Manager, Casting

The Manager, Casting for Universal Television 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 EVP, Talent and Casting.Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Primarily responsible for covering/co-covering multiple projects and casting talent for Universal Television’s scripted programsIdentify, hire, and oversee independent casting directors for each covering Universal Television projectWork with writers, producers, talent, and studio/network executives to cast talent for pilots and current seriesManage the flow of communication on talent matters between the studio, executive producers/showrunners, and network partnersDevelop and maintain relationships with talent agents and managersAttend theater performances, talent showcases, comedy clubs, and diversity & inclusion events on behalf of Universal Television in order to identify new talentAlong with the senior-level executives, help to maintain and expand the department’s talent database