Creator Activation Specialist

Aquent; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent's Services Social Marketing team is seeking a Creator Activation Specialist to drive the operational and strategic execution of creator-led initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of project management and creator strategy, bringing organizational rigor needed to keep activations on track while preserving the cultural and creative quality that makes them resonate.

You will work closely with internal teams, external agency partners, and creators to ensure App Store creator programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects and workflows within creator marketing or related fields.
• Experience coordinating across internal teams, external vendors, agencies, and creators.
• Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience using project management tools to track work and report status.
• Experience developing or refining workflows to drive cross-functional efficiency.
• Knowledge of creator ecosystems and platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for creator activations with plans, timelines, milestones, and documentation.
• Coordinate between internal teams, external agency partners, developers, and creators to maintain alignment and communication.
• Translate marketing priorities into creator briefs and activation frameworks with strategy and partnerships.
• Ensure creative and messaging deliverables meet brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Manage activation budgets and financial reporting with finance and vendors.
• Develop activation workflows to drive operational efficiency and creator coordination.

Skills

Project management

Creator marketing

Cross-functional coordination

Timeline management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. The people here don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The Services Social Marketing team is looking for a Creator Activation Specialist to drive the operational and strategic execution of creator-led initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of project management and creator strategy - bringing the organizational rigor needed to keep complex activations on track while contributing a culturally informed perspective that strengthens how the we show up through creators.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized operator who understands the creator ecosystem and can manage workflows, timelines, and cross-functional coordination without losing sight of the cultural and creative quality that makes activations resonate. This role will work closely with internal teams, external agency partners, and creators to ensure App Store creator programs are executed efficiently, on brand, and at scale.

JOB DUTIES

• Own end-to-end project management for creator activations - building and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, and documentation while proactively managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication across all phases.
• Serve as the central coordination point between internal cross-functional teams, external agency partners, developers, and creators, driving alignment, accountability, and clear communication throughout each activation.
• Translate marketing priorities into creator briefs and activation frameworks, contributing a strategic perspective on creator fit, platform context, and storytelling approach in partnership with strategy and partnerships leads.
• Ensure creative and messaging deliverables consistently meet brand guidelines and campaign objectives, partnering with creative and editorial teams to maintain quality at every stage.
• Manage activation budgets and financial reporting, tracking expenses and coordinating with finance and vendor teams to support accurate, timely reporting.
• Develop and refine activation workflows and processes to drive operational efficiency, and support ongoing creator coordination including scheduling, communication, and issue resolution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience managing projects and workflows within creator marketing, social media, digital content, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors, agencies, and creators or talent.
• Experience managing timelines, deliverables, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience using project management tools or systems to track work, document progress, and report on status.
• Experience developing or refining project workflows and processes to drive efficiency across cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of the creator ecosystem, including creator platforms, content formats, and audience behaviors across channels such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Strong understanding of how to translate campaign or marketing objectives into operational plans and creator briefs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting or executing creator, influencer, or talent-led marketing programs at scale - including multicreator rosters or cross-market activations.
• Familiarity with app, gaming, technology, or lifestyle creator communities and how those audiences discover and engage with content.
• Experience supporting social or digital campaigns across platforms, including awareness of platform-specific formats, trends, and audience expectations.
• Ability to balance operational rigor with creative intuition - knowing when a plan needs structure and when it needs flexibility to respond to cultural moments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering clear status updates, documentation, and stakeholder presentations.
• Excellent collaborator with the ability to build alignment across diverse cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to shifting priorities while keeping projects and teams on track.
• Experience working in or adjacent to technology, entertainment, or gaming marketing environments.