
Manager, Talent Strategy
- Los Angeles, CA
- $74,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as a primary point of contact for talent agencies, managers, publicists, and casting directors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry contacts
- Support unscripted talent efforts, including outreach, submission review, and ongoing relationship management
- Maintain updated talent databases, grids, and pitch materials
- Collaborate with producers and internal teams to generate character breakdowns, provide suggestions for series regular roles, and review script material
- Facilitate auditions, rehearsals, and casting sessions, including scheduling, running, and producing in-person or virtual sessions
- Assist with talent booking, pitching, and securing talent for key projects
- Manage the creation of talent presentations using photo/video assets, with familiarity in basic editing software
- Support the creation and administration of department-wide databases and tracking tools
- Act as liaison between internal departments (studio, production, legal, business affairs) and external talent representatives
- Oversee the approval process for breakdowns and audition materials
- Respond promptly to casting inquiries from production teams, agents, and talent
- Facilitate actor travel arrangements, start paperwork, and related logistics
- Research and recommend suitable independent casting directors for pilots and series
- Support senior casting executives in supervising casting staff on various projects
- Maintain discipline-specific databases and ensure accurate documentation of all casting activities
- Stay current on pop culture, talent trends, and industry developments to inform casting strategies
- Attend casting and talent-related events as needed, including after-hours and weekends
- 3-5 years of experience in casting, talent booking, or related areas within television, film, or digital media
- Proven relationships with talent agencies, managers, publicists, and industry professionals
- Hands-on experience in casting, auditioning, and talent interviews
- Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), basic editing tools (e.g., Canva, iMovie), and casting software (e.g., Cast-It)
- Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA rates and union guidelines relevant to episodic television
- Deep passion for pop culture, television, movies, and music
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Strategic thinker with excellent prioritization skills
- Capable of managing high-volume requests with professionalism and flexibility
- High emotional intelligence; personable, adaptable, and able to handle varying personalities
- Strong communication and presentation skills