Account Manager, Creator Marketing

DJE Holdings; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm is seeking an Account Manager for their Influencer Marketing team in Toronto. The successful candidate will manage influencer programs, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with clients. Applicants should have 3–4 years of experience in influencer marketing and demonstrate a strong understanding of current trends. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-energy environment focused on impactful campaigns.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in influencer-specific marketing managing programs.
• Experience in digital or brand marketing, including social media.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full influencer process from identification to reporting.
• Coordinate program integration with other marketing areas.
• Stay updated on influencer marketing trends and best practices.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Project management

Negotiation

Content planning

Job description

Overview

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. We are a next generation agency where you have the freedom to do great innovative work and achieve professional fulfillment, with strong creative, planning, data, and digital capabilities. Our focus is on continuous improvement, encouraging creative thinking and learning from successes and what didn’t work well. We value honest discussion and debate, and live by the core values: pursuit of excellence, freedom to be curious, courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society.

We hire people who are smart, passionate and curious, and then give them independence and mentorship to flourish. Think you’ve got the chops? Read on.

Position

We are seeking a bold, insightful and passionate Account Manager to join our national Influencer Marketing team. Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, Influencer Marketing, the ideal candidate should be immersed in the latest trends, opportunities, regulations and best practices of the influencer space with strong case examples of work brought to life. This role includes managing multiple influencer programs from start to finish, developing and selling in strategic plans, and presenting counsel to clients and internal teams. The candidate will manage multiple programs, understand Edelman’s processes, and work directly with account teams to advance programs. A passion for influencer marketing and thriving in a fast-paced agency environment are essential for success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, skilled and innovative candidate who wants to join a high-octane team managing high-profile influencer campaigns.

What will your week include?

• Manage the full influencer process for programs including influencer identification, vetting, negotiation, contracting, management and reporting
• Manage multiple influencer projects to ensure deadlines are met, reporting is thorough and budgets are met
• Coordinate program integration with Insight and Analytics, Paid Performance, Creative
• Lead development of content and brand overview documents for influencers outlining program creative requirements, communication mandatories and contractual expectations
• Support the growth of our influencer marketing business through great work, storytelling and building strong internal and external relationships
• Stay up to date with the latest influencer marketing trends including disclosure requirements and performance best practices
• Act as a champion and evangelist for the value of thoughtful, rigorous and creative influencer marketing within Edelman and the broader marketing industry

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–4 years within influencer-specific marketing, including identification of influencers, managing influencer programs, outreach strategies, content planning, contracting/negotiations, paid promotion and reporting
• Plus relevant experience in digital, content or brand marketing including social media and community management
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple programs within an agency setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple medium to large-sized projects that include influencer/social content development
• Proven ability to negotiate and develop relationships with influencers in Canada
• Clear understanding of the influencer marketing landscape, its importance and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop influencer plans
• Strong research, writing and editing skills, with the ability to interact with clients professionally and maintain relationships with influencers and content creators
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal contacts, demonstrating a consistently high level of verbal and written communications

About Edelman

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.