Influencer & Brand Marketing Associate

Who We Are Spot & Tango is a pet health & wellness brand on a mission to make mealtime better for dogs, and life simpler for the people who love them. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial. Through UnKibble™ and our original fresh-frozen line, we're rethinking what feeding your dog well can look like, one bowl at a time. Since our founding in 2018, we have served over 200 million meals to happy pets across the US and Canada. We're a team of builders, problem solvers and dog people, united by the belief that dogs deserve better. We're looking for people who want to do the best work of their career, dig into challenges with smart people, and help shape a brand that's redefining an entire category. This is a chance to join a high-growth e-commerce company and have an outsized impact in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day. Who You Are You'll play a vital role in shaping how our brand is experienced by customers, partners, and the community. You'll help grow our influencer program, support public relations initiatives, and execute grassroots activations to build brand awareness. You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working both strategically and in the weeds. This role is a great fit for someone who's a natural relationship-builder, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in making things happen. Responsibilities Partner with the Senior Influencer Marketing Manager to grow and scale our influencer program Source and outreach to 10+ new creators weekly across TikTok, IG and YouTube Lead outreach and negotiation with creators and talent agents, including rates, usage, whitelisting, exclusivity and renewals Draft personalized creator briefs to highlight a creator’s unique voice Give specific, actionable feedback on content submissions to maintain quality standards Track creator performance and recommend renewals, rate changes and sunsets. Manage Spark codes, ad uploads and creative handoff to our paid social team Own contracts, invoicing and payouts, including flat rate and bonus structures Coordinate gifting and wow moments for creators and high-profile partners Public Relations & Grassroots Marketing Assist with PR initiatives, including managing press materials and supporting press events and activations Ideate and execute creative, cost-effective local activations to build brand awareness Partner with dog-friendly businesses, local organizations, and community events to create meaningful touchpoints Take ownership of grassroots initiatives, from planning to execution Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with the broader marketing and operations teams to ensure cohesive campaigns and activations Support the development of marketing assets, presentations, and campaigns Track and analyze the performance of campaigns, using insights to recommend improvements Requirements 2-3 years of marketing experience, ideally with exposure to ambassador programs, public relations, or event marketing Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Experience negotiating creator deals, including usage and whitelisting terms Comfortable in spreadsheets and dashboards, and able to use data to make calls Highly organized, with a track record of keeping contracts, codes and payments clean at volume Comfortable using AI tools to speed up outreach and admin Bonus: experience with creator platforms or agencies (Agentio, Nectar, Refunnel) and YouTube integrations Salary Up to $100,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, certifications and business needs. In addition to base pay, S&T offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible time off and employee discounts. This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office. In-office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr