Looking for porn jobs?
Wondering how to get into porn?
Whether you are a budding fetish model, wannabe porn star or just a cameraman who wants a change of scenery, the adult industry can offer enormous rewards.
Some people estimate that the porn industry alone generates almost $100 billion. So, when you add in camming, modeling, stripping and other roles, the business is a lucrative one.
However, whilst performers can earn a pretty penny, there are lots of other jobs in porn available too.
In this guide, we give you a rundown on how to get into porn – whether as an actor, producer or cameraman.
We’ll also give you the best agencies, studios and classified directories to find the kind of work you are looking for.
Working in the Porn Industry
Firstly, we wanted to clarify what we mean by ‘adult industry’ here.
Also referred to as the ‘Sex Industry’ and covering a wide range of work, the adult industry includes ‘front-of-house’ jobs such as:
- Pornography Actor
- Live Cam Model
- Stripper
- Glamour Model
- Sex Club Host
- Phone Sex Operators
- Fetish Performer
- Sex Worker (escorts, erotic masseurs, call girls etc)
It can also include all of those other roles associated with the above including film production, directing, photography and other kinds of crew roles.
For the purposes of this feature, we have focused on the porn industry as well as modeling and some other performance roles. We have a separate guide for guys, since finding work as a male star is a different challenge altogether.
The agencies and classified directories listed also offer jobs for cast and crew as well as associated staff vacancies including webmasters, designers and other technical roles.
As prostitution is illegal in many parts of the world, we’ve omitted this kind of career path.
We should point out though that some of the job boards listed below do include work for escorts.
How to Get Into Porn
To be able to work as a performer in the porn industry in any country you must be aged 18 or over, though in some parts of the world (and with some organisations) you may need to be over the age of 21.
Wherever you work, you will be required to meet some basic administrative checks including a right to work permit and hold the relevant tax paperwork.
All reputable companies should perform an ID check and provide you with a contract or model release form which grants permission for a studio to photograph or film you.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have the biggest cock or largest breasts to work in the adult industry nor do you need to be ‘drop-dead’ gorgeous, though this can certainly help particularly if you are aiming big.
Instead, you need a strong work ethic, an open-mind and be comfortable with being nude and performing in front of people. Of course, if you want to work in porn then enjoying sex is also a prerequisite.
Applying for Jobs in the Porn Industry
What is the process of applying for a job in porn?
Yes, the adult industry still has a job application process and you will need to complete forms, attend interviews and, sometimes, put together your CV in order to bag that dream job.
Depending on the kind of role you are seeking, the application process can be pretty intimate and, in the case of porn actors, incredibly detailed.
This is usually around the kind of sex acts you would be willing to perform, any ‘talents’ that you have and full disclosure of any medical conditions.
Most agencies will also require you to provide several photographs in advance of meeting them for an interview, though these are not required to be nude shots.
However, they should show off your assets and be of the highest quality.
Most agencies will conduct a series of interviews over email and phone before inviting you to come in to meet face to face.
When attending your first interview, you should wear the kind of clothes that you feel most comfortable in. However, some agencies will ask you to come prepared for a screen test.
This means being freshly showered and ready for the camera….so, make sure you have shaved, waxed and whatever else is appropriate before being snapped/filmed.
For women, the purpose is to ensure you have the right demeanor and look and with guys, the producer will want to be able to see if you can get a hard-on without any difficulty.
Sounds simple enough but you would be surprised by how many would-be porn stars get ‘stage-fright’. It’s just one of several challenges pornstars face.
You will need to sign a model release form before you get in front of the cameras.
Oh, and in some instances, you will be paid for this screen test as well as provided with expenses to cover the cost of attending (gas/travel, lodgings etc).
In the case of porn work, before you start performing, it is mandatory in most parts of the world to undergo HIV testing as well as for other STDs. For this reason, a rehearsal/screen test should not include sex but is more of a way to judge your on-screen persona and general attitude
For roles on the crew and in production then you will need to be able to demonstrate relevant skills through your CV plus be able to explain what it is about working in the adult industry that appeals to you.
Best Places to Find Work in the Adult Industry
So, here’s how to get into porn!
Whilst agencies themselves work directly with adult entertainment businesses to find talent, job boards and classified directories are a direct way to find work.
