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

O*NET-SOC Description

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

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

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
13-1021.00 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
13-1022.00 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
13-1023.00 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
13-1031.00 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1031.01 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
13-1031.02 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1032.00 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
13-1041.00 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation
13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors
13-1041.02 Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1041.04 Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
13-1041.06 Coroners
13-1051.00 Cost Estimators
13-1061.00 Emergency Management Specialists
13-1071.00 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists
13-1071.01 Employment Interviewers
13-1071.02 Personnel Recruiters
13-1072.00 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1073.00 Training and Development Specialists
13-1079.99 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
13-1081.00 Logisticians

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