Vice President, Television Casting

This is a Full Time Job

Overview

The VP, Casting will drive the execution of casting strategies for the studio's premium scripted television content. This executive is responsible for identifying and securing top-tier and emerging talent, collaborating closely with showrunners, executive producers, and internal creative teams to ensure casting aligns with the studio's creative vision and business objectives.

Responsibilities
• Implement casting strategies across assigned studio projects, ensuring talent selections reflect creative vision and brand identity.
• Manage the actor approval process for all speaking roles–including series regulars, guest stars, and day players–ensuring uniformity and quality.
• Develop and manage casting budgets for pilots and series, balancing creative needs with financial constraints in partnership with senior casting leadership.
• Provide creative input on talent selection, collaborating with showrunners and creative executives on casting choices and character interpretation.
• Work cross-functionally with production, finance, and business affairs teams to align casting decisions with budgetary and scheduling considerations.
• Oversee script breakdowns and translate character descriptions into actionable casting briefs for effective talent sourcing.
• Track availability and interest of marquee talent, maintaining awareness of casting opportunities for high-profile actors within assigned projects.
• Support and guide casting associates and coordinators, providing feedback to maintain studio standards.
• Contribute to talent packaging efforts by collaborating with creative executives to attach high-profile or strategically aligned talent to projects in development.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Film, Television, Media Studies, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8 experience as a casting director or casting associate for scripted television and/or film.

Additional Qualifications
• Deep knowledge of actors and their craft.
• Strong enthusiasm for filmed entertainment.
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment and partner with production, business affairs, creative, finance, and marketing teams.
• Proven ability to manage several projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through with complex workflows.