Influencer Partnerships Manager II - Artist Influencers

The expected salary range for this position is $ - $. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential.

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We are seeking candidates who are currently located in the Nashville, TN area. This role requires local residency to support business and operational needs.

• Develop, build, and manage a highly valuable portfolio of new or existing artist influencer and music industry partnerships.
• Develop strategies for high‑level partnerships that drive a large volume of revenue and sponsor ships according to specified goals.
• Conduct major, complex revenue‑generating strategies for large artist influencer partnership initiatives.
• Coach and oversee the work of other relationship managers.
• Strategize and lead prospecting efforts for new and existing artist influencer relationships.
• Lead high‑impact partnerships that enable Compassion to maximize all possible opportunities.
• Strategically develop and implement methods and plans to ensure long‑term retention and growth by maximizing the engagement of sponsors/donors and activities.
• Manage marketing activities based on the potential of the partnership.
• Negotiate contract agreements, set goals, and work to ensure the effective return on Compassion’s investment in all artist influencer partnerships.
• Maintain personal and highly customized communication through telephone, personal visits, and correspondence with relationships for the purpose of training, coaching and motivating channel relationships to further engagement and secure revenue across all Compassion product lines.
• Casts the vision for involvement in Compassion’s ministry to high‑profile artist influencers and other representatives by exposing them to the work in the field through vision trips.
• Serve as key participant and may lead Compassion tours and project visits, meetings, and special events.
• Frequently lead speaking engagements in both small and large group settings advocating for Compassion or children in need.
• Regularly coach and provide expertise to other relationship managers in the Marketing Development discipline.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Seven years of proven relationship management experience with a track record of building, growing, and retaining strategic partnerships, ideally with artist influencers, creators, talent, agents, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience sourcing and developing new partnerships by identifying opportunities, conducting outreach, and nurturing relationships that drive measurable engagement, acquisition, fundraising, or brand awareness results.
• Strong understanding of the music and live event industry, including all aspects of touring, live events, digital, and social platforms.
• Creative activation planning and execution skills, including collaborating with partners to develop customized content and engagement strategies that align organizational goals with artist influencer interests and audience needs.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking abilities, with experience working cross‑functionally and balancing stakeholder priorities while advancing shared objectives.
• Alignment with Compassion’s Christian faith‑based mission is essential.
• Experience with talent management, entertainment industry, or influencer marketing.
• Negotiation experience with external partners, talent representatives, or agencies.

Yes, you may be required to travel up to 50% of the normal schedule.

• Generous paid time off.
• 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary.
• Excellent healthcare coverage.
• Free short‑term professional counseling.
• Spiritual growth opportunities: regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotional.

Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Our mission is to transform lives around the world through Compassion’s programs and partnerships.