Agents and Business Managers – Creative Careers Studio

Agents and business managers spend their days representing and managing the careers of clients, such as artists, athletes, or entertainers, handling tasks like contract negotiations, scheduling, and financial planning. They work to secure opportunities, manage public relations, and ensure that their clients’ professional needs and goals are met efficiently.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$48,230

Education Level

4 year degree recommended

Alternate Titles

Agent
Athlete Marketing Agent
Booker
Booking Agent
Entertainment Specialist
Literary Agent
Print Agent
Talent Agent
Talent Representative
Theatrical Agent

More Details

Skills

Active Listening
Negotiation
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

Activities

Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Styles

Persistence
Initiative
Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail

Professional Associations

Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Association of Talent Agents
International Association for Media and Communication Research
International Entertainment Buyers Association
International Radio and Television Society Foundation

Related High School Courses

Business and Management Courses
Introduction to Business
Business Management
Entrepreneurship

Marketing and Communication Courses
Marketing
Public Relations
Public Speaking

Arts and Entertainment Industry Courses
Arts Management
Entertainment Industry Studies
Legal and Financial Courses
Introduction to Law
Personal Finance

Creative and Interpersonal Skills Courses
Creative Writing
Interpersonal Communication

College Majors to Consider

Business Administration
Communications
Entertainment Management
Finance
Human Resources Management
Law (Pre-law)
Marketing
Media Studies
Public Relations
Sports Management

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Administrative Assistant
Event Coordinator
Social Media Manager
Customer Service Representative

Internships
Talent Agency Internship
Entertainment Management Internship
Public Relations Internship
Marketing Internship

Apprenticeships
Talent Agent’s Apprenticeship
Business Manager’s Apprenticeship
Entertainment Lawyer’s Apprenticeship
Booking Agent’s Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Courses in Entertainment Management
Join School or Community Organizations
Network with Industry Professionals
Develop a Personal Portfolio

Profile of the SC Graduate

Navigate Conflict
Lead Teams
Build Networks

Learn more about the Profile of the SC Graduate here.

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