A model booker plays a major role in a models career; scheduling appointments with who might want to hire them and ensuring the model arrives when expected. They advocate for the models they represent and negotiate their fees as well. They advise models on career success and help to find solutions to a model’s complaints and concerns.

Tasks:

1. Maintaining and building a base of clients who are in constant need of models to showcase their products
2. Manage the professional career of models
3. Invoice clients and sort out payments
4. Book jobs and assign models to specific jobs
5. Advise models on the success of their career

Key skills for model booker:

Communication skills
Customer service skills
Time management
Organisation skills
Detail orientated
Capability of juggling many things at one time

Average salary:

The United Kingdom: £63,000 per year
The United States of America:$89,800 per year
Australia: AU$ 83,417 per year
The salary of a model booker depends on experience and the overall success of his/hers models' careers.

Qualifications and training required:

There are no specific educational requirements needed to succeed in this type of career. However, it is recommended to obtain a bachelor's degree in a field related to marketing, public relations or communications. Also, having a broad knowledge of fashion trends and photography, as well as connections with the fashion and media industry, is key in order to succeed.

In addition, internships and/or serving as an assistant under a professional model booker or modelling agency will help to gain experience and build contacts in the industry.