Senior Influencer & Community Manager, US
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $120K to $130,000K

About Medik8:
Medik8 is a UK-based clinical skincare company committed to delivering high-quality, results-driven skincare products backed by scientific research and innovation. With a rapidly growing global presence, the US market is a key area of expansion for us.

The Role:
As Senior Influencer & Community Manager for the US, you’ll act as the voice of Medik8 across earned social and digital channels. You will be responsible for proactively identifying and nurturing authentic influencer relationships and online communities. Your goal will be to drive brand awareness, grow share of voice, and increase earned media value.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for influencer marketing, a strong understanding of the US beauty/skincare market, and a love for digital trends and consumer connection.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing US team and shape the future of our community and influencer strategy. You'll engage with a highly passionate group of consumers, influencers, celebrities, and industry experts. This role plays a key part in our brand’s growth journey and gives you a chance to help define how we show up socially in the US market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the US Director of PR, Influencer & Community to shape and deliver the US influencer and community strategy

• Manage end-to-end paid influencer campaigns and activations, including budget management and KPI tracking

• Identify and secure impactful influencer partnerships through data-driven insights

• Build long-term relationships with influencers and KOLs, turning them into brand ambassadors

• Grow and engage new communities aligned to our brand and product focus

• Use social listening tools to monitor trending topics and consumer engagement

• Share insights with the Global social media team to ensure a cohesive cross-market strategy

• Lead the US organic gifting strategy and manage all influencer mail-outs

• Support paid social efforts including whitelisting, boosting, and leveraging UGC across platforms

• Maintain and manage influencer contact lists and affiliate program activity

Qualifications:

• 5–7+ years of experience in influencer and/or community management (in-house or agency)

• Proven relationships within the beauty/skincare influencer landscape

• Strong consumer focus and ability to generate authentic brand conversations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with influencer platforms (e.g. Tribe, Shop My)

• Deep knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, and other relevant platforms

• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and changing priorities

• Experience managing external agencies and/or paid social is a plus

• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and proactive in nature

Culture & Benefits:
At Medik8, we’re purpose-driven, collaborative, and always looking to do things better. We take pride in our sustainability commitment, entrepreneurial spirit, and unique in-house approach to product development and brand building.

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, holidays, health insurance, and retirement plans

• Hybrid working: 2–3 days/week in our NYC office

• Transit benefits

• Cell phone and WiFi WFH stipend

• Annual product allowance and team discounts

• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance

• Quarterly US team-building events