Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

During the interview process, it is key that you stay true to your passions and be 100% yourself. I would explain your interest for the entertainment industry and have strong knowledge about your former working experience, whether that is customer service, hospitality, or anything relating to ent...

A day in the life of a Talent Agent Intern requires coordinating auditions and interviews with actors, actresses, models, or voice-over talent. Not only this, but also assisting with conducting and directing on-camera and voice-over auditions. I was also responsible for compiling lists of suitabl...

Aside from having refined your self-presentation, as is necessary for all interviews, the most important thing would be to display a passion and knowledge for literature, especially current trends in publishing. Your job will be asssiting someone who tries to pick the next big names in the publis...

Like all asssitsnt jobs, it’s mostly organizational, in that you have to keep your boss’ work streamlined. Otherwise, you’ll spend a lot of time talking and thinking about books, and reading the occasional manuscript. Granted, this isn’t a Williams English class, so the way in which you’re lookin...

Definitely research the company and be prepared to answer why you specifically chose to apply there, as well as what draws you to literary agencies. Have answers ready for questions like what kind of reading do you prefer, what experience you have, and what recent titles you've read.

Interns at DeFiore generally provide assistance to the agent's assistants, which will include writing cover letters for mailings to authors, publishers, etc; scanning royalty statements into the online database; filing contracts and checks; reading through the slush pile; and reading manuscripts ...

I took a lot of creative writing classes that introduced me to what a good story should include, so I am able to analyze manuscripts based on those criteria. The workshops also gave me experience evaluating and giving feedback on works of different genres which definitely comes in handy when writ...

Be yourself! Do Lab is an amazing company and they look for genuine people who are passionate and driven. It is best to have knowledge of the company, what events they do, and how they were formed. This all can be found on their website.

Know why you want to be an Artist Manager or at least why you want an internship at an Artist Management firm. If you have any knowledge on the topic, share it. If you don’t, share what you want to learn and why. The “why”s are very important.

Be yourself! Make sure that you are familiar with social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Familiarize yourself with other platforms like Bandsintown and Next Big Sound. Definitely keep in mind that artist management isn't just about making sure that an artist's career is on ...

Every morning I would check their artists social media platforms to see what they have been posting. I checked for fake accounts, got mail, kept the fridge stocked, ran errands, sent and got mail, and helped with various tasks around the office when needed.

The interview for the intern position is very casual. They asked me questions about school, my favorite artists, my goals for the future and things like that. I would just dress professionally and be prepared to have a genuine conversation.

Basic skills in social media, excel, canva and other social media/creative platforms is really all I needed as an intern. Thinking creatively and going the extra step to help around the office will also be appreciated there.

Management at LMU has taught me various knowledge needed to successfully plan and organize a project. This includes evaluation for possible ethical issues and inculcating practical skills to implement in various scenarios. It proved that effective communication / interpersonal skills boosts team ...

Read through the job description and website, and make sure you understood the role and company values well Prepare specific questions related to the role and practice your interviews with a friend. Your answers should ensure the employer that your prior work experience will be beneficial for bo...

You will be updating actors' profiles to submit on casting platforms and sending out audition information via email.If you're not comfortable with a phone, this opportunity will definitely help you break out of that shell - phone calls contacting your talent to remind them of auditions, phone cal...

Be prepared to talk about how you would plan a model scout event, or a networking event for people in the industry. Where would you plan it? What would you do to outreach and get attendees?Also be prepared to discuss past experiences on your resume and how you've handled certain situations both p...

The training for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Capital Group consisted of me shadowing Talent Acquisition Coordinator's who had already been in the role. On the team, it was about 8 or 9 of us, and I was able to shadow each of them, and learned something different from them. They also gav...

New Frontier Touring is an amazing place to work! I started out as an intern two years ago and a typical day would be issuing contracts that help you develop a relationship between the buyer and artist's management, answering phones, entering ticket counts, working with the agent assistants on to...

Be knowledgable about current events, artists, rosters and writers on Music Row. Be confident but able to be laid back and become a friend to the songwriters. Be prepared to share a few reasons why Cornman is a company you want to work for - be specific!

Visit with writers, confirm the day's songwriting appointments, book new writes, set up/attend pitch meetings, make a list of potential pitch ideas, email writers feedback on new songs submitted, book shows for writers/artists, update socials, attend writer rounds and showcases after work.