Linqia is hiring: Influencer Marketing Talent Associate in San Francisco

Join to apply for the Influencer Marketing Talent Associate role at Linqia Linqia is the leader in the influencer marketing industry. We are a growing tech start‑up with 100% year‑over‑year growth and break‑even. At Linqia we partner with the world’s largest brands—including Danone, AB InBev, Kimberly‑Clark, Unilever, and Walmart—to build compelling and effective influencer marketing campaigns. Our AI‑driven platform and team of experts drive the transformation of influencer marketing. We value intelligence, recognize talent, and have created a culture that supports career development and growth for our employees. We thrive on innovation and accountability, with a customer‑first attitude that adds true value to everything we touch. Our team members are smart, hard‑working, have integrity, and love having fun as we play to win. The Role The Associate Talent Partner is a cornerstone role at Linqia, entrusted with spearheading and orchestrating creator marketing campaigns through expertise and data‑driven methodologies. As an integral member of the Talent Partnerships Team, you will execute meticulously crafted strategies for creator sourcing, negotiation, and onboarding, serving as a seamless extension of our clients’ marketing strategy team. Your primary mission is to harmonize nuanced creator profiles with the authentic brand voice and core objectives of our clients. What You’ll Do Uncover and deliver on clients’ true ideal creator fit to source and surface creators for campaigns using Linqia’s discovery tools and best practices. Take charge of creator negotiation, contracting, and onboarding for Linqia’s clients, skillfully managing deadlines, budgets, and goals to achieve optimal client satisfaction. Serve as a dedicated advocate and subject matter expert for creators throughout campaign strategy and planning, ensuring the creation of high‑quality, authentic, and brand‑safe content. Showcase expertise in discovery best practices across various social platforms, recommending ideal creator personas and strategies for new campaign opportunities. Take ownership of processes and document best practices, consistently improving and sharing learnings to enhance team efficiency. Play a vital role in new business initiatives by supporting client proposals and pitches. Provide standout talent samples and rationale aligning with the campaign’s creative goals. Proactively stay informed about industry trends and share knowledge with the team to foster a dynamic and creative work environment. Qualifications 1–3 years of digital marketing or account management experience. Passion for the social media space and creator industry, coupled with curiosity for creativity, innovation, and a commitment to staying abreast of new trends. Thoughtful and creative problem‑solving skills with a strategic mindset. Proactive approach to challenges and willingness to tackle issues directly. Ability to work autonomously and self‑motivated. Demonstrated proficiency in meeting deadlines and keeping stakeholders informed. Strong people‑oriented skills and effective relationship‑building abilities across functions. Exemplary verbal, written, and analytical skills. Proficient in presenting compelling cases to senior internal stakeholders and engaging directly with creators via phone and email. Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strict attention to detail, ensuring deadlines are met efficiently. Bachelor’s degree required. Currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Linqia is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, veterans, underrepresented minorities, and LGBTQ+ people to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes or candidates through this website or directly to employees. Linqia does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr