Talent Directors
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
Median pay: $90,360/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
• Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Talent Directors?
The median pay for Talent Directors is $90,360 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Talent Directors?
Employment for Talent Directors is projected to change +4.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Talent Directors?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Talent Directors?
About 12,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.