Senior Influencer Partnership Manager

California, MO (On-site)

$75K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end influencer sourcing and briefing for three accounts, with a strong emphasis on proactive talent discovery and multi-sector campaign execution.

  • Must-have: 4–6+ years in influencer marketing with multi-platform scouting.
  • Standout: Radical Owner mindset and accountability for cross-account campaigns and budgets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Proactive Talent Sourcing: Sourcing talent is integral to this role. You will be responsible for identifying, vetting, and building a deep pipeline of diverse creators who align with the specific personas of our three core accounts. You must be a "hunter"—finding "undiscovered" voices as well as managing high-tier talent.
  • Strategic Brief Execution : Lead the end-to-end creator briefing process throug h Cohley , tailored to the specific cadence of our diverse client roster:
  • Regional QSR (McDonald’s ): Lead a high-cadence program of 15–20 briefs per quarter, coordinating regional promotions and local market integration.
  • High-Volume Retail (Smart & Final ): Manage 1–3 briefs per month focused on grocery retail activations and store-level traffic.
  • Tier-2 Automotive (Toyota ): Execute 1–2 project-based briefs per month, focusing on dealership-level storytelling and lifestyle content.
  • Relationship & Platform Management : Act as the lead administrator fo r Sprout Influencer and Cohley , ensuring all creator data is accurate and that brief templates remain consistent across the agency.
  • Radical Ownership of Financials: Manage the $60k annual platform subscription split across accounts. You will be responsible for the accuracy of variable creator costs, ensuring all 15-day billing windows are met for monthly payouts.
  • Performance Storytelling: Use data to build monthly reports that demonstrate how influencer content supports broader communication goals.

Requirements

  • Experience : 4–6+ years of experience in influencer marketing, social media strategy, or public relations. Agency experience is a significant plus.
  • Sourcing Expertise : Demonstrated ability to scout and secure talent across multiple platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) with a focus on brand safety and audience alignment.
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or a related fiel d. Equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and relevant experience will also suffice.
  • Technical Proficiency : Well-versed in using industry-standard influencer tools (e.g ., Sprout Influen ce r, Cohley , or similar) for relationship management, reporting, and content generation.
  • Account Agility : Proven ability to manage high-impact campaigns across multiple sectors (Retail, QSR, and Automotive) simultaneously.

Preferred

  • The "Radical Owner" Mind set: You take full accountability for your work, anticipating challenges before they arise and proactively bringing solutions to the table,
  • Adaptability: You can jump from a local grocery store activation to a regional automotive launch without missing a beat.
  • Detail-Oriented : You have a "detective’s eye" for vetting creators and ensuring all content upholds the high standards and values of our clients.
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Davis Elen Advertising

Davis Elen stands as one of the largest privately-held, independent agencies in the country, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Arlington, Seattle and Kansas City. We also have a subsidiary Hispanic advertising group, INFUSION by Castells, in Los Angeles and New York.

Founded in 1948
Los Angeles, California, USA
237 employees (110 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.7%
Direct
39.6%
Referral
5.7%
Social
13.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~237

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
73 (31% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years