Industry: Marketing & Advertising / Creator Economy
Work Arrangement: Fully remote
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-Time
Work Schedule: Standard business hours with regular daily syncs; must be available for coordination with US-based teams.
Locations: Philippines, LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina), other remote regions with strong English communication and role-relevant experience.
About Pearl Talent: Pearl connects the top 1% of candidates from around the world with leading startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B collectively and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. Candidates may work on-site in the US/EU or remotely in roles equivalent to onshore positions.
Why Work with Us: Pearl provides opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Roles offer growth, challenges, and the ability to build long-term, meaningful careers.
About the Company: Our client is a fast-growing startup in the creator economy space, helping brands and social media influencers collaborate more effectively. The team is rapidly scaling and manages a high volume of influencer-focused campaigns for global markets.
Role Overview: The Influencer Marketing Manager will lead and manage influencer marketing campaigns end-to-end, ensuring exceptional results for clients and strong, ongoing relationships with influencers. You will serve as a key liaison between brands, influencers, and internal teams, driving campaign success, optimization, and client satisfaction. This role requires someone deeply connected with influencer culture, trends, and the social media landscape.
Your Impact:
* Strengthen client relationships through excellent execution, communication, and strategic insights.
* Drive measurable campaign ROI through effective influencer sourcing, negotiation, and optimization.
* Support revenue growth by identifying upsell opportunities and improving campaign processes.
* Move quickly, helping source influencers within tight timeframes and supporting day-to-day campaign operations.
Core Responsibilities:
* Manage and execute influencer campaigns from start to finish.
* Source influencers (50+ per campaign when needed) and negotiate partnerships to secure optimal outcomes.
* Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients and influencers.
* Provide thorough influencer briefings to ensure alignment with campaign objectives.
* Optimize campaigns using performance data and insights.
* Assist clients throughout the campaign lifecycle to ensure satisfaction and retention.
* Collaborate with brands to create and manage long-term influencer marketing budgets.
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and campaign execution.
* Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
* Track competition activity and influencer marketing trends, sharing insights with product and marketing teams.
* Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, outreach activity, and revenue opportunities.
* Participate in daily team meetings and syncs with the US-based team.
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
* At least 2 years of experience managing influencer campaigns or paid media (brand-side preferred).
* Strong familiarity with influencer culture, creator niches, and social media trends.
* Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with influencers.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with quick turnaround times.
* Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
* Ability to rapidly source and close influencers (1–2 days for 50 influencers when needed).
* Solid written communication skills.
Nice-to-Haves:
* Experience working in the creator economy or social media marketing industry.
* Prior experience in customer success or account management roles.
* Exposure to influencer marketing tools or CRM systems.
Tools Proficiency:
Must-Haves:
* Email outreach tools (Gmail, Outlook, Apollo, Instantly, HubSpot email sequences).
* Communication & collaboration tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp for influencer comms).
Nice-to-Haves:
* Influencer management platforms (Afluencer, Aspire, Grin, Upfluence, Modash, Creator IQ).
* CRM or campaign tracking tools (HubSpot, Notion, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, Google Sheets).
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience and portfolio quality.
* Fully remote work.
* Performance-based bonus based on creative quality and timely project delivery.
* Long-term opportunity to lead major campaigns or projects.
* Generous PTO per company policy.
* Health coverage for Philippines-based talents after 3 months.
* Direct mentorship from international industry experts.
* Ongoing access to learning and professional development resources.
Recruitment Process:
* Application
* Screening
* Top-Grading Interview
* Skills Assessment (1 internal, 2 from the client)
* Client Interview
* Job Offer
* Client Onboarding
Ready to Join Us: If you’re a passionate storyteller with a sharp eye for detail and a love for crafting visual experiences that connect, we’d love to see your work. Apply now to take your editing career to the next level, creating content that inspires, informs, and captivates.
