Manager, Creator Partnerships Job at Cycle in California

Manager, Creator Partnerships

Apply remote type Creator Partnerships locations USA-CA - Los Angeles HQ time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id R807

Cycle is a full-service creator marketing agency. We’re a longstanding leader in the influencer and content space, having executed award-winning, global programs with some of the biggest brands in the world. Cycle is a Wasserman company – learn more at cycle.media.

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

Cycle seeks a Manager with creator experience that understands the social landscape and has a passion for creators and culture. The right candidate will execute creator campaigns, manage project leads, and build meaningful client relationships. They will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure a streamlined and effective execution of projects. They will use their experience and understanding of the digital space to deliver impactful creator campaigns, in line with schedule and budget.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is extremely organized, process-oriented, and self-starting. Successful candidates will be able to lead campaigns successfully from beginning to end. They should be passionate about the evolution of the brand-customer relationship and enthusiastic about all things digital and social. Most importantly, they should be curious to learn and willing to put themselves in uncomfortable positions, constantly striving to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Responsibilities:

• Execute successful creator and talent campaigns across various clients and verticals.
• Serve as client and internal primary point of contact, leading kick-off calls and weekly status calls.
• Source, vet, recommend, negotiate, and contract talent based on client KPIs and budgets.
• Demonstrate ability to negotiate with talent and agents, including at the celebrity level.
• Partner with internal teams to understand client objectives, strategies, and goals; provide guidance on creative and talent recommendations, pricing, and internal requirements.
• Facilitate communication and action between all departments (Account, Creative, Strategy, Production, and Executive Leadership).
• Efficiently manage deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepare and present project reporting and recap decks, analyzing performance relative to the campaign objectives and providing actionable recommendations based on performance data.
• Competently price out deliverables for RFPs, including exclusivity and usage, that are customized for client priorities.
• Provide clients with real-time organic and paid optimization recommendations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the changing social landscape and industry trends and technologies.
• Proactively provide recommendations and solutions to client asks, questions or issues.
• Establish strong and trusting client and talent relationships.

Requirements:

• 3-4+ years of account or project management experience, with experience in executing creator and talent campaigns.
• Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to work across multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams and senior clients.
• Ability to fully own projects through strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of creator marketing space with focus on all social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat).
• Must be self-motivated, driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable with client-facing role.
• Proven ability to proactively present strategic counsel to client team.
• Unparalleled commitment to excellence — working non-standard hours when necessary, travel as required, anticipating issues and communicating with diplomacy, identifying emerging platforms and trends to drive innovation.
• Must be open to traveling.
• Passion for social media and creator marketing.

Base salary range: $70,000 – $95,000 plus bonus potential if applicable for role.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About Us

Cycle is a full-service creator marketing agency. Our philosophy: relevance beats impressions. Creator marketing is no longer just about reach. We help brands craft meaningful creator partnerships that foster personal connection and lasting cultural impact. Our capabilities span the entire creator to consumer journey.

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