AppLovin
Senior Creator Partnerships Manager
Palo Alto, CA · Senior
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $116,085 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- We are launching a new social platform dedicated to the relatable, actionable content that people use to navigate their daily lives.
- We are looking for a Senior Creator Partnerships Manager to be the connective tissue between our platform and the macro and mega influencer talent that will define it.
- Recruit macro and mega/celebrity influencers across US lifestyle verticals to post on our platform and amplify their content elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- You will own a budget, set recruitment strategy, and be the reason our best creators show up.
- Develop and own creator partnership strategy - identifying the right talent mix, negotiating custom deals, and managing relationships with influencers and their management companies.
- Own and optimize a creator recruitment budget, balancing deal value against platform growth and content quality goals.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of creator talent through your existing network and proactive outreach across agencies, management firms, and platforms.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to structure deals and ensure smooth creator onboarding and activation.
- To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in influencer partnerships, creator talent, or influencer marketing - ideally at an agency that works with brands and manages or brokers relationships with large-scale talent.
- A strong existing Rolodex - relationships with talent managers, MCNs, and agency contacts that you can activate quickly.
- Deep fluency in custom deal negotiation: you know market rates, deal structures, exclusivity windows, and how to get to yes without overpaying.
- Experience working with or inside a global organization while owning a domestic US remit.
Nice to have
- Existing relationships with influencers in the 500K-5M follower range who are open to emerging platform opportunities.
- Experience at a platform (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, or similar) in a partnerships or creator growth capacity.
- Why Join This Venture
- This is more than a partnerships role - it's a chance to define the creator ecosystem of a new global product inside an industry leader.
- Enjoy the autonomy and deal-making latitude of a startup, backed by AppLovin's resources, technology, and scale.
- Work with a lean, fast-moving team that values relationships, speed, and creative thinking.
- AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach.
Skills
- About AppLovin
- The company provides end-to-end advertising solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences.
Compensation
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
- CA Base Pay Range
- $89,000 - $133,000 USD
- 80 hours per year
Benefits
- Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year
- Paid Time Off:
Company info
- About AppLovin AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers.
- About the Role We are launching a new social platform dedicated to the relatable, actionable content that people use to navigate their daily lives.
- This is a dealmaker role, we want someone who knows the influencer landscape cold, has relationships with talent management companies, and can negotiate custom agreements that make top creators want to build on a new platform.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
- Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.
- If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at jobs@applovin.com
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