contract law
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
Talent agents represent actors, authors, broadcast journalists, film directors, musicians, models, professional athletes, screenwriters, writers, and other professionals in various entertainment or broadcast businesses. They promote their clients in order to attract prospective employers. Talent agents set up public appearances, auditions and performances. They take care of contract negotiations.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesemployment law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencearrange bookings
Arrange shows, performances, concerts, etc. for clients.
Sector-specific
4 competenceshelp coordinate promotional activities
Help establish a schedule for promotional activities. Define the content of promotional activities. Select resource person or people to delegate and share relevant information with them. Prepare the necessary material.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
identify talent
Identify talents and involve them in a particular sport.
prospect new customers
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
Cross-sector
6 competencesanalyse data about clients
Study data about clients, visitors, customers or guests. Gather, process and analyse data about their characteristics, needs and buying behaviours.
coach clients
Actively help clients to improve their strengths and confidence. Propose courses and workshops or coach them yourself.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
manage contracts
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.
plan medium to long term objectives
Schedule long term objectives and immediate to short term objectives through effective medium-term planning and reconciliation processes.
provide career counselling
Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceentertainment industry
Figures in the entertainment business such as producers, managers, artists, musicians and technicians.
Sector-specific
1 competencesales promotion techniques
The techniques used to persuade customers to purchase a product or a service.
Cross-sector
2 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
financial management
The field of finance that concerns the practical process analysis and tools for designating financial resources. It encompasses the structure of businesses, the investment sources, and the value increase of corporations due to managerial decision-making.
Optional skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesidentify physical characteristics of performer
Assess the physical potential of artists, performers, and athletes in order to find contracts suitable for them.
introduce artist to potential employers
Make sure the artists come into contact with potential employers so they can advertise themselves and their work.
propose projects to artist
Find projects suitable for the artist's abilities and needs, propose them to artist, and consult on contracts.
Sector-specific
6 competencesadapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
apply risk management in sports
Manage the environment and athletes or participants to minimise their chances of suffering any harm. This includes checking appropriateness of venue and equipment and gathering relevant sport and health history from athletes or participants. It also includes ensuring appropriate insurance cover is in place at all times
liaise with book publishers
Establish working relationships with publishing companies and their sales representatives.
liaise with sports organisations
Liaise with local sports councils, regional committees and national governing bodies.
manage sporting career
Consider all career routes and identify short, medium and long term goals for the career. Review and update the career plan.
read manuscripts
Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.
Cross-sector
9 competencesanalyse consumer buying trends
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
attend book fairs
Attend fairs and events to get familiar with new book trends and to meet with authors, publishers, and others in the publishing sector.
attend performances
Attend concerts, plays, and other cultural performances.
ensure gender equality in the workplace
Deliver a fair and transparent strategy focussed on maintaining equality with regard to matters of promotion, pay, training opportunities, flexible working and family support. Adopt gender equality objectives and monitor and evaluate the implementation of gender equality practices in the workplace.
identify training needs
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery, profile, means and problem.
liaise with celebrities
Liaise with actors, musicians, writers, and other celebrities to establish a good relationship with them.
organise auditions
Organise try-outs for actors. Determine when and where the auditions will take place. Send out job ads to talent agencies, newspapers, magazines, and other information sources.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
support employability of people with disabilities
Ensure employment opportunities for people with disabilities by making appropriate adjustments to accommodate within reason in line with national legislation and policies on accessibility. Ensure their full integration into the work environment by promoting a culture of acceptance within the organisation and fighting potential stereotypes and prejudices.