We are PMG
PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.
Who You’ll Be Working With
At PMG, our Influencer & Branded Content team is at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and strategy, helping brands connect with audiences in authentic, meaningful ways. We craft high-impact influencer campaigns that go beyond traditional advertising, driving engagement, building brand affinity, and delivering measurable results across social, digital, and experiential platforms.
You’ll collaborate with creators, talent agencies, media strategists, content teams, and brand partners to develop and execute influencer marketing programs that seamlessly align storytelling with business objectives. A key focus will be scaling PMG’s influencer and creator marketing discipline—establishing frameworks, curating talent relationships, and setting standards for authenticity and effectiveness in alignment with brand goals. Your role will be instrumental in shaping how brands foster meaningful connections with their audiences.
You will also play a key role in exploring new content formats, leveraging emerging platforms, and staying ahead of industry trends to ensure creator strategies are not only relevant but also innovative and impactful. At PMG, we don’t just follow trends—we create them.
If you’re passionate about shaping culture through creator-driven storytelling, using data to drive real impact, and redefining what’s possible in influencer marketing, this is the place to make your mark.
What You Will Do
- Lead the identification and selection of influencers that align with our clients' target audiences and campaign objectives.
- Collaborate with the Lead to develop and execute comprehensive influencer campaigns, ensuring seamless coordination between influencers, internal teams, and clients.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of branded content, including overseeing the adherence to brand guidelines and coordinating with influencers and internal teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Support the Senior Overseer in analyzing campaign performance, extracting key insights, and providing strategic recommendations for future campaigns.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in influencer marketing, and share relevant insights with the team.
- Support mentoring and guiding Associate-level team members, providing support and sharing knowledge to help them grow in their roles.
- The primary focus of this role is the Influencer & Branded Content channel, ensuring excellence in strategy, execution, and performance. However, responsibilities may extend across other media channels as needed to support broader campaign objectives and business priorities
What You Will Bring
- 4+ years of experience in Influencer & Branded Content, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise in content creation and influencer marketing strategy, driving impactful partnerships and innovative campaigns.
- Experience in contract review and proposal development, ensuring smooth negotiations and long-term influencer collaborations.
- Advanced detail orientation, overseeing accurate execution, reporting, and strategic alignment in influencer initiatives.
- Strong proficiency in project implementation, managing high-level influencer campaigns from concept to completion.
- Skilled in presentation and communication, delivering insights, strategic recommendations, and campaign performance analysis.
- Deep understanding of advertising standards, client service, and relationship management, fostering high-quality influencer-brand partnerships.
- Proficiency in influencer management dashboards and social media platforms, leveraging analytics to optimize campaign performance.
- Experience in networking and influencer marketing, building meaningful industry relationships to enhance campaign reach and effectiveness.
- A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
- A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.
What We Offer
Performance-Based Rewards: Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.
Professional Development: Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.
Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.
Parental Leave: Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.
Retirement Benefits: Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.
Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.
Healthcare: Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.
Pet Insurance: Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.
Lifestyle Spending Account: Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.
Commuter Benefits: Access support for your commute where available.
Volunteering Opportunities: Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.
AI Tools and Training: Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.
Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.
What Sets Us Apart
Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.
In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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