Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

SOC Code: 13-1011

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletess collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 93.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Persuasion, Speaking, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 93.0Very High
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Median Salary

$96,310

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Job Growth

8.7%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Persuasion
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Negotiation

Common 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation