Will AI Replace Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes?

Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Keep informed of industry trends and deals.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.