Mgr. Creator & Influencer Partnerships

**Core Duties and Responsibilities:** * Develop and manage creator and influencer partnership programs that support audience growth, engagement, and brand awareness across NEWSMAX platforms. * Manage relationships with both external creators and influencers and internal NEWSMAX talent, including hosts, correspondents, contributors, and other on-air personalities participating in creator and social media initiatives. * Identify, recruit, onboard, and manage relationships with creators, influencers, podcasters, content publishers, and other digital partners. * Serve as the primary point of contact for creator and influencer partnerships from onboarding through campaign completion. * Coordinate all aspects of creator and influencer agreements, including contracts, deliverables, content approvals, usage rights, renewals, and compliance requirements. * Negotiate partnership terms, compensation, content requirements, and promotional commitments with creators, agencies, and talent representatives. * Manage creator compensation programs, including budget tracking, invoicing, payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting. * Partner with internal NEWSMAX talent to develop and execute social media content, audience growth initiatives, creator partnerships, and cross-platform promotional campaigns. * Collaborate with marketing, social media, creative, digital, and editorial teams to execute creator-led campaigns and promotional initiatives. * Monitor campaign performance and provide reporting and recommendations based on engagement, reach, traffic, and other key performance indicators. * Develop strategies to increase the social media reach, engagement, and creator effectiveness of NEWSMAX hosts, correspondents, and talent across major platforms. * Coordinate content creation opportunities, campaign participation, promotional activations, and social media collaborations involving NEWSMAX talent and external creators. * Provide guidance and support to internal creators regarding platform best practices, audience development, content optimization, and brand alignment. * Maintain creator databases, campaign calendars, contract records, and partnership documentation. * Research emerging creators, social media trends, and platform opportunities to support business growth. * Leverage AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and other emerging technologies, to support creator discovery, campaign management, reporting, and workflow efficiency. * Manage multiple partnerships, campaigns, budgets, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Position Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Media, or a related field preferred. * Minimum of 4 years of experience in creator marketing, influencer marketing, talent partnerships, social media marketing, or related fields. * Experience managing creator or influencer partnerships from negotiation through campaign execution. * Strong understanding of major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and emerging channels. * Experience negotiating contracts, managing deliverables, and overseeing creator compensation programs. * Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. * Experience tracking campaign performance and translating data into actionable recommendations. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and social media content management and analytics tools. * Knowledge of FTC influencer disclosure requirements and sponsored content best practices preferred. * Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in applying emerging technologies to creator marketing and campaign management. * Experience in media, digital publishing, broadcast television, news, entertainment, or talent management is preferred. * Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines. **Compensation & Benefits:** * Competitive salary - $80k - $110k, depending on skills and relevant experience. * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. * 401(k) retirement plan with company match. * Paid time off and holidays. * Collaborative and inclusive work environment.