However, this can mean that the companies advertising have not been qualified in any way so there is no guarantee that the roles offered are genuine (see ‘Warning’, below).
We’ve selected the most comprehensive agencies and directories that cover a wide range of roles across North America, Europe and beyond.
101 Modeling
Regions | USA (California) |
Types of Work | Adult video and modeling |
One of the busiest and best known adult talent management agencies in California, 101 Modeling represents elite performers.
Founded in 2011 by Robert Moran and Bud Lee, the agency works with well-known names like Abby Adams, Rachael Cavalli and Jayden Cole. They also work with male performers including Bradley Remington, Tommy Pistol and Tyler Nixon.
With combined experience in the industry of over 70 years, the agency is fully licensed, bonded and a member of the trade organisation, LATATA.
101 Modeling considers new talent via application to its website.
Adult Staffing
Regions | International but predominantly United States |
Types of Work | All industries and roles including porn, live cam, escorts, LGBTQ, fetish, phone sex operators, waitresses, DJs, web artists, bartenders and dancers. |
Adult Staffing has a comprehensive range of categories for both job listings and candidates. From featured jobs in the camming industry and adult video performers to models, dancers and phone sex operators. They also have a good range of jobs and candidates in professional and technical services.
There are currently more than 1100 job opportunities listed on the site with around 30,000 candidates seeking work.
The site purports to be used by around 2,000 adult industry employers and registering a profile as a candidate is free.
Adult Talent Managers (ATLMA)
Regions | United States |
Types of Work | Adult video content and modeling . |
Founded in 2006, ATLMA is one of the most highly regarded and successful talent management agencies in Los Angeles. The company was bought in 2012 by Mark Schechter (Blazingbucks).
The company represents emerging talent as well as existing porn stars and can boast some big names on their books including AVN award nominee Stirling Cooper (Best Male Newcomer 2018) and Penthouse Pet, Ryan Keely.
Representing both men and women for adult video content as well as other adult industry work, ATLMA is a licensed agency.
Adult Talent List
Regions | International but predominantly United States |
Types of Work | Various but mainly adult video, modeling and club work. |
A classified directory style site that lets the talent advertise itself by cutting out the agency middle man.
You can create a free profile and search for jobs near you or get discovered directly when recruiters and employers look for performers.
Don’t expect to be headhunted by any huge name studios as they tend to use agencies; however, there are some interesting listings here but do apply caution as many of these opportunities have not been qualified.
There are around 4,000 active members listed on the site so there is some competition for work.
All Boy Modeling
Regions | United States |
Types of Work | Amateur and professional male pornography models. |
An exclusively male adult video and porn photography agency, All Boy Modeling also produces their own adult content (ABM Productions).
As well as gay and bisexual porn they also provide talent for straight photo and video shoots as well as offering live cam representation.
Founded in 1999, this agency works in the United States only and offers free registration but does charge producers to view profiles.
Bravo Models Media
Regions | Europe, particularly Czech Republic, |
Types of Work | Adult modeling and adult video (softcore and hardcore) |
Representing producers for 2D, 3D and VR adult content, Bravo Models Media is a video production and model agency based in Prague.
As well as supplying the talents for videos and photo shoots, they offer full production and post-production services. Included within this offering is location hire which covers everything from boutique bedrooms to luxury villas.
With all the equipment on hand, they produce a lot of their own content and operate over 60 premium porn websites which does mean that models have a constant supply of roles they can be cast in whilst awaiting their ‘big break’. However, it’s not all about AV and the company operates an equally successful glamour modeling site.
Staff speak Czech, German, Slovak and English and have a reputation for being professional yet friendly.
Creative Image
Regions | Los Angeles, USA |
Types of Work | Porn Movies |
A talent management and casting agency based in Los Angeles, Creative Image is run by Robert Lombard. An award-winning producer, Lombard has been working in the entertainment industry since the late 1970s but hit rock bottom in the 1980s before hitting a ‘spiritual reawakening’. He is now an independent porn producer and casting director who works with a small number of people.
Dynasty Models
http://dynastymodels101.modelcentro.com/
Regions | Miami, FL USA |
Types of Work | Adult video |
A small agency based in Miami, Dynasty Models is a licensed talent management agency covering both mainstream modeling as well as for the adult industry.
