Influencer Talent Manager

Company Description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023 Job Description Publicis Groupe is seeking an Influencer Talent & Partnerships Manager to join our bespoke agency team for a globally recognized client with iconic brands across Snacking, Petcare, and Food & Nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and shape influencer partnerships across the Pets portfolio in the UK and EU, driving creative excellence and operational precision across campaigns. You’ll work as part of an integrated global network within Publicis’ Power of One model, combining media, production, data & tech, social, influencer, and commerce to deliver seamless PESO experiences. The global team spans 70+ markets, all operating with a shared vision: To build a better today, for tomorrow. Responsibilities Influencer Discovery & Management Lead influencer discovery, selection, and vetting across the UK and regional markets. Negotiate contracts, usage rights, and fees with influencers, talent managers, and agencies. Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, agents, and partners to ensure long‑term collaboration. Ensure all influencer activity meets compliance, brand, and legal standards. Campaign, Content & Collaboration Oversee influencer content from briefing through to publishing, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and brand guidelines. Manage client and internal content approvals and feedback processes. Coordinate closely with Paid Social Hub to optimize and amplify influencer content. Partner with Strategy and Insights teams to deliver data‑backed recommendations and robust Post‑Campaign Analysis (PCA). Use campaign insights to refine influencer selection, creative direction, and budget strategy for continuous improvement. Commercial & Operational Excellence Own Scope of Work (SOW) development and ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation. Partner with Finance to manage invoicing, compliance, and timely payments. Maintain transparent campaign documentation and reporting for internal and client stakeholders. Qualifications What are we looking for? Strong experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or creator partnerships (agency or brand side). Strong understanding of the creator economy, social media platforms, and influencer marketing best practices. Proven negotiation skills with experience managing contracts, budgets, and usage rights. Excellent relationship management skills with influencers, talent agents, and clients. Strong project management and organizational capabilities, with a focus on operational excellence. Familiarity with influencer management platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, Traackr, Tagger) and social analytics tools. Strong communication skills — able to influence, collaborate, and present with confidence. Passionate about creator culture, digital storytelling, and innovation in social media. Experience managing multiple campaigns simultaneously across markets. Additional Information Benefits: In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer: WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care. HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full‑time employees being office‑based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. 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