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Senior Influencer Marketing Campaign Associate

Linqia · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

Linqia is the leader in the growing influencer marketing industry, partnering 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 lead the transformation of influencer marketing. We value intelligence, talent, and a culture that supports career development and growth. The Influencer Marketing Account Manager (internally called Program Manager) is a critical client partner role demonstrating leadership, accountability, business acumen, and vision for Linqia's key brand clients.

A successful Program Manager is a collaborative leader and facilitator; driven, organized, detail-oriented, and excels in program management. They communicate with ease at all levels and are thoughtful and effective in problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end execution of influencer marketing programs, from strategic planning through creative execution, delivery, and implementation.
  • Oversee program schedules and deliverables; proactively communicate expectations and milestones to cross-functional team members.
  • Lead program management of complex projects and initiatives (status, process improvements, etc.) to deliver excellent client experiences.
  • Quarterback project schedule planning and execution; update reports and proactively communicate program status to key stakeholders in weekly meetings.
  • Spearhead project pipeline planning and balance project loading with cross-functional bandwidth to ensure adequate resourcing of committed timelines.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in conducting hand-offs for successful execution and post-mortem reviews to gather and communicate key takeaways for continuous improvement.
  • Identify improvement projects and implement program management tools (e.g., Asana) and processes (internal and client-facing).
  • Route creative to influencers and clients, ensuring feedback is clear, actionable, and revisions are received on time.
  • Identify program risks early and convene cross-functional partners to align and mitigate solutions.
  • Monitor and advocate for process improvements; identify gaps to work more efficiently.
  • Demonstrate ownership and investment in work; maintain a clear understanding of business goals and internal culture.
  • Guide the client seamlessly through the process while keeping them accountable for joint success.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in account, project, or program management (agency experience preferred).
  • Heavily people-oriented with effective relationship-building skills; ability to cultivate strong partnerships across functions to achieve common goals and consensus.
  • Strong and effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal; confidence in leading and facilitating cross-functional team meetings.
  • Strong multi-tasking and time management skills; ability to troubleshoot issues, juggle multiple programs, and prioritize accordingly.
  • High energy and flexibility in a constantly evolving team environment.
  • Excellent technical skills—Google Sheets/Excel, timeline tracking (Asana preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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