We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years – growth that is reflective of the firm’s ongoing evolution from a PR agency into a communications marketing firm. We offer specialized areas of expertise, including digital, social, creative, paid media, creator marketing and research to help clients evolve, promote and protect their brands in the market. By investing heavily in specialty areas – and by focusing on collaboration, agency position, innovation, and establishing a culture of creativity – Edelman is well-positioned to continue to deliver best-in-class work to our clients in today’s complex media landscape. Edelman has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President, Creator Marketing to join our team in Los Angeles. This role requires a strategic, collaborative and highly organized leader who can oversee complex creator marketing engagements, serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, and drive excellence across strategy, execution, operations and team development. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in creator marketing, social media and the evolving creator economy, with a demonstrated ability to translate cultural trends, platform developments and audience insights into impactful brand strategies. They are equally comfortable shaping big-picture recommendations, navigating complex client and internal stakeholder relationships, and providing hands-on leadership when needed. This individual will partner closely with senior practice leadership to drive business growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, develop high-performing teams and deliver best-in-class creator marketing programs within a highly integrated, matrixed agency environment. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Creator Expertise Lead the development of innovative, insight-driven creator marketing strategies that align with client business objectives, audience behaviors, and the evolving social and cultural landscape. Serve as a senior subject matter expert across creator marketing, social platforms and the broader creator economy, proactively bringing informed POVs, emerging trends and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders. Advise clients on creator partnerships of varying scopes and complexities, identifying opportunities to elevate creative thinking, drive innovation and deliver measurable business impact. Client Leadership & Executive Presence Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level clients, serving as a strategic advisor and independently leading complex conversations, presentations and decision-making. Provide senior oversight across multiple client engagements, proactively managing escalations, navigating challenging stakeholder dynamics and driving solutions that protect client relationships and business outcomes. Partner with account leadership to ensure exceptional client service, strategic alignment and consistent delivery of high-quality creator marketing programs. Operational & Business Leadership Oversee the operational and financial health of creator marketing engagements, including resource planning, scope management, budgets, profitability and overall delivery excellence. Establish and uphold processes, standards and best practices that drive efficiency, accountability and consistency across creator marketing programs. Proactively identify business and operational risks, anticipate downstream implications, and implement solutions to ensure teams are positioned for success. Drive organic business growth and contribute to new business opportunities through strategic ideation, proposal development, pitching and expansion of existing client relationships. People Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams, including managers and emerging leaders, through clear expectations, thoughtful delegation, ongoing coaching and actionable performance feedback. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and proactive problem-solving, serving as a senior escalation point while empowering team members to take ownership and make informed decisions. Integrated & Cross-Functional Leadership Navigate complex, matrixed agency environments, building strong relationships and driving alignment across account, creative, strategy, social, paid media, production and measurement teams to ensure creator marketing is strategically integrated into broader brand efforts. Influence cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leadership, to balance competing priorities, drive alignment and maintain clear ownership and accountability across teams. Partner with measurement teams to leverage performance data, audience insights and reporting to evaluate campaign effectiveness, optimize strategies and inform future recommendations. Basic Qualifications 8+ years of relevant experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, digital or social media, including 5+ years of direct experience in creator marketing, influencer partnerships or talent management. Proven experience developing and leading integrated creator marketing strategies and programs for consumer brands, with a strong understanding of social platforms, creator partnerships and the evolving digital landscape. Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams, including direct people management, coaching, performance management and delegation. Experience independently managing senior-level client relationships, leading strategic conversations and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. Experience overseeing multiple concurrent client engagements, including program budgets, scopes of work, resource planning and cross-functional collaboration. A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3x a week) in the Los Angeles office, with ability to travel to clients as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within a large, integrated agency or similarly matrixed organization, collaborating across multiple disciplines, business units and senior stakeholders. Demonstrated experience managing managers and developing emerging leaders, including succession planning and building high-performing teams. Strong understanding of agency business operations, including financial forecasting, profitability, staffing models and commercial decision-making. Established relationships across the creator ecosystem, including talent representatives, creator agencies, social platforms and industry partners. Experience integrating creator marketing across paid, earned and owned channels, with knowledge of content usage rights, paid amplification and measurement best practices. Experience contributing to organic business growth and new business development, including strategic ideation, proposal development and executive-level pitching. $95,000 - $165,000 per year #LI-MB An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits. DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing. DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business. Join our talent community to receive the latest DJE Holdings news and content, and to be notified when job openings match your skills and experience.

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