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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
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Median pay

$96,310
Median annual pay for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

8.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

2,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

21,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Speaking
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Writing
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Sales and Marketing
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Fine Arts
  6. 6Communications and Media

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Written Comprehension
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Enterprising
  2. 2Social
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Social Orientation
  2. 2Self-Confidence
  3. 3Perseverance
  4. 4Dependability
  5. 5Leadership Orientation
  6. 6Achievement Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  3. 3Thinking Creatively
  4. 4Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  5. 5Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  6. 6Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Telephone Conversations
  3. 3Contact With Others
  4. 4Time Pressure
  5. 5Spend Time Sitting
  6. 6Frequency of Decision Making

Representative tasks

  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  • Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
  • Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  • Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
  • Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
  • Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.

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