Octagon
Strategist, Influencer Marketing
Responsible for planning & executing social media campaigns for our clients – focusing on influencer marketing, community management, social media trend reporting, and social listening.
Location: Stamford, CT (flexible). Preferred office locations: Stamford, CT; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Octagon, the world’s premier global sports marketing agency, is seeking a Strategist, Influencer Marketing to join its digital strategy practice. In this role, you’ll support our influencer team by executing influencer & social content strategy, talent discovery, campaign management, and measurement for our brand clients. You’ll connect brands and creators, focusing on aligning talent recommendations with sports partnerships and properties.
THE WORK YOU'LL DO
Assist with all aspects of influencer campaign planning and execution, including identifying social trends, selecting platforms, and discovering talent.
Serve as a primary data investigator, providing KPI measurement, demographics analysis, real‑time reporting, and social listening.
Lead talent discovery and procurement, working closely with creators through outreach, contracting, and reporting.
Help develop influencer creative briefs and strategies—building campaigns that are authentic and on‑trend with the platforms and communities in which they live.
Compile and build campaign wrap reports inclusive of quantitative and qualitative measurement.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects, relying on strong project management and organizational skills—from initial strategy through final wrap‑up.
Develop social and digital ideas, actively participating in strategic digital brainstorms.
THE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOIN Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports,” Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.
We take pride in being Playmakers—finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans—of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.
The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
1‑3 years of proven experience in influencer marketing.
Passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, music, and/or celebrity & pop culture, with a pulse on what’s trending in social & digital content.
Experience working with talent including content creators, athletes, and celebrities.
A self‑starter who exhibits resourcefulness and demonstrates initiative to support the day‑to‑day logistics of planning, implementing, and reporting on social and influencer programs.
Strong understanding of the social media mechanics and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter (X).
Curious and steadfast in understanding how data and analytics tools are used across social media; you believe data is important and a primary driver for any marketing campaign.
Experience with digital analytics and social tools (e.g., CreatorIQ, Infegy, Brandwatch).
Organized and active contributor—keen attention to follow‑through.
Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to build & monitor trackers, organize client deliverables, and execute talent insurance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Flexibility and willingness to travel. Anticipated travel level: Low (0‑15%).
Position pays $50,000 – $52,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
BENEFITS
Unlimited PTO policy.
Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and dependent care FSA options, plus pet insurance.
Generous family and parental leave policy (12 weeks). Eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status.
Access to IPG savings plan (401K with company match) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Pre‑tax transportation/commuter benefits and parent travel program.
Dedicated mental health resources, including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discount portal for everyday goods and services.
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives.
Personal development programs.
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; it is strictly for applicants requiring special assistance accessing our employment website.
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Location: Stamford, CT (flexible). Preferred office locations: Stamford, CT; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Octagon, the world’s premier global sports marketing agency, is seeking a Strategist, Influencer Marketing to join its digital strategy practice. In this role, you’ll support our influencer team by executing influencer & social content strategy, talent discovery, campaign management, and measurement for our brand clients. You’ll connect brands and creators, focusing on aligning talent recommendations with sports partnerships and properties.
THE WORK YOU'LL DO
Assist with all aspects of influencer campaign planning and execution, including identifying social trends, selecting platforms, and discovering talent.
Serve as a primary data investigator, providing KPI measurement, demographics analysis, real‑time reporting, and social listening.
Lead talent discovery and procurement, working closely with creators through outreach, contracting, and reporting.
Help develop influencer creative briefs and strategies—building campaigns that are authentic and on‑trend with the platforms and communities in which they live.
Compile and build campaign wrap reports inclusive of quantitative and qualitative measurement.
Simultaneously manage multiple projects, relying on strong project management and organizational skills—from initial strategy through final wrap‑up.
Develop social and digital ideas, actively participating in strategic digital brainstorms.
THE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOIN Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports,” Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.
We take pride in being Playmakers—finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans—of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.
The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
1‑3 years of proven experience in influencer marketing.
Passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, music, and/or celebrity & pop culture, with a pulse on what’s trending in social & digital content.
Experience working with talent including content creators, athletes, and celebrities.
A self‑starter who exhibits resourcefulness and demonstrates initiative to support the day‑to‑day logistics of planning, implementing, and reporting on social and influencer programs.
Strong understanding of the social media mechanics and best practices across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter (X).
Curious and steadfast in understanding how data and analytics tools are used across social media; you believe data is important and a primary driver for any marketing campaign.
Experience with digital analytics and social tools (e.g., CreatorIQ, Infegy, Brandwatch).
Organized and active contributor—keen attention to follow‑through.
Strong project‑management skills, with the ability to build & monitor trackers, organize client deliverables, and execute talent insurance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Flexibility and willingness to travel. Anticipated travel level: Low (0‑15%).
Position pays $50,000 – $52,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
BENEFITS
Unlimited PTO policy.
Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and dependent care FSA options, plus pet insurance.
Generous family and parental leave policy (12 weeks). Eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status.
Access to IPG savings plan (401K with company match) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Pre‑tax transportation/commuter benefits and parent travel program.
Dedicated mental health resources, including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discount portal for everyday goods and services.
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives.
Personal development programs.
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; it is strictly for applicants requiring special assistance accessing our employment website.
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