Why This Role Rocks
You think in trends. You see creators as collaborators. You connect brands to culture in a way that’s sharp, timely, and unforgettable.
As Influencer Strategy Manager , you’ll lead the charge on planning high-impact campaigns powered by the right talent. From meme pages to mega-creators, from barter deals to celebrity drops—you’ll match ideas with the voices that make them matter.
This is your chance to shape the next wave of creator-brand partnerships, backed by insights, innovation, and a love for the scroll.
The Impact You’ll Drive
- Build strategic influencer plans that align the right creators with campaign goals, moments, and formats
- Track pop culture, internet trends, and rising creator talent—turning them into brand opportunities
- Own the thinking behind format innovation : from meme marketing and barter collabs to affiliate models and PR amplification
- Develop vertical expertise (fashion, beauty, tech, lifestyle, etc.) to fuel smarter recommendations
- Work with Creative Strategy to embed influencers organically into campaign concepts
- Align with Buying & Negotiation to ensure every recommendation is both exciting and executable
- Maintain and grow an influencer intelligence system (costs, engagement rates, past performance)
- Benchmark creators against category norms and forecast campaign outcomes with data partners
- Identify and pitch first-mover talent before they become mainstream
- Build authentic relationships with creators and talent reps—turning negotiations into partnerships
What You’ll Bring
4–7 years of experience in influencer marketing , talent strategy, or digital brand planningStrong knowledge of the influencer ecosystem—across formats, categories, and platformsExperience working across formats like PR stunts, celeb tie-ins, barter, and affiliate campaignsA strong command of Generative AI tools (for trend-spotting, creator sourcing, and research)Analytical thinking—you use data to assess creator fit and forecast campaign outcomesExcellent storytelling and presentation skills —internally and in client-facing roomsCultural curiosity and a knack for spotting “what’s next” before it lands on Reels or Reddit