Influencer Director

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive influencer strategy and program design for client campaigns, leading budget, creator mix, and partnerships.

  • Own influencer strategy and guidance on budget allocation across creator tiers and platforms.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in influencer marketing or social strategy.
  • Standout: Proven ability to translate performance learnings into future recommendations and manage junior teammates.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead influencer strategy across client accounts, advising on budget allocation across creator tiers, platforms, and audience segments.
  • Develop recommendations on creator mix, platform prioritization, audience targeting, and content approach.
  • Identify emerging creator ecosystems and cultural trends for brand participation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on influencer strategy, program design, and investment decisions.
  • Present strategies, creator recommendations, and insights clearly to clients.
  • Partner with account and strategy teams to ensure influencer work supports broader campaign objectives.
  • Oversee execution of influencer campaigns, ensuring alignment with strategy, creative direction, and client expectations.
  • Guide creator selection, deal structure, timelines, and content direction.
  • Analyze performance and translate learnings into future strategic recommendations.
  • Manage and mentor 1–2 team members, providing direction on execution, outreach, and reporting.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, or social strategy within an agency or brand environment.
  • Strong understanding of creator ecosystems across platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
  • Proven ability to develop influencer strategies that connect brands with niche communities and cultural audiences.
  • Experience advising clients on influencer budget allocation and creator mix.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience structuring creator partnerships across tiers.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
  • Confident communicator and presenter, comfortable discussing strategy with senior client stakeholders.
  • Passionate about culture, creators, and how brands participate in the social ecosystem.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.

Preferred

  • Bonus: You have strong instincts for what makes creator content perform on TikTok and other social platforms.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of an awesome, fast-growing team of experts in social that value innovation, collaboration and excellence
  • Work with fantastic, world class brands
  • A flexible, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture
  • $125,000-$140,000 + healthcare/benefits with 401(k) program
  • 22 days PTO + sick days + 11 holidays + mini summer break + winter recess break
  • Primarily remote with occasional in-person and client collaboration in office
  • Summer Fridays early closing between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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