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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Casting Manager
Description
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We are looking for a Casting Manager to lead and coordinate the talent selection process for film, television, theater, commercials, digital media, live events, and branded content projects. This role is ideal for a highly organized, creative, and people-focused professional who understands both the artistic and logistical sides of casting. The Casting Manager plays a central role in identifying, evaluating, and recommending performers, presenters, models, voice talent, and other on-screen or on-stage contributors who align with the creative vision, production requirements, audience expectations, and budget constraints of each project.
In this position, you will work closely with directors, producers, creative leads, agents, managers, and talent representatives to define casting needs and build effective outreach strategies. You will manage casting calls, review submissions, organize auditions, coordinate callbacks, maintain talent databases, and ensure a smooth communication flow between all stakeholders. A strong understanding of performance evaluation, diversity and inclusion in casting, contract coordination, scheduling, and confidentiality is essential.
The ideal candidate combines excellent interpersonal skills with sharp judgment and operational discipline. You should be comfortable assessing talent across a wide range of roles and formats while balancing creative ambition with practical production realities. You will also help shape casting strategies that support authentic representation, audience engagement, and project success. Experience with audition platforms, self-tape review workflows, and talent relationship management is highly valuable.
Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at once, meet tight deadlines, and maintain professionalism in fast-paced environments. You should be confident leading discussions about role fit, availability, rates, and production expectations while preserving a positive candidate experience. The Casting Manager must also stay informed about industry trends, emerging talent, union considerations, and evolving best practices in inclusive casting.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, coordination, and talent discovery. You will have a direct impact on the quality and authenticity of productions by helping assemble the right people for the right roles. If you are passionate about storytelling, talent development, and building strong collaborative relationships across the entertainment ecosystem, this role offers a meaningful and dynamic career path.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead end-to-end casting processes for multiple productions and content projects.
- Collaborate with directors and producers to define role profiles and casting priorities.
- Review submissions, portfolios, reels, and self-tapes to identify suitable talent.
- Plan and manage auditions, callbacks, chemistry reads, and screen tests.
- Maintain organized talent databases, casting notes, and project documentation.
- Coordinate communication with agents, managers, and talent representatives.
- Support negotiations related to availability, rates, and booking logistics.
- Promote inclusive and equitable casting practices across all projects.
- Track timelines and ensure casting milestones align with production schedules.
- Monitor industry trends and build relationships with emerging and established talent.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience in casting, talent coordination, or entertainment production.
- Strong understanding of audition processes and talent evaluation methods.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with creative stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience using casting platforms, databases, and digital submission tools.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in casting decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and scheduling.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have managing casting for productions or campaigns?
- How do you evaluate whether talent is the right fit for a role?
- What tools or platforms have you used to manage auditions and submissions?
- How do you balance creative preferences with budget and scheduling constraints?
- Can you describe your approach to inclusive and representative casting?
- How do you maintain strong relationships with agents, managers, and performers?
- Tell us about a challenging casting decision and how you handled it.
