Associate Director, Digital Communications
Burson
| Company | Burson |
| Category | Marketing |
| Location | Bangkok |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, 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.
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram . More about the role:
Associate Director, Digital Communications will serve as the overall project manager of accounts, responsible for managing consulting personnel, budgets, and account profitability; driving new business development across various industry sectors; and contributing strategically to the overall growth and development of Burson Thailand.
What you'll do:
Client Service
Lead digital marketing & communications strategy and best practices across various platforms and social communities
Develop and implement creative and highly measurable digital marketing & communication programs or campaigns for several high-profile clients while tracking progress with regular reporting on engagement, conversion and traffic growth
Research and identify key influencers, KOLs, and associated communities for digital marketing & communication campaigns
Analyze reports identifying rooms for improvement and opportunities to ensure the success of a campaign
Propose and measure KPIs and ROI
Supervise production team or suppliers
Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices
Business Development
Develop leads for new business
Work with Managing Director and New Business Development Director to identify growth areas and expand business
Grow existing client business
Embed digital marketing & communication tools in business development pitches and presentations, assemble pitch team, and strategies for proposals
Coach junior team members in business development skills
Strategic Counsel / Advice / Creative Inputs
Offer strategic counsel to clients’ senior management
Play an integral role in clients’ social media crisis or issues management
Conduct digital marketing & communication training for clients
Play a central role in developing digital communication strategies and proposals, and recommending creative directions/ solutions to help clients achieve their objectives
Develop and build online media and influencer relationships
Account Management
Provide accurate budget estimates using the Burson Estimator for projects and retainer accounts
Manage and track all client budgets to prevent over-servicing
Develop and build client relationships
Project / Team Management
Responsible for overall successful management of projects or retainer accounts
Responsible for assembling the “best team” to service a project or retainer
Efficient use of budget allocations to ensure the profitability of account/project
Manage, coach and train junior or new members of the project team
Play mentor to newcomers
Ensure that all outputs by team members meet Burson standards, client requirements and deadlines
Day-to-day liaison with clients
Develop, build and manage client relationships
Manage dynamics of your teams
Look after professional an