About This Career Path
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Business & Computer Information Systems
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers.
Business & Computer Information Systems Field of Interest
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Average
$57,610
ANNUAL
$27.70
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,190
ANNUAL
$17.88
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,570
ANNUAL
$22.87
HOURLY
Expert Level
$96,680
ANNUAL
$46.48
HOURLY
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
210
Projected job openings through 2030
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Supporting Programs
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
01
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
02
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
03
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
04
Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
05
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
06
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
07
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
08
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
09
Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
10
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Negotiation
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
Business & Computer Information Systems
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