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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes - 13-1011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Talent Agent
  • Agent
  • Booking Agent
  • Theatrical Agent
  • Athlete Marketing Agent
  • Talent Buyer
  • Talent Manager
  • Artist Agent
  • Artist Manager
  • Artist Representative

SOC Occupation Groups

13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1000 Business Operations Specialists
13-1010 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.
  • Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
  • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  • Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.
  • 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.
  • Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.
  • Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  • Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
  • Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  • Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
  • Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
  • Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.

Detailed Work Activities

  • access media advertising services
  • advise clients on financial matters
  • advise clients or customers
  • arrange for transportation or accommodations
  • audition performers
  • collect deposit or payment
  • collect fees
  • compile itinerary of planned meetings or activities
  • develop advertising strategy
  • develop marketing strategy
  • develop travel itinerary
  • direct talent
  • disburse checks to satisfy accounts payable
  • evaluate talent or individual
  • follow contract, property, or insurance laws
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • maintain account records
  • maintain travel expense accounts
  • make travel reservations
  • manage contracts
  • negotiate business contracts
  • obtain information from individuals
  • plan meetings or conferences
  • prepare contract documents
  • prepare financial reports
  • schedule activities, classes, or events
  • schedule or contract meeting facilities
  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use marketing techniques
  • use negotiation techniques

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Advance Agent
  • Artist's Manager
  • Booking Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Circus Agent
  • Jockey Agent
  • Literary Agent
  • Manager, Athlete
  • Manager, Touring Production