Her Campus Media- Associate, Community (Influencer)
About Her Campus Media
Her Campus Media is the #1 media portfolio for college students and Gen Z. Our brands -- Her Campus, Spoon University, College Fashionista, InfluenceHer Collective, and Generation Hired -- reach an audience of over 130 million social followers and 19 million monthly unique users, and count more than 50,000 influencers and student ambassadors at 1,500 colleges in our global network. Whether through content, resources, events, or other experiences, our mission is to support, celebrate, inspire, amplify, and equip Gen Z to realize their dreams as individuals and for society. We also power full-service, integrated marketing programs for the world’s top brands, who partner with us to create authentic, meaningful connections with our audience.
Her Campus Media is made up of passionate, entrepreneurial, ambitious doers who are fired up about cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers. We are a small but mighty team of individuals, most of whom identify as women, committed to continuing to build a dynamic and inclusive organization where we want to work. Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and what makes us tick at hercampusmedia.com/careers!
About the Position
Her Campus Media is seeking a Community Associate who specializes in influencer and campus ambassador communities to join our team full-time. This person will play a critical role in managing, engaging, and scaling our influencer communities while also providing thoughtful, strategic recommendations and enhancing the community member experience.
A creative and nimble culture, ambitious, engaged and passionate community members to work with, a focus on a key priority area for the business, and opportunity for growth make this an ideal opportunity for a talented and capable self-starter interested in a meaningful role at the forefront of the influencer and ambassador space.
Responsibilities
Serve as a main point of contact for members of the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista and Campus Trendsetters communities
Lead day-to-day community management and retention efforts for the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista and Campus Trendsetters communities
Implement the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista, and Campus Trendsetters community communication strategy, including but not limited to creating and distributing community newsletters and surveys and managing community social media groups and accounts
Support and execute an innovative community engagement strategy for the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista, and Campus Trendsetters communities, including but not limited to implementing educational, mission-driven programming, developing resources, hosting community events, and promoting incentives
Manage weekly community performance tracking, analyzing data and compiling community activity and performance to identify trends and areas for improvement
Keep a pulse on college, Gen Z, and influencer marketing trends with an eye toward enhancing and innovating Her Campus Media's community offerings, which may include contributing time and knowledge to the Her Campus and Spoon Chapter Networks in addition to the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista and Campus Trendsetters
Update and maintain internal databases with key information for the InfluenceHer Collective, College Fashionista and Campus Trendsetters communities, including alumni information
Manage interns as needed
Qualifications
We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don't have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree (or other college degree) preferred
1+ years of community management experience, ideally in-house at a brand and/or managing influencer and brand ambassador relationships and marketing programs
Demonstrated strong interest and knowledge in the influencer marketing industry and Gen Z as well as a pulse on trends in the space
Strategic thinker with the ability to make data-driven decisions, participate in public speaking opportunities, communicate with influencers/ambassadors, and manage relationships via email, phone, video meeting, and in-person
Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills
Rigorous attention to detail and eye for design
Superior organizational abilities
Self-starter with go-getter attitude, positive and upbeat nature, and excellent work ethic who is a team player and excited about working in a startup environment
Proficiency in social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram, as well as Mailchimp, Asana, Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Drive a plus
Additional Information
Benefits & Perks
Eligibility for performance bonuses
Choice among six medical health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan with company matching
Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
Generous company holiday policy, with 22+ paid federal and office holidays in 2024
Two (2) additional floating holidays each year
Parent-supportive culture, including paid parental leave and flexibility post-parental leave to support your transition
Summer Fridays
FSA and HSA offered
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person
Free Health Advocate services to help navigate your medical benefits
Free Membership to TalkSpace, virtual mental health therapy
Gympass Membership
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and other factors.
Interview Process & Expectations
To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter.
Our timeline is to make a hire as soon as possible. You can expect 3-4 rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and subsequent interviews with leaders on the Community team as well as one of HCM’s Co-Founders. You will be asked to submit a short work sample to demonstrate your understanding and approach for this role.
Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
