Influencer & Creator Partnerships Manager

Zero Overview

Zero is a creative studio founded in NYC. Our intention is to create an environment where multidisciplinary teams can solve problems for progressive and contemporary brands. We aim to constantly re-evaluate what it’s like to work with a studio and provide a high degree of value and service to our clients and our team.

Our studio seeks an individual with a diverse background and the ability to succeed with a wide array of motivated and creative individuals. We believe that process is at the core of our success - and are continually seeking to evolve ours to get the most out of each engagement. The unique and complex problems that face our clients call for fresh and strategic thinkers.

Position Overview

As the Influencer & Creator Partnerships Manager, you will provide critical support to fulfilling the mission of Zero Studios with an opportunity to contribute to and evolve best practices. An entrepreneurial spirit, strong sense of ownership, and business-oriented mindset are highly valued. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining Zero’s influencer and content creator programs for clients.

Your primary responsibility will be managing influencer/creator programs and campaigns  end-to-end, inclusive of but not limited to sourcing, casting, negotiations, budget management, contract finalization, execution coordination, creator briefing, revision communication, and reporting. In this role, you will have a high degree of ownership. You will regularly be managing concurrent campaigns and evergreen partnerships across several clients. Expert organization, clear and professional communication, attention to detail, and understanding of influencer relationship management and contracting is a must.

As Influencer & Creator Partnerships Manager, our expectation is that you approach the day-to-day with a positive, and solutions-oriented mindset. We believe the traits of kindness, respect, and empathy are vital to the role and a high degree of emotional intelligence and strategic thinking will be keys to success.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of influencer and creator campaigns across multiple clients, from casting through final delivery and reporting.
• Source, vet, cast, and recommend creators based on client objectives, audience, creative direction, budget, and cultural relevance.
• Lead creator outreach, negotiations, deliverable discussions, and ongoing relationship management.
• Manage campaign budgets, contracts, timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
• Coordinate creator briefs, feedback, revisions, approvals, and final asset delivery.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to reporting, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, social, account/project management, and production teams to integrate creator programs into broader client campaigns.
• Stay current on creator trends and identify opportunities to improve campaign workflows, tools, and processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of influencer and creator marketing, including social platforms, creator ecosystems, talent agencies, and industry trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with creators, talent representatives, clients, and internal teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and working knowledge of creator rates, usage rights, exclusivity, licensing, and paid media rights.
• Strong attention to detail, creative judgment, and strategic thinking.
• Strong relationship-building skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively identify and solve problems.
• Proficiency with project management, communication, spreadsheet, and documentation tools; experience with influencer/creator platforms is a plus.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, talent management, social media, or a related field.
• Experience managing influencer/creator campaigns from sourcing through execution and reporting.
• Experience with creator negotiations, contracts, budgets, and campaign management a must.
• Agency or creative studio experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with both emerging/micro creators and larger-scale talent is a plus.

Reporting Structure

• This role reports to the Marketing and Social Media Director.

 

Working Location

• Zero works in physical location in Brooklyn, LA, & Milwaukee. Candidates in these areas will be required to attend in-office Studio Days.  

Full Time Benefits & Salary

• Annual salary range between $70,000 - $90,000 determined by experience and seniority level
• Multiple medical plans with up to 80% of premiums covered by Zero
• Multiple dental plans fully covered by Zero
• Three weeks (15 days) vacation
• Seven days of paid sick time
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid holiday break between Christmas and New Years
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match after (3) months of full-time regular employment
• Charitable Match & Employee Milestone Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Additional benefits are available with details provided upon request or during onboarding

Closure Date

• This posting will be unpublished on Monday, November 30 unless candidates are identified sooner. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis or after this date.

Salary Range: 70000.0 - 90000.0 USD