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Talent Directors - 27-2012.04

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Artistic Director
Casting Agent
Casting Coordinator
Casting Director

Extras Casting Director
Model Booker
Talent Producer
Talent Scout

SOC Occupation Groups

27-0000	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
27-2000	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
27-2010	Actors, Producers, and Directors
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors
27-2012.04	Talent Directors

Related Occupations

13-1011.00	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Bright Outlook
27-1011.00	Art Directors
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors
27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors
27-2012.05	Media Technical Directors/Managers
27-2032.00	Choreographers
27-2041.00	Music Directors and Composers
27-2042.00	Musicians and Singers
27-3031.00	Public Relations Specialists
27-3043.00	Writers and Authors

Tasks

Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.
Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
Direct shows, productions, and plays.
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.
Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
Teach acting classes.

Detailed Work Activities

Audition or interview potential performers or staff members.
Coach others.
Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.
Direct productions or performances.
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
Monitor current trends.
Negotiate for services.
Select staff, team members, or performers.
Study scripts to determine project requirements.
Support the professional development of others.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Teach humanities courses at the college level.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Motion Picture and Television Project Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Musician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Premier Band - The USAF Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Radio-Television Program Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Regional Band (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Apprentice, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Drum Set (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)

Regional Band Craftsman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Craftsman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Jazz Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Helper, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Arranger (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Audio Engineer (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Bassoon (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Clarinet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Euphonium (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Flute (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Guitar (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Horn (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Oboe (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Percussion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Piano (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Saxophone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, String/Electric Bass (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trombone (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Trumpet (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Tuba (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Journeyman, Vocalist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Regional Band Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Artist and Repertoire Manager
Contestant Coordinator

Director, Casting