Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is hiring: Vice President, Creator & Influ
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis, New York, NY, United States
Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis is proud to represent clients across many industries including entertainment, social good, tech and lifestyle and we tell their stories through a variety of mediums. We know that even during the toughest times, our responsibility to our clients and each other can bring meaningful and long-lasting impact for those affected the most. We're proud of each and every campaign we execute, but you may be wondering why we don't have more than a landing page as our website. While many of our clients are household names (you know them, we're sure of it), our digital footprint is purposefully small. We fly under the radar and we like it that way.
If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!
We are seeking a Vice President of Influencer & Creator Strategy to join our Talent & Influencer Integration Team. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of data-driven strategies that align with our clients' goals and creative vision, with a focus on creator, social, and media strategies.
The ideal candidate has a proven expertise in influencer marketing, social media strategy and has their finger on the pulse on the latest digital trends. This is a role for someone who has experience operating scaled influencer campaigns and can speak to multi-dimensional and multi-platform influencer programs. The role will focus on driving organic engagement across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube through both paid and organic partnerships.
This candidate will shape creative and strategic recommendations for social strategy, influencer models and executions, and measurement across integrated communication campaigns. As a thought leader on the team and at the agency, you will be responsible for educating internal teams and clients, sharing insights on industry trends, and developing recommendations for evolving approaches to social media, influencer marketing, and analytics.
Our candidate is curious and excited to work across a range of industries including nonprofit, tech, lifestyle and corporate clients. They see this as a challenge and opportunity to grow their skills.
Responsibilities Include:
You Should Apply if:
$150,000 - $160,000 a year
Benefits x Perks
We go well beyond the benefits that you're looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including, a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women's Day, etc.).
SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
There's more!
From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. We are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.
If you are fired up and ready to do good, join us!
We are seeking a Vice President of Influencer & Creator Strategy to join our Talent & Influencer Integration Team. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of data-driven strategies that align with our clients' goals and creative vision, with a focus on creator, social, and media strategies.
The ideal candidate has a proven expertise in influencer marketing, social media strategy and has their finger on the pulse on the latest digital trends. This is a role for someone who has experience operating scaled influencer campaigns and can speak to multi-dimensional and multi-platform influencer programs. The role will focus on driving organic engagement across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube through both paid and organic partnerships.
This candidate will shape creative and strategic recommendations for social strategy, influencer models and executions, and measurement across integrated communication campaigns. As a thought leader on the team and at the agency, you will be responsible for educating internal teams and clients, sharing insights on industry trends, and developing recommendations for evolving approaches to social media, influencer marketing, and analytics.
Our candidate is curious and excited to work across a range of industries including nonprofit, tech, lifestyle and corporate clients. They see this as a challenge and opportunity to grow their skills.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working closely and strategizing with SVP on business strategy and direction, identifying opportunities for department growth
- Bringing in new business through personal relationships and networking
- Overseeing the day-to-day management of influencer campaigns, from briefing influencers to handling contracts, legal approvals, and communication to ensure successful execution and that all deliverables meet campaign objectives.
- Effectively tracking influencer campaigns, monitoring key performance metrics, and generating reports on campaign effectiveness. Providing actionable insights and optimization strategies to improve future campaigns and offering insight and recommendations on additional ways to measure.
- Serving as a thought-leader for the agency and clients by staying on top of evolving social media trends and their relevance to Gen Z audiences. Using these insights to keep our campaigns innovative & cutting-edge.
- Staying at the forefront of market trends and emerging media platforms, continuously refining strategies to optimize performance and growth.
- Developing and executing comprehensive influencer strategies on a range of clients (brand and non-profit) that align with clients' overall goals and objectives.
- Leading and mentoring a team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence; establishing and evolving best practices across influencer campaigns and teams and leveraging successes to grow agency work.
- Managing and building upon an existing network of talent/influencer agencies, representatives and influencers.
- Participating in and/or leading new business meetings, creating proposals
You Should Apply if:
- You have at least 10 years of talent/influencer integration experience with demonstrated success in the following areas: securing top-tier talent and influencers for paid/unpaid opportunities, developing and executing strategic talent/influencer plans, creating out-of-the-norm media moments, and managing staff.
- You've managed a team with direct oversight for at least 4 years (of those 10 mentioned above).
- You have a genuine interest in developing junior talent
- You have a strong value and understanding of the rapid pace of consumer behavior and the influencer landscape.
- You have a growing list of relationships with talent/influencer representatives across a variety of verticals and know how to leverage those relationships to secure impactful talent.
- You are a strategic thinker, bring new ideas to the table, and love a good brainstorm.
- You have an innate curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit
- You are incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- You're willing to work select evenings/weekends and travel when necessary.
- You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and take genuine pride in being part of something good.
$150,000 - $160,000 a year
Benefits x Perks
We go well beyond the benefits that you're looking for like medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with matching, annual merit-based bonuses, PTO, fertility, FSA for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis offers those benefits and many perks including, a flexible work schedule, Work from Anywhere program, Summer Fridays, Wellness Days, and a 4-week sabbatical or trip to celebrate select anniversaries. We love to socialize so, we have collaborative workspaces, some offices even have rooftops, celebrations, networking opportunities, and community volunteering. We frequently mark opportunities to listen, learn and act throughout the year (Juneteenth, Election Day, International Women's Day, etc.).
SSM&L is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, identity and expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
There's more!
From day one, employees are carefully matched with a mentor to guide them on their path to success. Training and mentoring are a big deal here and since we are into promoting from within, we make sure to provide more than enough tools for you to learn and grow. We are proud to offer training throughout the year on topics for professional growth as well as personal growth. We have also developed a series of teaching workshops that are structured for each level of the company. Sunshiners also take love to take advantage of the monthly Meet the Media series where media contacts provide valuable insider info for pitching them and their colleagues.