What it pays
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Half of all Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in the U.S. earn more than $82,890 a year — the middle 80% land between $48,010 and $284,570. About 12,620 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$82,890typical pay / year
12,620people in this work
$284,570+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Get approval1
Negotiate contracts for artists and performers
+Negotiate the performance and record deal with Golden Gate Events for Maya Torres: confirm fee, travel rider,…
Negotiate contracts for artists and performers
+Negotiate the performance and record deal with Golden Gate Events for Maya Torres: confirm fee, travel rider, exclusivity window, payment schedule with deposits, and a termination clause, then return the final signed contract to me for countersignature by Friday.
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Learning3
Advise clients on career decisions
+Advise Max Rivera on whether to prioritise the gallery residency or the commercial campaign: list likely…
Advise clients on career decisions
+Advise Max Rivera on whether to prioritise the gallery residency or the commercial campaign: list likely revenue, career visibility, exclusivity risks, and three recommended next steps to discuss at Tuesday’s call with his legal adviser.
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Prepare clients for public appearances
+Prepare Naomi Liu for her museum lecture and Q&A: draft a 12-minute opening script, three short anecdotes…
Prepare clients for public appearances
+Prepare Naomi Liu for her museum lecture and Q&A: draft a 12-minute opening script, three short anecdotes tied to the exhibition, five likely audience questions with suggested answers, and a one-page wardrobe and mic checklist to send to her stylist by Wednesday.
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Build and maintain client relationships
+Reach out to long-term patron Clara Mendes to renew support: draft a personalised update on Daniel Ortiz’s…
Build and maintain client relationships
+Reach out to long-term patron Clara Mendes to renew support: draft a personalised update on Daniel Ortiz’s milestones, propose a bespoke studio visit or private listening session, include the renewed support tiers and tax receipt details, and request a decision by the end of the month.
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Coordinate1
Manage schedules and bookings
+Coordinate and confirm June–August bookings for the roster: produce an updated calendar showing rehearsals,…
Manage schedules and bookings
+Coordinate and confirm June–August bookings for the roster: produce an updated calendar showing rehearsals, travel days, and performance slots for each artist, resolve any double-books with the venue managers, and send the final schedule to artists and accountants by next Monday.
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Analysing1
Find job opportunities for clients in entertainment or sports
+Find three paid opportunities for the band Wild Harbor in film and TV syncs and commercial spots: identify…
Find job opportunities for clients in entertainment or sports
+Find three paid opportunities for the band Wild Harbor in film and TV syncs and commercial spots: identify contacts, estimated fees, exclusivity terms, and submission deadlines, then pitch the top two opportunities with a one‑page summary and ask for response by next Thursday.
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The daily work15
Monitor industry trends
+Scan trade journals, booking boards, and who’s-listening playlists this week, flag three recurring shifts in…
Monitor industry trends
+Scan trade journals, booking boards, and who’s-listening playlists this week, flag three recurring shifts in festival lineups or sync demand that affect our roster, and summarise implications for pricing and repertoire by Friday.
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Identify new business opportunities
+List potential partners and buyers from recent festival rosters, label each by fit and ticketing scale, draft…
Identify new business opportunities
+List potential partners and buyers from recent festival rosters, label each by fit and ticketing scale, draft tailored outreach messages for the top ten with proposed deal types, and schedule follow-ups next Tuesday.
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Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
+Reconcile the last quarter’s contracts against received payments, prepare invoices for outstanding balances…
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
+Reconcile the last quarter’s contracts against received payments, prepare invoices for outstanding balances with contractual references, and send payment requests to the three promoters who remain unpaid, copying the artist and legal by Wednesday.
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Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
+Compile a shortlist of three vetted vocal coaches and three stagecraft trainers with rates and availability,…
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.
+Compile a shortlist of three vetted vocal coaches and three stagecraft trainers with rates and availability, check references, propose one coach per client based on style needs, and issue engagement terms for approval by Friday.
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Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
+Prepare the monthly accounting statement for Maya by extracting income, expenses, and advances for June,…
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
+Prepare the monthly accounting statement for Maya by extracting income, expenses, and advances for June, reconcile against bank entries, annotate any deviations from budget, and circulate the PDF with a plain-English cover note by the 10th.
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Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
+Inspect the Apollo Theatre rider, stage specs, and dressing-room photos, confirm the monitor and backline…
Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
+Inspect the Apollo Theatre rider, stage specs, and dressing-room photos, confirm the monitor and backline meet our minimums, note any shortfalls with photos and a mitigation plan, and send the report to production and the tour manager two weeks before load-in.
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Coordinate with employers, producers, or event organizers
+Reach out to the venue buyer, the event producer James Lee, and the festival organiser Anna Morales to…
Coordinate with employers, producers, or event organizers
+Reach out to the venue buyer, the event producer James Lee, and the festival organiser Anna Morales to confirm load-in times, the rider items we must supply, the exact fee and payment schedule, and a signed contract by next Wednesday so we can finalise travel and crew bookings.
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Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
+Compile the artist's contract, insurance certificates, and hospitality rider, check them against local…
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
+Compile the artist's contract, insurance certificates, and hospitality rider, check them against local performance and tax rules, highlight any non-compliant clauses for the promoter Sarah Kim, and request corrected documents or a waiver before signing on Friday.
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Coordinate promotional activities
+Coordinate the artist's upcoming month of promo: confirm the radio interview on Thursday with KEXP, lock a…
Coordinate promotional activities
+Coordinate the artist's upcoming month of promo: confirm the radio interview on Thursday with KEXP, lock a meet-and-greet at Vinyl Records on Saturday, send itinerary and one-line talking points to the booking agent and merch manager, and flag any conflicts.
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Handle public relations and media inquiries
+Handle incoming media: answer the press inquiry from Rolling Stone requesting a quote about the new release,…
Handle public relations and media inquiries
+Handle incoming media: answer the press inquiry from Rolling Stone requesting a quote about the new release, offer an on-record 15-minute phone interview Monday morning, and copy the artist and publicist while noting any legal clearance needed for embargoed material.
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Develop marketing strategies
+Build a targeted marketing plan for the new single: list radio, playlisting, two local venues for launch…
Develop marketing strategies
+Build a targeted marketing plan for the new single: list radio, playlisting, two local venues for launch events, projected spend by channel for the next six weeks, and three measurable KPIs to review weekly with the artist and label.
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Draft and review legal documents
+Draft the short-term agreement for the support gig: write the payment terms, rider summary, cancellation…
Draft and review legal documents
+Draft the short-term agreement for the support gig: write the payment terms, rider summary, cancellation clause, and signatory lines, then send to the venue's contract manager with a read-back request and a three-business-day deadline for edits.
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Manage social media presence
+Manage the artist's social channels for the week: schedule three announcement posts tied to the single…
Manage social media presence
+Manage the artist's social channels for the week: schedule three announcement posts tied to the single release, approve post copy and assets with the artist, monitor comments daily for any legal or brand issues, and report engagement to the label on Friday.
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Handle financial transactions and payments
+Handle the tour payment: record the promoter's deposit, prepare an invoice showing remaining balance and…
Handle financial transactions and payments
+Handle the tour payment: record the promoter's deposit, prepare an invoice showing remaining balance and payment instructions, send both to the promoter and the artist's accountant, and confirm funds clear before releasing the final rider items.
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Financial accounting
+Update the artist's financial accounting with March ticket sales, management commission entries,…
Financial accounting
+Update the artist's financial accounting with March ticket sales, management commission entries, merchandising income, and outstanding reimbursements, then produce a cashflow note for the artist meeting on Monday.
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