Influencer Relations Manager Kansas City | Wichita

Responsibilities Influencer Strategy and Discovery Lead influencer identification, vetting and evaluation across platforms using both data and judgment, including audience quality, brand fit, past controversies and content authenticity Build and execute influencer strategies tied directly to client business goals rather than vanity metrics Stay current on platform shifts, emerging creator formats and where audience attention is actually moving next Maintain a living database of vetted talent, agency contacts and relationship history Relationship Management and Negotiation Serve as the primary point of contact for influencers and their agents or management teams throughout the partnership lifecycle Lead rate negotiations and deal structuring with a clear understanding of current market rates across tiers and platforms Draft, review and manage influencer contracts and usage rights in coordination with legal counsel from the agency, the client and the influencer’s side Navigate FTC disclosure requirements, whitelisting and paid media usage rights, exclusivity clauses and content ownership terms with confidence Handle sensitive conversations with professionalism, including scope changes, brand safety concerns, timeline pressure and creator pushback, in a way that protects the relationship long term Understand when and how to loop in legal on contract red flags, morality clauses, indemnification language or IP disputes before they become bigger problems Campaign Execution and Content Management Own campaign timelines from briefing through content delivery and posting Act as the connector between disciplines, including content, account management and creative on all influencer matters, taking in requests and routing them to the right people to execute Collaborate with content and social team members to to help activate across various social and digital platforms Manage content approval workflows between clients, legal and influencers Review influencer content for brand safety, contractual compliance and creative quality before it goes live Manage on-site influencer activations at events, trade shows and brand experiences as needed Troubleshoot in real time when content underperforms, gets flagged or requires a compliance edit post publish Reporting and Optimization Track and report on campaign performance using platform native and third-party analytics tools Translate performance data into clear recommendations for future programs Benchmark spend against results to help clients understand ROI across creator tiers Client Partnership and Presentation Serve as the client’s go-to point of contact for all things influencer, building trust as a strategic partner rather than an order taker Confidently present influencer strategy, campaign recommendations and results directly to clients, including in new business and account growth conversations Translate influencer trends, platform shifts and creator dynamics into clear, actionable points of view for clients Represent the influencer discipline in cross-functional client meetings alongside PR, social and creative teams Experience Needed and Required Qualifications 3 to 5+ years of hands on experience in influencer marketing or creator partnerships, agency side strongly preferred Demonstrated experience negotiating influencer contracts and rates directly with talent or their agents Working knowledge of FTC guidelines, usage rights, whitelisting and platform specific disclosure requirements Experience collaborating with legal counsel on contract terms and risk mitigation Fluency with influencer discovery and relationship management platforms and social listening tools ( (e.g. Sprout Influencer, Tagger) Proven ability to manage multiple client programs and vendor relationships simultaneously under deadline Strong presentation skills and confidence being client facing, including presenting strategy and results directly to client stakeholders Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or a related field, or equivalent experience Desired skills Existing relationships with talent agencies or management companies Experience working across both B2C lifestyle influencer programs and more niche B2B or trade creator partnerships Comfort reading and redlining contract language even without a legal background Understanding of paid amplification strategy for creator content A point of view on where the creator economy is heading, not just where it has been Sharp instincts for brand safety and reputational risk Strong organizational skills and calm under pressure when timelines and personalities collide Exceptional Benefits Include Access to online learning platforms to continue honing your craft Up to $500 a year to put toward qualified wellness expenses, like your gym membership After one year, we’ll reimburse up to 50% of tuition costs for pre-approved continuing education If you stick around for eight whole years, enjoy a 4-week paid sabbatical, plus a $750 reimbursement for international travel Of course, we also: Are an equal opportunity employer Provide health, dental and vision insurance Offer salaries commensurate with experience Offer both traditional and Roth 401k plans with employer matching #J-18808-Ljbffr Signal Theory Inc.