Influencer Manager
Walkup Studio · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead influencer strategy, including sourcing talent, campaign planning, and execution across social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
- Manage influencer briefs, content calendars, timelines, and approval workflows
- Partner with creative, strategy, and paid teams to align campaign execution with platform best practices.
- Handle outreach, negotiations, contracts, and deliverables — both paid and organic
- Facilitate cross-team and client communication to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Track performance metrics and translate insights into strategic recommendations
- Oversee product seeding and gifting programs (concepting, shipping, follow-up)
- Collaborate with creative, social, and brand teams to ensure influencer content feels native, on-brief, and aligned with campaign goals
- Build and maintain a network of trusted creators, agents, and managers
- Stay ahead of platform trends, creator behaviors, and emerging voices
- Approach every situation with a solutions-oriented mindset — every problem has a path forward — while upholding strict discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in influencer marketing, social strategy, or digital partnerships (agency or brand side)
- Proven ability to lead influencer campaigns from concept through execution
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong grasp of creator culture and an eye for talent that’s both on-brand and breaking through
- Confident communicator, skilled negotiator, and respectful relationship-builder
- Familiarity with influencer marketing tools/platforms (e.g. GRIN, CreatorIQ, Aspire)
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously with attention to detail and speed
- Experience working with fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retailer plan options.
- Generous vacation policy and flexible working arrangements.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.