Associate, Influence (short term contract)

About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit  Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn ,  X ,  Instagram , and Facebook. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . About the Role As a member of the influencer marketing team at Ogilvy, you will be joining us at an exciting time with a focus on developing, delivering and growing our influencer business across the agency. Our influencer proposition covers the full spectrum of influencer work, from celebrities casting all the way to micro influencers social campaigns. Working closely with the Influence Manager, you will be directly responsible for the ideation, project management and execution of influencer marketing campaigns across this spectrum. With a blend of left and right brain thinking, you will be results-orientated and help strategically develop ‘best in class’ creative influencer programmes for Ogilvy clients that integrate into the overall strategy (owned, earned & paid channels). You’ll be responsible for the audience-facing influencer activity for some of the biggest brands on the planet. You’ll be expected to contribute creatively and uphold extremely high standards as we push to create award winning impact. What You’ll Do • Assist the team with the day-to-day running of end-to-end influencer campaigns from including strategy, Influencer identification, creative, implementation and reporting. • Actively contribute to the Influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar and budget. • Well thought out, analytical influencer selection and presentation in response to client briefings. • Manage the administrative side of the account - finances, Maconomy, status report, meetings etc. • Aligning and collaborating with media, PR, social, brand activation, digital and all other stakeholders – internal and external to deliver ‘best in class’ campaigns for our clients. • Nurturing client-appropriate talent opportunities and nurturing relationships to help deliver the influencer programme for clients. • Be able to present creative and sell content solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.
 • Responsible for utilising our influencer toolset (InfluenceO), ensuring the expected rigour and quality checks are completed. • Support on additional projects as required to keep us at the top of the industry – such as new business pitches, attending events, market reviews around competitive trends and new company initiative. What You’ll Need • Passion for influencer marketing and the opportunity it presents brands in the world of advertising with a minimum of one year experience in the field. • Finger-on-the-pulse of the latest cultural trends and significant influencers across the social space. • The ability to remain optimistic under pressure as a team player. • Good analytical skills and the ability to think both strategically and creatively when aligning talent to brand values & objectives • Self-motivated, action-oriented and ambitious with a positive "can-do" attitude. • A keen interest in all things social/PR/digital and an avid follower of industry developments At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.