Agents/Promoters

Individuals who represent and promote artists, performers and athletes to prospective employers. They manage business affairs for clients (e.g., obtain travel and lodging accommodations, sell tickets, handle marketing and advertising, pay expenses); negotiate with management, promoters, union officials and others to obtain contracts for clients; obtain information and inspects facilities, equipment and accommodations of potential performance venues; schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients; collect fees, commissions or other payments according to contract terms; advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes; and prepare periodic accounting statements for clients concerning their financial affairs.