[Core] [65% incumbents] Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
  DWAs: Audition or interview potential performers or staff members.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
  DWAs: Negotiate for services.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
  DWAs: Maintain records, documents, or other files.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
  DWAs: Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions. | Support the professional development of others. | Coach others.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
  DWAs: Study scripts to determine project requirements. | Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.
  DWAs: Select staff, team members, or performers.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.
  DWAs: Audition or interview potential performers or staff members.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Direct shows, productions, and plays.
  DWAs: Direct productions or performances. | Coordinate musical rehearsals or performances.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Teach acting classes.
  DWAs: Teach classes in area of specialization. | Teach humanities courses at the college level.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
  DWAs: Select staff, team members, or performers.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.20 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.02 lvl:4.53) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Communications and Media (imp:3.60 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.59 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:3.50 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.41 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Fine Arts (imp:3.32 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.19 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:2.73 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.71 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.67 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.41 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.27 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mathematics (imp:2.15 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.05 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:1.97 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:1.92 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.80 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.73 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Transportation (imp:1.71 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.65 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.57 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Biology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Design (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Food Production (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.50 lvl:4.47) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.37 lvl:5.04) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.26 lvl:5.02) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.18 lvl:4.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:4.46) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.92 lvl:4.03) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.86 lvl:4.25) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.70 lvl:4.07) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.66 lvl:4.80) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.58 lvl:4.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Working with Computers (imp:3.49 lvl:2.84) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.44 lvl:3.65) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.44 lvl:4.17) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.30 lvl:3.55) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.27 lvl:3.26) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.16 lvl:2.78) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.09 lvl:3.82) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:3.42) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:2.91 lvl:2.70) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.85 lvl:2.80) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.69 lvl:1.96) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.54) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.66 lvl:2.52) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.63 lvl:2.22) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.39) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.57 lvl:2.44) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.50 lvl:2.22) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.46 lvl:1.71) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.07 lvl:1.87) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.04 lvl:1.96) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.93 lvl:2.50) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:1.86 lvl:1.49) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.68 lvl:1.27) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.60) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.58 lvl:1.04) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.40) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.10) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.09) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.07) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.03) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.42) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.98) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.83) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.59) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Optimism (imp:1.39) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:-0.23) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 143,120
  annual_median    : $90,360
  annual_pct10     : $45,780
  annual_pct25     : $62,670
  annual_pct75     : $134,800
  annual_pct90     : $198,540
  annual_mean      : $113,300
  hourly_median    : $43.44

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($129,790)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($38,820)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.343x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   87,630  median: $  95,140
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   17,990  median: $ 108,400
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   17,790  median: $  74,530
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,300  median: $  70,950
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,880  median: $ 107,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    2,350  median: $ 135,490
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,250  median: $  87,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,610  median: $  68,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      530  median: $ 108,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      440  median: $  99,410

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Information                              emp:   87,630  median: $  95,140
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   17,990  median: $ 108,400
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   17,790  median: $  74,530
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,300  median: $  70,950
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,880  median: $ 107,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    2,350  median: $ 135,490
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,250  median: $  87,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,610  median: $  68,600
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      530  median: $ 108,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      440  median: $  99,410

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A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds work for actors, authors, broadcast journalists, film directors, musicians, models, professional athletes, screenwriters, writers, dancers, and other professionals in various entertainment or sports businesses. In addition, an agent defends, supports and promotes the interest of their clients.
Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist get jobs (concerts, tours, movie scripts, appearances, signings, sport teams, etc.). In many cases, casting directors or other businesses go to talent agencies to find the artists for whom they are looking. The agent is paid a percentage of the star's earnings. Various regulations govern different types of agents. The legal jurisdiction in which the agent conducts business and artist's unions set the rules. There are also professional associations of talent agencies.
Talent agents (artist managers) are considered gatekeepers to their client's careers. They have the ability to reshape and reconstruct their client's image. They are dealmakers and assist their clients by orchestrating deals within the entertainment and event industries, more specifically the Hollywood entertainment industry.
In California, because talent agencies are working with lucrative contracts, the agencies must be licensed under special sections of the California Labor Code, which defines an agent as a "person or corporation who engages in the occupation of procuring, offering, promising, or attempting to procure employment for an artist or artists."


