Casting Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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 programs
• Identify, hire, and oversee independent casting directors for each covering Universal Television project
• Work with writers, producers, talent, and studio/network executives to cast talent for pilots and current series
• Manage the flow of communication on talent matters between the studio, executive producers/showrunners, and network partners
• Develop and maintain relationships with talent agents and managers
• Attend theater performances, talent showcases, comedy clubs, and diversity & inclusion events on behalf of Universal Television in order to identify new talent
• Along with the senior-level executives, help to maintain and expand the department’s talent database

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in casting for scripted productions
• Extensive and established relationships with talent, managers, and agents

Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in casting for television programming is preferred
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully across a wide range of functional groups (e.g. Development, Business Affairs, Finance, Publicity, Marketing, and Legal)
• Established track record of successful multi-tasking, effective communication, and problem solving
• Polished with good interpersonal skills, creative sensitivity and diplomacy
• Team player who works well with others, exhibits flexibility, strategic thinker and articulate communicator

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.