medium risk

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

SOC: 13-1011.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

MediumEst. full displacement: 2041–2051high confidence

Raw task score: 46.1Protective discount: 26.3%13 tasks scoredModel: v1.0_gemini-3-1-pro-preview_20260228

AI Impact Summary

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 34/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 13 analyzed tasks, 6 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$96,310

per year

Mean Wage

$165,600

per year

Employment

14K

workers

Wage Range

$48,530 - N/A

10th - 90th pct

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 26.3%

Skill Analysis

AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Memorization5%

Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Programming15%

Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

AI-Resistant Skills (7)

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Social Perceptiveness90%

Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Manual Dexterity80%

Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

AI-Augmented Skills (5)

Critical ThinkingWritingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis

Recommendations

Skills to Develop

These skills are at risk from AI automation. Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes professionals should diversify beyond them.

Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Skills to Leverage

These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.

Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Tools to Adopt

AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.

Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.

Task Breakdown

13 tasks analyzed

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

Routine CognitiveAI: 90Risk: 85.2Time: 5%

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

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 10Risk: 19.0Time: 15%

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

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 15Risk: 21.0Time: 15%

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

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 10Risk: 19.0Time: 15%

Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 8%

Keep informed of industry trends and deals.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 70Risk: 55.0Time: 8%

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

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 10%

Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 15Risk: 21.0Time: 5%

Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.

Routine CognitiveAI: 85Risk: 83.2Time: 5%

Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.

Routine CognitiveAI: 90Risk: 85.2Time: 4%

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

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 35Risk: 41.0Time: 4%

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

Routine CognitiveAI: 60Risk: 73.2Time: 4%

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

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 15Risk: 21.0Time: 2%

Task	Category	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.	Routine Cognitive	90	85.2	5%
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	10	19.0	15%
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	15	21.0	15%
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	10	19.0	15%
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	8%
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.	Non-Routine Analytical	70	55.0	8%
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	10%
Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	15	21.0	5%
Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.	Routine Cognitive	85	83.2	5%
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.	Routine Cognitive	90	85.2	4%
Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.	Non-Routine Analytical	35	41.0	4%
Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.	Routine Cognitive	60	73.2	4%
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	15	21.0	2%