Occupation Summary

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

O*NET 13-1011.00

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.

Annual Wages:
$106,023.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 14.45%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
  2. Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
  3. Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
  4. Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
  5. Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
  6. Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
  7. Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
  8. Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
  9. Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
  10. Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
  11. Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
  12. Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
  13. Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
  14. Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes employed Annual Growth Rate
Agents and managers for public figures 52.7 1.00
Performing arts companies 3.1 0.00
Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events 2.7 1.84


Labor Market Information


2023 Statewide average hourly wage $50.97
2023 National average hourly wage $63.85
2022 National employment 19,900
2022 Texas employment 346
Texas projected employment by 2032 396
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 40




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
87.40%
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
80.60%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
78.20%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
76.80%
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
74.80%
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
73.80%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
68.20%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
61.80%
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
58.00%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
50.60%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
80.00%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
80.00%
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
80.00%
Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
80.00%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
77.60%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
75.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75.00%
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
75.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
82.40%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
77.60%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
77.60%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72.40%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72.40%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
70.00%


  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
    -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Thinking Creatively
    -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
    -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Other Activities


  • Achievement
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

No certifications found.


Tools

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital video cameras;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Scanners: Computer data input scanners;

Special purpose telephones: Multiline telephone systems;

Tablet computers: Tablet computers;

Teleconference equipment: Teleconferencing equipment;

Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;


Technology

Accounting software: Financial accounting software;

Analytical or scientific software: Statistical analysis software;

Customer relationship management CRM software: Salesforce software; Customer relationship management CRM software;

Data base user interface and query software: Database software;

Electronic mail software: Email software; Microsoft Outlook;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Adobe Photoshop;

Information retrieval or search software: LexisNexis;

Instant messaging software: Twitter;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Apple macOS;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel; Spreadsheet software;

Tax preparation software: Tax planning software;

Transaction server software: Web server software;

Video conferencing software: Zoom; Videoconferencing software;

Video creation and editing software: Avid Technology iNEWS;

Web page creation and editing software: LinkedIn; Facebook; Salesforce Marketing Cloud;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word;


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  • 41-3011.00 Advertising Sales Agents
  • 13-1161.00 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  • 11-2021.00 Marketing Managers
  • 13-1121.00 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • 11-2032.00 Public Relations Managers
  • 27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists
  • 11-2022.00 Sales Managers
  • 27-2012.04 Talent Directors
  • 27-3043.00 Writers and Authors


No sources of additional information found.

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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.