Director, Influencer -- Dallas [Adobe]

Do you live and breathe digital marketing? Are your social feeds filled with tastemakers and trendsetters? Stop 'gramming your breakfast bowl and keep reading.

Golin Dallas is hiring a Director, Influencer with a specialty in Influencer Strategy and Engagement.

Riding the wave of recognition and award-winning work, the Influencer Director has an incredible opportunity to work with a rock star influencer team to strategize and execute campaigns featuring top paid influencers, that helps promote and protect the brand in Dallas and keep Golin on top.

It's an exciting time for the agency to continue to deliver impactful work that builds brands and reputations, and we know other brands can benefit from the award-winning work we create.

You'll work across clients as part of our digital team that excels at making brands hyper-relevant online to drive offline impact. You'll work with a standout team of digital catalysts, creators, and analysts on the Bridge to identify real-time opportunities, monitor issues and trends, as well as create and execute marketing campaigns for clients, including identifying influencers who are relevant to the brand and managing influencer relationships in a mutually beneficial way to maximize your client's investment. You'll integrate across digital platforms, organic and paid channels to drive results.

Sound like you want to "Go All In" with us? Here are the details:

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and evolve influencer strategies that align with broader client business objectives, bringing a POV on where the creator economy is headed and how clients can stay ahead.
• Campaign Oversight & 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: 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

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in influencer marketing, social media, or digital marketing (agency experience or client-facing relationship management is a plus)
• A track record of building and scaling influencer programs, not just executing them
• Experience managing or mentoring a team
• Experience presenting to senior client stakeholders or C-suite executives
• 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 or Tagger/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

What Makes You Successful Here:

You're highly detail-oriented and organized, nothing slips through the cracks. You're comfortable managing multiple campaigns and know how to prioritize. You love the creator economy and get excited about finding the perfect influencer for each campaign. You're equally comfortable presenting to clients and diving into platform analytics. You're collaborative, curious, and energized by working with a passionate team.

Please note: This is a hybrid role located in Dallas, TX. You will have an opportunity to collaborate in-person three days a week at our Dallas office while maintaining flexibility for remote work.

Salary Range:$94,000 USD - $165,000 USD

Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.