They represent men and women and only work with legitimate businesses.
Established in 2013, the company also produces its own content from their studios but can help break adult stars into the industry.
East Coast Talents
Regions | United States – Miami and Los Angeles |
Types of Work | Glamour nude and explicit nude modeling and hardcore adult videos |
A professional agency based in Florida, East Coast Talents working with both male and female adult models and performers for work primarily in Los Angeles and Miami. At present, they are not taking any additional male performers but this may change
They’ve worked in the industry for over a decade and were the agency that gave names like Kennedy Leigh, Chloe Foster and Dakota Skye their big breaks.
East Coast Talents is reasonably high profile and has a strong reputation for working with premier models and top quality producers, photographers and companies (Brazzers, Digital Playground and Penthouse, for example).
Erotic Angels Adult Jobs
Regions | Las Vegas, NV, Chicago, IL and New York, NY, USA |
Types of Work | Modeling, adult video, live cam work and phone sex lines. |
An adult talent management and recruiting agency, Erotic Angels provides work on the East coast as well as in Las Vegas.
Established in 2009, the company works with reputable names in the industry and has very good booking rates for its stars. They are an up-scale agency that is female owned and takes pride in being able to negotiate excellent rates of pay.
In terms of the kind of work offers you can expect from Erotic Angels, the range is broad and covers most aspects of the adult entertainment industry; from porn to modeling, sexting to live cam work.
They can even help you sell your own amateur content as well as helping you get the most of working from home as a cam star.
All in all, they are a diverse agency that can help you get started with work the adult industry.
Fetish Models
Regions | International (Cam Work) and USA (studio work) |
Types of Work | Fetish cam content and (possibly) adult video, modeling and more. |
For those seeking work in the adult industry that is a little more ‘alternative’ then Fetish Models may just be the option for you.
Top performing models on their books can make six figure salaries and get the star treatment from the agency.
Whether you are an existing fetish model or someone looking to get into this niche area then Fetish Models are one of the best in the industry.
They seek to boost the exposure of their clients by setting up their premium pay-websites for free.
These sites can offer a passive income for pre-recorded content but also act as a way to market models to a wider audience….and can even double as a live cam and clip store.
Guaranteeing over 7 million monthly visitors through their portal, Fetish Models is principally a cam site agency but they do cast models for a range of jobs including photo and video shoots, expos, TV shows and even music videos.
Basically, if you prove yourself to be a top performing cam girl on their site then you can expect to be offered additional work, even through their own production company.
Foxxx Modeling
Regions | USA, mainly California |
Types of Work | Adult video production |
Based in the San Fernando Valley, California, Foxxx Modeling is a talent management agency recruiting and supplying female performers for the porn industry.
They are one of just 8 licensed adult talent agencies that are registered with the not-for-profit organisation, LATATA. This group of agencies promote the highest standards in talent representation in California and was created in 2009.
As a result, Foxxx Modeling works with a lot of the major studios in the business and can offer some great opportunities, for the right talent, for breaking into porn. However, they are a select agency and only have a few dozen female models on their books at any one time.
You can register your interest in becoming a model via their website but, please note, they only represent women at the moment.
Hussie Models
Regions | United States |
Types of Work | Adult videos and photo modeling |
A fully licensed and bonded talent management agency, Hussie Models represents both male and female porn stars.
They are a large and diverse company that are headquartered in both Los Angeles and Florida but supplying talent nationwide. Working with big names like Blacked.com, Devil’s Film, Jules Jordan Video, Hustler and New Sensations, Hussie Models are a trusted name.
Models typically earn between $800 and $100 per scene plus agency fees. However, this does vary depending on your experience and the production company you are working with.
You can sign up for an interview online and, if you have the right look and attitude then they will find work for you in the adult industry.
They will even offer to hook you up with fellow performers for a chat so you can find out what it’s like to work in porn using the agency.
They work with both and female models.
Ideal Image Models
Regions | United States |
Types of Work | Adult video |
Another LATATA agency, Ideal Image Models is based in the San Fernando Valley and supplies talent to the porn industry of California.
They are a large but boutique agency working with both male and female performers and is owned by former porn stars, Corey Carnes and Tee Reel. With experience in the industry, the company works hard to market their performers and to create a ‘brand’ around them to maximise their earnings.
