Talent Agent (Influencer)

Viral-Natio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viral Nation in the United States is seeking a Talent Agent to represent and manage the careers of top social media influencers. You will sign large influencers, represent their business interests with brands, and pursue partnerships that drive growth for talent and the agency.

The role requires a deep network of influencers, prior sales experience, and a proven track record in talent management and brand partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent management/talent representation of Social Media Influencers and/or celebrities.
• Must have prior sales experience.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have an existing deep network of social media influencers and talent.
• Must have 2+ years experience professionally managing brand partnerships and in talent management (preferably at an agency).

Responsibilities

• Discover and sign large influencers who are looking for business management
• Representing the business and brands of leading social media personalities
• Seek out brand partnerships for specific talent and the agency as a whole
• Stay on top of trends in the influencer marketing space
• Seek out and pursue new opportunities such as TV and Film casting for our talent, early adopters for new apps, find collaboration opportunities for our influencers and other large influencers.
• Present and assist with execution of growth strategies for influencers

Skills

Talent management

Sales experience

Brand partnerships

Networking

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

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 a Talent Agentwithin our influencer talent agency division to represent and manage the careers of various social media influencers. Must be a positive, creative, and dedicated hard worker who can balance many tasks in a fast-paced environment. The Talent Agent should have an in-depth understanding of social media marketing, brand partnerships, talent management, talent representation, contract negotiations, and an existing deep network of social media influencers.

What You'll Do Here:

• Discover and sign large influencers who are looking for business management
• Representing the business and brands of leading social media personalities
• Seek out brand partnerships for specific talent and the agency as a whole
• Stay on top of trends in the influencer marketing space
• Seek out and pursue new opportunities such as TV and Film casting for our talent, early adopters for new apps, find collaboration opportunities for our influencers and other large influencers.
• Present and assist with execution of growth strategies for influencers

You'll Need To Have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent management/talent representation of Social Media Influencers and/or celebrities.
• Must have prior sales experience
• University degree or equivalent experience
• Must have an existing deep network of social media influencers and talent
• Must have 2+ years experience professionally managing brand partnerships and in talent management (preferably at an agency).

Compensation Philosophy:

At Viral Nation, compensation is structured, performance-led, and market-aligned. Pay decisions are intentional, based on role requirements, performance, and market alignment by country, and are set to maintain internal pay equity across comparable roles and levels.

Compensation progression is tied to demonstrated performance, expanded scope, and sustained contribution over time, not tenure alone. Employee compensation is reviewed regularly through formal performance reviews and check-ins to ensure alignment with role expectations and impact.

AI in Recruitment:

Viral Nation does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates - our hiring teams make all hiring decisions. AI note-taking tools may be used during interviews.

DEI Commitment:

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.