Group Director, Social & Influencer (Marketing)

TL;DR

Group Director, Social & Influencer (Marketing): Leading the development and execution of creator and influencer strategies for major North American enterprise clients with an accent on operational excellence, cross-functional leadership, and measurable business outcomes. Focus on scaling the agency's creator capability, driving new business growth, and providing strategic counsel on integrated social and influencer ecosystems.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Chicago, IL or Kansas City, MO (Hybrid: 4 days/week in office)

Salary: $100,000 – $230,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading global creative agency that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth for blue-chip clients.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end creator and influencer strategy development for major North American accounts.
• Oversee program delivery, ensuring consistency, strategic alignment, and high-quality execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Data, Media, and Creative to govern influencer programs.
• Serve as a senior advisor to clients on the role of creators in brand, commerce, and community.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to pitches, proposals, and strategic frameworks.
• Coach and develop team members to build fluency in creator strategy and campaign operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in social, influencer, or integrated marketing.
• Proven track record leading complex creator programs for enterprise-level clients.
• Deep understanding of the full creator lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation to measurement.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complex marketing topics.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid model (4 days/week in office) in Chicago or Kansas City.
• Commercial mindset with experience in agency revenue growth and team leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
• Opportunity to work with world-class blue-chip client partners.
• Collaborative environment fostering creativity and professional growth.
• Part of the global WPP network with access to extensive resources and talent.