PGA TOURInfluencer Marketing Manager
Feb. 2018 - Jan. 2020- Work with the players, agents, managers, and PGA TOUR departments to identify key influencers and other marketing assets in various markets where championship management events are staged. - Work with Brand Marketing leadership to identify key tournaments to develop influencer programs Identify key content creators and influencers to support TOUR marketing and long term strategic objectives. - Cultivate brand advocates and support high profile athletes, entertainers, etc. that have an interest in the game of golf and PGA TOUR. - Collaborate with internal departments to understand how partnering with influencers or content creators can help meet brand objectives. - Identify strategic targets at the local level in concert with supervisor. - Coordinate strategy behind social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.; stays current with emerging platforms and other social applications in order to maximize the exposure to our four fan segments. - Create and execute micro/nano influencer strategy for key events throughout the season. - Ensure PGA TOUR player social properties are opportunistic and in tune with the influencer marketing program. - Capture photography and video as needed to influencer marketing effort and campaigns. - Work with PGA TOUR social media staff to create conversation between the PGA TOUR (league channels and tournament channels), players, and influencers/celebrities on social media. - Work with Senior Manager, PGA TOUR Publicity and Communications Storytelling team to coordinate outreach and efforts. - Develop and encourage staff to pursue new tasks and challenges related to overall departmental goals and objectives. - Budget management.