Chief Influencer & Creator Marketing

Barkley; Colorado; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a seasoned VP, Influencer + Creator to lead the influencer vision, growth, and integration across the agency and with clients. The leader scales programs from nano to mega creators and expands services across strategy, creative, social, and media.

The role requires deep influencer expertise, strong creator network relationships, and the ability to inspire cross-disciplinary teams to deliver culturally resonant, business-driving work.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in influencer marketing, talent partnerships, or digital strategy within an agency, platform, or brand.
• Established relationships with creators, talent agencies, and platforms.
• Proven track record of developing influencer programs that drive measurable business results.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creatively driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the agency’s influencer marketing approach and POV.
• Anticipate cultural trends and platform shifts to keep the agency and its clients ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate on marketing and growing the agency’s practice.
• Partner with our CGO and new business team to bring the creator story into pitches - and turn that vision into revenue.
• Build and lead a team of influencer strategists, talent managers, and partnership leads.
• Establish frameworks, best practices, and measurement models for influencer activations across clients.
• Build an influencer operating system with best-in-class tools and platforms to optimize operations and improve efficiencies.
• Represent BarkleyOKRP in industry forums, conferences, and media as an authority on influencer relations.

Skills

Influencer marketing leadership

Creator partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation & contracts

Job description

BarkleyOKRP is seeking a seasoned VP, Influencer + Creator to lead the influencer vision, growth, and integration across the agency and with clients. The leader scales programs from nano to mega creators and expands services across strategy, creative, social, and media.

The role requires deep influencer expertise, strong creator network relationships, and the ability to inspire cross-disciplinary teams to deliver culturally resonant, business-driving work.