Account Manager (Influencer)

North Strategic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

On-demand e-learning

Mental wellness resources

Cell-phone and internet allowance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

North Strategic in Toronto is seeking an experienced Account Manager, Influencer to lead their growing Influencer practice. Your role includes developing strategic influencer campaigns, managing client relationships, and integrating social advertising strategies across various platforms.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of public relations experience, particularly in influencer relations, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment along with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in public relations with a focus on influencer space.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and its application in campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships, vendors, and agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support influencer communication deliverables.
• Plan and execute influencer advertising strategies.
• Build and manage strategic influencer campaigns.

Skills

Public relations experience

Media relations

Social media management

Event management

Influencer relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations or related discipline

Tools

Meta

Instagram

X (Twitter)

Pinterest

CreatoriQ

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring an Account Manager, Influencer for North Strategic’s growing Influencer practice. Your role is to partner with clients to pursue innovative creative thinking, identify and leverage new trends, execute programs, and develop client relationships. You will tell the client’s story, drive ROI, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support influencer communication deliverables to meet client objectives, acting as project lead under senior leaders on campaigns.
• Deliver strong client communications and account management.
• Plan and execute influencer advertising strategy and tactics.
• Build strategic influencer programs including partner selection, vetting, outreach, negotiation and contract management, creative briefing/reviews/edits, paid media integration, and analytics/reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of influencer marketing space, key players, and industry changes using our in‑house platform powered by CreatoriQ.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop influencer content.
• Apply content strategy implementation skills.
• Show superior understanding of the Canadian social media and influencer landscape and update the team on emerging trends.
• Design and manage social advertising strategies to support client campaigns; place and track ads across platforms such as Meta, X, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and others for insights.
• Write engaging social content with strong social‑writing skills.
• Manage social creative development, including production partners, creative specs, assets, and promotion plans.
• Coordinate with IAT partners to manage trafficking and content deployment.
• Build and manage strategic social‑influencer campaigns to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate with other agency partners.
• Forecast budgets and invoice client accounts; support growth of existing client base.
• Promote an inclusive culture by coaching and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in public relations with a focus on influencer space.
• Extensive experience in media relations, social media, event management, and influencer relations.
• Proficiency with platforms such as Meta, Instagram, X, Pinterest, etc.
• Passion for working with international brands.
• Post‑graduate diploma in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or related discipline.
• Track record of developing creative public relations strategies and programs.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and excitement to join a new type of agency.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Committed to collaboration and entrepreneurial initiative.
• Superior time‑management and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships, vendors, and agency partners.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and its application in campaigns.
• Flexibility in a changing environment and ability to work under pressure.
• Influencer relations experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Direct impact on major brands.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, growth‑oriented culture.
• Career development and personal success focus.
• On‑demand e‑learning and AI tools.
• Competitive compensation, substantial time off, and mental wellness resources.
• Hybrid work environment; up to 20 days of remote work.
• Work from anywhere up to 20 days per year.
• Regular social events and a supportive community.
• Parental leave top‑up program.
• Cell‑phone and internet allowance.
• Professional development and wellness allowance.
• Business Resource Groups.
• Private health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Salary range: CAD$68 000–$75 000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

North Strategic is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.