Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes score 54 out of 100, which is elevated exposure to AI. That ranks #145 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 11 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 4 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

54/ 100

Elevated

Rank: #145of 923 jobs
US workers: 12,620BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $82,890a year
In real AI use: 4 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (14%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 11 (79%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (7%)

Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use

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Questions about agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes and AI

Will AI replace agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes?

Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes score 54 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #145 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 13 of the job's 14 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 1 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms"; "Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals".

Which agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 4 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes, and what do they earn?

About 12,620 people in the US, with median pay of $82,890 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.