Actor, entertainer or presenter - job market

Actors, entertainers and presenters use their bodies and voices to entertain, pretend to be characters or provide information to audiences. They do this through singing, comedy routines, magic tricks or tv show hosting, for example. See what a job is like and how to land a professional role.

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Who are the top employers of actors, entertainers and presenters?

You’ll find acting, entertaining and presenting vacancies on casting websites and online job boards. Many jobs come from word of mouth, referrals from your professional network or speculative applications.

Lots of people work as freelancers and are managed by an agent. Agents organise auditions and castings but usually take a fee of your earnings, which can be up to 25%.

Other types of employers include:
  • Commercial theatre companies
  • Community organisations
  • Cruise ships
  • Performing arts festivals
  • Film and content production companies
  • Museums and heritage organisations
  • Radio stations
  • Tour organisations
  • TV studios

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