Current Openings
Partnerships & Influencer Specialist
Location: Strider World Headquarters, Rapid City, SD
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Marketing Director
About Us
Strider inspires kids to get outside, explore, and build confidence through two wheeled adventures. From trails to campsites to family bike rides, our mission is to help kids unplug, move their bodies, and discover the joy of the outdoors—while giving parents tools they can trust.
We believe riding a bike builds resilience, curiosity, and courage, and our brand reflects that spirit every day. Bikes get ridden, trails get muddy, and the best memories are made outdoors with friends and family.
Role Overview
Our marketing team is growing! We’re looking for a Partnerships and Influencer Specialist to bring our mission to life through creator-led growth channels. This role blends relationship management, performance marketing, and brand storytelling. You’ll recruit, onboard, and nurture business relationships and influencers while ensuring these partnerships drive both revenue and brand trust.
You’ll be the bridge between creators, affiliates, and our internal marketing team—turning partnerships into long-term growth engines. (Since we are a very photo/video driven brand, any previous photo/video experience is a huge plus!)
Key Responsibilities
Influencer & Creator Partnerships
- Identify, vet, and outreach to influencers aligned with brand values and audience
- Manage influencer relationships from negotiation through campaign execution
- Coordinate deliverables, timelines, contracts, and usage rights
- Collaborate on content concepts that feel authentic—not scripted
- Track campaign performance and report insights
Strategy & Collaboration
- Develop short- and long-term affiliate and influencer growth strategies
- Partner with content, social, and paid teams to align messaging and launches
- Stay ahead of influencer trends, platform changes, and FTC guidelines
- Test new partnership models (ambassador programs, UGC creators, whitelisting, etc.)
Qualifications
- 1 to 3+ years experience in influencer marketing, partnerships, or events
- Proven Creativity in collaborating with brands that share a common mission.
- Strong understanding of influencer ecosystems (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, blogs)
- Comfortable negotiating rates, commissions, and long-term partnerships
- Data-driven mindset with strong reporting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
BONUS Qualifications
- Photography experience
- Video shooting and editing experience
Nice to Have
- Background in e-commerce, DTC, or consumer brands
- Familiarity with UGC licensing and content usage rights
- Passion for brand storytelling and community building
What Success Looks Like
- A growing community of Strider fans on all digital platforms
- Strong, long-term relationships
- Creators who genuinely love and advocate for the brand
What We Offer
- $20-$25 per hour depending upon experience and up to 20% annual bonus eligibility.
- This full time, non-exempt position qualifies for a full benefits package that includes paid sick leave, paid vacation, a 401K plan, health insurance and an extensive list of perks.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, adventure-loving team
Location & Hours
- This position is in Rapid City, SD
- Regular office hours are Mon-Thurs 7:30am to 5 pm and Friday 8 to 12
- Hours will be flexed to achieve a 40-hour week
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time using a phone, computer keyboard and monitor
BEFORE acting, re-read this ad and the job requirements to make sure it fits your skills and philosophy. If you see yourself as a candidate submit a detailed letter describing, why you are interested in working at Strider and why you feel you are the perfect fit for this role. Oh, and attach a resume as well.
Videographer / Content Creator
Location: Strider World Headquarters, Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Marketing Director
About Us
We make bikes for kids—and we’re pretty serious about fun. Our mission is to get more kids outside, riding, exploring, and building confidence on two wheels. Think big smiles, dusty tires, and a lot of high-fives.
Strider is a fast-growing kids bike company on a mission to get more kids riding, exploring, and loving the outdoors. Our brand is energetic, playful, and built around quality products and unforgettable experiences for families. With a full line of awesome Learn To Ride bikes for toddlers and kids, we believe the best memories are made outdoors with friends and family.
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a creative, hands-on Videographer / Content Creator who can capture the energy of our brand and turn it into awesome content. You’ll be shooting everything from kids ripping around trails to clean, scroll-stopping product shots in the studio—and then editing it all into content people actually want to watch.
If you’re the kind of person who brings both camera skills and creative ideas to the table, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do
- Shoot and edit videos for social, ads, website, and whatever else we dream up
- Capture real moments—kids riding, families outside, the fun stuff
- Create clean, sharp product photos in a studio setup
- Turn raw footage into engaging, fast-paced edits that match our vibe
- Work with our team to brainstorm and bring ideas to life
- Set up lighting, audio, and gear (and know how to make it all look good)
- Keep our content organized so we can actually find things later
What We’re Looking For
- You’ve got a solid portfolio (show us your stuff!)
- You know your way around cameras, lighting, and editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud to be exact)
- You can shoot both action/lifestyle and studio product content
- You’ve got a good eye—framing, color, motion, storytelling all matter
- You’re easy to work with and comfortable around kids and families
- You can take a project from idea → shoot → finished piece without hand-holding
Bonus Points (Not Required, But Cool)
- Motion graphics skills (After Effects, etc.)
- Drone footage experience
- Background in e-commerce or product brands
- You ride bikes—or at least don’t mind being around people who do a lot
Why You’ll Like It Here
- You get to create fun, meaningful content—not boring corporate stuff
- You’ll have room to experiment and try new ideas
- You’ll be part of a team that actually cares about what we’re building
What We Offer
- $20-$25 per hour depending upon experience and up to 20% annual bonus eligibility.
- This full time, non-exempt position qualifies for a full benefits package that includes paid sick leave, paid vacation, a 401K plan, health insurance and an extensive list of perks.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, adventure-loving team
Location & Hours
- This position is in Rapid City, SD
- Regular office hours are Mon-Thurs 7:30am to 5 pm and Friday 8 to 12
- Hours will be flexed to achieve a 40-hour week
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time using a phone, computer keyboard and monitor
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and any relevant project links. We’d love to see examples of both video and product photography work. https://striderbikes.com/careers/