Director, Influencer and Paid Social Activation

New York, USA (On-site)

$145K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated influencer marketing and paid social strategies as a senior-lead role, aligning campaigns with go-to-market plans and measurable ROI.

  • Must-have: 8+ years in digital marketing with hands-on paid social and influencer work.
  • Standout: Leadership of cross-channel programs with client ROI impact and agency-wide influence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and execute a cohesive vision for integrating influencer marketing and paid social, ensuring these tactics are a core part of broader go-to-market plans.
  • Lead the creation of innovative, best-in-class proposals that effectively merge influencer and paid social strategies to meet client objectives.
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends, platforms, and technologies, and translate that knowledge into actionable insights and opportunities for clients and the agency.
  • Develop data and measurement frameworks to prove campaign success, demonstrating ROI and differentiating our capabilities in the market.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), technology vendors, and influencer talent partners.
  • Oversee the end-to-end management of influencer marketing campaigns, from strategic planning and talent identification to content approval and performance analysis.
  • Design and manage performance-driven affiliate programs, including developing commission structures that balance creator incentives with client ROAS targets.
  • Lead the team in identifying, vetting, and contracting with a diverse range of creators and influencers.
  • Develop clear, compelling campaign briefs to ensure content is optimized for conversions and brand messaging.
  • Supervise the development and execution of all paid social media plans, ensuring strategies align with client business goals.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in digital marketing
  • Hands-on experience in both paid social media and influencer marketing
  • Proven track record of managing performance-driven influencer and affiliate campaigns with a focus on DTC, e-commerce, and ROI
  • Deep expertise with direct social media buying platforms (i.e., Facebook Ads Manager)
  • Experience with influencer marketing and affiliate platforms (e.g., CJ, Impact, Rakuten, LTK)
  • Prior experience in a client-facing leadership role
  • Experience managing and leading a team of marketing professionals
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

Preferred

  • Competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Pet insurance
  • Childcare resources
  • Identity theft insurance
  • Fertility assistance programs
  • Fitness reimbursement

Benefits

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Horizon Media

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

Founded in 1989
New York, New York, US
3.1K employees (689 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41%
Direct
49.5%
Referral
5.9%
Social
1.6%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
613 (20% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
28

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2021
    Private Equity

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