Sr Planner, Influencer & Content, Nature Valley (Remote Eligible)

Minneapolis, MN (Remote)

$81K/yr – $135K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social strategy and influencer activation for a CPG brand across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube with cross-functional leadership.

  • Own day-to-day influencer and content activation plans.
  • Must-have: 3+ years managing brand social media or influencer programs.
  • Standout: Agency management and cross-functional collaboration across MET and I&A.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Media Management & Optimization: Act as internal subject matter expert for social platforms, dynamics, and opportunities.
  • Act as an "always-on" social monitor — spotting cultural moments, topics, or trends and elevating actionable opportunities to brand teams for rapid approval and activation.
  • Social Listening in partnership with I&A, and Social/Influencer agencies to develop actionable insights.
  • Partner with Influencer & Content Manager, Brand Management, MP&A Specialists, and Media Lead to develop plans, KPIs, learning agendas, and investments.
  • Manage social media agency for social strategy, channel approach, investment, community management and content creation.
  • Maintain owned channels: Meta, TikTok and YouTube.
  • Provide recommendations for boosting and optimizing content.
  • Establish and track campaign metrics in real-time (reach, engagement, conversions).
  • Own and complete optimization and performance reporting templates designed by the Influencer and Content Planning Director.
  • Strategic Planning & Collaboration: Participate in Brand and Marketing Expert Team (MET) planning sessions, leveraging a culturally engaged social and influencer lens to enhance brainstorms for activation ideas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing a brand’s social media account preferably within CPG, consumer-brand settings, or at an agency.
  • At least 3 years of experience in influencer marketing, preferably within CPG, consumer-brand settings, or at an agency.
  • Strong knowledge of social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) and creator ecosystem dynamics.
  • Comfort working cross-functionally in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills (verbal & written).
  • Experience in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to build and nurture relationships across multiple key stakeholders.
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Consumer empathy, analytical & research skills.

Preferred

  • 3+ years of experience in content creation management.
  • Proven ability to manage agency relationships and negotiate deliverables to brand standards.
  • Experience navigating complex organizations.
  • Experience building and optimizing influencer and social activation playbooks or workflows.

Benefits

  • Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement and financial wellbeing
  • Time off programs
  • Wellbeing support
  • Perks
  • Total Rewards package
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