Talent Directors
Also known as: Artist Manager, Artistic Director, Casting Agent (+11 more)
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
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What You'll Do
- Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
- Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
- Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
- Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
- Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
- Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
- Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
- Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
- Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
- Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
- Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
- Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
Common styles
Dependability, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Persistence, Integrity
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Dependability (High importance: 4.74/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.66/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.58/5)
- Persistence (High importance: 4.38/5)
- Integrity (High importance: 4.3/5)
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Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.
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