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Talent Directors

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

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15 tasks11 core, 4 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-2012.04SOC 2018: 27-2012

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11 core tasks and 4 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.Core taskTask 11018Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.Core taskTask 11020Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.Core taskTask 11017Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.Core taskTask 11024Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.Core taskTask 11021Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.Core taskTask 11023Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.Core taskTask 11026Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.Core taskTask 11015Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.Core taskTask 11019Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.Core taskTask 11016Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.Core taskTask 11022Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Direct shows, productions, and plays.Supplemental taskTask 21139Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.Supplemental taskTask 11025Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Teach acting classes.Supplemental taskTask 21140Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.Supplemental taskTask 11027Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-2012
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