A Talent Manager is a person who is responsible for guiding the professional career of artists in an entertainment industry The main job of a Talent Manager is to ensure a successful career for clients by using his/her contacts or media connections. Talent Managers typically represent athletes, actors, models, comedians, singers, bands, musicians, and other performers who work in the entertainment, artistic, sports or business broadcast industries.
Personal Competencies
• You have excellent communication skills
• You can work well in a team environment
• You have a keen eye for detail
• You are able to network and maintain professional relationship
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any discipline
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Media Management/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking/Film and Video Design, or any similar discipline OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Media Management/ Cinematography/Filmmaking/Film and Video Design, or a related discipline followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA)/ Business Administration (MBA) in public Relations or any related discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Departments of Media Management/filmmaking
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharani Laxmibai Arts and Commerce College(MLB) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2. International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
3. Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
5. University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal
6. Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
7. Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab
8. Indian Institute Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. KPB Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4. Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. School of Broadcasting and Communication, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Welingkar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. Chitkara Business School, Patiala, Punjab
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,00,000-6,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
•Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Talent Management Companies, Self-employment
Work Environment: You are likely to work in an office setting. Working hours are supposed to be 8 to 9 hours, often extra hours are required. You are expected to handle a group of clients.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Talent Coordinator → Talent Manager → Head of Talent → Director of Talent
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Talent Manager ranges between INR 30,750 - 166,666* per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Anuj Mehta is in the list of the top celebrity managers in India. He is the founder and owner of the Rapid Kings Talent Management Company, Mumbai, which is one of the leading management companies in India. Rapid Kings Talent Management Company is situated in Maharashtra, Mumbai. Rapid Kings Talent Management Company provides services to leading Bollywood Actors, Actress, Singers, Comedians, TV Artists, and Dancers in the world. Famous Actors like Karishma Kapoor, Mandira Bedi, Dilip Joshi, Sahil Khan, and many more are the clients of Rapid Kings Talent Management Company.*
TALENT MANAGER
NCS Code: NA | AMM061• You have excellent communication skills
• You can work well in a team environment
• You have a keen eye for detail
• You are able to network and maintain professional relationship
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any discipline
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Media Management/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking/Film and Video Design, or any similar discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Media Management/ Cinematography/Filmmaking/Film and Video Design, or a related discipline followed by Master's degree in Arts (MA)/ Business Administration (MBA) in public Relations or any related discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Departments of Media Management/filmmaking
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maharani Laxmibai Arts and Commerce College(MLB) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
2. International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
3. Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
5. University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal
6. Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
7. Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab
8. Indian Institute Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata, West Bengal
2. KPB Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
3. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4. Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. School of Broadcasting and Communication, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Welingkar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8. Chitkara Business School, Patiala, Punjab
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,00,000-6,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
•Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Talent Management Companies, Self-employment
Work Environment: You are likely to work in an office setting. Working hours are supposed to be 8 to 9 hours, often extra hours are required. You are expected to handle a group of clients.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Talent Coordinator → Talent Manager → Head of Talent → Director of Talent
The approx. salary of a Talent Manager ranges between INR 30,750 - 166,666* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Talent_Acquisition_Manager/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Anuj Mehta is in the list of the top celebrity managers in India. He is the founder and owner of the Rapid Kings Talent Management Company, Mumbai, which is one of the leading management companies in India. Rapid Kings Talent Management Company is situated in Maharashtra, Mumbai. Rapid Kings Talent Management Company provides services to leading Bollywood Actors, Actress, Singers, Comedians, TV Artists, and Dancers in the world. Famous Actors like Karishma Kapoor, Mandira Bedi, Dilip Joshi, Sahil Khan, and many more are the clients of Rapid Kings Talent Management Company.*
Source: https://icytales.com/list-of-top-celebrity-manager-in-india/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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