The amount of money an artist or performer makes comes down to the negotiating skills of their booking agents. Negotiate Contract Terms for Clients This is one of the most important responsibilities of a booking agent. They must keep a strong professional relationship with owners of venues and event organizers within their niche to get their clients the best opportunities. Identify Potential Booking Opportunities Booking agents have to be good at networking. If clients don't feel they can trust you, they will fire you, even if you are a talented booking agent. The booking agent then drafts a pitch letter to get the talent to choose them for representation.īuild Rapport with Clients Being able to build strong relationships is tantamount to success. Participate in the Talent Evaluation Process Booking agents collaborate with talent scouts to find the most promising clients. We researched several booking agent job descriptions to come up with the following list of core duties and responsibilities: Wrote an article for African American Lifestyle Magazine on 5 Tips to be a Successful Modelīooking Agent Duties and Responsibilitiesīooking talent and negotiating contracts involve many duties.Maintain a strong professional relationship with clients and talent.Organize and Coordinate large auditions hosting casting directors, organize photo shoots with photographers, and agency events.Implement & Present processes and systems to keep the office organized and to improve standards.Coach and Train New Agents and Interns and over see daily tasks.Review and sign any necessary legal releases prior to a shoot.Ability to research and negotiate day rates, usage rates, terms of use with clients as well as, coordinate the shoot date, locations, call times, wardrobe, before a talent is booked on set.Conducted a large casting for Fashion Week Columbus 2010 Runway Show with 90 models.Host and Coordinate Castings/Go Sees for DSW, major modeling agencies like FORD Models, Factor Women, and Chosen Men as well as local publications including Capital Style and 614 Magazines.Liaison between clients and talent to see a project through from beginning to end.Current guitar columnist for the Chicago Examiner, as well as an online guitar instructor at.Used contacts to secure a video demo and interview on, a guitar website founded by Mark Tremonti of Creed/Alter Bridge. Responsibilities include video demos, audio demos, artist relations, and sales. Sales and marketing consulting for Revolt Amplification, a boutique manufacturer of tube guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets.Provide services as a Sponsorship Sales Representative for TMTT Events. Composed and recorded original music for use in television commercials and radio promo for "Toughest Monster Truck Tour".Band roster included Seven Day Sonnet, who are now signed to Big Time Records. Worked as a partner with Diablo Artist Management to promote/manage local original bands and book shows and events.Currently performing as guitarist and lead vocalist of Jaw Potato (Provide musical services as a first-call substitute guitarist for various local performing acts. Extensive stage, studio & songwriting experience in a wide range of musical genres.Completed and mailed bills, contracts, policies, invoices and checks.Compiled, copied, sorted and filed records of office activities, business transactions and other activities.Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.Collected, counted and disbursed money, did basic bookkeeping, and completed banking transactions.Conferred with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.Scheduled promotional and performance engagements for clients.Negotiated with managers, promoters, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.Managed business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.Developed contacts with individuals and organizations, and applied effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.Collected fees, commissions, and other payments, according to contract terms.
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