What are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated Influencer Marketing Manager to drive partnerships and content initiatives for our key clients. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for new influencer inquiries, playing a key role in identifying opportunities, negotiating, and managing campaigns.
The ideal candidate is naturally tuned into social media trends and pop culture, with a strong intuition for what resonates with different audiences. They will have a sharp eye for discovering emerging creators across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and understand how to leverage content for performance-driven strategies.
This role requires creative thinking, relationship management, and hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop and execute tailored campaign strategies that align with our clients' objectives
Manage and grow relationships with external partners, including but not limited to influencers, UGC agencies, talent networks, and independent creators
Lead the full influencer campaign process, from talent discovery and outreach to negotiation, scheduling, and performance tracking
Develop clear and compelling briefs to guide partners in creating content and executing campaigns effectively
Ensure timely content delivery, providing feedback to creators and partners as needed to adhere to the brand briefs
Stay informed on industry trends and platform updates to help inform future campaigns
Support marketing efforts by contributing to sales materials, case studies, industry reports, and content for owned channels
Identify opportunities to refine workflows and improve efficiency across influencer, UGC, and affiliate programs
Educate internal teams on best practices and equip them with the knowledge to confidently communicate the value of influencers to clients, helping drive adoption and business growth
Qualifications
3+ years of experience managing end-to-end influencer campaigns, preferably with a focus on performance KPIs. Experience with eCommerce, alcohol, or DTC brands is a plus
Hands-on experience with influencer discovery & management platforms (e.g. CreatorIQ, Klear, or similar)
Experience in crafting briefs that align with brand goals and provide clear direction for content execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously while coordinating with influencers, talent agencies, and other partners at various stages
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Self-starter and ability to work independently
Additional Information:
Salary Band: $80,000-$95,000
Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k match
Summer Fridays: we aim to stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Holiday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s Eve
Flexible working and WFH opportunities: Two days per week in the NY office required
All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role
About M+C SAATCHI PERFORMANCE
M+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience managing end-to-end influencer campaigns, preferably focused on performance KPIs
- Experience with influencer discovery and management platforms such as CreatorIQ, Klear, or similar
- Experience crafting campaign briefs aligned with brand goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
- Ability to coordinate with influencers, talent agencies, and other partners
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter
- Experience with eCommerce, alcohol, or direct-to-consumer brands
- Ability to work in the United States without work visa sponsorship
- Ability to work from the New York office two days per week
What We Do
M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and independent creative network. It combines creativity, data, technology, specialist expertise and strategic consulting to help clients build famous brands, address complex business challenges and tackle societal issues. Its capabilities span marketing and communications, experience and technology, consulting, media and sponsorship, social issues, sport and entertainment marketing, and talent management.
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