Freelance Creator Manager — Influencer Campaigns

No Sweat Work Media; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 562,000 - 803,000; Full time

Job summary

No Sweat Work Media in South Africa is seeking an experienced Freelance Creator Manager to oversee influencer delivery for a UK-based client. You will identify creators, lead negotiations, and ensure campaigns meet brand and budget objectives.

You’ll mentor Senior Creator Executives, collaborate with strategy and data teams, and maintain high standards across creator selection, content, and compliance. The role is freelance with flexible booking and start January 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in influencer marketing within an agency.
• Proven track record managing mid-tier to VIP creators.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong project management, organisation and commercial awareness.
• Experience mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of influencer platforms, reporting, and UK advertising-disclosure guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure creators who fit client objectives, audiences and budgets.
• Lead creator negotiations, contracting and onboarding.
• Manage relationships with creators and talent managers.
• Review creator selections and content for quality and brand alignment.
• Oversee advertising-disclosure requirements and campaign guidelines.
• Track budgets, deliverables, deadlines and campaign performance.
• Resolve delivery issues before they affect campaigns.
• Maintain dashboards and conduct regular quality checks.
• Support junior colleagues with negotiations and delivery decisions.
• Collaborate with strategy, data and client-service teams to improve results.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Creator management

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership/mentoring

English proficiency

Job description

No Sweat Work Media in South Africa is seeking an experienced Freelance Creator Manager to oversee influencer delivery for a UK-based client. You will identify creators, lead negotiations, and ensure campaigns meet brand and budget objectives.

You’ll mentor Senior Creator Executives, collaborate with strategy and data teams, and maintain high standards across creator selection, content, and compliance. The role is freelance with flexible booking and start January 2027.