[Hiring] Director of Influencer @VaynerMedia

Role Description

The Director of CAIT (Creators, Affiliates, Influencers, & Talent) helps oversee the EMEA CAIT team (priority markets UK & DE), reporting to the VP of CAIT EMEA and dotted line into the SVP, CAIT @ VaynerX.

• Lead the strategy and operations for sourcing diverse makers and talent.
• Bridge the gap between the CAIT team and cross-functional teams.
• Drive efficiencies and proactive problem solving for key accounts.

Here’s where you come in…

• Collaboration: Partner with Client Partnerships, Strategy, and Creative leadership to architect CAIT-led campaigns.
• Leadership: Train the team to proactively pitch CAIT-led concepts.
• Quality Control: Define and enforce the standard for Excellence.
• Virtual Directing Protocols: Establish frameworks and training for Modern Production.
• Mentorship: Manage and develop the CAIT team.
• Pipeline Management: Oversee end-to-end operations of the CAIT pillars.
• Margin & Efficiency: Monitor the financial health of CAIT projects for EMEA.
• Risk Management: Serve as the escalation point for CAIT negotiations or usage rights issues.
• The Subject Matter Expert: Serve as VaynerMedia’s internal authority on CAIT.
• External Representation: Represent VaynerMedia at industry panels and events.
• Trend Analysis: Turn trends from the creator economy into actionable business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in social media, creative advertising, or talent management.
• Creative/Operator Hybrid: Taste level to improve creative work and manage budget/timeline.
• The Seller Mindset: Comfortable articulating the business value of creators.
• Practitioner Empathy: Understand friction points of making content.
• Servant Leadership: Create an environment that fosters health, development, and inclusivity.
• Emotional Intelligence: Convert stress and anxiety into practical optimism.
• Recruiting Partner: Partner with recruiting to build the best possible team.
• Clouds and Dirt: Balance high-level strategy with execution.
• Social-First Lens: Ensure all output meets the Vayner standard of excellence.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for actions and impact.
• Kind Candor: Deliver clear, direct, fair, and empathetic feedback.
• Persuasion & Clarity: Lead complex conversations and presentations effectively.
• Navigating Difficulty: Prioritize and navigate difficult conversations effectively.
• "Yes, And": Practice a mindset where all voices are valuable.
• Change Management: Guide teams through change and accelerate growth.
• Risk Taking: Identify opportunities for junior team members to take risks.

Benefits

• Unlimited Holiday + 1 Day Birthday Leave
• YuLife (online discount platform)
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Unlimited Coaching sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (Financial, Mental and Physical Wellbeing)
• Cash Plan with Medicash - Level 1 cover
• Virtual GP, Skinvision, 24/7 Health and Stress Helplines
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Group Personal Pension

Company Description

VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. Founded in 2009, it operates in 15 offices worldwide. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX family of companies.

• Culture is key, and Empathy is how it is built.
• Focus on innovative, creative, and strategic solutions.
• Strong emphasis on collaboration and diverse backgrounds.