Influencer and Branded Content Associate

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years exp

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end influencer and branded content campaigns, from creator vetting and outreach to production, approvals, and performance analysis, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Own assigned workstreams from outreach to final delivery
  • Analyze performance and drive improvements for future campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify, research, and evaluate influencers and content creators who align with clients' target audiences, brand values, and campaign objectives, providing recommendations to support creator selection.
  • Execute influencer and branded content campaigns, managing assigned workstreams from creator outreach and onboarding through content development, approvals, and final delivery.
  • Manage day-to-day communications with influencers, talent agencies, and internal teams, ensuring clear expectations, timely deliverables, and strong working relationships throughout campaign execution.
  • Coordinate branded content production, reviewing creator submissions for alignment with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and campaign requirements while managing feedback and approval processes.
  • Support influencer partnership negotiations, contract reviews, and proposal development, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and partnership expectations are accurately documented and communicated.
  • Monitor and analyze influencer campaign performance, identifying key insights, evaluating results against campaign objectives, and contributing actionable recommendations to improve future performance.
  • Collaborate with media strategists, creative teams, and client stakeholders to ensure influencer activations are integrated with broader marketing initiatives and business objectives.
  • Stay informed on emerging creators, social platforms, content formats, and influencer marketing trends, proactively sharing insights and identifying opportunities to strengthen campaign strategies.
  • Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively identifying potential challenges, communicating solutions, and contributing to process improvements that enhance campaign execution and team efficiency.
  • The primary focus of this role is the Influencer & Branded Content channel, ensuring excellence in execution, creator partnerships, and campaign performance. However, responsibilities may extend across other media channels as needed to support broader campaign objectives and business priorities.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in Influencer & Branded Content, social media marketing, or a related discipline, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of influencer marketing and content creation, with experience identifying relevant creators, evaluating audience alignment, and supporting impactful brand partnerships.
  • Hands-on experience managing influencer outreach, creator communications, campaign deliverables, and content approvals to ensure successful campaign execution.
  • Experience supporting contract review, proposal development, and influencer partnership coordination, with an understanding of campaign requirements and creator deliverables.
  • Strong detail orientation, ensuring accuracy and consistency across influencer campaigns, content reviews, reporting, and project timelines.
  • Proven project implementation skills, with the ability to independently manage assigned campaign workstreams, balance competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work on time.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience sharing campaign updates, performance insights, and recommendations with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience analyzing influencer campaign performance, interpreting engagement and reach metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness.
  • Working knowledge of advertising standards, client service, and relationship management, with the ability to build productive relationships with creators, talent agencies, and cross-functional partners.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms, influencer management tools, and reporting dashboards, using data and technology to support campaign execution and optimization.

Benefits

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  • Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
  • Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
  • Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
  • Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
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PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG brings together business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, all powered by our proprietary marketing operating system, Alli.With 11 office hubs worldwide, including in Dallas, Austin, Dusseldorf, London, Brighton, and New York, our team is made up of 900 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Nike, CKE Restaurants, Dropbox, Experian, Intuit TurboTax, Kohler, Sephora, Travelex, and Whole Foods has received top industry recognitions including Cannes Lions and Adweek Media Plan of the Year.PMG has grown through commitments to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. We're proud to have been named Agency of the Year multiple times by Digiday, MediaPost, Adweek, Campaign US, and Ad Age; rank among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators; and be the only company named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work ten years in a row.

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