Senior Account Director, Sport & Entertainment - Burson
Burson · London, England, United Kingdom
Posted 12 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Burson's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Burson's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Burson
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 195 open
- Hiring momentum
- 271 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Burson's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Burson.
About this role
As a Senior Account Director at Burson, you will lead the adidas and Spotify accounts, focusing on media and creator relations while developing strategic plans and engaging content. Your role involves managing client relationships, driving a team, and utilizing insights to create impactful campaigns that connect global brands with local culture. You will also coordinate events and collaborate with creative teams to deliver memorable work for clients.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Burson as an employer.
What you need
- Experience of landing brands into UK football and music culture and niches
- Proven track record in creating & activating impactful campaigns for big brands
- Strong media & creator landscape understanding (UK in particular)
- Strong client handling and leadership skills; from design to delivery of campaigns/projects
- Proficient in preparing and managing budgets
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, particularly under pressure
Nice to have
- Creative and strategic thinker
- A team player with the ability to work collaboratively
What you get
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship programs with industry leaders
- Vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation
- Packages designed to reward and retain top talent
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week
Summarised from Burson's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Burson on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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