There are many reasons why New York City is known as “the city that never sleeps.” The hustle and bustle of this fast-moving metropolis has become the stomping grounds for many socially savvy influencers. We’re sharing a roundup of talented NYC influencers you can work with for sponsored posts to promote your brand.
New York City influencers highlight their fast-paced lifestyles and show the Big Apple from their unique perspectives, creating content from modern fashion and streetwear to some of the world’s most delicious food. Start working with some of the top NYC influencers on IZEA.com.
21 New York City influencers you can work with today
Erin Donahue
Erin is a New York City photographer capturing the city in her unique style. As an expert on cameras and photography styles, Erin uses her TikTok platform to educate and entertain more than 58.6K followers. She shares advice on how to get the perfect photos, her getting-ready routines, and the Big Apple from her eyes.
@niredonahue Every February & October the suns rays can be seen coming through the east window of Grand Central, creating some pretty long shadows. Commuting during the morning rush hour is not something I miss at all either lol.
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Rafael Monroy
Consider Rafael your personal New York City tour guide on social media who takes you through popular restaurants, must-see destinations, and fun in the Big Apple. Rafael has more than 254K Instagram followers who see his in-depth vlogs of hot spots around the city. Rafael is a bilingual guide to NYC from hotel recommendations to transportation advice.
Gusyerlis González
Gusyerlis is a gifted content creator based in New York with a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for creativity. She posts about fashion, the city and travel for more than 6.2K Instagram. From well-known spots around the city and the best food to her fashion sense, Gusyerlis has created an exciting feed.
Anastasiia Neronova
Anastasiia is a fashion influencer who curates modern and chic content. Her aesthetic has grabbed the attention of more than 107K followers on Instagram as she poses around New York. Anastasiia captures the city while highlighting her trendy pieces along the way.
Fernando Paes
Fernando reaches younger audiences — ages 25-34 — as posts about men’s fashion, NYC, and his acting career. More than 31.4K followers see him modeling his favorite styles around the Big Apple. In addition, Fernando uses his creativity to showcase his favorite hot spots around the city.
Shaun Melady
Shaun is a model, TV and film actor, and travel, lifestyle, and coffee enthusiast in NYC. He shares updates about his career and guides for the city. Shaun captures the city from a local’s point of view for more than 37K followers. His posts showcase the ins and outs of the city as well as highlight his passion for sharing words of inspiration with his followers.
Sonja Morgan
You may recognize her from her appearances on the Bravo reality television show “Real Housewives of New York City,” but we know her as a celebrity lifestyle influencer serving engaging content and stylish looks. More than 1.2 million Instagram followers see Sonja’s busy lifestyle, with photos of her latest travels, fashionable looks, and life outside the show.
Aliya Monique
Aliya is a gifted fashion, beauty and lifestyle influencer showcasing her stylish city life. New Yorker Aliya has more than 10.2K followers who follow her lifestyle and city tips. Her grid features many trendy fashion brands in posts around the Big Apple. Her content often features the latest social media trends, like this post of her Barbie-related outfits.
Glenne Martinez
Glenne is a Latina fashion influencer with more than 5.8K TikTok followers. She offers style inspiration, showing the latest street styles and trending brands.
@glennewears Onsessed w/ these @gap staples! #howyouweargap #GetLoose #GapCreator Outfit Details: Top- Supima Relaxed T-Shirt, Overaized Denim Jacket & Midrise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans✨ #fashiontiktok #outfitinspo #outfit
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Ashley Walsh
Ashley is a New York foodie who takes to Instagram to showcase mouthwatering content featuring her favorite restaurants. Over 20.7K followers see her creatively curated content. Ashley captures her tasty finds with a unique style of photography.
Mike — Mike Eats NYC Burgers
Mike has made a name for himself on Instagram by eating, ranking and reviewing the city’s finest burgers. The New Yorker keeps 12.5K followers engaged by carefully curating his favorite cuisine in the Big Apple and sharing his honest opinions to connect with his audience.
Jenny — foodyhopper.ig
Based in NYC, Jenny is the queen of food and beverage photography. She uses her Instagram platform to showcase her favorite brands and products in a new light. Her curated content captures her vibrant personality and showcases her mouthwatering recipes for 45.5K followers.
Jenypher Diaz
Jenypher is a New York City and New Jersey lifestyle blogger who sprinkles her favorite fashion trends throughout her Instagram platform. She takes over 267K followers along with her as she visits NYC’s must-see spots, popular new restaurants and throughout her productive daily vlogs.
Jeffrey Harnish
Jeffrey has easily become the NYC go-to guide for over 654k Instagram followers as he leads them through popular establishments and trendy restaurants. The prominent food and travel influencer draws in a large audience by showcasing his knowledge of the city as a local and highlighting his talents for vlogging.
Latain Palmer
Latain is an innovative Instagram personality with a passion for sharing her interests in fashion, beauty, food and lifestyle. The nano-influencer captures her fast-paced NYC lifestyle through creative UGC and often showcases her favorite beverage, food and beauty brands.
Katherine Mata
Katherine is known for sharing her bustling and fashionable New York City lifestyle on Instagram with 140K followers. As a a trendsetter who effortlessly blends her love for fashion and beauty, Katherine fills her feed with her chic street style, latest movie premieres and even beauty products that make their way into her routines.
Ashley Vasicek
Ashley has incredible talents for showcasing her favorite brands in effortlessly chic ways as the New Yorker takes to Instagram to do so for over 38.3K followers. Her talents for sharing her spin on modern fashion trends help her reach her audiences.
Juliett — juliettromeo
Juliett is a social star in New York City and on Instagram as she grabs the attention of her 16.1K followers by sharing her fashionable outings and recent travels. Whether she is highlighting her recent streetwear or showcasing her fun in the sun, Juliett creates a captivating feed.
Ankita Bangia
Ankita is not only a trendy NYC mom, but a fashion inspiration to her 19.1K followers on Instagram. She has worked with brands like Express, Casetify and Beach Waver as she captures her interests in beauty and fashion content. She often features her style as a Big Apple local.
Yana Khan
Yana’s Instagram platform gives off a luxurious feel as she highlights her vibrant vision for classic fashion. As a stylist and creative consultant, Yana showcases her incredible sense of style throughout the streets of NYC for over 158K followers.
Sarah Funk
Sarah’s tour guide videos have earned her over 293K YouTube subscribers, making her channel the ultimate guide for exploring New York City. With over a decade of living in the city and as a licensed tour guide, Sarah offers something for everyone—from budget-friendly tips to uncovering hidden gems in iconic spots like Central Park. Her videos are perfect for anyone looking to make the most of their New York adventure. Check out our Q&A with Sarah.
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