Occupation information for Talent Directors United States

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

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Currently Employed: 167,900

Projected Annual Job Openings: 13,900

Typical Hourly Wage: $28.15 - $61.56

Typical Annual Salary: $58,540 - $128,040

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
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.
Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
Direct shows, productions, and plays.

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