Senior Manager, Celebrity & Influencer Relations

Los Angeles based role for a proactive, results-driven professional with 6+ years of agency or in-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients regarding deal terms, project updates, and strategic initiatives; proactively identify opportunities, challenges, and bring solutions.
• Create and manage budgets and billing processes with accuracy and minimal oversight.
• Develop and execute effective strategic plans with little to no edits or supervision, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Lead campaigns from talent strategy and casting through contracting, content execution, reporting, and recaps, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with client goals.
• Prepare lists, briefs, and recaps that require minimal edits, showcasing attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of influencer data and analytics to inform strategies and measure campaign success.
• Actively engage in the influencer space, positioning yourself as an authority and staying updated on industry trends.
• Secure organic influencer coverage for clients through seeding, events, and other innovative approaches.
• Demonstrate strategic, creative, and forward-thinking approaches to influencer campaigns.
• Cultivate strong relationships with influencers and identify new partnerships to expand client reach.
• Follow team protocols and approval processes diligently to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Keep supervisors informed about ongoing activities and campaign progress regularly.
• Meet or exceed all deadlines, maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Structure and negotiate talent deals effectively, balancing client goals, talent relationships, and budget parameters while securing favorable terms.
• Offer assistance beyond your job description, contributing to team success.
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for junior staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and team requests, ensuring smooth communication flow.
• Share materials, contacts, and relevant news with the team to enhance collective knowledge.
• Contribute new ideas and creative solutions to drive successful influencer strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 6+ years of agency or in-house experience in influencer marketing or account management.
• Strong understanding of influencer data, analytics, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ability to wear many hats, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seamlessly adapt to shifting priorities.

Pay

Annual compensation: $90,000 – $120,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Dedicated mental health days.
• Unlimited sick time.
• 40 hours of paid Voluntary Time Off (VTO) annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Pre-tax commuter and healthcare benefits.
• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Individualized career mapping.
• Summer Fridays (early close Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
• Hybrid work schedule (1–3 days in office per week, depending on role).