Manager, Influencer & Social Creative

USA (Hybrid)

$82K/yr – $171K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end influencer collaborations and creative activation across Yahoo's social platforms, guiding briefs, ideation, and cross-functional delivery while leveraging AI tools to speed work and maintain quality.

  • Lead creator partnerships from casting to delivery
  • Guide briefs and ensure high creative standards
  • Collaborate across Creative Lab, brand teams, and agencies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end influencer collaborations, from creator casting through briefing, execution, and campaign delivery.
  • Write and guide sharp creator briefs and ensure ideas are executed at a high creative standard.
  • Build strong partnerships with influencers and serve as a trusted collaborator throughout the creative process.
  • Partner with Creative Lab teammates and agency partners to develop and execute Yahoo's social content across platforms, including short-form video, memes, copy, reactive content, and campaigns.
  • Identify emerging trends, formats, and cultural moments, then translate them into actionable ideas with speed and strong creative judgment.
  • Balance social-first, lo-fi content with strategic, high-impact storytelling.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Communications, Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, Legal, and agency partners to bring campaigns to life.
  • Be a thoughtful creative partner who gives and receives feedback with humility.
  • Be comfortable appearing on camera as needed.
  • Leverage AI tools to accelerate creative ideation, streamline content development, and improve creative workflows while maintaining a high bar for quality and originality.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in social media management, content creation and influencer management.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute culturally relevant creator campaigns.
  • Experience writing creative briefs and collaborating directly with creators to develop compelling content.
  • Exceptional writing and editorial skills with a strong point of view on voice and tone.
  • Deep understanding of internet culture, platform dynamics, creator ecosystems, and evolving social behaviors.
  • Strong creative instincts paired with strategic thinking.
  • Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality or clarity.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and leading creative collaboration.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates original creative thinking, excellent execution, and measurable business impact.
  • A strong point of view on what makes content culturally relevant (and what makes it cringe).

Preferred

  • Experience working for or with a major consumer technology or media brand.
  • On-camera or creator experience with a strong understanding of what makes content resonate.
  • Familiarity with social listening, analytics, and performance measurement tools.

Benefits

  • healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.
  • Flexible hybrid work options.
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