Manager, Influencer Marketing

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently partnering with a globally recognized hospitality company to fill an exciting Manager, Influencer Marketing position located remotely, with a preferred base in McLean, VA. This is a 6+ month W2 contract role offering $46 - $51 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise in influencer marketing and lead dynamic campaigns that will elevate the social presence of a well-established portfolio of brands. As the Manager, Influencer Marketing, you will develop and execute innovative influencer strategies, build lasting relationships with influencers and stakeholders, and drive impactful results across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Influencer Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with key talent across emerging and established verticals to create a diverse roster of influencers.
• Campaign Development: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (influencers, creators, agencies) to design and execute high-impact influencer campaigns that generate social buzz and engagement.
• Program Execution: Lead all aspects of influencer program sourcing, development, and execution while ensuring campaigns align with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Agency and Tool Management: Oversee influencer agency partnerships, manage budgets, review content, and produce detailed reports on campaign performance.
• Content Strategy: Identify and evaluate new social content opportunities with top influencer partners to continuously evolve the brand’s presence.
• Logistics Coordination: Handle the logistical needs of influencer programs, including travel coordination, accommodation bookings, and payment processing.
• Education and Training: Educate internal teams on best practices for influencer marketing and create playbooks and toolkits to optimize campaign performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of professional experience in digital or social media, with a focus on influencer or talent management.
• Proven track record of managing influencer programs, including direct collaboration with creators, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Strong campaign management skills, including execution, analysis, and performance reporting.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and flexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Khoros, Sprout, Brandwatch) and social analytics platforms.

Perks & Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement: 401k Program
• Insurance: Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefit
• Learning & Development: eLearning, Education Reimbursement, Ongoing Training & Development
• Eligibility: To qualify for our benefits package, you must work 30+ hours per week and commit to a minimum of 10 weeks for the assignment.

Our client’s team is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re passionate about digital media and influencer marketing and meet the qualifications for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now, and our recruitment team will guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.