Influencer Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Influencer Specialist to lead the strategy and execution of our influencer marketing campaigns. This pivotal role requires expertise in managing influencer relationships and strong project management skills for content, acting as the crucial link between clients, influencers, and internal teams to ensure campaign success.

Key responsibilities:

Client Communication & Management: 

• Serve as a primary point of contact and collaborate closely with influencer managers on the client side.
• Participate in and lead client meetings to discuss campaign strategies, performance, and future opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with the client, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Campaign Strategy & Planning:

• Develop comprehensive media plans for influencer campaigns, ensuring strict adherence to client briefs, objectives, and budgetary constraints.
• Continuously monitor the local influencer market, identifying emerging trends, key players, and proactive opportunities to enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify market opportunities, providing informed strategic recommendations to clients.

Third-Party & Influencer Relations:

• Effectively communicate with and manage third-party stakeholders (influencers, media partners, designers, production studios).
• Lead negotiations, contracting, and briefing processes with influencers and other partners to ensure alignment with campaign KPIs and goals.

Campaign Execution & Monitoring:

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of influencer campaigns.
• Ensure all deliverables and aspects of communication projects meet required quality standards and client expectations.
• Verify content compliance with client brand guidelines and standards, ensuring timely publication of materials across all platforms.
• Actively participate in events and filming sessions with influencers, facilitating the creation and capture of high-quality User-Generated Content (UGC).

Performance Analysis & Reporting:

• Monitor and report on campaign results against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Extract key learnings from campaign data and formulate actionable insights for continuous improvement and future strategy refinement.
• Crisis Management & Trend Spotting:
• Monitor the local landscape for potential influencer-related issues or crises and proactively implement appropriate response strategies.
• Administrative Support
• Assist with authorized billing and administrative procedures as required.

Required skills:

• 2-4 years of experience in influencer marketing within an advertising or media agency.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive insights.
• In-depth knowledge of the Romanian influencer market and social media trends.
• Attention to detail and high standard for content quality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing platforms and social analysis tools.
• Fluency in Romanian and English, written and spoken, at an advanced level.

Your mindset (WPP Pillars):

• You are a natural collaborator who values teamwork and a People First environment.
• Your approach is fundamentally Client Centric, placing client needs and objectives at the core of every action.
• You are open and curious about innovation, technology, and how AI-Driven solutions can optimize work and add value.

 What We Offer:

• A key role in an innovative agency, part of the WPP network, a global leader.
• Significant professional development opportunities and access to specialized training.
• A dynamic, innovative-driven, and collaborative work environment where every idea matters (People First).
• Competitive salary package and attractive benefits.
• The opportunity to work with top brands across various industries and contribute to benchmark campaigns.