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Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 14 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 12865 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Core · Task 21163 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
Core · Task 12870 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
Core · Task 12872 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
Core · Task 12869 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
Core · Task 12866 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
Core · Task 12867 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
Core · Task 12868 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
Core · Task 12873 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
Supplemental · Task 12871 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
Supplemental · Task 12877 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
Supplemental · Task 12874 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
Supplemental · Task 12876 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
Supplemental · Task 12875 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.
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