Director, Influencer

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$94K/yr – $165K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic influencer programs and client counsel for campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  • Own end-to-end influencer programs from strategy to performance analysis for multiple campaigns.
  • Must-have: 7–10 years in influencer marketing with agency or client-facing experience.
  • Standout: Leadership of cross-functional teams and client relationships with platform expertise (CreatorIQ/Tagger/Sprout Social).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and evolve influencer strategies that align with broader client business objectives, bringing a POV on where the creator economy is headed and how clients can stay ahead.
  • Campaign Oversight & Execution: Help lead day-to-day execution of influencer campaigns including brief development, contract negotiation, content approvals, timeline management, and performance tracking
  • Creator Partnerships: Research, vet, and build relationships with creators based on strategy, audience alignment, content quality, and performance metrics
  • Platform Expertise: Use deep knowledge of social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and their backend systems to evaluate creator performance and optimize strategy
  • Quality Management: Ensure high-quality client outputs by managing material reviews and verifying all content follows client, legal, and brand guidelines
  • Creative Collaboration: Work with planning, creative, and digital teams to bring integrated campaigns to life
  • Client Partnership: Manage day-to-day client relationships and real-time communications, and provide counsel on creator trends and cultural moments
  • Performance Insights: Track campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights
  • Team Mentorship: Help develop and oversee junior team members on influencer best practices and content strategy
  • Budget Support: Manage budgets, billing, and reporting for influencer programming to keep projects on track

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
  • 7-10 years of experience in influencer marketing, social media, or digital marketing (agency experience or client-facing relationship management is a plus)
  • A track record of building and scaling influencer programs, not just executing them
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team
  • Experience presenting to senior client stakeholders or C-suite executives
  • Strong understanding of creator partnerships across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms
  • Deep platform knowledge—backend systems, performance metrics, and what makes influencer programs successful
  • Experience with influencer platforms like CreatorIQ or Tagger/Sprout Social
  • Contract negotiation experience and knowledge of FTC compliance and content rights
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality
  • Excellent communication skills for clients and creators
  • Strong research, vetting, and multitasking abilities
  • Passion for internet culture, creators, and what makes content go viral—with a pulse on emerging trends and creative ideas that push boundaries
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We are a global public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Our people help us do the best work of our lives for our clients. Work that earns attention and showcases the power of collaboration. Golin was proudly named in PRWeek US' 2024 Agency of the Year, 2022 Best Places to Work, PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2021, 2020 and 2019, PRovoke Media’s 2021 North American Large Agency of the Year and listed to the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces in 2021.

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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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