As a fully licensed and bonded agency, they are legally allowed to represent their talent you and are active at finding work for their stars in the adult industry.
Jul Models
Regions | Russia, Europe and United States |
Types of Work | Adult video and modeling |
Based in Russia but supplying talent across Europe and North America is a leading agency and has been since it was established in 2006.
They supply models for everything from erotic photo shoots to hardcore pornographic movies and plenty in between.
As an elite agency, they are particular about who they work with but you can submit an application for modeling through their website (female performers only).
LA Direct Models
Regions | United States, mainly focusing on the California area. |
Types of Work | Porn, modeling, dancers and other performers. |
Established in 2000, LA Direct Models has worked with many of the big names in the industry and is one of the market leaders for supplying talent to the porn industry of San Fernando Valley. Stars like Tori Black, Lexi Belle and Monique Alexander have all passed through their doors.
However, they don’t just spot talent they hone it and work with their stable of recruits to make sure they are well branded in terms of their image and other marketing. You will pay handsomely for working with them but, as a premier agency, more doors can be opened by them.
They don’t just work with adult video producers and can supply talent for other aspects of the industry including bachelor parties, clubs and private functions.
LA Direct Models represents both male and female performers.
LAX MODELS
Regions | United States (Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas) |
Types of Work | Adult video content and modeling. |
Working with names like Sheena Shaw, Jennifer White and Frida Sante, LAX Models is a premier adult talent management agency. Fully licensed and bonded, they have offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami but supply talent nationwide.
Mainly working with producers in the porn industry, LAX Models can also represent feature dancers, fetish performers and photo models.
An agency that works with both male and female adult industry talent, LAX Models is an elite agency accepting applications via their website. If you don’t live in the three areas where they are based then you will need to pay your own travel expenses.
Lewd Work
Regions | United States (All areas) |
Types of Work | All kinds of adult work from topless waitressing to adult video content. |
A classified style ‘job board’ for people seeking work in the adult industry, Lewd Work has a lot of amateur and low-budget jobs available.
You can register for a free account via their website and there is no charge for signing up to view the available jobs.
Lewd Work acts as a ‘pseudo-agent’ by doing some work on your behalf to vet the jobs being published. There are no guarantees but they do employ a simple rating system to verify how legitimate the producers/agents are.
There are some big names using the site so it’s not all low-level stuff and definitely worth a look particularly if you aren’t in the key areas of LA, Miami and Las Vegas.
Loves Models
Regions | United States |
Types of Work | Adult video, camming and modeling |
Established in 2009, Loves Models is a licensed and bonded adult talent management agency based in Los Angeles supplying performers nationwide.
With a motto of ‘Respect first, money second’, the agency is pretty small but represents both male and female performers.
Matrix Models
Regions | United States (California) |
Types of Work | Erotic modeling and adult videos |
Founded in 1998, Matrix Models is one of the oldest adult talent management agencies in the industry. Fully licensed and bonded with a trade membership with LATATA, Matrix flies talent into California for photo and video shoots with names like:
- Barely Legal
- Hustler
- Playboy
- Penthouse
- Gallery
They work solely with female performers but have big names on their books including Aidra Fox, Aubrey Star and Kenna James (Penthouse Pet of the Year).
They take resumes via their website but take interviews in their offices in Beverley Hills.
Maverick Graphics
Regions | United States (Rhode Island) |
Types of Work | Male models for solo and gay videos |
Offering simple solo work (ideal for students and bodybuilders) as well as gay content, Maverick Graphics provide male talent nationwide.
Working with studios that offer all-expenses paid, the work is plentiful and is great for anyone looking for quick cash or a second job.
The kinds of work are primarily physique and fitness modeling but they also offer runway and fashion modeling. Nude and full frontal projects can pay around $100 per hour.
MC Entertainment & Services
Regions | Atlanta, United States |
Types of Work | Female and male strippers and other entertainment |
MC Entertainment supplies party entertainment in and around the Atlanta area including everything from family services like petting zoos and bouncy houses to games buses and superheroes. However they also represent a range of professional adult entertainers including:
- Stripers (male and female)
- Dancers
- Models
- Actors
- Body & Face Paint Artists
They primarily provide entertainment services for events like birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties and corporate events.
