Senior Creator Marketing Lead - Hybrid (Chicago/LA)

Edelman Smithfield; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programing

Job summary

DJEH is seeking a Senior Manager, Creator Marketing to lead day-to-day creator programs for a major U.S. fashion and retail brand. You will manage campaigns across creator tiers and platforms, from planning through launch, balancing strategic vision with operational precision.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with PR, paid media, and experiential teams. Hybrid, with Chicago and LA options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creator marketing at agency, brand, or talent management.
• Hands-on experience working with creators across tiers and platforms.
• Strong contract negotiation and talent management experience.
• Experience building strategic briefs, calendars, and metrics.
• Ability to use data/audience insights to inform strategy.
• Experience with post-campaign reporting and translating insights.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of creator marketing strategy and execution for a major national fashion and retail client, from planning through launch and wrap.
• Drive ongoing ideation and campaign development tied to cultural moments, seasonal priorities, product stories, and retail activations.
• Infuse creator strategy into broader integrated marketing efforts with PR, paid media, experiential, and external partners.
• Build and manage creator plans and budgets with focus on ROI and brand impact.
• Develop and maintain relationships with creators, managers, and talent agents across tiers.
• Manage multiple workstreams with focus on quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Serve as a key client contact for workstreams, presenting with professionalism and strategic insight.
• Mentor junior team members and foster creative thinking and development.

Skills

Creator marketing

Campaign management

Negotiation

Data insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organization

Platform knowledge (TikTok, Instagram,

Tools

Captiv8

CreatorIQ

Job description

DJEH is seeking a Senior Manager, Creator Marketing to lead day-to-day creator programs for a major U.S. fashion and retail brand. You will manage campaigns across creator tiers and platforms, from planning through launch, balancing strategic vision with operational precision.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration with PR, paid media, and experiential teams. Hybrid, with Chicago and LA options.