Creator Program Manager, Genius (Contract)
Amino
Operations
Los Angeles, CA, USA · New York, NY, USA
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
About Genius
Genius is the leading destination for music, lyrics, and the stories behind the songs. At the intersection of music, technology, and culture, Genius connects fans with deeper meaning behind the world’s most influential music. Join an exceptionally talented team of engineers, designers, product leaders, and business builders who are shaping the future of music and media. Genius continues to grow its presence across the U.S., with teams in Los Angeles, New York, and beyond.
Your Role at MediaLab
Genius is looking for a Creator Program Manager to build and run our Creator Program, a year-long program designed to identify, develop, and partner with the next generation of music-driven creators and emerging artists. This is a hands-on role at the center of culture, content, and partnerships. You will source and manage creators (independent Talent), oversee collaborations from start to finish, and work closely with editorial, social, and content teams to both communicate creative and executional notes to Creators and help bring creator-led ideas to life. You will also help shape how Genius defines what’s next for creators as the influencer landscape evolves.
This role is ideal for someone who understands music culture, has strong creator instincts, understands basic production workflows, has platform management experience, and can balance creative thinking with operational execution.
Hours: ~20 hours per week, with weekly variation as needed.
Location: Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY (only).
This role is ideal for someone who understands music culture, has strong creator instincts, understands basic production workflows, has platform management experience, and can balance creative thinking with operational execution.
Hours: ~20 hours per week, with weekly variation as needed.
Location: Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY (only).
What You’ll Do
- Help shape and evolve the Creator Program at Genius, including structure, cadence, and overall strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders
- Own day-to-day management of the Creator Program, including onboarding, scheduling, communications, invoicing, and coordination with legal and finance
- Manage timelines, creative briefs, deliverables, and approvals across creators and internal teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, providing guidance, feedback, and ongoing support
- Define and track program KPIs, and develop monthly reports to measure performance, progress, and key milestones
- Source, recruit, and onboard creators aligned with Genius’s voice, with a focus on music, culture, and storytelling
- Collaborate with content, social, and editorial teams to develop and execute creator-led content aligned with brand standards
- Partner with sales and branded content teams to support campaigns, develop scopes of work, and leverage creator content for revenue opportunities
What We’re Searching For
- 5+ years of experience in creator partnerships, influencer marketing, talent programs, or cultural content
- Deep understanding of music culture, social platforms, and the evolving creator economy
- Proven experience managing creators end-to-end, from sourcing through execution
- Established relationships with creators, managers, and agencies, with the ability to tap into existing networks
- Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple workstreams
- Clear communicator with strong relationship-building instincts
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with editorial, social, and revenue teams
- Experience supporting branded content or advertiser-facing programs is a plus
