Covering Agent (Influencer)

Viral Nation Inc.

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US Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 16, 2026 Last posted January 16, 2026
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 are seeking a professional and organized Covering Agent within 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 Covering 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 two (2) years experience in talent management/talent representation of Social Media Influencers and/or celebrities. 
  • University degree or equivalent experience
  • Must have an existing deep network of social media influencers and talent 
  • Must have 1+ 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.

About this role

Summary

Manage influencer careers, find brand partnerships, pursue new opportunities, and stay updated on trends.

Job title

Covering Agent (Influencer)

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

social media marketing

Location requirements

United States, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social media marketingtalent managementcontract negotiationsnetwork of influencers

Preferred skills

networkingtrend awarenessbrand partnerships

Specializations

influencer marketingtalent managementbrand partnerships
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country