Entertainment Manager job description

Description

Managing performances, events, artistes and entertainers is the responsibility of an Entertainment Manager. These professionals work extensively throughout the world. Their jobs provide limitless opportunities to travel nationally or internationally. Theirs is a stressful and demanding job, but their project management and people skills often assists them in managing sufficiently.

Entertainment Managers working with parks, lodges, holiday venues, international organizations, international artistes, hotels, and other companies involved in the entertainment industry. They usually have a team of professionals to manage and delegate responsibilities to. They include costume designers, makeup artists, sound and lighting technician, performers and other professionals.

An Entertainment Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Booking venues
• Managing budgets
• Negotiating contracts and fees
• Booking performers
• Managing events
•  Conducting research
•  Handling publicity
•  Working with agents