Director/AVP, Influencer + Social

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead influencer strategy and operations for beauty/healthcare clients, translating marketing goals into influencer campaigns, creator relations, content development, and performance insights to drive measurable results.

  • Own end-to-end influencer programs, from talent identification and vetting to contract negotiation and performance measurement.
  • Set organic social direction across branded and unbranded accounts, oversee content calendars, and align paid amplification with campaign KPIs.
  • Collaborate with Strategy & Insights to define KPIs and report actionable insights to clients and leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain long-term relationship with, content creators, talent agencies, management companies, and physicians/KOLs
  • Identify, vet, and audit influencers using tools such as Brandwatch; maintain and grow our proprietary internal talent contact database
  • Manage influencer campaigns across a range of tiers, including nano/micro, macro, Phys-Influencers, and celebrity spokespeople
  • Negotiate influencer contracts, ensuring clear scope, timelines, deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity windows, and compliance
  • Translate marketing goals into clear, inspiring creative briefs; oversee content development from concepting and storyboarding through to posting
  • Develop and execute earned influencer programs including product seeding, gifting moments, and in-office aesthetic treatment experiences
  • Maintain a current understanding of FDA and FTC regulations as they relate to social media and influencer marketing for healthcare and regulated brands
  • Monitor for and share the latest creator economy trends and competitive activations to keep clients at the forefront of the industry
  • Set the strategic direction for organic social across client accounts, including both branded and unbranded programs
  • Lead content calendar development, including copywriting, design briefs, and multimedia assets, to drive engagement and achieve client KPIs
  • Identify opportunities around key cultural moments to propose new initiatives
  • Advise on paid amplification of social media and influencer content; working knowledge of paid social required, independent campaign management is not expected
  • Monitor platform trends, algorithm changes, and best practices to optimize content performance and stay ahead of industry change
  • Collaborate with our Strategy & Insights team to set meaningful KPIs for each campaign
  • Track and analyze KPIs to ensure results ladder up to overall strategies
  • Present insightful performance reports to clients and internal leadership with pivotal insights, trends, and actionable recommendations for optimization
  • Execute day-to-day workflow across direct reports, peers, clients, vendors, and freelancers to ensure seamless campaign execution
  • Develop and lead client strategy with an emphasis on results-driven tactics, excellent client service, and budget management
  • Serve as a strategic and creative thought partner to clients, anticipating needs, and proactively bringing forward new ideas
  • Collaborate with VP to craft new business proposals and pitch new business

Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10 years of digital experience with a strong focus in influencer and social media, and 4+ years of management experience
  • Agency experience is a must. Previous experience working at a PR agency with a strong digital practice or social/influencer agency with PR collaboration experience
  • Beauty industry experience required; consumer healthcare strongly preferred. Other regulated industry will also be considered
  • Robust end-to-end influencer experience: talent identification, vetting, contracting, relationship management, content development, and measurement
  • Established relationships with influencers and talent agents across beauty and/or healthcare categories
  • Working knowledge of FDA and FTC regulations for social media and influencer marketing in healthcare/regulated industries
  • Excellent written communication skills across formats: client emails, social copy, creative briefs, and presentations
  • Advanced knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and emerging platforms
  • Working knowledge of paid social platforms (e.g. Meta Ads Manager, etc.); independent campaign management not required
  • Experience with influencer and social media management tools (e.g. BrandWatch, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Canva and Airtable a plus
  • Strong project management skills and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Preferred

  • Beauty industry experience preferred; consumer healthcare strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Generous contribution to healthcare, dental and vision plans
  • 401K with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
  • Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and generous company holiday schedule
  • Commuter benefits + FSA
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Family planning & life event reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Quarterly Days of Service
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EvolveMKD

EvolveMKD is a Digital Communications & PR Agency headquartered in New York. We create consumer and professional campaigns, take them out into the world, and measure their impact. We’ve been named one of the Best PR Agencies and our services span Public Relations, Digital Media and Social Media.

Founded in 2014
New York, New York, USA

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