Entertainment area covers different sectors including film, drama, TV, music, among others. Professionals working on this area may perform work behind scenes or direct work. Examples of people working on this industry are entertainment managers. They are required to plan and organise events in discos and cabarets, street festivals, children´s activities, competitions, firework displays, etc.

Entertainment managers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Arranging publicity.
• Negotiating fees.
• Researching suitable performers.
• Finding venues.
• Contacting agents.

• Being able to work under pressure.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being flexible and versatile.
• Being able to work alone or with a team.
• Having knowledge about safety requirements.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being confident and reliable.
• Having interest in the entertainment industry.
• Being able to work on different tasks at the same time.
• Having negotiation skills.

Entertainment manager jobs are open for applicants having suitable degrees or candidates without academic qualifications but having enough relevant work experience. Among relevant degrees and Higher National Diplomas for this area are drama, music, marketing, production, business studies, hospitality, and event management. These courses require two A levels/three H grades and five GCSE’s/S grades (A-C/1-3) as a minimum.

There are training schemes offered by various organisations including on-the-job learning that may provide formal qualifications such as City and Guilds in Recreation and Leisure, Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management qualifications, NVQs in Arts and Entertainment, among others.