Specialist, Influencer Marketing

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Position Purpose:

The Specialist, Influencer Marketing is a team support role that assists with in-house and agency-led Influencer Marketing program management and execution. This role is responsible for supporting the objectives and workflow of the larger team, which includes identifying potential influencers, building internal and external materials and presentations, monitoring and reporting on influencer activity and working with internal and agency teams on program logistics and details.

Key Responsibilities:

• •20% Research and stay abreast of new influencers, vendors/partners and share POVs with team, Manager and agency partners. Stay current on Influencer partner channels, programs and content; help identify new partners on an ongoing basis. Responsible for competitive benchmarking, programs and analysis to keep leadership abreast of trends and watch outs. Research and report on trends/best practices in Influencer Marketing, demonstrating an interest in and an aptitude for growing the offering. Assist in the continued education of Influencer Marketing across internal and external stakeholders
• •40% Assist in deployment of Influencer Marketing programs and campaigns. Ensure all deliverables are met on time and on budget. Contribute ideas and strategies to grow existing and new programs. Responsible for compiling portions of first drafts of presentations, POVs, partner materials and influencer communications with oversight from the Manager and Project Manager. Work seamlessly and effectively with members of the Influencer Marketing team, Affiliate team and larger Media Partnerships and Social Media teams
• •10% Work seamlessly and effectively with Influencer partners, members of the Influencer Marketing team, Affiliate team and larger Media Partnerships and Social Media teams
• •30% Responsible for working in Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Marketing campaign management and measurement tools as well as with agency partners and THD analytics and marketing finance teams to collect, compile and aggregate campaign and weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reporting; making recommendations and optimizations based on insights

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• •This position reports to the Manager
• •This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• •Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• •Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •2+ years of experience
• •Passion for social media personalities and blogs, both professionally and personally
• •Strong understanding of marketing, social media ecosystems, influencer and affiliate marketing
• •Deep knowledge and understanding of online community platforms and behaviors and influencer marketing management and measurement technology partners and platforms
• •Experience vetting and communicating with social influencers is preferred
• •Knowledge and experience with social media platform management, social publishing software
• •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• •Excellent time management, project management, prioritization and organizational skills
• •Entrepreneurial spirit and intellectually curious mindset
• •Knowledge of online marketing, advertising and ecommerce

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

3

Competencies:

• •Action Oriented
• •Collaborates
• •Drives Engagement
• •Communicates Effectively
• •Customer Focus
• •Drives Results
• •Manages Conflict