Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Does not pass

• Send samples of clients' work and other promotional material to potential employers to obtain auditions, sponsorships, or endorsement deals.

  physical work, outside the screen · 14.6% of the role's time · $331M

• Keep informed of industry trends and deals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 13.9% of the role's time · $316M

• Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 11.4% of the role's time · $258M

• Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.6% of the role's time · $218M

• Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 9.2% of the role's time · $209M

• Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.2% of the role's time · $186M

• Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.7% of the role's time · $174M

• Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.6% of the role's time · $173M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $105M

• Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 2.4% of the role's time · $55.0M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Obtain information about or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $49.2M

• Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters, such as training techniques or performance presentations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $37.1M

• Advise clients on financial and legal matters, such as investments and taxes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $19.2M