IPG DXTRA
Manager, Influencer Strategist – Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Hybrid role located in Chicago, IL. You will have an opportunity to collaborate in‑person three days a week at our Chicago office while maintaining flexibility for remote work.
Golin Chicago, our global headquarters, is seeking a Manager, Influencer Strategist who excels at building brands online to drive offline impact.
If you’re the person in your friend group who always first shares new social content or talks about emerging voices before they go viral, you may be the right fit for this position.
Golin has been recognized as PRWeek’s Best Place to Work, Provoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year, and received the Cannes Grand Prix twice, reflecting our award-winning work.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage relationships with individual influencers, agents, and publicists, and discover relevant voices for our brands through platforms and database tools.
Develop creative channel and content strategies based on best practices, channel insights, and a native understanding of popular platforms.
Lead program executions, helping integrated teams understand the value of and ways to incorporate influencers/talent into campaigns beyond just the content they create.
Keep a pulse on what media, consumers, and influencers are talking about and make recommendations that drive earned conversation.
Serve as day‑to‑day influencer contact for clients and influencers; manage deadlines, content reviews, contracts, and on‑the‑fly requests.
Operate as a key member of the digital team, driving daily actionable results through social content, influencer and consumer engagement, or outreach.
Contribute to digital program results reporting and strategy optimizations in real time.
Develop and deliver client presentations and POVs related to digital activations and programs.
Quickly spot opportunities and new industry trends, glean insights, and brainstorm action plans that drive results.
Manage, mentor, and coach junior staff with potential to directly oversee 2–3 individuals.
How You Work
Thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that pivots with the speed and volatility of culture.
Step forward and proactively move projects and innovations along—not waiting for someone to tell you what the next steps are, but contributing assertively.
Work well under pressure, remaining focused, positive, and professional.
Have a passion for uncovering the latest cultural memes or popular styles to fuel big ideas.
Be highly adaptable and able to shift priorities in real time to meet client needs.
Be energetic, with a deep knowledge of the social, influencer, and digital marketing landscape.
Be detail‑oriented and organized—able to run more than one program at a time and stay on task.
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in digital, advertising, or PR with a deep understanding of influencer marketing, relationship building, and publicity.
Proven skills to build brand‑level influencer strategies from scratch and translate them with complete digital fluency.
Experience identifying robust influencer lists, developing and managing relationships with influencers, and using measurement tools.
Experience creating and planning campaigns across social channels such as Facebook, Snapchat, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn; preferred experience on TikTok and Twitch.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
New innovative thinking, providing recommendations and opportunities for clients to engage with influencers and consumers in unique ways.
Ability to develop influencer strategies and campaigns while navigating challenging social climates and/or brand crisis.
Familiarity with managing rigorous vetting processes and brand compliance standards.
Bonus: background in pitching media and understanding what it takes to drive headlines.
About Us Golin is a global, award‑winning public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Our 1,700+ employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, providing comprehensive solutions for multi‑market, regional, and global communications programs.
We are committed to going all in for our people, offering a LifeTime benefits program with flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly stipend for the gym or hobbies.
We are also leading the way in AI integration, aiming to become the first fully AI‑integrated agency by 2026.
Salary Range $55,000 – $95,000
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Accommodations We make our careers website accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com.
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Golin Chicago, our global headquarters, is seeking a Manager, Influencer Strategist who excels at building brands online to drive offline impact.
If you’re the person in your friend group who always first shares new social content or talks about emerging voices before they go viral, you may be the right fit for this position.
Golin has been recognized as PRWeek’s Best Place to Work, Provoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year, and received the Cannes Grand Prix twice, reflecting our award-winning work.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage relationships with individual influencers, agents, and publicists, and discover relevant voices for our brands through platforms and database tools.
Develop creative channel and content strategies based on best practices, channel insights, and a native understanding of popular platforms.
Lead program executions, helping integrated teams understand the value of and ways to incorporate influencers/talent into campaigns beyond just the content they create.
Keep a pulse on what media, consumers, and influencers are talking about and make recommendations that drive earned conversation.
Serve as day‑to‑day influencer contact for clients and influencers; manage deadlines, content reviews, contracts, and on‑the‑fly requests.
Operate as a key member of the digital team, driving daily actionable results through social content, influencer and consumer engagement, or outreach.
Contribute to digital program results reporting and strategy optimizations in real time.
Develop and deliver client presentations and POVs related to digital activations and programs.
Quickly spot opportunities and new industry trends, glean insights, and brainstorm action plans that drive results.
Manage, mentor, and coach junior staff with potential to directly oversee 2–3 individuals.
How You Work
Thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that pivots with the speed and volatility of culture.
Step forward and proactively move projects and innovations along—not waiting for someone to tell you what the next steps are, but contributing assertively.
Work well under pressure, remaining focused, positive, and professional.
Have a passion for uncovering the latest cultural memes or popular styles to fuel big ideas.
Be highly adaptable and able to shift priorities in real time to meet client needs.
Be energetic, with a deep knowledge of the social, influencer, and digital marketing landscape.
Be detail‑oriented and organized—able to run more than one program at a time and stay on task.
What You Have
Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience in digital, advertising, or PR with a deep understanding of influencer marketing, relationship building, and publicity.
Proven skills to build brand‑level influencer strategies from scratch and translate them with complete digital fluency.
Experience identifying robust influencer lists, developing and managing relationships with influencers, and using measurement tools.
Experience creating and planning campaigns across social channels such as Facebook, Snapchat, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn; preferred experience on TikTok and Twitch.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
New innovative thinking, providing recommendations and opportunities for clients to engage with influencers and consumers in unique ways.
Ability to develop influencer strategies and campaigns while navigating challenging social climates and/or brand crisis.
Familiarity with managing rigorous vetting processes and brand compliance standards.
Bonus: background in pitching media and understanding what it takes to drive headlines.
About Us Golin is a global, award‑winning public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Our 1,700+ employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, providing comprehensive solutions for multi‑market, regional, and global communications programs.
We are committed to going all in for our people, offering a LifeTime benefits program with flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly stipend for the gym or hobbies.
We are also leading the way in AI integration, aiming to become the first fully AI‑integrated agency by 2026.
Salary Range $55,000 – $95,000
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Accommodations We make our careers website accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com.
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