OVERVIEW
Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the second largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.
Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.
Role
Publicis Groupe is seeking an Influencer Talent Manager to join our bespoke agency team for a globally recognized client with iconic brands across Snacking, Petcare, and Food & Nutrition.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and shape influencer partnerships across the Pets portfolio in the UK and EU, driving creative excellence and operational precision across campaigns.
You’ll work as part of an integrated global network within Publicis’ Power of One model, combining media, production, data & tech, social, influencer, and commerce to deliver seamless PESO experiences.
The global team spans 70+ markets, all operating with a shared vision: To build a better today, for tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Influencer Discovery & Management
* Lead influencer discovery, selection, and vetting across the UK and regional markets.
* Negotiate contracts, usage rights, and fees with influencers, talent managers, and agencies.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, agents, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration.
* Ensure all influencer activity meets compliance, brand, and legal standards.
Campaign, Content & Collaboration
* Oversee influencer content from briefing through to publishing, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and brand guidelines.
* Manage client and internal content approvals and feedback processes.
* Coordinate closely with the Paid Social Hub to optimize and amplify influencer content.
* Partner with Strategy and Insights teams to deliver data-backed recommendations and robust Post-Campaign Analysis (PCA).
* Use campaign insights to refine influencer selection, creative direction, and budget strategy for continuous improvement.
Commercial & Operational Excellence
* Own Scope of Work (SOW) development and ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.
* Partner with Finance to manage invoicing, compliance, and timely payments.
* Maintain transparent campaign documentation and reporting for internal and client stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in influencer marketing, talent management, or creator partnerships (agency or brand side).
* Strong understanding of the creator economy, social media platforms, and influencer marketing best practices.
* Proven negotiation skills with experience managing contracts, budgets, and usage rights.
* Excellent relationship management skills with influencers, talent agents, and clients.
* Strong project management and organizational capabilities, with a focus on operational excellence.
* Familiarity with influencer management platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, Traackr, Tagger) and social analytics tools.
* Strong communication skills — able to influence, collaborate, and present with confidence.
* Passionate about creator culture, digital storytelling, and innovation in social media.
* Experience managing multiple campaigns simultaneously across markets.
Benefits:
In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:
* WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
* REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
* HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
* FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
* FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
* GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.