[Position]Casting Manager[About Our Client]Entertainment[Job Summary]Seeking an experienced Casting Manager to lead talent discovery and casting for its next global group. Reporting to the NGGL, this role will shape the casting strategy and build a strong candidate pipeline through proactive scouting, auditions, digital platforms, and industry networks[Job Description][Key Responsibilities]Develop and execute a casting strategy aligned with the NGGL's creative direction, music goals, target audience, and timelineScout talent through social media, schools, studios, local music scenes, agencies, referrals, and international networksLead online, private, invited, and open auditions, including screening, interviews, callbacks, evaluations, and recommendationsIdentify candidates with star potential, individuality, musical instinct, camera presence, coachability, and long-term growth potentialBuild relationships with candidates, parents, guardians, agents, instructors, scouts, and external casting partnersManage records, scouts, vendors, audition logistics, schedules, and approved budgetsPresent pipeline updates, recommendations, sourcing insights, and risks to project leadershipRequirements[Required Qualifications]Significant experience leading or playing a key role in large-scale talent casting or development, including pop groups, global auditions, music competitions, or youth entertainment projectsProven ability to discover and advance emerging talent beyond traditional applications and agency submissionsHighly proactive and resourceful, with the persistence to uncover hard-to-find talent, create new sourcing opportunities, and take ownership beyond assigned tasksExperience managing end-to-end casting, from sourcing and outreach through auditions, callbacks, evaluations, and recommendationsStrong understanding of current music, youth culture, social platforms, and emerging creative communitiesStrong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skillsFlexibility to work nights and weekends, travel as needed, and manage confidential information- Bilingual in English and Korean, prefer[Preferred Qualifications]Experience within a record label, casting agency, production company, or artist development programExisting networks across music, dance, performing arts, creator, fashion, acting, or youth communitiesExperience working with minors and their parents or guardiansBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany 401(k) with employer matching
