Talent Agent
げいのうじんあっせんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that acts as an intermediary for talents and celebrities in appearance contracts, fee negotiations, schedule management, etc., and supports promotional activities.
Description
Talent agents receive appearance requests for talents, actors, models, etc., and negotiate and contract with producers of TV, films, CMs, events, etc. They understand client needs, propose optimal casting, handle remuneration and condition adjustments, contract preparation, schedule management, and planning and implementation of promotion strategies. They also handle PR activities to maintain and enhance talent image, adjustments with corporate sponsors, and building and maintaining industry networks. They are required to grasp industry trends and respond flexibly and promptly.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of talent promotion using video streaming and SNS, the role of agents is diversifying and becoming more sophisticated. Demand is increasing due to the growth of the online content market.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Good at Negotiation / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Agent → Junior Agent → Senior Agent → Manager → Agency Representative
Required Skills
Contract Knowledge / Negotiation Skills / Schedule Management / Sponsor Negotiation
Recommended Skills
Language Skills / Legal Knowledge / Marketing Knowledge / Promotion
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to industry trends and schedule changes are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Verification of contract clauses and details is important. |
| Communication Skills | High dialogue skills are required for negotiations with clients and companies. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Independently plans and promotes sales activities and promotions. |
| Planning & Organization | For schedule management and event planning. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress due to client demands and sudden changes. |
Aliases
- Talent Agent
- Talent Manager
Related Jobs
- Casting Director
- Event Planner
- Producer
- Talent Manager