Influencer Manager - Creative - US Remote

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

Working with the Creative Team the Creator/Influencer Marketing Manager, plays a pivotal role to develop, execute, and lead influencer marketing campaigns for our clients in partnership with creators. They know how to source, excite, and engage creators to produce authentic content that drives business goals; this requires a combination of strategic thinking, project management, talent acquisition, creativity, and a deep understanding of the creator marketing landscape.

We are looking for a candidate with sharpened skills in casting and managing creators across digital platforms, like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. This role will be a mid-level position working within our broader creative, production, and project management teams to round out our offering for a large client engagement.

This person is hands-on in projects, comfortable in client-facing settings, able to discuss and innovate casting strategies, and supporting with talent outreach, legal communications including contract negotiations, as well as final file delivery by external vendors and content creators.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Source, vet, and present diverse, data-informed creator recommendations that align with brand strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key talent, agency representatives, and talent managers.
• Maintain internal talent databases and preferred rosters.
• Brief creators, review incoming content for brand compliance, and manage timelines and final file deliveries in partnership with the production team.
• Serve as a direct client point of contact across 5–7 concurrent brand projects.
• Coordinate legal and financial paperwork, including talent contracts and fee negotiations, acting as a liaison between legal teams and talent.
• Track project budgets, oversee pricing strategies, and manage invoicing with senior leadership guidance.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 3+ years in influencer marketing or creator casting within an agency or brand environment
• Deep knowledge of all major social platforms (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat)
• Solid understanding of tools such as CreatorIQ and Tagger
• Experience navigating creator partnerships, casting and vetting creators, and expanding overall creator landscape
• Knowledge of creator and influencer performance benchmarks and metrics
• Experience working directly with clients and brands
• Familiarity with contracts or legal communication
• Strong communication skills
• Experience managing production elements of an influencer or creator campaign
• Experience managing and coordinating projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, detail-oriented with attention to schedules and timelines, and maintenance of records and materials.
• Experienced in owning and managing talent budgets and pricing strategies
• WHAT DO WE OFFER?
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
• DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work
• .  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
• DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.
• Learn more about DEPT®
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
• At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
• Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
• We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
• Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
• Role Ref Number: 7711

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location

, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range

$65,300 — $85,000 USD