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O*NET-SOC 27-2012.04

Talent Directors

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.Core11018
  2. Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.Core11020
  3. Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.Core11017
  4. Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.Core11024
  5. Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.Core11021
  6. Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.Core11023
  7. Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.Core11026
  8. Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.Core11015
  9. Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.Core11019
  10. Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.Core11016
  11. Direct shows, productions, and plays.Supplemental21139
  12. Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.Supplemental11025
  13. Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.Core11022
  14. Teach acting classes.Supplemental21140
  15. Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.Supplemental11027

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 20 examples in 15 categories, 11 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base user interface and query software

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  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • Database software

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Appointment scheduling software

Web page creation and editing software

  • Blogging software
  • Website development software

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

  • Oracle JavaHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Salesforce softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

  • Video content editing software

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Study scripts to determine project requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor current trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain records, documents, or other files.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Negotiate for services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

  • Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Direct productions or performances.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Developing and Building Teams

  • Support the professional development of others.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Teach humanities courses at the college level.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Teach classes in area of specialization.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coaching and Developing Others

  • Coach others.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Staffing Organizational Units

  • Audition or interview potential performers or staff members.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Select staff, team members, or performers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 15
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.