Director, Influencer Marketing (Public Affairs) at Orchestra | New York | Rezi

Director, Influencer Marketing (Public Affairs) at Orchestra

Director, Influencer Marketing (Public Affairs)

Orchestra · New York

2 months ago

Director, Influencer Marketing (Public Affairs)

Orchestra · New York

2 months ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Influencer Marketing to lead strategic creator, influencer, and celebrity programs for our Public Affairs practice, representing clients across healthcare, technology policy, land use, education, infrastructure, and other policy-driven sectors. This role is for a modern influence strategist who understands how credibility, authority, and cultural relevance shape public opinion and drive meaningful outcomes. You will architect programs that translate complex policy issues into compelling, creator-led storytelling, integrating online engagement with real-world impact.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead integrated creator, influencer, and celebrity strategies for public affairs clients.
  • Design programs that support the full public affairs and community-focused communications lifecycle.
  • Translate complex policy issues into compelling creator-led storytelling.
  • Integrate organic creator partnerships with paid amplification.
  • Oversee influencer identification, vetting, and partnership management.
  • Build programs that leverage a diverse ecosystem of voices.
  • Develop client-facing strategic plans, measurement frameworks, and performance reports.
  • Collaborate with public affairs, PR, digital, partnerships, and community engagement teams.
  • Connect digital storytelling to real-world engagement.
  • Stay ahead of emerging platforms, creator formats, and cultural trends.
  • Foster strong, trusted relationships among clients, creators, community stakeholders, and local organizations.
  • Support new business development by contributing to strategy, scopes of work, and proposals.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on how influence can shape public opinion and support outcomes.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in influencer marketing, social media, PR, or integrated communications.
  • Demonstrated track record working with infrastructure, economic development, or community-focused initiatives.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute creator-led campaigns that drive cultural relevance and measurable outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of the evolving social and digital landscape, particularly around civic issues, policy, and community impact.
  • Deep knowledge of the creator ecosystem, with a strong pulse on voices shaping public discourse.
  • Expertise in blending organic creator storytelling with paid amplification strategies.
  • Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with big-picture strategic thinking.
  • Experience managing and mentoring junior team members.
  • Experience confidently managing up to senior client stakeholders and partners.
  • Desire to constantly innovate and test new things.

Skills

  • Influencer marketing
  • Social media
  • PR
  • Integrated communications
  • Creator-led campaigns
  • Cultural relevance
  • Measurable outcomes
  • Social and digital landscape analysis
  • Creator ecosystem knowledge
  • Organic creator storytelling
  • Paid amplification strategies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Client relationship management
  • Team management
  • Innovation

Location

  • New York, N.Y.
  • Washington, D.C.

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 5-7 years

Salary/Compensations

  • $110,000-$125,000

About the Company

  • Orchestra is a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world.
  • The company integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence.
  • Orchestra offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution.
  • Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across various sectors.
  • Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR.
  • It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.
  • Orchestra is the first communications company built for today’s media landscape.
  • Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms.

Equal Opportunity

  • People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Opportunities for advancement exist and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.