What a Booking Manager at Kia Forum Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Music Industry
Arden wishes someone had emphasized how long it takes to advance in the music industry and the level of dedication required, noting that "the job really doesn't end at the end of the workday" due to expectations of attending shows and events even with a desk job, which can lead to burnout due to the long hours and relatively low pay. Many people have left the industry because "it's hard to move up," suggesting a challenging career path.
Industry Realities, Workplace Challenges, Career Development, Burnout, Compensation
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Arden Baker
Booking Manager
LA Clippers/Kia Forum
Dickinson College
UCLA Anderson (MBA)
Environmental & Related Sciences
Sports & Fitness
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Moving up in the music industry takes a long time and requires significant dedication.
2. The job often extends beyond standard work hours, with expectations to attend shows and events after work.
3. Burnout is common due to the demanding nature of the work, relatively low pay, and difficulty in career advancement.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
It really takes a long time to move up in the music industry, and you have to be really dedicated. Most jobs are not nine to five Monday through Friday.
Even if you're working a desk job at an agency, you are expected to go out after work and attend shows. You might be checking out potential new clients or agency clients.
So, the job really doesn't end at the end of the workday, and that can be super tiring. I've seen many people decide to leave the industry because it's hard to move up. The pay isn't great, and it can be tiring, leading to burnout.
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