Senior Manager, Connector, Influencer

Golin•Chicago, IL

6h•$70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Golin is a global, award-winning public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Together, we discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery, and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. Golin's 1700 global employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, allowing us to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions for multi-market, regional and global communications programs. Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re even promising to become the first fully AI-integrated agency. We are committed to upskilling our workforce, democratizing access to tools, and integrating AI into our daily work to maximize the value we deliver to our clients. Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative G4 Model to deliver maximum impact for clients. Our roster includes many of the largest CPG, retail, food, healthcare technology and consumer service companies in the world. About the Role: Join our influencer marketing team as day-to-day executional lead, helping to bring award-winning campaigns to life for exciting, well-known brands in the food, CPG and automotive space. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—working with a collaborative, supportive team to make great ideas happen.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in influencer marketing, social media, or digital marketing (agency experience or client-facing relationship management is a plus)
Strong understanding of creator partnerships across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms
Deep platform knowledge—backend systems, performance metrics, and what makes influencer programs successful
Experience with influencer platforms like CreatorIQ, Tagger, or Sprout Social
Contract negotiation experience and knowledge of FTC compliance and content rights
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality
Excellent communication skills for clients and creators
Strong research, vetting, and multitasking abilities
Passion for internet culture, creators, and what makes content go viral—with a pulse on emerging trends and creative ideas that push boundaries

Nice To Haves

CPG, automotive or food/beverage brand experience
Organic social media strategy experience
Knowledge of paid social amplification

Responsibilities

Campaign Execution: Help lead day-to-day execution of influencer campaigns including brief development, contract negotiation, content approvals, timeline management, and performance tracking
Creator Partnerships: Research, vet, and build relationships with creators based on strategy, audience alignment, content quality, and performance metrics
Platform Expertise: Use deep knowledge of social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and their backend systems to evaluate creator performance and optimize strategy
Quality Management: Ensure high-quality client outputs by managing material reviews and verifying all content follows client, legal, and brand guidelines
Creative Collaboration: Work with planning, creative, and digital teams to bring integrated campaigns to life
Client Partnership: Present work, manage day-to-day client relationships and real-time communications, and provide counsel on creator trends and cultural moments
Performance Insights: Track campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights
Team Mentorship: Help develop and oversee junior team members on influencer best practices and content strategy
Budget Support: Manage budgets, billing, and reporting for influencer programming to keep projects on track

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume