VP, Influencer Marketing - Temporary Worker

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 164,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Creative in the USA seeks a TEMP VP of Influencer Marketing to guide strategy and execution across client accounts. You will own campaigns, forecast impact, and drive new business with leadership support in a fast-paced agency setting.

The role requires extensive experience in influencer marketing, strong presentation skills, and a track record of leading teams and managing contracts. NYC/Chicago focus with ET/CT time zones and a flexible hybrid work approach.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of applicable experience in influencer marketing and agency settings.
• Proven ability to lead client accounts and manage teams.
• Strong strategic thinking with new business and presentation strengths.
• Knowledge of influencer contracts and paid media practices.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more influencer marketing client accounts and lead teams.
• Forecast campaign impact and communicate KPI implications to clients.
• Drive growth opportunities with existing clients and new business pitches.
• Oversee budgets, SOWs, contracts, and invoices for projects.
• Collaborate with paid media to optimize influencer content.
• Provide strategic input on results and future campaigns.

Skills

12+ years’ applicable experience

Agency experience

10+ years account lead experience

7+ years in social/digital space

Strong strategic skills

New business experience

Strong presentation skills

Influencer contracting terms knowledge

Team management experience

Influencer marketing platforms knowhow

Paid media best practices knowledge

Self-sufficient and reliable

Job description

Job Description: **TEMP Role - W2 on Dentsu Payroll Only **Time Zone: ET or CT **Location Preference: NYC or Chicago **ASAP-12/23/2026 **Weekend and Occasional Overtime May be Required **Must be US based

About Dentsu Creative: Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to postively impact people, business and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu's Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer integrated Growth Solutions.

Overview

We are looking for a TEMPORARY VP, Influencer Marketing to lead and support our team. You will be developing, implementing and overseeing processes that will ensure our effectiveness and overall success. We are looking for a strategic thinker with extensive new business experience and strong presentation skills. You will play an integral part in driving the strategic vision of influencer campaigns, all in a supportive, people-first environment on a team with ample growth opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Own one or more influencer marketing client accounts, acting as the beginning and end point to clients who are utilizing our services as partners.
• Ensure their dedicated team is meeting their needs and then some.
• Provide overall direction to your team on best practices for managing end-to-end influencer marketing campaigns.
• Be responsible for forecasting potential impact of influencer campaigns / KPIs and communicating how it can impact clients’ businesses.
• Collaborate and drive success in skillfully promoting influencer content with Dentsu paid media teams.
• Proactively pitch business growth opportunities to existing clients.
• Be an active part of the new business pitch process, developing strategies, recommendations and presenting to potential new clients in partnership with leaders.
• Assist your team in developing timelines and project plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Take an active and responsive role in internal team processes by serving as the approver for project budgets, SOWs, contracts and invoices.
• Serve as a key contact for Dentsu Legal in matters of contract development, amendments, and disputes, lending your expertise to the process.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for meeting financial goals for your account(s).
• Successfully manage a team and communicate challenges, changes and needs with them in an effort to drive success and ensure their continual growth.
• Always consider how we can improve processes, tools and offerings and taking on the development of these improvements.
• Partner with your Group Director and other team leadership to set the strategic vision for your team and accounts.
• Provide directive and final input on analysis of results as part of performance reporting process to draw implications that inform future campaigns.
• Gain a broader view of services and offerings across the Dentsu organization, and seeking opportunities to expand our services provided to each client.
• Hold responsibility for client and intercompany billing at project completion.

Person Specification

• 12+ years’ applicable experience.
• Agency experience is preferred.
• 10+ years account lead experience who can maintain positive relationships, deliver strategic council, and successfully troubleshoot client and internal issues
• 7+ years in the social/digital space as well as influencer marketing
• Must demonstrate strong strategic skills.
• Must have new business experience.
• Must have strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of sound influencer contracting terms and conditions.
• Experience managing a team.
• A commitment to creating both groundbreaking and high-quality work.
• Knowledge of influencer marketing platforms as well as key performance metrics for paid/earned/owned media and analytics.
• Ability to distill macro information into actionable items that can be applied in our everyday work.
• Prior experience with influencer management platforms
• Knowledge of paid media best practices a big plus.
• A team and people-focused attitude.
• An eagerness to learn from others within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be self-sufficient while being reliable throughout the day through various communication channels.

Additional Information

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The hourly pay range for this position is $79.06 - $105.32. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factor, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as accrued safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

Location: USA - Remote - New York

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Temporary

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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