Influencer Relations Specialist - Contract

the job:

we are seeking a motivated contract team member (maternity coverage) to join our team at amika. in this role, you will support our full network of celebrity, editorial + content-creating stylists, and help grow our overall stylist community. you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to keep amika top-of-mind for stylists and make our positioning as a salon brand clear to consumers.

the ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, and knowledgeable about the haircare industry, preferably with pro stylist experience.

location: brooklyn (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• support relationships with amika's network of stylists (celebrity, editorial + content-creating stylits) to strengthen brand advocacy
• as day-to-day point of contact for amika's long-term stylist collective partnerships and execute on existing strategy, including coordinating red carpet styling collaborations, events, content, photoshoot deliverables, and product seeding
• support amika's pro influencer content partnerships, including discovery, briefing, content review, tracking, and performance reporting, with a focus on tiktok and instagram partnerships
• work with the social media, professional marketing, education, integrated media, and brand marketing teams to ensure stylist partnerships, messaging, and deliverables align with brand goals and content needs are met
• execute pro stylist events and activations
• manage New York Fashion Week partnerships, from all stylist coordination (lead and team) to backstage support and reporting
• manage amika's pro influencer community’s monthly + quarterly seeding strategy and daily product requests
• build monthly and campaign-specific reports for stylist initiatives, tracking kpis and flagging insights for cross-functional teams
• stay current on emerging social platforms, influencer marketing, pr, and social media best practices

must haves:

• 5-8 years of experience in influencer marketing, ideally in beauty or haircare with professional stylist experience
• ba/bs in marketing, advertising, or communications preferred
• strong knowledge of all social media platforms
• knowledge of pro haircare industry
• NYFW + red carpet coordination experience
• strong project management skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionall
• extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• excellent time management for tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• creative, solutions-oriented problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude
• analytical skills to evaluate campaigns, content, and programs
• working knowledge of federal trade commission (ftc) guidelines
• good creative judgment on on-brand partnerships and content
• a passion for beauty and knowledge of influencers

nice to haves:

• experience with CreatorIQ or similar tools
• experience in international influencer partnerships and markets

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!