VP, Influencer Marketing - Temporary Worker

Dentsu Creative Sa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Creative in New York seeks a TEMP VP of Influencer Marketing to lead client accounts and drive influencer programs. You will shape strategic campaigns, forecast impact and guide teams across planning, content and paid media to deliver results.

The role requires senior agency experience, strong presentation skills, and a focus on growth through new business opportunities in a hybrid NYC/Chicago setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ applicable experience in advertising/agency settings.
• 10+ years as an account lead able to manage client relationships and deliver strategic counsel.
• 7+ years in social/digital and influencer marketing with strong metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more influencer marketing client accounts and lead teams.
• Forecast impact of campaigns and communicate KPIs to clients.
• Drive new business pitches and present strategies to prospects.
• Oversee budgets, SOWs, contracts, and invoices with Finance/Legal.
• Collaborate with paid media to optimize influencer content performance.

Skills

Influencer marketing leadership

New business

Presentation skills

Team management

Contracting terms

Strategic thinking

Agency experience

Social/digital space

Job description

## VP, Influencer Marketing - Temporary WorkerApply: New York: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30 days left to apply): R1136750**Job Description:****\\*\\*TEMP Role**- **W2 on Dentsu Payroll Only****\\*\\*Time Zone: ET or CT****\\*\\*Location Preference: NYC or Chicago****\\*\\*ASAP-2/18/2027****\\*\\*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**You will:* 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 hybrid way of working combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Many of our employees who live within commuting distance (90 minutes) from one of our Headquarter or Hub Offices (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2-3 days per week including one Team Day. The minimum number of days may vary by office and role. Dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time. Those who do not live near an office may be designated as a remote employee, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect you to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office from time to time.**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.To begin the application process, please click on the \"Apply\" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. #LI-SG1#LI-HYBRID#LI-REMOTE**Location:**New York**Brand:**Dentsu Creative**Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**TemporaryDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. 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