Associate Director, Digital Experience & Community

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$98K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and scale ROI-driven influencer, ambassador, and affiliate programs across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok while coordinating with Growth and Brand teams to optimize storefronts and content calendars for direct revenue generation.

  • Lead creator partnerships and performance-based incentives
  • Align campaigns with paid media, CAC targets, and promotional calendars

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, structure, and scale ROI-focused influencer, ambassador, and affiliate marketing programs across Instagram, YouTube and TikTok that drive trackable direct revenue.
  • Implement performance-based payout models, unique promo codes, custom affiliate links, and commission structures.
  • Manage social commerce channels (TikTok Shop, Instagram/Facebook Shopping) and creator whitelisting/Spark Ads in close alignment with performance marketing.
  • Facilitate high-volume creator content capture surrounding major celebrity ambassador campaigns.
  • Route raw creator assets, reviews, and unboxings to Creative Team for direct-response paid ad editing.
  • Own channel strategy, content calendars, and distinct brand voices across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.
  • Direct and mentor Social Media Specialist on daily content publishing, trend hijacking, community moderation, and audience engagement.
  • Oversee main store UI/UX, product detail page (PDP) conversion enhancements, navigation flows, and cart drawer upsells.
  • Ensure organic social traffic, creator landing pages, and promo links integrate seamlessly with storefront promotional campaigns.
  • Partner closely with Growth Marketing to align creator campaigns with paid media pushes, CAC targets, and email/SMS promotional calendars.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of building and managing sales-generating influencer and affiliate programs on Instagram and TikTok (e.g., via platforms like GRIN, LTK, Aspire, or Shopify Collabs).
  • Familiarity with e-commerce storefronts, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and web analytics.
  • Balanced mindset: capable of setting high-level channel strategy and managing creator budgets while remaining hands-on with campaign execution and team management.
  • Strong cross-functional communicator comfortable working closely with Growth, Brand, and Video Production leadership.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 7-10 years of dedicated experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, community building, or e-commerce within a direct-to-consumer (DTC) environment.
  • Hands-on experience developing social content calendars and scaling native social commerce channels (TikTok Shop, IG Shopping, Whitelisting/Spark Ads).
  • Working knowledge of storefronts, main store navigation, PDP optimization, and on-site conversion mechanics.
  • 3+ years of experience managing direct reports, agency partners, or social media specialists.

Preferred

  • 3+ years of social and creator marketing experience specifically within the Health, Beauty, Skincare, or Wellness DTC CPG verticals. (preferred)
  • Experience leveraging celebrity brand ambassador partnerships and harvesting content during high-profile shoot days. (preferred)
  • Familiarity with e-commerce review platforms (e.g., Yotpo, Okendo, Stamped, Junip, Trustpilot). (preferred)
  • Proficiency with e-commerce analytics platforms (Google Analytics/GA4, Shopify Analytics, or Looker). (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
  • Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
  • Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
  • Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
  • Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
  • Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
  • Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
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Golden Hippo

We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually.

Founded in 2011
Woodland Hills , CA , US
529 employees (253 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$98K/yr – $130K/yr

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$75K/yr

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Traffic Signals

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23.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
13.3%
Direct
42.7%
Referral
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Social
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Paid
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Associate Director, Digital Experience & Community

Golden Hippo · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid