Director, Influencer Partnership

VaynerMedia LLC
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward agency leaders with creator economy expertise comfortable with translating social data into campaign execution plans.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with agency experience in social media and creator strategies for Fortune 500 clients
    — “Proven track record of designing integrated social-first and creator strategies for Fortune 500 clients”
  • Individuals who have led and mentored teams in influencer and creator partnership programs
    — “Lead, mentor, and build capacity for a team of direct reports”
  • Professionals skilled in forming executive-level partnerships with talent agencies and platforms
    — “Cultivate executive-level partnerships with major talent agencies, platforms”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement may require in-office presence as per company policy
    — “This position is currently designated as hybrid”
  • The role involves cross-functional alignment with legal, finance, and creative teams
    — “aligning across cross-functional legal, finance, and creative teams”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing CAIT strategies tied to client business metrics
    — “tie creator activations directly to client business metrics”
  • Showcase ability to secure exclusive opportunities with talent agencies and platforms
    — “secure exclusive client opportunities and competitive rates”
  • Demonstrate mastery in interpreting social data and influencer dashboards
    — “High-level proficiency in interpreting social data, social listening tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Developed high-impact influencer strategies
  • Secured exclusive client opportunities
Typical background
MarketingInfluencer Management

Skills & requirements

Required

Influencer MarketingSocial Media StrategyTeam LeadershipClient Management

Preferred

Social Data AnalysisPublic SpeakingEntrepreneurial Mindset

Stack & domain

Social MediaInfluencer MarketingCreator EconomySocial DataSocial Listening ToolsDiscovery ToolsInfluencer Management DashboardsPitch BuildingPublic-speakingLeadershipMentoringTeam BuildingNetworkingStrategic PlanningCommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiation

About the role

Original posting from VaynerMedia LLC

VaynerX

VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.

ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA

VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. As the Modern Agency of Record, it understands the nuances of today's attention landscape, empowering brands to win attention, drive relevance, and deliver business results. Founded in 2009, by Gary Vaynerchuk, the independently owned agency operates in 15 offices worldwide, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX family of companies. 

In A Nutshell:

We are seeking a visionary, growth-minded leader to serve as Director of CAIT Partnerships. In this role, you will lead the strategic vision, operational framework, and team execution across paid and earned creator, affiliate, influencer, and talent programs. You will be responsible for building high-impact CAIT strategies and serve as a bridge between client leads, creators, talent agencies, and internal strategy/creative teams. You will ensure our CAIT programs deliver measurable business outcomes and scale across key US brand accounts.

What You'd Do:

Lead and direct proposal development, pitch decks, and overarching CAIT strategies that tie creator activations directly to client business metrics.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior brand marketing clients, translating the influencer landscape and social data into clear, actionable campaign execution plans.

Lead, mentor, and build capacity for a team of direct reports; establish resource planning frameworks to balance workloads and ensure top-tier executional quality across accounts.

Cultivate executive-level partnerships with major talent agencies, platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch), and key industry networks to secure exclusive client opportunities and competitive rates.

Ensure executional excellence for talent sourcing, white-listing, contracting, and compliance, aligning across cross-functional legal, finance, and creative teams.

What You've Got:

Agency experience within social media, influencer marketing, or creator economy.

Direct experience managing and developing a team of direct reports.

Proven track record of designing integrated social-first and creator strategies for Fortune 500 clients with substantial budgets.

High-level proficiency in interpreting social data, social listening tools, discovery tools and influencer management dashboards.

Masterful pitch building, narrative development, and public-speaking skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.

All information submitted with this application and disclosed in the interview and screening processes must be truthful.  The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion, to disqualify a candidate from consideration, withdraw a conditional offer of employment, or terminate employment, if it discovers a candidate provided false, misleading, or materially incomplete information during the application process.

VaynerX is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status (as permitted by applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors.  We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 

Employer-sponsored 401k with match

Medical, Dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Caregiver (Parental) Leave

Health and Wellness benefits

Base Salary$135,000—$160,000 USD

Source: VaynerMedia LLC careers

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