Agent & Talent Scout
影视传媒·演艺人员、经纪人
Agents & talent scouts are 'talent spotters' in the entertainment industry, responsible for discovering new faces, signing them, and connecting them with performance and endorsement opportunities.
Daily work
- 01Screen resumes and social media to find promising newcomers
- 02Communicate with newcomers or their families, introduce cooperation models and negotiate contracts
- 03Arrange castings, performances, advertising shoots for artists
- 04Maintain contacts with directors, producers, and brands to recommend artists
- 05Assist artists in career planning, arrange training and publicity
- 06Handle contract terms, fee settlement, and dispute coordination
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Business negotiation and contract management
- Market research and trend analysis
- Social network development and maintenance
- Basic legal and financial knowledge
Soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and persuasion
- High emotional intelligence and stress tolerance
- Keen business acumen and judgment
- Multi-tasking and organizational coordination
- Long-termism and patience in nurturing newcomers
Best suited for
People who enjoy networking, have a knack for spotting talent, can handle high pressure and rejection, possess business sense, and are willing to invest long-term.
Less suited for
Those who dislike social events, are sensitive to rejection, lack patience, or find it hard to handle complex interpersonal relationships.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.