Global Talent Casting Lead

Cesna-Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company 401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Cesna-Recruitment in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Casting Manager to lead talent discovery and casting for its next global group. Reporting to the NGGL, this role shapes casting strategy and builds a strong candidate pipeline through proactive scouting, auditions, digital platforms, and industry networks.

You will develop casting strategy, scout talent, run auditions, and manage relationships with candidates, guardians, agents, instructors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale talent casting or development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a casting strategy aligned with the NGGL’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.

Skills

Talent casting leadership

Sourcing & scouting

Auditions management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Job description

Cesna-Recruitment in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Casting Manager to lead talent discovery and casting for its next global group. Reporting to the NGGL, this role shapes casting strategy and builds a strong candidate pipeline through proactive scouting, auditions, digital platforms, and industry networks.

You will develop casting strategy, scout talent, run auditions, and manage relationships with candidates, guardians, agents, instructors, and partners.