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Cesna Group

Casting Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

... agencies, referrals, and international networks * - Lead online, private, invited, and open ... casting partners * - Manage records, scouts, vendors, audition logistics, schedules, and approved ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director casting agency in the United States is $71,554.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Casting Agency vs Casting Director?

AspectDirector Casting AgencyCasting Director
CredentialsIndustry experience, network, sometimes agency licensingIndustry experience, casting certifications (if any)
Work EnvironmentAgency offices, client meetings, casting sessionsOn-set, casting sessions, auditions
Employer & Industry UsageCasting agencies represent multiple clients and projectsHired per project to find suitable talent
Search & Comparison IntentFocuses on agency services and client relationshipsFocuses on talent selection and casting decisions

The main difference is that a Director Casting Agency manages the overall casting process and client relationships, while a Casting Director is directly responsible for selecting talent for specific projects. The agency often employs multiple casting professionals, whereas a Casting Director works on individual productions.

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Infographic showing various Director Casting Agency job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,554 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Casting Manager

Cesna Group

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
seeking an experienced Casting Manager to lead talent discovery and casting for its next global group. Reporting to the NGGL, this role will shape the casting strategy and build a strong candidate pipeline through proactive scouting, auditions, digital platforms, and industry networks.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • - Develop and execute a casting strategy aligned with the Next Global Group Lead's creative direction, music goals, target audience, and timeline
  • - Scout talent through social media, schools, studios, local music scenes, agencies, referrals, and international networks
  • - Lead online, private, invited, and open auditions, including screening, interviews, callbacks, evaluations, and recommendations
  • - Identify candidates with star potential, individuality, musical instinct, camera presence, coachability, and long-term growth potential
  • - Build relationships with candidates, parents, guardians, agents, instructors, scouts, and external casting partners
  • - Manage records, scouts, vendors, audition logistics, schedules, and approved budgets
  • - Present pipeline updates, recommendations, sourcing insights, and risks to project leadership
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • - Significant experience leading or playing a key role in large-scale talent casting or development, including pop groups, global auditions, music competitions, or youth entertainment projects
  • - Proven ability to discover and advance emerging talent beyond traditional applications and agency submissions
  • - Highly proactive and resourceful, with the persistence to uncover hard-to-find talent, create new sourcing opportunities, and take ownership beyond assigned tasks
  • - Experience managing end-to-end casting, from sourcing and outreach through auditions, callbacks, evaluations, and recommendations
  • - Strong understanding of current music, youth culture, social platforms, and emerging creative communities
  • - Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • - Flexibility to work nights and weekends, travel as needed, and manage confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
  • - Experience within a record label, casting agency, production company, or artist development program
  • - Existing networks across music, dance, performing arts, creator, fashion, acting, or youth communities
  • - Experience working with minors and their parents or guardians
  • - Bilingual in English and Korean prefer
What's On Offer
  • $100,000?$110,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) with employer matching

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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