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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Careers / Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures	10,840
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	750
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	560
Performing Arts Companies	530
Sound Recording Industries	460
Motion Picture and Video Industries	300
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	290
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	90
Spectator Sports	60
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	50

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Average Annual Salary	$90,930
Average Hourly Wage	$43.72
Total Employment	14,830