Dept is hiring: Senior, Influencer Manager in San Francisco

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Influencer Marketing Manager to design, execute, and lead influencer strategies and campaigns for our clients in partnership with social media creators. The ideal candidate knows how to source, excite, and engage creators in an authentic way using content, comms, and events to drive business goals.

This person will be hands‑on in projects and will be client-facing, discussing casting strategies and leading outreach, negotiations, legal communication including contract negotiations and final deliveries between the agency and the selected content creators. This person also needs to understand and own the financial aspect of these partnerships, making sure to work with our internal operations team to get all creators paid accurately and on time.

For this role, you need to be willing to attend to the office in a hybrid scheme (Bay Area) or open to travel up to 50%.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Client Engagement

• Collaborating with DEPT’s Director, Influencer Marketing to understand senior client’s vision and needs for influencer marketing programs
• Participate in the new business process, creative concepting of programs, understanding and pitching DEPT’s influencer offering
• Support day‑to‑day account management including influencer outreach, contracts, and budget management
• Partner with production and creative teams to infuse creator thinking into overarching concepts and pitches
• Oversee and author talent recap reports for clients, in collaboration with senior managers

Outreach and Talent Sourcing

• Collaborate on creative brief creation for talent
• Brief talent on specific projects and answer any questions
• Sourcing new, diverse and innovative creators
• Present casting recommendations to brands based off data and creative strategy
• Manage initial outreach and ongoing communication
• Maintain positive and communicative relationships
• Maintain internal talent databases and trackers
• Establish and maintain relationships with key talent agencies and talent managers

Project Management

• Coordinate all final deliveries and manage timelines efficiently, in collaboration with senior management
• Distribute all necessary briefs
• Client‑facing communication
• Organize all legal and financial paperwork
• Monitor influencer content to ensure compliance with brand voice and guidelines
• Monitor the success of campaigns across all influencers and update data reports regularly
• Manage multiple programs across multiple clients at a given time (typical workload across 5–7 projects)

Third‑Party Management

• Develop and update roster of preferred talent and partnerships
• Distribute contracts and aid with talent negotiations
• Frequent communication with legal teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with key talent agencies and representatives

Finance Management

• Distribute budgets accordingly across campaigns, with oversight and counsel from senior management
• Act as a mediator between legal and talent management
• See through the invoicing process

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of work experience in casting, influencer marketing or related social media field
• Deep knowledge of all major social platforms (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat)
• Solid understanding of tools such as CreatorIQ and Tagger
• Experience working in a marketing, advertising, or talent agency setting
• Experience working directly with clients and brands
• Experience navigating creator partnerships
• Extensive experience casting and vetting creators
• Experience working in a social media based role
• Familiarity with contracts or legal communication
• Knowledge of the expanding creator landscape
• Knowledge of creator and influencer performance benchmarks and metrics
• Experience managing production elements of an influencer or creator campaign
• Experience managing and coordinating projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, detail‑oriented with attention to schedules and timelines, and maintenance of records and materials.
• Experienced in owning and managing talent budgets and pricing strategies

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,300 – $90,000, based on relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is for a 40‑hour workweek and leveling. We are flexible.

EEO Statement

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E‑Verify; your Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp‑certified company passionate about purpose‑driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.