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.
- • Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
- • 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.
- • Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
- • 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.
- • Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
- • Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
- • Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
- • Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
- • Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
- • Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
- • Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
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Arts, Entertainment, & Design
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
