Associate Director, AEO Creative Strategy

Influencer

. Build and deliver Influencer’s emerging Creator-First AEO capability .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing creator-first strategies and actionable insights from AI-driven data, with a strong focus on collaboration and presentation to senior stakeholders. Proficient in crafting compelling narratives and frameworks that enhance client engagement and drive influencer marketing success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creator Marketing ExpertiseStrategic Narrative DevelopmentAI-Driven Insights InterpretationClient Presentation SkillsCollaboration Across Teams

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Hard Skills

Creative StrategyBrand StrategySocial StrategyDigital StrategyData AnalysisStrategic Framework DevelopmentClient Brief DevelopmentMeasurement ApproachesAEO KnowledgeSEO Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCuriosityCollaborationCommercial InstinctsPresentation Confidence

Industry Keywords

Influencer MarketingConsumer BehaviorDigital CultureEmerging Discovery BehaviorsQuantitative Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and deliver Influencer’s emerging Creator-First AEO capability
Translate AI-driven discovery data into clear, actionable creator strategies
Partner with Marketing Science to interpret prompts, citations, competitive positioning, sources, topics and visibility gaps
Identify brand narratives, consumer questions, creator profiles, platforms, formats and content approaches relevant to client opportunities
Develop creator-first strategies, recommendations and creator briefs
Build client narratives explaining AI understanding of brands and recommended actions
Present AEO findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders
Support pitches, workshops, audits and proactive opportunities
Partner with Commercial teams to expand AEO engagements and strategic relationships
Connect strategy through execution, measurement and continuous learning
Establish hypotheses and measurement approaches before activation and review post-activation findings
Build repeatable frameworks and methodologies for scaling Creator-First AEO
Lead and support strategic development across client briefs, pitches and proactive opportunities
Develop briefs and strategic narratives for creators and creative teams
Support senior strategists and independently lead appropriate client workstreams
Contribute to strategic frameworks, POVs and thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience across creative strategy, brand strategy, social strategy, digital strategy, insights or creator marketing
Strong ability to turn complex data and insights into simple, compelling strategic recommendations
Deep understanding of creator marketing, social platforms, consumer behavior and digital culture
Curiosity and working knowledge of AI-driven search, AEO, SEO or emerging discovery behaviors; direct AEO experience is advantageous but not essential
Experience developing creator briefs, strategic frameworks and client-facing narratives
Strong commercial instincts and confidence presenting to senior clients
Comfortable working with analysts and quantitative data without needing to be the technical measurement owner
Ability to operate across emerging innovation work and established BAU client responsibilities
Strong collaboration across strategy, measurement, performance, creator and commercial teams
Passion for Influencer Marketing and desire to contribute to a fast-growing company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Benefits through Insperity
Wellbeing support including EAP & Mental Health cover
401K with match opportunity
22 days of Paid Time Off
Federal Holidays which can be flexed to your needs
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-focused workplace culture