Influencer Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$48K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end influencer relations campaigns for B2B clients, from partner scouting and outreach to briefs, approvals, and performance reporting, while maintaining records, supporting contracting, and on-site activations.

  • Lead discovery and shortlisting of creator partners
  • Oversee brief development, approvals, and campaign execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify potential influencer partners, including content creators, industry practitioners, subject-matter experts, and other voices with influence among B2B audiences.
  • Evaluate potential creators based on audience relevance, professional credibility, content quality, engagement, and previous brand partnerships.
  • Develop creator shortlists and recommendations for review.
  • Conduct initial outreach to creators and talent representatives to gauge interest, availability, rates, and potential partnership opportunities.
  • Coordinate ongoing communications with creators and their representatives.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with creators to support current campaigns and potential future partnerships.
  • Maintain accurate records of creator contacts, rates, areas of expertise, campaign performance, and previous collaborations.
  • Support day-to-day execution of influencer campaigns, including creator onboarding, briefing, content development, approvals, publishing and campaign wrap-up.
  • Help prepare creator briefs outlining campaign objectives, key messages, deliverables, timelines and content requirements.
  • Track creator deliverables, deadlines and approvals, following up proactively to keep campaigns on schedule.

Requirements

  • 1-2+ years of full-time experience in influencer marketing, public relations, social media or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks independently, follow through on commitments and keep relevant team members informed of progress.
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
  • Comfort working with spreadsheets, project management tools and basic campaign performance data.
  • Interest in B2B technology, professional content creators and influencer marketing trends.

Benefits

  • 💰Bonus Potential: This role will be eligible for a bonus based on company performance.
  • 🌱 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
  • 🌴 Flexible PTO and Hybrid Work: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
  • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Mental health resources, pet insurance, and more.
  • 📈Retirement Savings : Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
  • 🛡️ Additional Protection: Life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that provide added financial security.
  • 🧠 Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for you and your household, including counseling, mental health resources, and help navigating life’s everyday challenges.
  • 👶 Family Support: Paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
  • 🎯 Performance & Coaching: Regular performance reviews, clear goal-setting, and ongoing coaching to help you understand expectations, grow your skills, and make progress in your career.
  • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
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Walker Sands

3.5 Glassdoor

Walker Sands is an integrated B2B growth services agency with expertise in strategy, data, content, creative, strategic communications and digital marketing. The agency’s Outcome-based Marketing approach helps B2B brands grow, build reputation, generate demand, drive engagement and strengthen market position. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B agencies in the world, proudly serving 100+ clients from offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
221 employees (124 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
50% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $50K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Influencer Marketing median pay in the United States

$90K/yr

Most pay falls between $74K and $119K. Based on 867 salaries.

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Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Private Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
34.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$446.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
7.9%
Social
6.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~221
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Influencer Relations Specialist

Walker Sands · Chicago, IL · Hybrid