Influencer Relations Specialist - Contract

Amika, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

amika, a Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand, seeks an Influencer Relations Specialist (Contract) to support its stylist network and pro influencer partnerships.

The role focuses on growing a robust community of celebrity, editorial, and content-creating stylists, coordinating events, and ensuring brand-consistent storytelling across TikTok and Instagram. Based in Brooklyn, you’ll collaborate with marketing and education teams to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in influencer marketing, ideally beauty/haircare with pro stylist experience.
• Knowledge of pro haircare industry and influencer platforms.
• Experience coordinating NYFW/red carpet partnerships and events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support relationships with amika's stylist network (celebrity, editorial, content creators) to strengthen brand advocacy.
• Act as day-to-day contact for long-term stylist partnerships and execute on existing strategy, including coordinating events, content, shoots, and product seeding.
• Support pro influencer content partnerships: discovery, briefing, content review, tracking, and performance reporting (TikTok & Instagram).
• Coordinate with social media, marketing, education, and brand teams to align messaging and deliverables with brand goals.
• Execute pro stylist events and activations; manage NYFW partnerships and backstage support.
• Manage amika’s pro influencer community’s monthly/quarterly seeding strategy and daily product requests.
• Build monthly and campaign reports; track KPIs and share insights with cross-functional teams.
• Stay current on emerging platforms and influencer marketing best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Social media proficiency

FTC guidelines knowledge

Beauty/influencer experience

Strategic thinking

Pro haircare industry knowledge

Red carpet / NYFW coordination

Education

BA/BS in Marketing, Advertising, or Communications

Tools

CreatorIQ

Job description

Influencer Relations Specialist - Contract

amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome.

the job:

we are seeking a motivated contract team member (maternity coverage) to join our team at amika. in this role, you will support our full network of celebrity, editorial + content-creating stylists, and help grow our overall stylist community. you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to keep amika top-of-mind for stylists and make our positioning as a salon brand clear to consumers.

the ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and knowledgeable about the haircare industry, preferably with pro stylist experience.

location:

brooklyn (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• support relationships with amika's network of stylists (celebrity, editorial + content-creating stylits) to strengthen brand advocacy
• as day-to-day point of contact for amika's long-term stylist collective partnerships and execute on existing strategy, including coordinating red carpet styling collaborations, events, content, photoshoot deliverables, and product seeding
• support amika's pro influencer content partnerships, including discovery, briefing, content review, tracking, and performance reporting, with a focus on tiktok and instagram partnerships
• work with the social media, professional marketing, education, integrated media, and brand marketing teams to ensure stylist partnerships, messaging, and deliverables align with brand goals and content needs are met
• execute pro stylist events and activations
• manage New York Fashion Week partnerships, from all stylist coordination (lead and team) to backstage support and reporting
• manage amika's pro influencer community’s monthly + quarterly seeding strategy and daily product requests
• build monthly and campaign-specific reports for stylist initiatives, tracking kpis and flagging insights for cross-functional teams
• stay current on emerging social platforms, influencer marketing, pr, and social media best practices

must haves:

• 5-8 years of experience in influencer marketing, ideally in beauty or haircare with professional stylist experience
• ba/bs in marketing, advertising, or communications preferred
• strong knowledge of all social media platforms
• knowledge of pro haircare industry
• NYFW + red carpet coordination experienc e
• strong project management skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionall
• extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• excellent time management for tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• creative, solutions-oriented problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude
• analytical skills to evaluate campaigns, content, and programs
• working knowledge of federal trade commission (ftc) guidelines
• good creative judgment on on-brand partnerships and content
• a passion for beauty and knowledge of influencers

nice to haves:

• experience with CreatorIQ or similar tools
• experience in international influencer partnerships and markets