Agents and Business Managers
Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
59%
23%
18%
National data for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes (SOC 13-1011)
$30,780
$66,440
$145,000
$14.80
$31.94
$70.00
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience related to the area you will represent
  • Advanced business or law degree

    • Hours

  • Usually work irregular hours. Performances and meetings often occur throughout the day and in the evenings. They are often on-call in case of emergencies
  • Travel a great deal while accompanying clients to performances, appearances, or negotiations
    • AGENTS AND BUSINESS MANAGERS will:
  • Use voice mail, e-mail, cell phones, and computer software
  • Work with athletes, writers, or actors
    • AGENTS AND BUSINESS MANAGERS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Repeat the same movement
    • It is important that AGENTS AND BUSINESS MANAGERS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • Understand the speech of another person
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