Influencer Account Manager, Political and Equitable Health Programs
WHO WEARE: Founded in 2011, XOMAD is an Influencer Marketing agency that specializes in working with local influencers to generate social media content that helps inform their communities on important issues (we do work with brands too!).
OUR MISSION: To be the global leader in driving action and positive change for brands, health agencies, and advocacy groups by uniting large groups of trusted social media voices, trendsetters, and community leaders to co-create, innovate, and engage meaningful conversations–moving and energizing the masses.
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We’re looking for a highly motivated and progressive cause-driven Account Manager to join our team, under our subsidiary Ryegrass (@TeamRyegrass)!
Ryegrass is the leading political grassroots marketing agency and the progressive-leaning subsidiary of XOMAD.
What We’re Looking For:
An experienced professional who is inspired by the idea of driving innovative communication programs for Democratic politicians, political operatives, and the world that surrounds them, as well as for public sector clients such as health departments and human services.
To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable in an "all hands on deck" environment, love to communicate with creators and know how to effectively, and be an expert at balancing client needs with creators’ authenticity with proactive solutions. You must be incredibly organized, self-driven, love to think outside of the box, and constantly stay aware of what is happening in US news and politics.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
- 1-3 years of social media, influencer marketing and/or political campaign experience
- A college degree or certification in a related field (i.e. Communications, Marketing/PR, Political Science, Psychology)
- Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking
- Politically sharp; able to understand the needs and motivations of voters and the Democratic party and conceptualize campaign ideas and messaging quickly
- Is passionate about preserving Democracy and is civically engaged
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- An understanding of different social media platforms, including but not limited to: Instagram (required), YouTube, TikTok, Snap, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Self-starter -- must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
- Actively works to stay current on news in the US and the world, from policy and politicians to social media trends
- A Google Suite PRO (G-Docs, G-Slides, G-Sheets, etc.)
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Able to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, flexibility, and assume high accountability for all areas of responsibility
- A willingness to “roll up your sleeves”
Bonus Points
- A calming presence that also can stand their own
- Experience vetting and negotiating with social media influencers is a plus
- Administrative experience
- Foreign language proficiency
- Experience in Democratic/Liberal politics
- Design experience (Canva counts!)
In this role you will wear multiple hats, but your main focus will be coordinating our influencer campaigns and insights projects for Political and public sector clients. Duties include:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with senior management and executives to develop messaging and campaign strategy ideas that drive voters and residents to take action, which you will then help bring to life for potential brand clients
- Research and become an expert in candidates, issues, and messaging for each potential/active project
- Own creation and quality of project creative briefs to ensure campaign guidelines are effectively communicated with influencers
- Identify influencers, negotiate rates, and coordinate campaign details with participating influencers to meet the campaign/brand objectives
- Manage quality control processes between influencers and client(s) to ensure influencer content adheres to standards + legal guidelines, while also making sure content is authentic and hits needed talking points for the campaign.
- Understand risk mitigation and when to bring concerns to leadership
- Track, deliver, and present campaign/insights metric reports to clients
- Support in research and insights methods (surveys, focus groups, panels, etc.) for client insights projects, including helping with reporting
- Help report internally campaign key learnings and best ways to improve processes/projects for the future
- Assist with other miscellaneous tasks that support XOMAD and Ryegrass as needed
JOB SNAPSHOT
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Social Media, Influencer Marketing, Account Management, Political Strategy
Experience: 1-3 years, related degree.
Required Travel: As needed
Location: Remote. Ideal candidates will be in California, Washington, or Maryland/DC. But if you’re not located there don’t let that discourage you from applying! We have staff in Tennessee, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, Etc.
Pay & Benefits: XOMAD pays for 100% of healthcare monthly premium, life insurance, dental and vision benefits. We also offer a 401K matching, tech and wellness stipends, and flexible time off.
Pay Structure & Range:
Account Manager: $50K-$60K
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote