Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
General Information
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.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit62.70%
- Self-employed29.56%
- Private, not for profit4.93%
- State and local government1.58%
- Federal government0.51%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$82,530
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 41%
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High school 37%
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Master's degree 16%
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Some college 2%
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Less than high school 1%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Sales and Marketing
- Administrative
- English Language
- Administration and Management
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