Talent Director

16 hours ago


City of Daşşak NY United States Course Advisor Full time

Example of Talent Director Job : Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

Life As a Talent Director: What Do They Do?
  • Maintain talent files that include information such as performers’ specialties, past performances, and availability.
  • Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
  • Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
  • Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
  • Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.
  • Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.
Skills Used by Talent Directors

When polled, Talent Directors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Social Perceptiveness : Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Related Job Titles
  • Artistic Director
  • Casting Director
  • Voice Authorization Agent
Job Demand and Salary

There were about 134,700 jobs for Talent Director in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 16,500 new jobs for Talent Director by 2026. The BLS estimates 14,100 yearly job openings in this field.

Talent Directors make between $34,450 and $163,540 a year. Talent Directors who work in California, New York, or District of Columbia , make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technology Used by Talent Directors

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Talent Directors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Email software
  • Database software
  • UNIX
  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
Becoming a Talent Director

Learn what Talent Director education requirements there are.

Who Employs Talent Directors?

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