Junior / Midweight Creative - Burson

Burson Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in the UK is looking for a Junior/Midweight Creative to join their team. You'll develop creative concepts, collaborate closely with strategists and directors, and work with a variety of clients. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of agency experience and a strong portfolio. The agency offers a hybrid work model to foster creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a creative agency environment is ideal.
• Portfolio showcasing creative ideas and concepts.
• Strong ability to develop ideas for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop ideas across multiple client accounts.
• Collaborate with Strategists and Creative Directors to develop concepts.
• Visualise and present ideas to colleagues and clients.

Skills

Creative idea generation

Written and presentation skills

Social media understanding

Cultural awareness

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Burson 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.

Are you a creative bursting with ideas, ready to put them to work for some of the world’s most renowned brands? At Burson, we’re looking for a Junior/Midweight Creative to join our central Creative, Strategy & Direction team. This is your opportunity to work with iconic clients from consumer to corporate, health to tech creating earned-first ideas and campaigns that stand out and cut-through.

As a Junior/Midweight Creative you will work in close partnership with our Strategists, Creatives and Creative Directors across a wide variety of briefs. You’ll work across everything from earned-first tactical briefs, to concepts that win pitches, to culturally‑savvy ideas that shine on social.

We’re hiring at both junior and midweight levels. Candidates with 2+ years’ experience may be considered for junior; candidates with 4–6 years’ experience may be considered for midweight. Level and salary will be determined based on experience and portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Conceptualise and develop ideas across multiple client accounts.
• Take briefs from our Strategists, then develop concepts working in tandem with our Creatives and Creative Director.
• Visualise your ideas and present them to colleagues and clients.
• Work across multiple sector teams, building strong internal relationships.
• Work on multiple briefs concurrently, delivering appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to agency culture through engaging company creative initiatives and meetings.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Experience in an agency environment is idea (this could be in a public relations, communications, marketing, advertising or social agency).
• A portfolio full of ideas (both actual client work and spec).
• A passion for creative ideas, with the ability to craft compelling concepts for diverse audiences and media platforms.
• A desire to create ideas that work across multiple channels – whilst this role is primarily for earned-first ideas we work across all channels.
• Understanding of the media landscape.
• An innate understanding of social media, what’s hot and what’s not.
• A devourer of culture and trends.
• Writing and presentation skills.
• Keen knowledge and experience of using generative AI tools.
• A self‑starter, organised and keen to develop.

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.