Talent Directors 
General Information
Description
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
Business Breakdown
People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit57.47%
- Self-employed25.09%
- Private, not for profit11.28%
- State and local government4.93%
- Federal government0.74%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$85,320
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 42%
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Associate's degree 18%
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Some college 10%
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Master's degree 10%
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Post baccalaureate 8%
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First professional degree 7%
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High school 1%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administration and Management
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