Director, New Business and Influencer Partnerships

Pasadena, CA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $165K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the influencer partnerships practice by directing strategy, growth, and new business for VOICES through building creator networks, shaping campaigns, and managing senior client and talent relationships.

Lead influencer and talent strategy for key clients
Develop pitches and partnership opportunities
Grow and nurture a trusted creator network

Job Description

Responsibilities

Drive new business by developing relationships with brands, agencies, creators, talent representatives, and other strategic partners.
Lead influencer and talent strategy for key clients, identifying the right creators, cultural opportunities, and partnership models to bring brands into meaningful conversations.
Build and nurture a strong creator network , becoming a trusted partner to influential talent, managers, agents, and emerging voices.
Serve as a thought leader in the creator economy, proactively identifying trends, talent, platforms, and cultural shifts that can create opportunities for VOICES and its clients.
Develop and present strategic ideas, pitches, and partnership opportunities that drive growth and differentiate VOICES.
Lead key client and talent relationships from initial opportunity through execution, ensuring strong strategic and commercial outcomes.
Collaborate across Conscious Minds to identify opportunities for integrated creator, social, and cultural campaigns.
Mentor and support the VOICES team while helping shape the growth and evolution of the practice.
Represent VOICES externally through industry relationships, events, panels, and other opportunities that elevate the practice.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, creator marketing, talent partnerships, social, entertainment, or related agency/brand roles.
Strong network and relationships across creators, influencers, talent representatives, brands, and agencies .
Proven experience developing new business and growing client relationships.
Strong understanding of the creator economy, social platforms, talent landscape, and digital culture.
Experience developing influencer strategies, talent partnerships, pitches, and/or integrated campaigns.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Naturally proactive, entrepreneurial, and curious, with a strong point of view and the ability to spot opportunities before they become obvious.
Comfortable representing VOICES and Conscious Minds in senior client and industry settings.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Training & Development
Work From Home/Hybrid Days

Conscious Minds

We hold one core belief more deeply than any other. It’s the hill we will likely die on, the “Rosebud” whisper we’ll take to our grave. Here it is: Storytelling is the currency of human connection. Whether over coffee, around a campfire or depicted on a screen, stories captivate us, and can move us to change behavior or think differently.For brands, that means the only marketing messages that live more than a split second in the minds of consumers, are those shaped into emotionally-immersive stories. We are a band of story-crafting messengers, and we love what we do.

Founded in 2008

Pasadena, California, USA

70 employees (43 in marketing)

www.CM.Studio