== History ==
Since the decline in viewership in theaters from the 1950s to 1960s, a monumental shift occurred in how studios produced films and reduced the cost of exclusive and expensive actors. After the shift, actors and actresses were working for the studios but were not owned by one major studio entity, so they were able to work with other studios. This shift has meant that agents were now seen as a necessity instead of an option. Agents became third parties who negotiated between studios and clients, making the need for the agents' services an imperative for each party.
In the 1980s, new agencies were established to compete with the "Big five."  In 1991, Bauer-Benedek merged with Leading Artists Agency to form what became United Talent Agency. These agencies were Traid Artists and InterTalent. Traid Artist would eventually be sold to William Morris Agency in 1992, and InterTalent would diminish when its partners dispersed between UTA and ICM in the same year.
As of 2022, the top three Hollywood talent agencies are William Morris Endeavor (WME), Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and United Talent Agency (UTA). Except for ICM Partners, each agency has its own affiliated production company, which may hire the agency's clients. In 1989, the three major agencies were William Morris, ICM, and CAA. During the 2000s, the majors were known as the "big five." or "top five". In 2009, Endeavor Talent Agency and William Morris merged. Later, CAA and ICM merged in 2022.


== Job description ==
An agent has two sets of clients:  the "talent" (actors, models, voice-over artists, bands, musicians, stand-up comedians, dancers etc.) and the "buyer". The buyer can be a casting director, advertising agency, production company, photographer, or direct client if the client has an "in-house" production staff. Agents promote talent to the buyers, submitting talent who have the appropriate age, race, sex, look, talent, etc. that the buyer is seeking for his/her project. Usually, an agent submits the actor's head shot or the model's composite card or portfolio to the buyer. After the buyer has made choices, the agent then arranges an audition (or, for models, a "go-see" or open call). After the buyer has met the talent, the buyer will contact the agent to see if any of the talent will be hired. The agent will coordinate the details of wardrobe, directions, etc., as well as negotiate the contract or pay.
The agent's job is to get the talent to audition; the talent is the only person who can get the job. For their work, agents take a 10 to 20% commission of the gross, depending on whether the job is union (such as SAG-AFTRA) or not. Union jobs are paid per negotiated guidelines, but in non-union jobs, the pay is sometimes delayed.
A well-established agent will have networks upon networks of contacts. Also, agents have access to professional casting services. Many of these casting resources are not available to the general public.
Although most of the successful agents are private individuals unknown to the public, some are celebrities in their own right. Notable current and former talent agents include Mike Ovitz, Ronald Meyer, David Begelman, Ari Emanuel, Freddie Fields, Johnny Hyde, Irving Paul Lazar, Sue Mengers and Lew Wasserman.


== Differences between agents and managers ==
The difference between the roles of agents and managers has become smaller and more blurred. A frequent definition of the role of a talent manager is to "oversee the day-to-day business affairs of an artist; advise and counsel talent concerning professional matters, long-term plans and personal decisions which may affect their career." Considerable overlap exists as talent agents may opt to fill exactly the same roles for their clients out of a financial interest in developing the careers of their talent and currying their favor.
Various state laws and labor guild rules govern the roles reserved to agents, as well as specifying certain special rights, privileges, and prohibitions. In the state of California, the labor code requires licensing of talent agencies and includes regulations such as criminal background checks, maintaining separate operating accounts and client trust accounts, and limiting total commissions to 25 percent, among other regulations. In contrast, management companies are described as "often unregulated." Agents also have certain privileged powers in situations of verbal agreement and can legally agree to a binding employment offer on behalf of their client.
A prominent difference between agents and managers under California state law is that licensed talent agents and employment agents are the only entities legally allowed to seek work on behalf of their clients. This legal distinction has enabled artists such as the Deftones, Pamela Anderson, Nia Vardalos, Freddie Prinze Jr., and others to break contracts with their managers and avoid commissions owed according to those contracts by proving "unlicensed procurement" in court. Because enforcement against talent managers procuring work is largely carried out through civil litigation and not criminal penalties, managers directly seek out work in defiance of state laws, as clients out of self-interest will seldom object to them doing so, and cases alleging illegal procurement are infrequent.
The Writer's Guild, Screen Actor's Guild, and Director's Guild, among labor guilds, strike agency franchise agreements that specify certain regulations and privileges reserved solely for agents, including setting maximum commissions at ten percent of a talent's gross earnings.  Managers do not face the same restrictions.


