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As a Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day execution of small and mid-sized influencer programs for a major retail company, in addition to supporting large scale programs. You will work with a team of experts on influencer sourcing, program development, and program execution of cross-platform influencer brand integrations. You will support specialized areas of expertise, including digital, social, creative, and paid media. The successful Manager will drive best-in-class work for our clients in today’s complex media landscape.
Responsibilities Contributes to creation of integrated Influencer Marketing plans to meet client objectives; demonstrates tactical and strategic knowledge of integrated principles and skillsManages multiple projects for multiple clients from concept to completion by anticipating challenges, troubleshooting problems, proposing solutions, offering client counsel, overseeing quality, and ensuring deadline and budget adherenceDemonstrates the ability to write, edit and proofread to create high quality internal and external, channel-appropriate influencer content; contributes to client correspondence (e.g., daily updates, activity reports, wrap reports in a timely manner and proactively, etc.)Application of key client information, including general business strategy, industry trends and issues, products/services, key opinion leaders, customers and competitorsDemonstrates practical understanding of visual communications, desktop multimedia, social media and the digital landscape and how to incorporate these into client programs; plays key role in developing key messages in keeping with clients’ objectivesCommunicates effectively with team membersManages vendors to ensure budget adherence and value of services purchasedDemonstrates ability to troubleshoot client budget issues and to facilitate discussions between client and agency billing departmentsAssists project managers on tracking and monitoring financials (e.g., budget vs. actual)Helps coach, mentor and motivate junior staff to produce quality work and challenge them by providing growth opportunitiesDemonstrates effective supervisory and effective task delegation abilities by setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and quality and providing feedbackStrong communicator that can develop complex strategy and creative presentations to lead and present to key stakeholdersRequirementsMinimum of 2 years of full-time experience working directly with influencers, in influencer marketing, talent management and/or at a comparable agencyBS/BA in related disciplinePassionate about the role influencers can play in an integrated marketing planDeep knowledge, experience and creative expertise in influencer managementAbility to lead all steps of the influencer programming process (i.e. identifying influencers, vetting influencers, drafting offer letters, negotiations, review process, program execution and wrap reports)Proven record of leading and managing multiple influencer projects simultaneously - projects would include micro-influencer up through top tier talent.Strong communicator that can develop complex strategy and creative presentations to lead and present to key stakeholdersPreferred Knowledge and SkillsProven ability with strong writing, as well as the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with influencers, agents and managers Ability to lead talent negotiations with talent agentsExperience working with multiple tiers of influencers and leading programs across multiple digital channelsKnowledge of best practices for all top social media platforms and FTC guidelinesKnows how to collaborate with an integrated team with varied skillsets and demonstrates an entrepreneurial spiritThrives in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to work effectively across a specific set of accounts by prioritizing tasks and completing multiple items under deadlineDemonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Communication should demonstrate forward-thinking program needsStrong understanding of metrics, ability to gather/build metrics decks, and basic knowledge of additional measurement tactics to demonstrate success of programming. Good analytical skills in both understanding marketer objectives and analyzing campaign performanceDemonstrates ability to help develop strategic influencer programming and plans, implement integrated tactics and impart knowledge to account teams and clientsAbility to lead small to mid-sized accounts with limited senior oversight, inclusive of client communications and management. Serves as client lead when appropriateProficient at keeping a pulse on culture and what is relevant and sharing that information with internal teams and clientsAbility to feed into New Business work with limited oversightMeasure of SuccessEmbody, advocate, synthesize and execute on our ethos of Simple, Soulful, Purposeful and FearlessSpecific/numeric goals will be shared directly by managerDemonstrated growth of influencer knowledge and processConsistency in managing multiple project deliverables and timelinesEmbedded in our culture and values, always working in an inclusive and collaborative wayConsistency in managing multiple project deliverables and timelinesPositively and eagerness to learn new skills and lead new projects$56,000 - $84,000 a yearAn employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. #LI-TP
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Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.