US Market: Influencer Manager

Hi! At your core, you are someone who thrives on building relationships with creators while running tight, complex operations behind the scenes. You love influencer marketing, know the ins and outs of creator partnerships, and have the experience of managing large-scale programs with hundreds of moving pieces. You are a stickler for communication, contracts, and campaign quality, and you never let sloppy execution slide. We love that: and we want you to bring it all, and more, to Muses.

About the Company:

Muses is a Gen Z-focused marketing studio specializing in collegiate campaigns. We work with fast-growing F&B, fashion, and tech brands, helping them engage authentically with college students through influencer campaigns, campus ambassador programs, and experiential events. Our mission is to bridge the gap between brands and the next generation of consumers with creative marketing solutions.

Muses has a history of successful collaborations with industry leaders such as Amazon Studios, Warner Brothers' Discovery, Comcast, Lucky Energy, and more!

Overview of the Role:

We are seeking an Influencer Manager to design, execute, and manage large-scale creator programs including UGC campaigns, gifted/seeded collaborations, and nano- and micro-influencer activations. You will oversee the end-to-end process — from recruiting and negotiating with creators to ensuring brand guidelines are met, contracts are honored, and campaigns are delivered on time.

This role requires prior agency experience managing influencer programs, a deep understanding of creator culture, and the ability to operationalize campaigns at scale while maintaining top-tier quality.

Please note: The ideal candidate must have native-level English proficiency (both written and spoken) to communicate effectively with American clients and creators.

Core Responsibilities:

1) Creator Recruitment & Relationship Management

• Source, vet, and recruit creators across TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms for campaigns.
• Negotiate deliverables, contracts, and usage rights with influencers.
• Maintain strong relationships with creators and ensure their ongoing engagement.
• Review and approve content to align with campaign briefs and brand guidelines.

2) Campaign Operations & Execution

• Manage large-scale seeded, gifted, and paid collaborations from start to finish.
• Coordinate shipment of products, contracts, and timelines across multiple creators.
• Track campaign KPIs (reach, engagement, conversion) and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and adapt quickly to changing campaign needs.

3) Client Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary client-facing lead for influencer programs.
• Share campaign strategy, performance updates, and post-campaign reports with insights.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively suggest optimizations.

4) Project Management & Leadership

• Maintain detailed trackers for deliverables, payments, and performance.
• Work cross-functionally with campaign managers and internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Drive efficiencies by improving internal processes and best practices for influencer activations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Native-level English proficiency (verbal and written).
• 2–4 years of influencer marketing experience at an agency (required).
• Proven track record managing nano/micro-influencer programs, UGC campaigns, and seeded collaborations at scale.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Understanding of Gen Z culture and social media trends (TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts).
• Comfortable working U.S. business hours (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST).

Additional Information

• This is a fully remote role.
• Our working hours are 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST, Monday to Friday. Please only apply if you are comfortable with this schedule.
• We are a small startup (<10 members), and we are looking for ambitious leaders, not clock-in/clock-out employees. You should be eager to grow Muses from the ground level, with the initiative and ownership of an early team member.