Senior Speaker Agent: Talent Deals & Growth

IMG LIVE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Harry Walker Agency (HWA) seeks an Agent to develop and nurture relationships with a diverse roster of high-profile speakers, working closely with managers, internal teams, and fellow agents. This is a relationship-driven role that combines talent representation, business development, strategic thinking, and execution.

The ideal candidate is curious, highly knowledgeable about the industry, with strong judgment and the ability to navigate demanding personalities and shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience; approximately 3 years for candidates with industry experience and approximately 5 years for candidates transitioning from another industry.
• Strong industry knowledge or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Resilience and composure.
• Resourcefulness and creativity.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keep CRM database, speaker records, and communications updated.
• Tracking deals, referrals, and outreach.
• Prepare and negotiate formal offers for speaking engagements, working closely with sales and BA teams.
• Aid in researching and signing new speaker talent that strengthens and expands HWA’s roster.
• Collaborate with WME and its broader network of departments to identify opportunities for integrated, 360-degree representation.
• Partner with Marketing and other internal teams on speaker positioning, visibility, and strategic growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Resilience

Attention to detail

Industry knowledge

Job description

Harry Walker Agency (HWA) seeks an Agent to develop and nurture relationships with a diverse roster of high-profile speakers, working closely with managers, internal teams, and fellow agents. This is a relationship-driven role that combines talent representation, business development, strategic thinking, and execution.

The ideal candidate is curious, highly knowledgeable about the industry, with strong judgment and the ability to navigate demanding personalities and shifting priorities.