Influencer Manager

Job Description

You could be the link that brings together the biggest names in sport with some of the biggest global brands to work on award winning, creative campaigns. 

This is an opportunity to lead the way at an agency with a game-changing approach to research, fan collaboration and insight. You will be at the heart of Ear to the Ground’s continued growth, bringing your knowledge and expertise of deftly managing talent, and making the most of influencers.

This is the perfect role for a midweight who has been working in influencer management for a few years looking for a new challenge in the area of sport and esport OR a talented and confident junior looking to step up to the next level.

The Agency

We are the strategic sport and esports creative agency with a model that is unique in our industry.  Fan Intelligence® is Ear to the Ground’s global network of 11,000 influential tastemakers and fans. They empower us with real-time insight into what fans want, which we use to create compelling work at the cutting edge of culture.

As the agency that listens better than anyone, we leverage the intelligence of fanbases to solve our clients problems, make the most of their sport and entertainment sponsorships, and ultimately build brands that lead culture. 2021 was our fifth consecutive year of growth, we have long term partnerships with PlayStation, Sony, New Balance, and Coca-Cola. 

Our Culture

Ear to the Ground is a place where people grow, develop and thrive. We are proudly independent, not part of a larger conglomerate. At our core, we understand the importance of culture in enabling you to do your best work. Progress is possible for everyone that joins us. We reward ambition, invest in talent, and encourage you to forge your own path.Our commitment to listening is felt by our own people too; this is an agency where every voice is heard. Supportive, collaborative, social, and inspiring.

You will benefit from our ‘Work From Anywhere’ policy and we encourage applications from candidates anywhere in the UK. Our HQ is in Manchester, which you should expect to travel to at least once a month for meetings and events; but otherwise you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best.

Job Purpose

As an Influencer Manager you will be responsible for the management of influencer campaigns from conception through to execution. You’ll be part of creating best in class campaigns that build the most culturally relevant brands on the planet.

• You’ll be working at the intersection of culture, sports, esports & gaming, and you’ll spot influencer talent before they become mainstream.
• You will work closely with our research & insight and Fan Intelligence teams to select, vet and contract the right influencers for our clients needs & briefs.
• Working with our performance & tracking teams you’ll ensure campaigns deliver results and respond in real time to the changing landscape.
• On behalf of the agency, you will build lasting relationships with influencer talent and their management

Main Responsibilities and Activities:

• Engage and manage influencers on our campaigns, ensuring a successful outcome by aligning contracts with required campaign outcomes.
• Oversee the smooth delivery of our work with influencers, managing them from both a posting and logistical perspective.
• Maintaining and growing Ear to the Ground’s relationships with individual Influencers for a successful outcome for our clients.
• Create and review of influencer long lists and assist with selection.
• Assist with creation of sell in to influencers.
• Daily management of influencers throughout campaigns.
• Travel & logistics coordination (with Project Management Team).
• Onsite management of influencers at events / shoots.
• Reporting & tracking of social content - overseeing contractual requirements as well as enforcement of contractual requirements & campaign messaging.
• Sourcing & discussions with influencers for product seeding.

Skills & Experience

• At least three year’s experience in a role(s) managing a large number of influencers
• Agency experience is a bonus
• Experience working in sports, esports or gaming or a fan
• Strong relationship management skills
• Very strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Approachable and likeable personality
• Commercial awareness
• Strong organisational skills
• Confident team player, and delegator
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Confident presentation skills
• Excellent understanding of and passion for sport, music and youth culture

Benefits

• Private Medical with Vitality & Medical Cash Plan  
• Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & SPL Package  
• Mental Health Support inc free counselling  
• Personal Development Coach  
• Work from Anywhere policy

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