Casting director, Ringatohu kōwhiri kaiwhakaari
Also known as
- Casting agent
Casting directors interview, audition and select performers for parts in stage, television, film, advertisements and other media productions.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$67K to $137K
Most common
$177K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Casting directors
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and may be on call
- usually work in theatres, studios and on film sets and may travel
- need to lead others, make decisions and communicate well
Tasks
- audition and interview potential performers
- select performers for film, television and theatre
- coordinate production logistics
- negotiate contracts and services
- study scripts to determine project needs
- coordinate rehearsals and performances
- monitor current trends
- maintain records
- work with others to make creative decisions
Enterprising
Creative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a casting director and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in performing arts, communication and media or similar area
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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