Director, New Business and Influencer Partnerships

Director, Voices (New Business and Influencer Partnerships)

ABOUT US

Conscious Minds is an independent creative agency that helps brands establish more human connections with their audiences. With offices in Pasadena, CA, and Portland, OR, we operate as an integrated, remote-first team across Strategy, Creative, Production, and beyond.

Our clients include Apple, Google, Mars Petcare, Meta, Nike, Oakley, Starbucks, Uber Eats, Vans, Yahoo, and Zillow.

ABOUT VOICES

VOICES is Conscious Minds Studios’ creator marketing and talent partnerships arm. We connect brands with creators and talent to build culturally relevant campaigns, partnerships, and experiences. Our Voices team is currently looking for a Director who will focus on New Business and Influencer Partnerships.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To: CEO

Location: Los Angeles/Hybrid (if you are outside of LA, we do require working PT hours, 9a to 6p PT).

Travel: This position requires traveling up to 1-3x a month.

The Director of New Business and Influencer Partnerships is a leader focused on growing the business, building meaningful influencer and talent relationships, and shaping the future of creator marketing.

This role is highly external-facing and entrepreneurial, serving as a strategic partner to clients while identifying new business opportunities, developing creator partnerships, and bringing a forward-thinking point of view on culture, influencers, and the evolving creator economy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive new business by developing relationships with brands, agencies, creators, talent representatives, and other strategic partners.
• Lead influencer and talent strategy for key clients, identifying the right creators, cultural opportunities, and partnership models to bring brands into meaningful conversations.
• Build and nurture a strong creator network, becoming a trusted partner to influential talent, managers, agents, and emerging voices.
• Serve as a thought leader in the creator economy, proactively identifying trends, talent, platforms, and cultural shifts that can create opportunities for VOICES and its clients.
• Develop and present strategic ideas, pitches, and partnership opportunities that drive growth and differentiate VOICES.
• Lead key client and talent relationships from initial opportunity through execution, ensuring strong strategic and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate across Conscious Minds to identify opportunities for integrated creator, social, and cultural campaigns.
• Mentor and support the VOICES team while helping shape the growth and evolution of the practice.
• Represent VOICES externally through industry relationships, events, panels, and other opportunities that elevate the practice.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistent new business and revenue growth for VOICES.
• A strong and expanding network of creators, talent, brands, and agency partners.
• Clients view VOICES as a trusted expert in influencer and creator marketing.
• VOICES is known for having a sharp point of view on culture, talent, and where creator marketing is headed next.
• High-quality partnerships that deliver meaningful results for clients and creators.
• A growing profile and reputation for VOICES within the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in influencer marketing, creator marketing, talent partnerships, social, entertainment, or related agency/brand roles.
• Strong network and relationships across creators, influencers, talent representatives, brands, and agencies.
• Proven experience developing new business and growing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the creator economy, social platforms, talent landscape, and digital culture.
• Experience developing influencer strategies, talent partnerships, pitches, and/or integrated campaigns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Naturally proactive, entrepreneurial, and curious, with a strong point of view and the ability to spot opportunities before they become obvious.
• Comfortable representing VOICES and Conscious Minds in senior client and industry settings.

We are one of the most personal, hands-on, and creative companies in this industry. We are extremely high touch with our partners, team members, and creatives to ensure clarity, community, and output exceed expectations. Above all, we want versatile people with unique and diverse points of view who add meaningful value to the DNA of Conscious Minds and the brands we work with.

We look forward to the opportunity of having you on the squad, growing the influence and profile of our team.

BENEFITS

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home/Hybrid Days

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 - $165,000.00, in addition to our standard employee benefits package (medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k matching, Flexible PTO, and various other benefits and perks) Consistent with applicable law, compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. We reserve the right to modify this pay range at any time.

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