Influencer Outreach Manager

OVERVIEW

From August 19-22, 2024, Democrats from all over the country will gather together in the City of Chicago to participate in the Democratic National Convention, where we will nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for re-election. The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) is assembling a diverse team with skills in community engagement, event logistics, finance, operations, IT, and more. The DNCC team will oversee and deliver on all aspects of the planning and execution of this Convention, from housing the delegates to convening Platform Committee meetings to producing the Convention's live programming, which will be seen by hundreds of millions of people around the world.

SUMMARY

The DNCC is seeking a proactive and strategic Influencer Outreach Manager to join our team and support our influencer engagement efforts. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Influencer Engagement, this role will be responsible for coordinating outreach to influencer agencies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and planning events and activations for our creators.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This role will report to the Deputy Digital Director, Influencer Engagement
• This role will oversee the Influencer Operations Coordinator
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead outreach efforts to influencer agencies, talent managers, and individual creators to establish partnerships and collaborations. Identify and prioritize key influencers aligned with our brand values and target audience.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with influencers, agencies, and other industry stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for influencer inquiries and partnership opportunities, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Plan and execute events, activations, and experiences for influencers, including product launches, brand activations, and influencer meetups. Coordinate logistics, manage event budgets, and ensure seamless execution of all activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate influencer activations into broader marketing campaigns and initiatives. Provide input on campaign strategy, objectives, and creative concepts to maximize influencer impact and engagement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong network of contacts in the influencer marketing industry, including relationships with influencers, agencies, and talent managers.
• Event planning and project management experience, with a proven track record of organizing successful events and activations.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and brand building.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The DNCC will mainly operate out of the Headquarters Office, but will also maintain a number of satellite offices and additional venues. All of these spaces are professional office environments, and will require the operation of office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. This position mainly uses an assigned workstation but may require movement or maintaining a stationary position for short or long periods of time. Employees may be asked to do tasks requiring dexterity or lifting items weighing up to 15 lbs. All employees may request reasonable accommodation to perform their job tasks.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 14, 2024

LOCATION: Chicago, IL

TRAVEL: This job will not require travel outside of Chicago

FLSA ELIGIBILITY: This is an exempt position under the FLSA

SALARY & BENEFITS: The anticipated starting salary for this position is $75K. The DNCC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

COVID-19 Policy

To center the safety and well-being of our teams, The DNCC requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNCC's COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that is best able to deliver a Convention that reflects the values and diversity of our Party and Country. The DNCC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Democratic National Convention Committee is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the DNCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected].