Account Director, Influencer Strategy - New York, United States - Current Global

Current Global

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Current Global is an award-winning global communications agency that puts humanity at the heart of everything we do, from our internal culture to the way we help clients understand that people want to connect with companies and brands as real and human as they are.

A member of the Interpublic Group of Companies (

NYSE:
IPG) and The Weber Shandwick Collective, our footprint spans Asia, Europe, MENAT, North and South America with strength and depth across corporate, consumer, health, and technology communications.

Our dynamic team of public relations, marketing, and integrated media experts works with some of the world's most iconic companies and brands to develop highly strategic and creative campaigns, collaborating across four talent communities:
Client Experience, Insights, Creative, and Integrated Media.

The best ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, which is why we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are mission critical to building strong teams, cultivating great leaders, and creating an agency where everyone can do their best work.

At Current Global, difference is valued, equality is a mandate, and inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative.

A Fast Company World Changing Idea, Accessible by Design is our commitment that all communication we create will meet the highest accessibility standards to reach people with sight, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.

POSITION PROFILE.

A self-starter with an integrated marketing mindset, this person will be an expert in branded content, social platforms, digital media and the talent management space.

This person will be responsible for managing and developing relationships across the social influencer landscape and will assist in the development of influencer marketing campaigns across a portfolio of clients in various verticals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.

Develop a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and target audiences, and working in close collaboration with our Creative, Social, Insights and Client Experience teams, lead the creation and execution of integrated multiplatform campaigns that drive meaningful results.
Working alongside the integrated media practice lead, serve as the influencer marketing lead for the agency and daytoday client contact for programs.
Be a driver of culture for our clients with a deep passion and understanding of what's trending, who's influencing culture and driving conversations.
Build and grow relationships with change agents and cultural makers (celebrities, influencers, artists, thought leaders) directly or via their agents.
Influence creative ideations: from the ideas presented, to the influencers selected, to the content created all the way down to the language used in post copy.
Be a thought leader on measurement and reporting, determining and customizing KPIs distinct for client goals and objectives.
Play a lead role in the agency's influencer center of excellence, which develops and manages key relationships with talent agencies and content creators and institutionalizes a set of bestinclass tools and processes for identification, contract negotiation, content planning, measurement and ROI analysis.
Lead a highperforming team with at least 1 direct report, mentor and develop junior team members.
Educate teams and provide expert counsel to clients on best practices, industry news and the changing influencer marketing landscape.

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Manage compliance and risk on by partnering with legal and finance to ensure risk and liabilities are reduced and tamed for every campaign you touch.

QUALIFICATIONS.
years of related professional experience, preferably within an agency environment.

Strong understanding of the overall media and social landscape, with an emphasis on digital experience.
Deep expertise in managing influencer programs end to end.
Strong knowledge of social platforms, including paid amplification and campaign optimization.
Familiarity with a broad set of social, influencer analytics tools.
Experience leading a team is an asset.
Bachelor's Degree.
Excellent written, verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
Detailoriented, multitasker with excellent timemanagement skills.
Collaborative; selfmotivated; entrepreneurial; endlessly curious.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NYC Salary Range:
$100,000 - $130,000

Current Global recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical; dental; vision; 401k (with employer match); tuition reimbursement; $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards nourishing your health; flexible time off policy; flexible holiday schedules; shortterm disability; paid employee family leave; family building benefit._

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