Job Description

Salem Influencer Network, a division of Salem Media, is seeking a high-energy, digitally savvy New Business Development – Brand Partnerships to drive new business growth across our national influencer and content creator portfolio. We are continuing to build a high-growth Influencer Network designed to connect national brands with trusted creators, engaged audiences, and culture-shaping digital communities.

• We’re seeking a strategic, digitally fluent sales leader who has a strong understanding of the influencer space and can monetize through integrated social, podcast, and digital campaigns for modern brands and agencies.
• This is a sales role focused on opening doors and generating net-new
• Ideal background: influencer agency, paid social, digital media, podcast network, or talent agency.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Develop new revenue by prospecting and opening doors with national brands, DTC companies, startups, and agencies
• Monetize creators through strategic, integrated influencer campaigns spanning social, podcast, paid amplification, and digital distribution
• Develop insight-led, ROI-focused proposals that translate audience engagement and performance data into measurable results
• Exceed new revenue budget each month

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 3–7+ years in influencer, digital media, paid social, podcast, or agency sales with a proven track record of closing new brand partnerships
• Existing lifestyle brand and/or agency relationships with the ability to open doors quickly
• Deep understanding of creator monetization, branded content, paid amplification, and performance-driven digital campaigns
• Strategic, consultative seller who builds integrated campaigns (not just sells inventory) and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

Who Will Thrive Here

• Hunters who love getting to the right person and building something
• Sellers who understand audiences, creators, and consumer trends
• Professionals who can convert influence into revenue
• Individuals who can quickly identify and open meaningful conversations with key decision-makers

Benefits

Why Salem Influencer Network

• Work with content creators who have large fanbases with high engagement
• Uncapped earning potential (competitive base + commission)
• Opportunity to build a modern creator monetization engine inside an established organization
• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

EEO Statement

Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we’ve been certified as a “Great Place To Work” and as a “Best and Brightest” equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 + commissions and benefits