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This article was originally published in August 2015.
If youve been wondering just what, exactly, a Hollywood agent does, heres the answer.
In show business, they say that its all about who you know.
Well, youre in luck because now you know Priyanka!
What differentiates the jobs of an agent and manager, and do I need both?
The exception is that if your agent wears sneakers, she must be extremely important.
In comedy especially, this is a short list of people who all know each other.
People like to hire people they know and like, so it never hurts to invest in face time.
Part three, coverage, is specific to agencies.
Every studio and financier in the business is assigned so that no jobs can fall through the cracks.
The same happens in every other department, from TV Lit to unscripted.
Some managers make it their business to stay on top of open jobs around town.
But the rough division of labor is as above.
Now, do you need a manager and an agent?
If youre first signed by an agency, it will start looking for jobs for you immediately.
A terrible reason to hire a manager is if you feel like your agent isnt doing her job.
If you are first approached by a manager, great!
