Influencer Marketing Talent Associate

Linqia is the leader in the influencer marketing industry. We're a growing tech start-up with 100% year-over-year growth and break-even. We partner with the world's largest brands including Danone, AB InBev, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, and Walmart to build compelling and effective influencer marketing campaigns. Our AI-driven platform and team of experts are leading the transformation of influencer marketing. We value intelligence, recognize talent, and foster a culture that supports career development and growth. Our team thrives on innovation, accountability, and a customer-first attitude.

About the role

The Associate Talent Partner is a cornerstone role at Linqia, responsible for spearheading and orchestrating creator marketing campaigns through expertise and data-driven methodologies. As an integral member of Linqia's Talent Partnerships Team, you will execute strategies for creator sourcing, negotiation, and onboarding, serving as an extension of our clients' marketing strategy team. Your mission is to align creator profiles with the authentic brand voice and core objectives of our clients. You will collaborate with client services teams to refine creator marketing strategies based on feedback, shaping effective campaigns and contributing to client success.

Responsibilities

• Uncover and deliver on client's ideal creator fit to source and surface creators for campaigns using Linqia's discovery tools and best practices.
• Take charge of creator negotiation, contracting, and onboarding for Linqia's clients, managing deadlines, budgets, and goals to achieve optimal client satisfaction.
• Serve as a dedicated advocate and subject matter expert for creators throughout campaign strategy and planning, ensuring high-quality, authentic, and brand-safe content.
• Showcase expertise in discovery best practices across social platforms, recommending ideal creator personas and strategies for new campaign opportunities.
• Take ownership of processes and document best practices, improving and sharing learnings to enhance team efficiency.
• Support new business initiatives by contributing to client proposals and pitches, providing standout talent samples aligned with campaign goals.
• Proactively stay informed about industry trends and share knowledge with the team to foster a dynamic and creative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of digital marketing or account management experience.
• Passion for the social media space and creator industry, with a curiosity for creativity, innovation, and staying abreast of trends.
• Thoughtful and creative problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders informed of progress.
• Strong people-oriented skills with effective relationship-building abilities across functions.
• Exemplary verbal, written, and analytical skills, proficient in presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging with creators.
• Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strict attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area.