Talent Directors

Also Called: Artistic Director, Casting Director

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$42,040

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Talent Directors do

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

  • Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
  • Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
  • Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras
  • Digital video disk players or recorders
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Business
customer service
human resources (HR)
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 42% Bachelor's degree
  • 19% Associate's degree
  • 11% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Actors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Talent Directors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

  • Alvin Community College

    Alvin, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Persistence
  • Integrity
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Talent Directors across the country typically make.

$20.21 / hour
$42,040 /year

Entry Level

$39.67 / hour
$82,510 /year

Median Level

$83.91 / hour
$174,540 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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