Account Manager, PR & Affiliate

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated PR, influencer, and affiliate programs for multiple accounts, shaping strategy and revenue outcomes.

  • Lead integrated programs across earned, influencer, and affiliate channels.
  • Must-have: 4–7+ years in PR/influencer/ integrated comms (agency preferred).
  • Standout: Strong media relationships and proven earned-media results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary strategic contact for 7 to 8 accounts
  • Translate client business goals into integrated roadmaps across earned, influencer, and affiliate
  • Lead presentations and deliver strategic recommendations
  • Ensure clients remain invested in long-term strategic outcomes, not just month-to-month results
  • Proactively manage client communication and flag risks before they become problems
  • Identify and activate affiliate partnerships with publishers, creators, and platforms
  • Integrate affiliate into PR moments including gift guides, product launches, and seasonal campaigns
  • Advise clients on commission structures, partner activation, and performance optimization
  • Bring a clear point of view on how earned and affiliate work together to drive measurable revenue
  • Build on our existing foundation of affiliate platform relationships and commerce partnerships to grow this practice
  • Develop and execute high-impact media strategies alongside leadership
  • Cultivate and grow relationships with top-tier editors and journalists
  • Oversee pitch development, press materials, and media outreach calendars
  • Hold a high bar for earned coverage quality, not just volume
  • Monitor results and continuously optimize based on performance
  • Identify partners who can bridge influencer and affiliate and activate them effectively
  • Integrate influencer into broader campaign and earned media moments to maximize impact
  • Understand influencer campaign workflows from development through completion
  • Lead brand activations and campaigns end to end
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination

Requirements

  • 4 to 7+ years of experience in PR, influencer marketing, or integrated communications (agency experience required)
  • Strong media relationships and a proven track record of earned media results
  • Genuine experience with affiliate and performance marketing
  • Ability to manage multiple clients in a high-velocity environment without dropping balls
  • Exceptional communication, organization, and presentation skills
  • Strategic thinker who can also execute at a high level
  • Collaborative, proactive, and growth / solutions-oriented mindset

Benefits

  • Excellent insurance including health, dental, and vision
  • 401k with matching contributions equal to 100% of your elective deferrals up to 3% of your compensation
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fully remote
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Flex Friday schedule year-round
  • Bonus incentives and many more perks
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The Last Layer

Formerly 9SPR., The Last Layer is a collective of holistic and strategically creative brand builders. We link arms with clients across all realms to grow and transform brands that win the respect, trust and bonafide loyalty of their consumers.

Founded in 2011
Torrance, California, USA
12 employees (6 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
436
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.8%
Direct
31.1%
Referral
5.3%
Social
8.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (42% of company)