Account Director, Public Affairs

• Monitor client news, often in real-time; alert internal teams and clients to key market issues; provide research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
• Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans/meeting notes as appropriate.
• Prepare reporter backgrounders and media lists.
• Perform competitive analyses of clients and peer groups; identify and analyse research and media coverage on industry trends.
• Effectively handle logistics around media and client meetings, announcement days, and other client events.
• Identify and assess media and visibility opportunities for clients.
• Begin to nurture network outside of the firm.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High interest on business and political issues. An understanding of the influence of the media, politics and the public on companies and other organisations.
• Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current and relevant global issues.
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Problem-solving skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters.
• Self-motivated and an eager learner.
• Verbal and written understanding of German.

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

Brunswick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Information regarding the salary range and overall compensation package for this role will be made available to candidates during the recruitment process and may be requested at any stage prior to interview.

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

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Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026