Job Description

The Vice President, Casting & Talent will be responsible for casting and talent management, including identifying new and upcoming talent, developing relationships for potential placement on a variety of programs, and managing the relationships between the creative executives, producers, and existing talent. The role will report to the Executive Vice President, Casting & Talent, and will work across scripted and unscripted with particular a focus on unscripted shows.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Network Executives and Producers to determine their talent needs for presentations, pilots, and series.
• Identify and oversee talent bookers for various projects, as well as book talent, when necessary, on unscripted shows.
• Work with Business Affairs regarding talent contracts and provide insight in negotiations as needed.
• Maintain extensive relationships with talent and their representatives.
• Identify & meet with various talent for potential development and/or future opportunities.
• Target breakthrough talent and stay current on trends, as well as foster relationships with emerging talent.
• Attend various events to scout potential talent & partnerships.
• Act as a liaison between the talent and other internal and external partners.
• Manage tracking & stay up to date on the status of talent for projects across the unscripted space.
• Participate in talent presentations.
• Organize and run meetings, mixers, and seminars to diversify department relationships with the talent community.
• Provide analytical and executional support on all talent breakdowns for projects in development.
• Administer the department talent database and handle ad hoc projects as necessary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in casting for television productions.
• Extensive and established relationships with talent, managers, and agents
• Unscripted casting experience is required.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in both scripted and unscripted is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, casting experience and team player who has experience in unscripted casting
• Understanding of talent contracts and negotiation/deal-making skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the general talent landscape including comedy, music, digital media, and pop culture
• Established relationships with casting outlets in the Los Angeles and New York areas.
• Collaborative team player who works exhibits flexibility and is passionate about talent and the entertainment industry, an avid TV watcher, and a strategic thinker.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully across a wide range of functional groups (e.g. Development, Business Affairs, Finance, Publicity, Marketing, and Legal)
• Established track record of successful multi-tasking, effective communication, and problem solving.
• Willing to actively learn and continue to grow.
• Ability to work with and manage expectations of individuals with widely varying personalities.
• Polished with good interpersonal skills, creative sensitivity, and diplomacy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high energy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• HYBRID: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $200,000 - $240,000 _(bonus and long-term incentive eligible). _

Additional Information

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