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Senior Public Relations Manager

Burson
CompanyBurson
CategoryMarketing
LocationChennai
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted16 Mar 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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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: Burson is looking for a Senior Public Relations Manager for our Chennai Location. The individual will join our client servicing team and work with the Pharma, Health & Wellness Practice.  For this requirement we are looking for a senior manager with good understanding of the Healthcare sector. As a Senior Account Manager , you are expected to support day-to-day client activities and provide guidance to junior team members through ongoing counsel and effective delegation. You will contribute to Burson’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, helping, generate new business and growing existing accounts. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.  What you'll do: Client Service: Stay current on your clients’ businesses, industries and competitors and use your knowledge to develop comprehensive, strategic, and integrated communications programs that complement the client’s business objectives and deliver results. Responsible for client delight on a day-to-day level as the operations lead Act as a day-to-day client leader and maintain a clear and consistent communication channel between the client and the account team. Responsible for establishing trust, facilitating coordination, and identifying avenues for growth. Be actively involved and oversee quality implementation for one or a group of accounts within time and budget constraints. Manage client relationships and be the client’s key contact, counselor, and strategic thinker. You are always the first port of call for clients. Responsible for institutionalizing knowledge and are the catalysts for internal collaboration across practices & COEs. Timely Decision Making – The ability to identify a problem and find solutions.   Make decisions in a timely manner, using available information and under tight deadlines. Have strong verbal and written communication skills including development of various types of materials such as Q&A, key messages, holding statements, press release etc. Responsible for quality check (especially as in integrator for human and AI work Be able to support the senior managers and leaders in resolving client issues. Maintain a strong rapport with journalists/bloggers/media members who cover your clients’ industries and businesses to optimize channels. Help develop media strategies, write pitch letters, and respond to media queries. Build efficiency within the team & focus on AI fluency within the team. Stay updated on social media channels, trends and analytical tools and make recommendations to strengthen our capabilities. Support the digital media strategy implementation. You must
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