Model Scout / Talent Scout (Entertaiment Startup)

Noraa & Co.; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Production House startup seeks a senior Model Scout/Talent Scout to unearth hidden talents across Indonesia. This role involves extensive nationwide scouting, leading audition workshops, and developing talent profiles while leveraging digital tools for sourcing and scouting methodologies. Ideal candidates will have experience in talent scouting and a deep understanding of the local landscape, along with a portfolio that showcases successful placements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in model/talent scouting required.
• Willingness for weekend travel is necessary.
• Must have a portfolio of talents scouted.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead nationwide scouting tours to discover 200+ potentials/year.
• Lead weekly audition workshops assessing photogenics and charisma.
• Build digital scouting infrastructure using AI tools.

Skills

model/talent scouting

portfolio of successful talents

Indonesian talent landscape

global beauty/fashion standards

contract law

Job description

Our customer is Production House startup, backed by huge conglomerate group. They are looking for senior Model Scout/Talent Scout to identify raw, undiscovered individuals, mentor them through their development program, and prepare them to be the next star.

What You'll Do:

• Spearhead nationwide scouting tours (Bali surf communities, Javanese universities, Papua cultural festivals) to discover 200+ potentials/year.
• Develop "Diamond in the Rough" profiles: street vendors with runway presence, TikTok dancers with acting range.
• Lead weekly audition workshops assessing photogenics, charisma, and coachability using industry tools (Polaroid tests, improv challenges).
• Build digital scouting infrastructure: AI tools for social media mining (TikTok/Instagram), database management.
• Negotiate exclusivity deals with top 1% discoveries (3-year agency contracts).
• Train 5 regional scouts on assessment frameworks and ethical recruitment.
• Track talent success metrics: Booking rate, career longevity (>3 years), international placements.

What You'll Need:

• 4+ years in model/talent scouting (agency or production house background)
• Portfolio of successful talents scouted
• Mastery of:
  • Indonesias talent landscape (traditional vs. social media stars)
  • Global beauty/fashion standards (height, skin tone versatility)
  • Legal frameworks (minor work permits, contract law)
• Willingness for weekend travel (festivals, remote villages)

The IdealCandidateWill Have:

• ️X-ray vision: Spot "it factor" in a crowded pasar.
• Digital bloodhound: Find a future star in 500 TikTok comments.
• Cultural diplomat: Gain trust of conservative families in Sulawesi.
• Data-driven intuition: Predict viral potential using engagement metrics.
• Chameleon charm: Network at Various Fashion Events.