What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Casting Manager position at A2O Entertainment USA, Inc?
Talent Casting Manager
A2O Entertainment is a Global Culture and Technology Enterprise led by Producer Soo Man Lee, the founder of K-Pop (SM Entertainment).
Our organization is hiring a casting manager with experience sourcing, vetting, and hiring the right musicians, artists, singers and for various roles. We are looking for a casting manager who is a strong leader, is creative, and is committed to finding the perfect fit for each role. You will coordinate every part of the talent-hiring process, including scheduling casting calls, reviewing resumes and auditions, coordinating callbacks, and reviewing contracts. If you’re a team player with a knack for matching acting talent to the right role, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Work with directors and producers to determine talent needs.
- Review scripts and note which aspects of the characters will shape the roles’ requirements.
- Source possible actors for the role by reaching out to the appropriate talent agencies.
- Coordinate casting calls, auditions, interviews, callbacks, and contract negotiations.
- Choose which actors should be cast and present your findings to the director for feedback.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare and adhere to the casting budget.
- Conduct background checks and secure actor schedules prior to hiring.
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail with an artistic eye
- Excellent leadership, decision-making, and negotiating skills
- Top-notch communication, collaboration, and intrapersonal skills
- Understanding of how various acting techniques meet production needs
- Experience managing staff
- Proven ability to source and hire talented actors
- In-depth knowledge about industry trends and best practices
- Must be able to work after hours and on weekends based on the business needs
- Bi-lingual in either English and Korean/Mandarin preferred
Benefits:
- Health Insurance paid 100% by the company
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- 401K with company match
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Plus many other perks and time-offs
