Account Manager, VIP/Influencer

Account Manager, VIP/Influencer at AZIONE PR Location: New York City About AZIONE: AZIONE is not a traditional PR agency - we operate at the intersection of culture, influence, and brand. We build relevance, not just awareness, helping brands enter culture and stay there. Our work spans PR, influencer, talent, partnerships, and experiential, engineered to drive emotional velocity and real business impact. Job Description: We’re looking for an Account Manager to support Influencer + VIP across a portfolio of fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands. This is not a coordination role, it’s a culture‑driving, relationship‑led, revenue‑minded position. You should be actively building your network across influencers, stylists, managers, and publicists, and developing the ability to turn those relationships into meaningful brand moments. You understand the full spectrum of influence: Micro → Macro → Mega Organic → Paid → Affiliate-driven performance Cultural relevance → Commercial impact You don’t just follow trends, you spot them early, shape them, and plug brands into them in a way that feels earned. Key Responsibilities Client Leadership & Growth Support day‑to‑day management of Influencer/VIP workstreams across multiple accounts Partner with senior team members to execute strategies that align with client goals Contribute to identifying growth opportunities including campaigns, partnerships, and always‑on programs Support in managing timelines, deliverables, and client communication with precision Talent Strategy & Cultural Relevance Manage full‑funnel influencer + VIP strategies across: Organic seeding Paid partnerships Celebrity + stylist dressing Affiliate / performance programs (ShopMy, LTK, etc.) Research and identify the right mix of voices - from niche authority to mass reach - to drive both credibility and conversion Concept and execute campaigns that tap into culture, not just calendars Stay on top of trends, emerging platforms, and cultural moments, bringing ideas forward to the team VIP & Celebrity Ecosystem Build and maintain relationships with: Talent managers, agents + publicists Celebrity stylists + glam teams Support consistent celebrity dressing moments, placements, and cultural visibility Contribute in identifying and securing high‑impact talent partnerships (earned + paid) Manage securing celebrity sightings and moments that extend into media + social Execution Excellence Manage end‑to‑end execution of influencer + talent campaigns: Talent sourcing + vetting Negotiation + contracting Content direction + approvals Reporting + performance optimization Manage seeding programs that actually land, not just send product Concept standout mailers and moments that cut through feeds and group chats Ensure all programs ladder back to clear KPIs (reach, engagement, conversion, affiliate performance) Affiliate and Performance Integration Working knowledge of affiliate ecosystems (ShopMy, LTK, Impact, etc.) Ability to manage programs that bridge brand and performance Support clients on commission structures, tracking, and optimization Identify influencers who drive not just content, but commerce Networking & Relationship Building Maintain and continuously grow a high‑value, highly responsive network across: Influencers (all tiers) Celebrity + VIP Stylists Managers, agents, publicists Be known as someone who gets things done quickly and well Leadership Lead, mentor, and elevate junior team members across influencer + VIP Set the bar for taste, speed, and execution Foster a team culture that is proactive, plugged‑in, and solutions‑oriented What Makes You Stand Out 4-5 years of experience across influencer, VIP, talent, or fashion PR Hands‑on experience supporting campaigns across micro → macro → mega influencers Direct experience working within fashion ecosystems, including celebrity dressing, stylist relations, and securing high‑visibility placements (editorial, street style, events, paparazzi moments) Established and growing relationships with celebrity stylists, talent teams, agents, publicists and fashion industry gatekeepers Understanding of how to translate product into culture‑driving moments through talent + styling Experience across organic, paid, and affiliate‑driven programs (ShopMy, LTK, etc.) Strong instinct for who matters now (and next) across fashion, culture, and social platforms Ability to identify and activate talent that drives both relevance and revenue Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple fast‑moving workstreams Proactive, resourceful, and solution‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership Benefits Salary - $95,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience) 100% medical and dental coverage Bonus and commission opportunities Year‑long summer Friday hours 401K benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr