VP, Influencer Marketing - Temporary Worker

Job Description:

** TEMP Role   -   W2 on Dentsu Payroll Only

** Time Zone:   ET   or CT

**Location Preference:   NYC   or Chicago

** ASAP -12/23/2026

**Weekend and   Occasional   Overtime   May be Required

**Must be US based

About Dentsu Creative:

Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to   postively   impact people,   business   and society. Established in June 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with   dentsu's   Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer integrated Growth Solutions.

Overview

We are looking for a   TEMPORARY   VP , Influencer   Marketing   to   lead and support our team . You will be developing,   implementing   and overseeing processes that will ensure   our effectiveness   and overall success.    We are looking for a   strategic thinker   with   extensive   new business experience   and   strong   presentation skills.       You will   play an integral part   in driving the strategic vision of influencer campaigns , all in a supportive, people-first environment on a team with ample growth opportunities .

Key Accountabilities

You will:

- Own one or more influencer marketing client accounts, acting as the beginning and end point to clients who are   utilizing   our services as partners. Ensu re   their dedicated team is meeting their needs and then some.

- Provid e   overall direction to your team on best practices for managing end-to-end influencer marketing campaigns.

- Be r esponsible for   forecasting potential impact of influencer campaigns / KPIs and communicating how it can   impact   clients’ businesses.

- Collaborat e   and driv e   success in skillfully promoting influencer content with Dentsu paid media teams.

- Proactively pitch business growth opportunities   to   existing clients.

- Be   an active part of the new business pitch process, developing strategies, recommendations and   presenting to   potential new clients in partnership with leaders.

- Assist your team in developing timelines and project plans to ensure successful delivery.

- Tak e   an active and responsive role in internal team processes by serving as the approver for project budgets, SOWs,   contracts   and invoices.

- Serv e   as a key contact for Dentsu Legal in matters of contract development, amendments, and disputes, lending your   expertise   to the process.

- Hold   ultimate   responsibility for meeting financial goals for your account(s).

- S uccessfully manag e   a team and communicat e   challenges, changes and needs with them   in an effort to   drive success and ensure their continual growth.

- Always consider how we can improve processes, tools and offerings and   taking   on the development of these improvements.

- Partner with your Group Director and other team leadership to set the strategic vision for your team and accounts.

- Provid e   directive and final input on analysis of results as part of performance reporting process to draw implications that inform future campaigns.

- Gain a broader view of services and offerings across the Dentsu organization, and   seeking   opportunities to expand   our   services provided to each client.

- Hold responsibility for client and intercompany billing at project completion.

Person Specification:

- 12+   years’ applicable experience. Agency experience is preferred.

- 10 + years account lead experience who can   maintain   positive relationships, deliver strategic council, and successfully   troubleshoot   client   and internal issues

- 7 + years in the social/digital space as well as influencer marketing

- Must   demonstrate   strong strategic skills.

- Must   have new business experience.

- Must   have   strong presentation skills.

- Knowledge of sound influencer contracting terms and conditions.

- Experience managing a team.

- A commitment to creating both groundbreaking and high-quality work.

- Knowledge of influencer marketing platforms as well as key performance metrics for paid/earned/owned media and analytics .

- Ability to distill macro information into actionable items that can be applied in our everyday work.

- Prior experience with influencer management platforms

- Knowledge of paid media best practices   a big   plus.

- A team and people-focused attitude.

- An eagerness to learn   from others within all levels of the organization .

- Ability to be self-sufficient while being reliable throughout the day through various communication channels.

Additional Information:

At   dentsu , we believe   great work   happens when   we’re   connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may   designate   other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be   designated as   remote , depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The hourly pay range for this position   is $ 79.06   - $105.32 .     The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of   factor , including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors   permitted   by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays   in accordance with   dentsu   policy, as well as   accrued   safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job   posting . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for   next   steps.

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Location:
USA - Remote - New York

Brand:
Dentsu Creative

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Temporary

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