entertainment team at Burson was formed in 2020 and has been growing fast ever since. It is now made up of 25 sector specialists who live and breathe gaming, esports, music and film. It is home to some of the world's best loved entertainment brands including Activision Blizzard, Spotify, Meta Reality Labs, LG and Bose.


  • We're building a vibrant and diverse team, that delivers incredible work for amazing brands at the forefront of the entertainment space., Burson employs over 450 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., 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.

  • Flexible Public Holidays - you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.

  • Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).

  • Discounted dental and travel insurance

  • Full access to Headspace app

  • Westfield Health Cash Plan

  • Matched pension contributions

  • Comprehensive private medical care

  • Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years' service).