Talent Agent (Influencer)

Viral Nation; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking an organized Associate Talent Agent to join their influencer talent division. In this dynamic role, you will help manage the careers of social media influencers, ensuring they receive the support and guidance they need to thrive. Your responsibilities will include discovering new talent, managing brand partnerships, and staying ahead of trends in the influencer marketing space. This position offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your creativity and dedication will be valued. If you're passionate about talent representation and have a strong network in the social media landscape, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of talent management and representation.
• Existing network of social media influencers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in discovering and signing new influencers.
• Work with influencers on requests and posting schedules.
• Stay updated on trends in influencer marketing.

Skills

Social Media Marketing

Talent Management

Brand Partnerships

Contract Negotiations

Networking

Education

University Degree

College Diploma

Job description

At Viral Nation, we specialize in building social-first ecosystems for brands to connect with the modern consumer journey. Our integrated solutions align strategy, talent, media, and technology with culturally relevant creativity to scale the world’s fastest-growing digital brands. Viral Nation offers a fluid, creative, and growth-oriented environment that will support your ambitions to apply your talents in an open, collaborative, and fast-paced culture. Our ability to stay at the forefront of the industry has fuelled our success and will guide us in paving the path forward. We’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver strategies, and we’re just getting started.

While we continuously exceed our goals, we need your help – our success is only as great as our people. Strong performance leads to high expectations, and we must keep raising the bar!

We're looking for an organized Associate Talent Agent to work within our influencer talent agency division. You will assist our team in representing and managing the careers of various social media influencers.

Must be a positive, creative, and dedicated hard worker who can balance a multitude of tasks in an extremely fast-paced work environment. The Associate Talent Agent should possess a basic understanding of social media marketing, brand partnerships, talent management, talent representation, and contract negotiations and have an existing deep network of social media influencers.

What you'll do here:

• Assist in discovering and signing influencers who are looking for business management.
• Work with influencers on a daily basis to process requests, remind them of posting schedules, and discuss any new opportunities.
• Represent the business and brands of leading social media personalities.
• Assist the Talent Agents with brand partnerships for specific talent and the agency as a whole.
• Stay on top of trends in the influencer marketing space.
• Assist the Talent team in pursuing new opportunities: such as TV and Film casting for our talent, adopters for new apps, and finding collaboration opportunities for our exclusive influencers and other large influencers.
• Present and assist with the execution of growth strategies for influencers.

What you need to have:

• Must have a basic understanding of talent management/talent representation of Social Media Influencers and/or celebrities.
• Must have a university degree or college diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• Must have an existing network of social media influencers and talent.
• Must have experience professionally managing brand partnerships and in talent management (preferably at an agency).

Viral Nation is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our agency. Viral Nation welcomes applications from people with visible and non-visible disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting and selection process.