Director, Talent & Casting

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Company: CBS
Location: Studio City, CA 91604

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Director, Talent & Casting

REF#: 35786

CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Network

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff

JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time

JOB LOCATION: Studio City, CA

ABOUT US:

CBS was established in 1928, when founder William Paley purchased 16 independent radio stations and christened them the Columbia Broadcast System. Today, with more than 200 television stations and affiliates reaching virtually every home in the United States, CBS’s total network lineup was watched by more than 110 million people a week during the 2017/2018 season. CBS has been the #1 network in primetime for 10 consecutive seasons. The network has the #1 comedy/scripted program, THE BIG BANG THEORY; #1 newsmagazine, 60 MINUTES; #l late night program, THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and #1 daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Its programming arms include CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports.

DESCRIPTION:

Manage casting process (from scouting out new and emerging talent) to supervising casting of series regulars and guests roles for scripted television and supervising the casting of hosts and contestants for unscripted television.

  • Cultivate strong relationships with industry agents, managers and talent in the scripted and unscripted tv space.
  • Collaborate with CBS executives (both in casting and other department executives) as well as casting directors working on CBS shows on talent pipeline, development and retention.
  • Remain up to date on trends on network and competitors.
  • Partner with department stakeholders on the CBS Diversity Showcase as well as diversity initiatives across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong, established relationships with agents and managers.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with the casting process (breakdowns, availabilities, audition technique, taping and uploading clips).
  • An interest in communicating with actors and nurturing talent.
  • Demonstrated multitasking skills.
  • Creative and collaborative mindset for identifying opportunities and solving problems.
  • Strong producing skills in order to cast proper talent.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent follow-through.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain positive and effective working relationship.

EEO STATEMENT:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled