Description

About Us

IZEA (NASDAQ: IZEA) provides leading brands and agencies with unmatched professional services backed by next-generation technology to develop scalable Influencer Marketing and bespoke Content Marketing initiatives. Over its 16 years of being a renowned industry pioneer, IZEA has been recognized and awarded repeatedly for its campaign work, technological innovations, most importantly, as a ‘top place to work’ and ‘best work-life balance’ as rated by its team members.

The company serves as a champion for the thriving Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated

over 4 million sponsorship transactions.

Joining the talented Strategy team at #TeamIZEA, the SVP, Consumer & Brand Strategy will play a critical role in harnessing the full power of the creator economy as a core marketing pillar. This role sits at the intersection of brand, culture, audience, and experience, helping IZEA clients understand how to authentically connect with consumers through creators and content that drive both brand relevance and measurable ROI. You will translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and data intelligence into actionable strategies that move audiences from awareness to advocacy.

Your Responsibilities And Contributions Will Drive Value

• Lead the development of consumer-first, culturally grounded brand strategies that make influencer and creator marketing a key component of the client’s overall marketing mix.
• Translate data and cultural insights into integrated marketing and creator programs that deliver measurable impact on brand perception, engagement, and sales.
• Serve as the strategic voice and advisor to senior clients—guiding them on how to leverage creators to shape culture, inspire audiences, and drive growth.
• Build and oversee frameworks for connecting audience insights and passion points with creator strategy and storytelling, ensuring campaigns align with consumer mindsets and brand objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with our internal teams and our clients to develop end-to-end brand experiences that integrate influencer content across digital, social, and experiential touchpoints.
• Champion data-driven thinking—leveraging performance analytics, audience building and segmentation, and market intelligence to optimize strategies in real time.
• Act as a thought leader in the creator economy, identifying emerging cultural trends, platforms, and creator categories that shape audience behavior.
• Evolve IZEA’s strategic offerings, pitch new ideas, and help clients define what success looks like in an evolving media landscape.
• Lead, develop, and grow the Strategy capability, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and collaboration.

Your Background And Experience Will Lead To Success

• 15+ years in consumer and brand strategy, integrated marketing, or communications, ideally within an agency or marketing consultancy.
• Demonstrated influencer or creator marketing experience, with proven success building scalable, insight-driven programs.
• Deep understanding of audience behavior, brand storytelling, and the intersection of culture, content, and commerce.
• Highly data-savvy, able to synthesize audience insights, campaign performance, and ROI metrics into strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to connect brand strategy to business outcomes, grounding creative ideas in measurable growth.
• Experience advising senior marketers and CMOs on brand positioning, creator partnerships, and consumer engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of emerging platforms, creator ecosystems, and the evolving social media landscape.
• Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across creative, analytics, and media functions.
• A forward thinker with passion for culture, creativity, and results.

You’ll love working here

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation & Holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual Education Allowance, Fitness Reimbursement, & other lifestyle support

At IZEA, we’re committed to creating an environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. We value transparency and equity, and in line with state regulations, we proudly share salary ranges to support fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $215,000-235,000 plus annual incentive plan, based on your overall knowledge, skills and abilities aligned to the role. This range is subject to change.

And this is how we bring our values to life at #TeamIZEA

Our team is our heart and creative spirit, each bringing their diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives to their roles. We deliver ground breaking IZEAS that solve our clients needs, and have a blast doing it.

• Innovative- It all starts with ideas. We push boundaries, forge new paths, and bring bold solutions to the market—partnering with brands and creators in impactful ways.
• Zealous-Passion is at the core of our culture. With energy, enthusiasm, and relentless dedication, we take on every challenge. We don’t just show up—we give it our all.
• Exceptional- We go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagWe go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set the mine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set them.
• Agile-Change is constant. We adapt, move fast, and seize opportunities. We stay sharp, shift with intention, and thrive in what’s next.

EEOC Statement

IZEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, and ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment—including hiring, promotions, compensation, and benefits—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

California residents, please use the following link to view the types of information we may gather from California residents who are applicants, employees, or contractors of IZEA, and how we use such information: https://izea.com/california-employee-applicant-independent-contractor-privacy-notice

At IZEA, we are remote-first with the potential to shift to a hybrid model. To best support team connection and collaboration, we’re prioritizing candidates located near our key hubs in Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, or Los Angeles.

Requirements

Your background and experience will lead to success

• 15+ years in consumer and brand strategy, integrated marketing, or communications, ideally within an agency or marketing consultancy.
• Demonstrated influencer or creator marketing experience, with proven success building scalable, insight-driven programs.
• Deep understanding of audience behavior, brand storytelling, and the intersection of culture, content, and commerce.
• Highly data-savvy, able to synthesize audience insights, campaign performance, and ROI metrics into strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to connect brand strategy to business outcomes, grounding creative ideas in measurable growth.
• Experience advising senior marketers and CMOs on brand positioning, creator partnerships, and consumer engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of emerging platforms, creator ecosystems, and the evolving social media landscape.
• Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across creative, analytics, and media functions.
• A forward thinker with passion for culture, creativity, and results.

You’ll love working here

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation & Holidays, Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
• Lead the development of consumer-first, culturally grounde

At IZEA, we’re committed to creating an environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally. We value transparency and equity, and in line with state regulations, we proudly share salary ranges to support fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $215,000-235,000 plus annual incentive plan, based on your overall knowledge, skills and abilities aligned to the role. This range is subject to change.

And this is how we bring our values to life at #TeamIZEA

Our team is our heart and creative spirit, each bringing their diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives to their roles. We deliver ground breaking IZEAS that solve our clients needs, and have a blast doing it.

• Innovative- It all starts with ideas. We push boundaries, forge new paths, and bring bold solutions to the market—partnering with brands and creators in impactful ways.
• Zealous-Passion is at the core of our culture. With energy, enthusiasm, and relentless dedication, we take on every challenge. We don’t just show up—we give it our all.
• Exceptional- We go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagWe go above and beyond in everything we do. The way we imagine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set the mine, build, and deliver sets us apart. We don’t follow standards—we set them.
• Agile-Change is constant. We adapt, move fast, and seize opportunities. We stay sharp, shift with intention, and thrive in what’s next.

EEOC Statement

IZEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, and ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment—including hiring, promotions, compensation, and benefits—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

California residents, please use the following link to view the types of information we may gather from California residents who are applicants, employees, or contractors of IZEA, and how we use such information: https://izea.com/california-employee-applicant-independent-contractor-privacy-notice

At IZEA, we are remote-first with the potential to shift to a hybrid model. To best support team connection and collaboration, we’re prioritizing candidates located near our key hubs in Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, or Los Angeles.