They are currently looking for exotic dancers and other entertainers with a talent.
MODEL-XS
Regions | Russia |
Types of Work | Adult content (video and photo shoots), amateur and professional |
Established in 1990, Models XS supplies female models for hardcore and softcore video and photo shoots. They are based in Russia but can supply their talents internationally including professional and amateur models.
They also produce some of their own content and have a big stock of exclusive material which can be supplied to premium porn sites.
Models First
Regions | United Kingdom |
Types of Work | Adult video content |
The UK arm of USA based talent agency, Adult Talent Management, Model’s First is situated in London. They are the largest recruiters of talent for adult channels as well as offering opportunities for mainstream media.
They represent both male and female talent for adult video work in Europe and North America and represent some big industry names such as:
- Paige Turnah
- Aaron Richards
- Alexis May
- Carla Cox
- Ricardo James
They are currently recruiting new talent via their website.
Motley Models
Regions | United States (California) |
Types of Work | Porn content (video and photo) |
A Los Angeles based, licensed and bonded adult talent management agency, Motley Models recruits performers for the porn industry.
Established in 2010, they are a member of LATATA and are a respected agency working to cultivate new talent and promote their existing stars. They also work with the Free Speech Coalition to help promote safer working environments and legitimise the business of porn.
They are a professional company that has a good reputation for representing their clients well and finding only the best producers to work with.
Nexxxt Level Adult Talent Agency
Regions | Los Angeles, USA |
Types of Work | Adult content (mainly video) |
A boutique agency created by former porn directors, Andre Madness and Jonathan Morgan, Nexxxt Level brings an enormous amount of experience to bear. They represent a small but select stable of performers that work with some of the porn industry’s biggest studios.
They are a highly professional agency that has fast become one of the go-tos for the best directors in town.
As well as working with their stars to make the most out of their individual branding, they are proactive at finding work and help create work opportunities. With over 40 years’ experience, the pair are also very productive at guiding the career of newcomers to the industry.
Nexxxt Level works with both male and female performers with their current roster including names like Gia Milana, Lauren Philips, Katie Morgan and Stormy Daniels.
OC Modeling
Regions | United States (California) |
Types of Work | Adult video content and erotic/nude modeling |
Established in 2007, OC Modeling is a licensed and bonded adult talent management agency based in California. They are a member of LATATA and work hard to maintain high standards in the industry.
They are an elite agency and supply contract stars for big names like Penthouse, Hustler and Digital Playground with many award-winning performers on their books; names like Briana Banks, Katrina Jade, Tasha Reign and Mindgeek contract star, Xander Corvus.
OC Modeling is a respected agency in the Californian porn industry and has a strong reputation for proactive client management and developing upcoming stars. They have a great PR and marketing team and offer the full package when it comes to representation.
This agency works with both male and female performers and can offer work in the adult video sector as well as lingerie swimsuit, glamour and nude modeling.
Porn Stars Spain
Regions | Spain and Europe |
Types of Work | Adult video content |
A professional adult talent management company based in Spain but representing clients from across Europe, Porn Stars Spain is a small, boutique agency.
They only work with professional models and mainly book jobs for adult videos though there is some modeling and photoshoot work available.
Established in 2005, they also offer full productions services including cameras, lighting, sound, make-up and post-production. They are based in Barcelona and have access to some exotic locations for filming.
Sex Mex Models
Regions | Mexico |
Types of Work | Adult video and modeling |
An adult talent management agency for Latin America, Sex Mex Models is based in Mexico.
They offer their clients a range of work including mainstream modeling and professional photoshoots plus porn films and stripping.
They are a boutique agency and only work with a select number of clients but you can submit an application (Spanish or English) via their website.
Sexy Jobs
Regions | Mainly USA but some international work |
Types of Work | All aspects of the adult industry |
Another classified adult job board, Sexy Jobs has over 1700 roles being advertised and is being used by more than 114,000 jobseekers.
From private dancing, stripping and live cam work to nude modeling, porn videos and phone sex jobs, every aspect of the adult industry is represented here.
You can either choose to register and post your resume online and wait to be found or apply for any of the jobs advertised.
