Also called: Lecture Agent, Speaking Agent
Books celebrities, athletes, and experts to give speeches at conferences and events.
A speakers agent negotiates a keynote fee for a famous astronaut, handles travel, and pitches speakers to conference planners. Fees can range from a few thousand to six figures.
Approximate; commission-based.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree, often in business or communications, plus a couple of years in sales or event work before booking speakers.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Business.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Similar to agents.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI matches speakers to events and handles logistics; selling clients and keeping relationships stays human.
Classes: Business, Speech, Marketing, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1011.
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