Campaign Specialist

Commission Junction LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,960 - 71,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Team events

Employee referral program

Recognition awards

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental bonding leave

Backup care

Employee discount

International SOS

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Commission Junction LLC in Chicago seeks a driven influencer and paid media specialist to join our affiliate marketing team. You’ll help craft strategy, set up and optimize campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms, and support influencer sourcing to maximize budgets and performance.

This hybrid role favors 1–2 years of related experience, strong Excel and analytics skills, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related work experience with creators/influencers and/or paid social campaign execution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in building and presenting strategy presentations and post‑campaign insights for influencer, content and brand campaigns.
• Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. by establishing KPIs and measuring against benchmarks.
• Support influencer sourcing, onboarding and casting for each campaign to maximize campaign budgets and performance through pricing benchmarks and creative rational.
• Train and educate influencers on CJ tools, platform and product solutions.
• Develop client‑facing and internal reports by compiling, analyzing and interpreting social and performance insights.
• Coordinate across multiple departments and teams to manage campaign assets and deliverables.
• Be a subject matter expert within influencer industry and paid media efforts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Autonomy

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Our World We’ve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day one—establishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. We're known for maintaining one of the largest, most reliable partnership platforms with impeccable, personalized service.

Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJ’s industry-leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our savvy data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

A Quick Peek at Affiliate Marketing Think back to your last online purchase. Did an influencer tip you off about a great product and offer a discount? Or perhaps you relied on a trusted review site to make your decision? Whatever path you took, affiliate publishers likely played a role by influencing, informing, or helping you find the best deal. CJ connects brands with these publishers, creating valuable resources for shoppers like you.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in building and presenting strategy presentations and post‑campaign insights for influencer, content and brand campaigns.
• Set up, manage, and optimize paid media campaigns including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. by establishing KPIs and measuring against benchmarks.
• Support influencer sourcing, onboarding and casting for each campaign to maximize campaign budgets and performance through pricing benchmarks and creative rational.
• Train and educate influencers on CJ tools, platform and product solutions.
• Develop client‑facing and internal reports by compiling, analyzing and interpreting social and performance insights.
• Coordinate across multiple departments and teams (both internally and with clients) to manage campaign assets and deliverables.
• Be a subject matter expert within influencer industry and paid media efforts.

Qualifications

What we look for:

• 1‑2 years related work experience with creators/influencers and/or paid social campaign execution.
• You are able to collaborate with your team to solve complex issues.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You are respectful to varying opinions and perspectives.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong client presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office. CJ is the leader in Performance Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology, comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools, training and career development opportunities all to provide modern solutions, strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic, collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

We're a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions, think creatively, and drive resourceful growth, for our clients—and ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play.

Benefits

Why Our Workplace Stands Out

• Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
• A generous number of paid holidays
• Company‑sponsored team‑building events
• An Employee Referral Program
• Annual recognition awards
• Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance
• Parental bonding leave
• Backup care options for children and elders
• An employee discount program
• International SOS program for global support
• Business Resource Groups, where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment

…and those are just a few of our great perks! Come join us and see what makes our company a great place to work.

Compensation

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $71,610.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/31/2026.

Accessibility

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.