About Burson

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. 

Our Team

Our client portfolio sits at the heart of the most fundamental issues facing business and society; from managing the energy transition to supporting the rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure; from accelerating the development of smart cities, through to ending plastic pollution and catalysing a circular economy we create compelling communications that change behaviours, secure license to operate and shape reputation.

Our team experience spans traditional energy, renewable energy, power and utilities, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and industrial tech. For our clients we provide corporate and public affairs counsel as well as strategic reputation and issues management advice, integrated campaigns, digital and media relations, stakeholder engagement, content marketing programmes and consumer behaviour change campaigns. The work is by definition international, though we work mainly on the UK and European aspects of communications for clients.

We are a dynamic, friendly and collaborative team of 30; some of our recent and current clients include: Shell, Hitachi, Honda, BSI, Mura Technology, Net Zero Teesside, and the Institute of Economics and Peace.

Role & Responsibilities

• We are looking for an intern to join our team at an entry level position. The role will be varied and span the full breadth of our communications discipline, but at a minimum the role will include:
• Media and political monitoring and reporting
• New business and client research and analysis
• Helping to create media pitches and sell them to the media to generate coverage for clients
• Social media analysis, reporting and content creation

Desired Attributes

• A self-starter, keen to roll up their sleeves and get engaged in fast-paced projects.
• A multi-tasker, able to switch between different work streams as required.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn about the world around them.
• Interest and engagement in the media and public affairs.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills.
• Team player and a desire to be part of a dynamic and engaged team.

Our London Office

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. 

Key Benefits (not limited to):

• Enhanced maternity & paternity schemes (after one years’ service).
• 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years
• Flexible Public Holidays – you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
• Discounted holiday travel insurance
• Discounted dental insurance
• Full access to Headspace app
• Benefits Portal – Employee benefits portal provided by TelusHealth
• Dexters Property Rental Assistance
• Matched pension contributions
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Comprehensive private medical care
• Cycle to work scheme

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How to apply

To see the role description in full and apply, please click here to complete the full application form.

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 

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.