It’s a real melting pot of opportunities and not all of these are well paid (or as legitimate) as some others so do exercise some caution when responding to any ads.
Overall, there are some nice listings here that may help you get started and build up your resume. Check out our extended SexyJobs review for a closer look at how it works.
Spiegler Girls
Regions | United States (Los Angeles) |
Types of Work | Porn |
Mark Spiegler is perhaps the biggest name in the USA porn industry when it comes to talent management and he has worked with the likes of Asa Akira, Riley Reid, Penny Pax and Kira Noir.
Referring to himself as the ‘Patron of the Tarts’, not everyone is a fan of his style but there is no doubting that if you are represented by Spiegler Girls then you are on a one-way pass to instant success.
They are an elite agency and only take the top female talent.
Sweet Release Talent
www.sweetrelease.agency/talent
Regions | Australia |
Types of Work | Modeling, adult video and photo shoots |
Established in 2018, Sweet Release is a multi-discipline adult talent agency based in Melbourne, Australia. Although they mainly operate domestically, they can and do supply talent to Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.
They also operate a job board for producers to find talent as well as working proactively with their clients to find them work in the industry. This can be anything from adult film production to exotic dancing, drag queens and other performance entertainment or even MC/presenting work.
Sweet Release works with both male and female performers and work across a wide range of budgets.
Though a relatively new agency, they have quickly made a name for themselves as an innovative yet diligent team that works hard for its clients.
The Porn Agency
Regions | International but mainly USA |
Types of Work | Porn |
Operating for over 12 years, the Porn Agency is a large organisation with a good network of producers and other industry contacts.
They work with both male and female performers offering huge diversity in the kinds of work but all within the porn industry….as you’d expect.
The Porn Agency also creates content and works with their newcomers to produce custom UHD content. This is great for marketing and generating interest in your ‘brand’.
Overall, they have a pretty good reputation and are an active agency working with professional porn production companies.
True North Talent
Regions | Canada & North America |
Types of Work | Adult video and some modeling |
Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, True North Talent are the only model-owned agency in Canada.
Professional and with good industry experience, the agency is already getting some good bookings and make a positive name for itself.
The majority of the work they book is for porn films but there can be some other work for adult models.
They can provide services for both male and female performers and regularly book work in both the USA and Canada as well as some international jobs.
True North Talent is actively seeking new talent for 2019 and applications to join the talent roster can be requested via their website.
Vega Agency
Regions | Czech Republic |
Types of Work | Porn performers and crew |
The Vega Agency supplies the talent to a wide range of European porn producers from Bluebird Films and Twistys to Private, DDF Productions and Suze. Although they are based in Czech Republic, they book work across Europe, Asia, South Africa and North/South America; however, it seems a lot of their work is in Germany.
As well as booking the on-screen talent, Vega Agency also works with production crew and can also provide make-up artists, cameramen and photographers.
Velvet Stars
Regions | USA (New York and Los Angeles) |
Types of Work | Adult video content with some modeling |
Velvet Stars Studio produces its own content and is always looking for new talent. Shooting primarily takes place in either New York or Los Angeles but sometimes in Chicago.
They do not offer contract work but acquire freelance models for one-off shoots. However they do work with both male and female performers. Although there is little scope for regular work here, they can offer some decent rates of pay for newcomers looking to get started and build up their resumes.
Porn Jobs Warning
Finally, we just wanted to offer some cautionary advice as, sadly, not everyone operating in the adult industry is as upstanding as the rest.
There are many jobs (particularly in modeling and porn) that are reported on directories that offer a ton of money to entice men and women to come and perform for them.
Sadly, not all of these are genuine offers of work.
It is strongly recommended that you do not attend an interview or screen test with an agency, studio or any prospective employer alone.
Any reputable company working in the adult industry will not object to your bringing along a friend; however, you should be prepared to attend the interview and/or screen test alone.
Before you start any kind of work for a company or agency, always ensure that you have given your full consent and understand the implications of how your image(s) will be used.
There is no obligation for you to ‘perform’ for any employer if you have any reservations about them.
We strongly believe in ‘spider-senses’ and if yours start tinging at any time during your dealings then walk away.
Good luck with the porn job hunting. Maybe we’ll see you sometime…😉
Let us know if you have any other tips for how to get into porn!