Music Agent Job Description

A music agent is an artist’s personal representative, which entails enhancing and furthering the client’s career. The responsibilities of a music agent generally range from long-term career planning to commenting on an artist’s lyrics.

Typical Job Duties

• Keep track of artist’s finances as they relate to the business side of music

• Maintain current knowledge of musician’s work

• Source venues for artist to perform

• Negotiate with venue managers

• Market the musician’s albums and live performances

• Negotiate with record label representatives