Role Description QuinStreet is seeking a Director of Creator & Influencer Growth to lead the expansion of our creator ecosystem across key verticals including insurance, credit cards, banking, loans, and debt solutions. This role is responsible for building and scaling the creator supply side of the marketplace — identifying, recruiting, and activating high-quality creators who can authentically engage consumers making important financial decisions. You will focus on creator sourcing, partnerships, and ecosystem development, working closely with category marketing teams that will manage campaign execution and optimization. This is a unique opportunity to shape how creator marketing drives performance-based acquisition in one of the largest digital financial services marketplaces. Responsibilities - Build a Scalable Creator Acquisition Engine - Identify and recruit creators across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, newsletters, and emerging social channels. - Develop scalable sourcing strategies to consistently identify high-potential creators in personal finance, lifestyle, and consumer decision categories. - Build a structured pipeline of creators aligned to QuinStreet’s financial services marketplace. - Grow QuinStreet’s Creator Ecosystem - Expand and diversify our network of influencers, creators, and content publishers. - Identify creators capable of driving trust, education, and conversion in complex financial decisions. - Establish onboarding processes that enable creators to participate in performance-driven campaigns. - Partner with Internal Category Leaders - Collaborate with marketing teams across insurance, credit cards, banking, loans, and debt solutions. - Match creators to campaigns and transition partnerships to category teams for execution, optimization, and scaling. - Help define best practices for creator-driven acquisition in regulated financial services categories. - Bring Market Intelligence - Monitor trends in the creator economy, social platform algorithms, and emerging distribution channels. - Evaluate creator partnerships using engagement data, audience quality, and conversion performance. - Identify new partnership formats including affiliate creator programs, sponsored integrations, and performance partnerships. Qualifications - 10+ years experience in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, or social growth. - Proven experience building or scaling a creator ecosystem. - Strong understanding of performance marketing and affiliate economics. - Ability to identify creators who can drive both trust and customer acquisition. - Experience working with cross-functional marketing teams. - Analytical mindset with strong understanding of creator performance metrics. - Experience in fintech, personal finance media, or regulated industries is a plus. Requirements - The expected salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $175,000 USD annually. - This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices. - The salary may be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. - The position is also eligible to receive performance bonus or commission and equity in the form of restricted stock units. - This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefits programs, which currently include health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid days off, and any other tax-reportable benefits. Benefits - Health care benefits - Retirement benefits - Paid days off (paid sick leave, parental leave, paid time off, or vacation benefits) - Any other tax-reportable benefits Company Description QuinStreet is a pioneer in powering decentralized online marketplaces that match searchers and “research and compare” consumers with brands. We run these virtual- and private-label marketplaces in one of the nation’s largest media networks. Our industry-leading segmentation and AI-driven matching technologies help consumers find better solutions and brands faster. We believe in: - The direct measurability of digital media. - Performance marketing. (We pioneered it.) - The advantages of technology. We bring all this together to deliver truly great results for consumers and brands in the world’s biggest channel.

• You develop data-driven strategies to grow our influencer channel — focusing on growth, conversions and measurable results (not just likes) • You identify, pitch and develop relevant creator partnerships — with a performance focus, long-term potential and a strong understanding of target audiences (including beyond the typical “pet bubble”) • You manage collaborations across the funnel: from seeding and performance deals to targeted retargeting in coordination with our paid team • You analyze creator performance using tools like Storyclash, design and run A/B tests, optimize campaigns and keep KPIs such as CAC, ROAS and CTR under control • You generate your own hypotheses, spot patterns, dive into the details — and aim to build your own team over time • You work closely with colleagues from Brand, Performance and Operations, aligning data-driven and people-centered perspectives

Role Description Du unterstützt unser Influencer Campaign Management Team: - Recherche von Influencer:innen aller Art auf Instagram, YouTube, TikTok und Co. - Ansprache der Influencer:innen nach Absprache der Präferenzen des Kund:innen - Zuarbeiten zu Strategien, Konzepten und der Abwicklung von Kampagnen - Erstellung von Briefings, Verträgen als Grundlage der Zusammenarbeit mit Influencer:innen und Reportings zum Abschluss einer Kampagne - Mitarbeit an Präsentationen mit Hilfe von PowerPoint und Google Slides Qualifications - Du bist Student:in (Bachelor oder Master) der Medien- oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften oder eines vergleichbaren Studiengangs. - Du hast neben deinem Studium Zeit und Lust, dich voll ins Influencer Campaign Universum zu stürzen. - Du könntest stundenlang auf Instagram, YouTube und Co. verbringen, folgst privat vielen Influencern und kennst dich in der Szene aus – egal, ob im Bereich Beauty, Sport oder Gaming. - Du hast analytische, kommunikative und organisatorische Fähigkeiten. - Leistungsbereitschaft, Lernwilligkeit, Selbstständigkeit, Reflektionsvermögen und Teamfähigkeit zeichnen dich aus. Requirements - Der Stundenlohn liegt bei 14,50 EUR pro Stunde. Benefits - Coole Kund:innen, große Marken, Arbeit an innovativen Trendthemen und preisgekrönte Cases (u.a. funk, Henkel, Casio, Thalia, L'Oréal, Krombacher Rotkäppchen Mumm). - 50% Zuschuss für deine Kinderbetreuung, um dir als Elternteil mehr Flexibilität und finanzielle Entlastung zu bieten. Außerdem gibt es von uns eine Woche Urlaub zur Geburt oder Adoption deines Kindes. - Remote Work, so oft wie möglich! Außerdem die Möglichkeit Workations & Sabbaticals wahrzunehmen. Du möchtest einer ehrenamtlichen Tätigkeit nachgehen? Kein Problem, wir stellen dich dafür bis zu 10 Tage pro Jahr von deiner Arbeit frei. - All-Company Events im Sommer & Winter, um alle Social Matchies wiederzusehen und uns einfach mal zu feiern. Dazu kommen regelmäßige Team Events und Monthly Matches in unseren Büros. - nilo.health für deine mentale Gesundheit und persönliche Weiterentwicklung plus eine vergünstigte Urban Sports Mitgliedschaft, um dich auch körperlich auszupowern. - JobRad Leasing und ein vergünstigtes Deutschlandticket, um (fast) immer an dein Ziel zu kommen. - Fixe Schulungen im Rahmen des Onboardings sowie individuelle Weiterbildungsangebote nach Bedarf. - Mit unseren Corporate Benefits & FutureBens sicherst du dir geniale Rabatte und shoppst noch smarter. - Nintendo Switch und Tischtennis in Köln, Karaoke in Münster oder Berlin – bei uns ist immer was los. Außerdem kannst du immer gerne deinen Hund mit ins Office bringen - wir freuen uns darüber! - 30 Tage Urlaub im Jahr, zusätzlich an Heiligabend & Silvester frei. Und damit du deinen Tag entspannt genießen kannst, bekommst du an deinem Geburtstag frei. - Betriebliche Altersvorsorge, um deine Zukunft finanziell zusätzlich abzusichern, natürlich unterstützt dich Social Match dabei auch finanziell. - persönliches und passgenaues Onboarding mit einem Buddy an deiner Seite.

• Manage & Scale Creators: Oversee influencer portfolios and help talent grow their platform presence while securing brand deals. • Talent Acquisition: Scout and sign new creators, focusing on both emerging and established influencers. • Foster Brand Relationships: Build and nurture strong partnerships with brands and agencies to book top talent for campaigns. • Strategic Growth: Collaborate with internal teams to shape overall strategy and expand Grail’s talent roster. • Autonomous & Flexible Work: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working independently with remote flexibility.