PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, CREATIVE & INFLUENCER MARKETING
Direct Agents is looking for a detail oriented and collaborative Project Management Associate to join our Creative & Influencer Marketing team. This role combines sourcing and managing influencer relationships with organizing creative project workflows, ensuring quality and timeliness in campaign execution. You will work closely with the paid media, creative, and design teams to ensure that all deliverables meet client expectations and industry standards.
This Part-Time, NYC based role, has a starting rate of $20 - $25/hr depending on experience with potential for Full-Time employment after 6 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Marketing
- Manage and organize project trackers, ensuring alignment with design requests, client feedback, and project status updates
- Update project hours by task, tracking progress to ensure projects stay within budget, scope, and timeline
- Collaborate with the design team to implement revisions and oversee quality assurance before delivering final assets to clients.
- Work with the paid media team to handle creative requests and adapt assets for optimal performance across various platforms.
- Assist with copywriting and content review to ensure messaging is compelling and aligned with campaign goals.
- Organize creative files with close attention to detail based on platform specifications, size, and asset types to ensure seamless accessibility and delivery.
- Oversee project timelines, ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Prepare presentations for client reviews, showcasing creative performance, trends, and future opportunities.
Influencer Marketing
- Source influencers utilizing keywords, competitor insights, and current trends
- Verify influencers who align with campaign objectives by analyzing various statistics using an influencer statistics and audience authenticity platform
- Report statistics and present potential influencer partnerships
- Ideate and collaborate with influencers to create authentic content that resonates with the target audience
- Draft creator briefs for unique influencer campaigns
- Keep attention to detail for constant optimization with factors such as hashtags or posting times
- Engage directly with User Generated Content (UGC) creators, ensuring a clear understanding of campaign requirements
- Collaborate with internal design team to provide creators with specific video direction
- Organize and track video content submissions for client approval, managing revisions as needed
- Perform quality assurance checks on live posts to ensure accuracy and brand alignment
- Pull and analyze influencer post performance metrics, collaborating with internal teams to optimize future campaigns based on learnings
- Compile decks showcasing industry insights, a deeper level of insight into influencer performance, and future opportunities for client presentations
- Stay updated on the latest industry trends, social media platforms, and top-performing influencer/UGC ads to contribute fresh, creative ideas
YOUR BACKGROUND
- 1+ years of experience in creative project management or similar, experience with influencer marketing is a plus!
- Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and influencer/UGC content strategies.
- Ability to analyze influencer performance data and derive actionable insights.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with project management tools and software including (or similar to) Tick, Click up
- Proficiency in Google applications to put together reports, powerpoints and summaries.
- A passion for staying on top of industry trends and contributing creative solutions to client challenges.
- Experience with influencer platforms like Hypeauditor, is a plus
- Basic design skills or familiarity with creative software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), is a plus
- Experience in paid media strategy or working with digital marketing teams, is a plus
WHY DIRECT AGENTSWork-Life Balance
- 4-Day Work Week: Join our innovative pilot program designed for sustained productivity and well-being
- Flexible PTO: Up to 24 days annually based on seniority, plus paid birthdays and volunteer days
- Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere options based on seniority
- Family Support: Comprehensive paid parental leave and family-friendly policies
Comprehensive Benefits
- Premium Healthcare: Full coverage options including One Medical, KindBody, and mental health support
- Wellness Perks: Citibike membership, fitness reimbursement, and wellness programs
- Community: Dog-friendly office, team events, and an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity
- Modern Tech Setup: MacBook Pro and premium software tools
Innovation & Growth
- AI-Driven Innovation: Harness AI-powered workflows to optimize strategies and drive impactful results
- Future-Forward Tech: Access proprietary tools like Kanopy AI and custom GPTs for advanced marketing solutions
- Career Development: Shape your path through mentorship, training programs, and direct access to leadership
- Industry Impact: Contribute to thought leadership and strategic initiatives that drive agency innovation
Outstanding Environment
- Work with premier brands like Marvel, NBA, and NYSE while maintaining boutique agency creativity
- Direct Agents is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Join us in shaping the future of digital marketing!
What We Do
Direct Agents is an independent, minority-owned digital marketing agency that specializes in performance-driven customer acquisition solutions. Founded by first-generation immigrants, Direct Agents celebrates its 19th year in business this year.
Our agency goes beyond the standard marketing toolbox through innovation in Paid Media, Enterprise SEO, Strategy, Amazon, Creative, Inclusive Marketing Strategy, Analytics, & Paid Social. Direct Agents is built to help clients achieve success through a diverse and passionate group of experts based in NYC, LA, and beyond.
We’re breaking the industry mold and leading with a diverse mindset. Here at Direct Agents, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s in our DNA.
• 5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)
• 42% Diversity
• 57% Female / Male ratio
• ‘WoDA’ is Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops
• ‘State of the World’ helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them
• Team and company-wide bonding events (ask us about our puppy breaks!)
• Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship and pro bono marketing services
• A work family that is as committed to its work as it is to having fun
Our culture offers more than just happy hours; we're fueled by excellence, collaboration, and growth opportunities. At Direct Agents, you are empowered to create your own career journey through cross-channel learning opportunities and mentorship. If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, visit our Careers page and apply to become a “Shaper of Change!”
To learn more about our services visit www.directagents.com or email [email protected].