== Types of talent agents ==


=== Literary agents ===


=== Modeling agents ===


=== Music agents ===
In the music world, booking agents are different from talent managers. Booking agents are the people who actually book concerts for the artists they represent. These agents make all of the arrangements with the promoters of the shows. The booking agent presents the promoter or producer of the concert with a performance agreement, which stipulates the artist's requirements. Items may include lighting, sound, meals, hotel accommodations, and transportation. For concert buyers, they work to find the artist who will fit their needs and available budget.
Many of the major booking agencies refuse to represent clients who are not already signed to a major record label and have national distribution of their 

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  Extract: America's Got Talent is an American talent show competition, and is part of the global Got Talent television franchise created by Simon Cowell. Produced by Fremantle USA and Syco Entertainment, it premiered on NBC on June 21, 2006, after plans for a British edition in 2005 were suspended, following 

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  Extract: United Talent Agency (UTA) is a global talent agency based in Beverly Hills, California, Established in 1991, it represents artists and other professionals across the entertainment industry. As of 2024, the company has approximately 2,200 employees. UTA has divisions focused on film, television, mus

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  Extract: In the performing arts industry such as theatre, film, or television, casting, or a casting call, is a pre-production process for selecting a certain type of actor, dancer, singer, or extra to land the role of a character in a script, screenplay, or teleplay. This process may be used for a motion pi

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  Extract: Lisa Ann Corpora, known professionally as Lisa Ann, is a retired American pornographic film actress and radio personality. She has also worked as a director and talent agent. She parodied former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin in six adult films and a music video. She is a member of the AVN, XRCO, an

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ritchie_(artistic_director)
  QID: Q6833874
  Extract: Michael Ritchie is a former American stage manager & artistic director of Williamstown Theater Festival from 1996 to 2005 and Center Theatre Group from 2005 to 2021.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Talent Directors audition and interview performers to select appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions. They serve as key gatekeepers in entertainment industry casting decisions, evaluating performer capabilities against production requirements. These professionals coordinate the entire talent acquisition process, from initial auditions through contract negotiations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with reviewing scripts and conferring with producers to determine talent requirements for upcoming productions. They spend significant time conducting auditions and interviews, evaluating performers' photos, resumes, voice tapes, and videos to identify suitable candidates. Much of their work involves coordinating logistics - arranging screen tests, setting up audition times, and contacting agents to provide notification of opportunities. They maintain comprehensive talent files tracking performers' specialties, past performances, and availability. Contract negotiations with performers, agents, and production companies occupy substantial time, requiring them to serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Enterprising and Artistic personalities who excel at social interaction and creative judgment. Success requires exceptional oral expression and comprehension abilities to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders in high-pressure situations. Those who thrive possess highly developed social perceptiveness to read performer capabilities and fit, combined with strong judgment and decision-making skills for critical casting choices. The role demands adaptability and cooperation as work styles, given the collaborative nature of entertainment production. Individuals need both creative sensibilities to envision artistic potential and business acumen to navigate contract negotiations and industry relationships.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree (42.3% of professionals), with significant representation holding Associate's degrees (18.8%) or Master's degrees (10.9%). Many professionals enter through internships at talent agencies, casting companies, or entertainment production firms. Prior experience in performing arts, either as performers themselves or in related entertainment industry roles, provides valuable industry knowledge and network connections. The Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, often including several years of industry experience before advancing to director-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Talent Directors commonly advance to senior casting director roles, eventually becoming heads of casting at major studios or founding their own talent agencies. Many transition into broader production roles, leveraging their industry relationships and project management skills to become producers or entertainment executives. Some specialize in specific entertainment sectors like television, film, or live performance, developing expertise that commands premium compensation. Career advancement often involves building a reputation for successful casting choices and maintaining strong industry networks across agents, performers, and production companies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The median annual wage is $90,360 (BLS OEWS May 2025), with significant geographic variation from $38,820 in Arkansas to $129,790 in California, reflecting entertainment industry concentration. Employment of 143,120 is primarily concentrated in Information industries (87,630 employed), followed by Professional Services (17,990) and Arts/Entertainment sectors (17,790). California dominates employment due to Hollywood's entertainment hub status, creating a 3.34x wage premium over lower-cost markets. The profession shows strong demand in major metropolitan areas with active entertainment scenes including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and emerging markets like Austin and Vancouver.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Talent Directors face low automation risk due to their reliance on human judgment, creative evaluation, and complex interpersonal relationships. The core work activities of establishing interpersonal relationships, thinking creatively, and judging performer qualities require distinctly human capabilities that current AI cannot replicate. While technology tools may enhance talent database management and initial screening processes, the nuanced assessment of performer chemistry, artistic potential, and cultural fit will remain human-dependent for the foreseeable future.

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    reasoning: Shared Artistic (5.69) and Enterprising (5.93) RIASEC profile indicates similar creative and business-oriented personality requirements for entertainment industry success.
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