Associate, Influencer

Adelphi Group•Chicago, IL

5d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is seeking an Associate, Influence to join their Integrated Media team in Chicago. This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of integrated marketing, social media influencer relations, content creation, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be attuned to digital conversations and their cross-channel movement, with a keen eye for the intersection of conversation and creators. This multi-hyphenate individual is expected to elevate the team's thought process, attention to detail, and understanding of current trends. The role involves assisting with campaign and talent management, event coordination, and nurturing client relationships, working across different time zones and collaborating with various internal specialty teams.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent work experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a similar field.
0-1 years of related professional experience.
Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written.
Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency or experience with social media listening tools (e.g., Talkwalker).
Proficiency or experience with influencer management tools (e.g., Tagger, Captiv8, CreatorIQ).
Proficiency or experience with creative editing software (e.g., Adobe Suite).

Responsibilities

Crafting storytelling in various mediums, including social copy, client communications, and outreach notes.
Development and execution of influencer recommendations.
Serving as the day-to-day team support during program execution.
Providing input on influencer relations marketing campaigns and tactics.
Managing authentication and campaign setup utilizing influencer management tools.
Maintaining strong talent agency and one-on-one influencer relationships.
Curating compelling influencer pitches tailored to the account and brief.
Development and management of timelines and weekly action plans to ensure deadlines are met.
Breaking down and managing detailed tasks with the Influencer and Account team for special public relations events and new product launches.
Proactively monitoring the social media and influencer space for unique brand opportunities, competitor sets, and cultural conversations.
Management of the Influence team’s workflows and checklists.
Coordinating with social platform and paid media teams for strategic alignment.
Collaboration with the analytics team to ensure data collection for measuring results and developing campaign recaps.
Interacting with senior management and providing input into tactics and strategies.
Partnering with the Corporate Communications team to assess risks and reputation.