Influencer Marketing Program Lead - Gaming

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Influencer Marketing Program Lead - Gaming

Overview

We are seeking an Influencer Marketing Program Lead to oversee the execution and growth of our influencer partnerships. This person will be both a hands-on operator and a program lead, responsible for running day-to-day influencer campaigns while also shaping best practices, optimizing workflows, and guiding the long-term success of our influencer program.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership

• Serve as the lead for the influencer marketing program, ensuring alignment with overall brand and marketing strategy.
• Establish and refine influencer program processes, best practices, and performance benchmarks.
• Partner with senior marketing leadership to set program goals, budget allocations, and growth opportunities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, interns, or external partners as the program scales.

Campaign Strategy & Execution

• Own the end-to-end execution of influencer campaigns - from sourcing and contracting to content delivery and reporting.
• Draft detailed campaign briefs, ensuring influencers have clear direction and compliance guidelines.
• Monitor campaign performance in real time and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (social, brand, creative, legal, comms) to align influencer activations with broader campaigns.

Influencer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with influencers, agencies, and talent managers.
• Identify new opportunities with emerging creators and platforms to keep the program innovative.
• Develop a tiered approach to partnerships (nano, micro, macro, celebrity) to maximize ROI.

Operational Oversight

• Track budgets, contracts, and deliverables to ensure campaigns run smoothly and cost-effectively.
• Use influencer marketing platforms (e.g., GRIN, Traackr, AspireIQ) to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Ensure FTC compliance and brand safety across all partnerships.

Measurement & Optimization

• Define and report on key KPIs: reach, engagement, sentiment, conversions, ROI.
• Provide campaign recaps and insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously refine influencer strategy through data analysis, trend monitoring, and competitor benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Significant influencer marketing experience (brand or agency), with at least 2 years in a program lead or senior role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple influencer campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing tools and social analytics platforms.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Passion for influencer culture, digital trends, and brand storytelling.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Influencer marketing campaigns run smoothly without leadership micromanagement.
• Influencer partnerships are nurtured into long-term, brand-loyal relationships.
• Clear reporting demonstrates measurable impact and ROI.
• The influencer program is recognized internally as a key driver of brand awareness and growth.

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