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Entertainment manager jobs differ according to the type of employer, but usually include organising events such as shows, cabaret, discos, children's entertainments, competitions, street festivals, and firework displays. Entertainment managers work for local councils or individual event organisers, holiday and theme park operators, hotels, cruise ship operators, leisure and entertainment centres and clubs.

Entertainment managers usually work flexible hours. Their work involves administration, organisation and bookings during the day, organising and attending performances and events in the evenings. It is usually office based but involves indoor and outdoor work at entertainment venues.

Salaries range from around £12,000 a year for new entertainment managers, to £30,000 or more for very experienced managers. Some are self-employed and paid set fees per contract.

An entertainment manager should:

• have a thorough knowledge of the entertainment industry
• be confident, positive and outgoing with good communication skills
• be healthy, hard working and energetic
• be flexible in dealing with different people and changing situations
• have good administrative skills and knowledge of relevant legislation.

It is important for an entertainment manager to:

• enjoy working with people, including performers, staff and booking agents
• have a genuine interest in the entertainment world.

Opportunities for entertainment managers exist throughout the UK and sometimes overseas, when employed by cruise ship operators or international companies. Some jobs are permanent, others on long or short-term contracts, and some seasonal. There are different entry routes into the profession from experience as an entertainer and/or in management, performing arts college courses and stage schools to degree courses. There is no upper age limit to enter the job.

Degree courses usually last three years, courses at performing arts or other colleges vary in length according to the course subjects and content. There are NVQs/SVQs available, including cultural venue support and administration, artistic programming and management. Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships, Skillseekers and National Traineeships may also be available.

There can be promotion opportunities for entertainment managers working permanently or on long-term contracts, perhaps to a department head or wider management role. Entertainment managers with experience of the role on a seasonal or short-term contract basis, may have an advantage over other applicants applying for a permanent job.

 

 

 

 

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