Talent Directors
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts. | - | - | - |
| Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production. | - | - | - |
| Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection. | - | - | - |
| Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent. | - | - | - |
| Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$83,480
per year
Mean Wage
$114,280
per year
Employment
145K
workers
Wage Range
$43,060 - $198,530
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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