# Tasks & work activities — talent agent

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-1011.00 (Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
- Arrange collective bargaining agreements.
- Collect payments for goods or services.
- Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
- Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.
- Develop business relationships.
- Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.
- Implement financial decisions.
- Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.
- Market products, services, or events.
- Organize special events.
- Perform marketing activities.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Recommend investments to clients.
- Update professional knowledge.