Associate Strategist, Influencer & Creator

Department: Creators & Casting

Location: Portland

Description

Day One Agency—Fast Company’s #1 on the Most Innovative list —is hiring!

We’re looking for an Associate Strategist, Creators & Casting to join our growing team. If you’re curious about how creators shape culture and love keeping a pulse on niche, rising influencers, this role is for you. You’ll work alongside a team that’s passionate about telling creator-driven stories that break through the scroll.

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly collaborative, and not afraid to speak up with a smart idea. In return, you’ll get mentorship, hands-on experience, and a chance to help shape campaigns for leading brands. This is a great opportunity for someone with a bit of experience under their belt who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and grow.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. It defines our vibe. It’s what makes every day, day one. We offer a highly collaborative, hybrid work environment where smart and hyper-passionate people come together to solve creative communications challenges. We work hard, but only on the things we love. From the day this agency was created, we vowed to only work on projects that fire us up and that’s still true.

We emphasize and value all of our relationships—they’re what powers us. Our colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business. So if you want to join a fast-growing, award-winning, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is available in Portland.



Responsibilities


As an Associate Strategist on the Creators & Casting team, you’ll support the development and execution of creator-led campaigns, help identify emerging talent, contribute to brainstorms, and bring energy and organization to every project. You’ll be exposed to how strategy, creative, and culture intersect through creators and influencers.

• Research and identify creators across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms that align with campaign goals and client brands
• Support the development of creator strategies, casting recommendations, and presentation materials
• Participate in brainstorms, helping bring fresh ideas to the table
• Track cultural trends and creator news to help inform strategy
• Assist in coordinating creator outreach, communications, and deliverables
• Help with the organization and documentation of campaigns—from contracts to deliverables to recaps
• Learn how to track and evaluate creator performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, earned, and production teams
  
  

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in influencer/creator marketing, social media, communications, or a related field
• Experience in identifying up and coming creators in niche verticals
• Familiarity with major and emerging social platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a positive attitude
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

Compensation + Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $52,000-$60,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for Portland based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.