Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 344 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 93% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
AI could do much of this on its own
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.
AI could do much of this on its own
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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