Manager, Creator Activation

Omnicom Advertising; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Advertising in Chicago is seeking a Manager, Creator Activation to lead influencer activation within Creo. You will be the client-facing lead for influencer campaigns, managing creators, negotiating terms, and coordinating social content in response to briefs and proposed plans.

The role reports to the Director of Creator Activation and requires close collaboration with agency teams to optimize paid amplification and content strategy for influencer campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of influencer marketing and creator-led storytelling.
• Proven ability to manage creator relationships and client campaigns.
• Experience with influencer platforms and campaign measurement.

Responsibilities

• Vet and align influencers to client campaigns.
• Manage creator submissions and ensure quality control.
• Input campaign details into accounting/tracker systems.
• Coordinate content reviews between influencers and the account team.
• Track campaign metrics and develop post-campaign recaps.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Influencer relationships

Analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Tools

Influencer platforms/tools

Job description

Agency

Omnicom Advertising

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Social Media and Influencer Marketing

Job Description

Role Overview

The Manager, Creator Activation is an integrated role tasked with driving Influencer activation within OM’s dedicated managed service product, Creo The core responsibility of the role is the client face of the activation team for influencer campaigns, including creator-direct management, negotiation, and execution of social content in response to a client brief and Omnicom Media, Creo team proposed plans. The role will serve all OM agencies and as an independent agency, working in symphony with paid social teams to execute paid amplification of Creator campaigns.

Reports to: Director of Creator Activation

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic alignment and vetting of Influencers for specific Client campaigns
• Aggregate submissions of Influencer personalities and maintain quality control
• Input all campaign details into accounting/tracker system
• Execute partnerships with influencers from post contract phase through campaign completion
• Manage content review process between influencer and account team
• Ensure metrics are collected and recaps are developed for all influencer campaigns and programs
• Tracking post completion for revenue recognition purposes
• Stay apprised of new capabilities that are announced on existing social media platforms as well as new emerging social media platforms that are gaining popularity
• Follow social media influencer personalities across multiple social platforms
• Help support the logistics (travel, shipping product, etc.) to Talent/Influencers for a specific campaign
• Participation in weekly team conference calls including calendar invite, room booking and taking and circulating meeting notes
• Influencer travel and coordination as required

Practice Excellence

• Maintain a constant pulse on the influencer landscape education via thought leadership communication, staying atop of shifts in the industry and emerging trends and be able to communicate the impact to client business
• Develop thought leadership pieces, POVs & case studies to galvanize the practice within the OM ecosystem
• Work in partnership with OM COE platform teams and channel stakeholders to implement best practices across functions including but not limited to asset development, commerce, and measurement

Required Skills

• In-depth understanding and mastery of Influencer marketing and an ability to match brand narratives with Creator-led storytelling
• Strong relationships with Influencer community
• Thorough understanding of the Influencer ad and organic roles & responsibilities across platforms including but not limited to creative development, talent perspectives, best practices, and measurement
• Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points-of-view
• Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
• Strong business acumen and the ability to make highly impactful decisions in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Marketing/Advertising/Communications preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience within Influencer and media environments
• Hands on experience managing Creators within Influencer campaigns and client management with blue-chip companies
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Experience with Influencer platforms and tools

$50,000-95,000

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$50,000-95,000