Talent Directors job and career information

Career:
Talent Director

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

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What Talent Directors do:

Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
Review performer information such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, in order to decide whom to audition for parts.
Audition and interview performers in order to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
Read scripts and confer with producers in order to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
Attend or view productions in order 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 in order to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.

Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.

Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.

Arrange for and/or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.

Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.

Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.

Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.

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What work activities does a Talent Director do?

Importance		Activities
		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
		Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
		Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
		Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
		Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
		Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
		Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.