Annual Salary
£15,000 to £100,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Entertainment agents promote careers in the entertainment industry and manage performers' and other professionals' business affairs.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; attending events or appointments
There will be
0.5% more Entertainment agent jobs in 2027.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could start as an administrator or assistant in an agency or artist management company, and work your way up as your experience grows.
A good way to build up your knowledge and experience in the industry is to contact agencies directly and ask if they have any work placements or paid roles for assistants.
You could apply directly for this type of job. You may find it useful to have a background in:
You could become an agent or manager after working as a performer yourself, or by managing colleagues' or friends' careers. This is quite common in the music industry.
Your experience, paid or unpaid, your enthusiasm and your ability to make contacts are more important than academic qualifications.
Foreign language skills and knowledge of contract law could also be helpful.
You may find it useful to join a trade association like The Entertainment Agents' Association Ltd for networking opportunities and specialist advice.
You can find more details about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
You could work for an agency or artist management company, be self-employed or set up your own agency.
Your progression will depend on building a strong reputation, and attracting top performers onto your books.
You'll need: