Worksite Locations:
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Silver Spring, MD
SUMMARY:
The Director of Talent & Casting is responsible for identifying and procuring talent for TV One, as well as managing all talent-related initiatives for the network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with SVP of Original Programming & Production and VP of Original Programming & Production in overseeing the casting of all TV One and Cleo TV reality shows, presentation and/or sizzle reels, casting tapes, scripted and unscripted pilots, series and made-for-TV One movies and/or mini-series.
- Work with the network’s outside production companies to cast the network’s reality, news, specials and scripted projects.
- Support outside production companies with celebrity/stunt casting and music performer outreach.
- Maintain strong relationships with talent, talent agents, talent managers and publicists.
- Attend casting sessions and visit sets (where needed).
- Manage event bookings for network and parent and sister company initiatives.
- Manage travel logistics and budget for the talent department.
- Manage all internal talent requests from other departments within the network (Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Marketing, and Publicity) and from the other business units of Radio One, Inc. and external personal appearance requests from non-Radio One, Inc. entities. Requests may include, but not be limited to, promotional shoots, digital initiatives and marketing requests.
- Oversee all gifts for talent milestones, award nominations, condolences, and the like.
- Review, route and manage notes and approvals for all talent who have approval on their promos and likeness.
- Negotiate talent contracts with talent and/or their representatives.
- Ensure network and production company compliance with select talent contractual terms.
- Make certain that desired talent maintains a positive image of, and good working relationship with, the network.
- Make certain that network creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for talent.
- Set and enforce operating procedures and policies for managing network talent.
- Direct and manage subordinate employees in talent department to handle all network initiatives outlined herein.
- Translate overall corporate objectives in order to strategize short- and long-term talent related goals for the network.
- Travel to select events and shoots where talent has been booked.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and passion for TV One’s core audience and talent that would be appealing to TV One’s audience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively under changing priorities and time constraints.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Must be available to work after hours and on weekends.
- Must be available to travel extensively.
- Must have impeccable and verifiable relationships with talent, talent managers, talent agents and/or publicists.
- Must have strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and direct a team to include but not limited to:
- Provide regular constructive feedback
- Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy in a timely manner
- Provide on-going guidance and support for growth and development
- Deploy effective coaching skills
- Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws
- Ability to effectively administer performance reviews, and corrective action plans as appropriate
- The ability to foster an inclusive work environment free of workplace harassment and bullying
- Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory trainings and adheres to related course deadlines.
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years’ progressive experience in casting and/or talent relations. Must possess direct access to a wide range of high-quality contacts as it relates to talent, talent managers, talent agents, and publicists.
SALARY RANGE: $105,000 – $115,000
If interested in applying for the Director, Talent & Casting position, please click the “apply now” button below and attach your resume to the email pop-up box
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