Casting Director Jobs

Casting Director jobs are open across film, television, theater, advertising, and digital content production, at every level from casting associate to senior casting director, with specializations in theatrical casting, commercial casting, and voice casting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles106+
Top stateAlabama
Top employerMagna International
Top cityBirmingham, AL
Work type65% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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ABB
MV Final - Production Operator - HCEP Casting - 2nd shift
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MV Final - Production Operator - HCEP Casting - 2nd shift
ABB
Pinetops, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Batesville Products, Inc.
Metal Casting Technician - 3rd Shift
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Metal Casting Technician - 3rd Shift
Batesville Products, Inc.
Aurora, Indiana
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$20 - $22.5/hr
On-Site
No high school diploma
51-200

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Williams International
Casting Technician - Weekend Day Shift
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Casting Technician - Weekend Day Shift
Williams International
Ogden, Utah
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school
1,001-5,000

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Focus
High Pressure Die Casting Repair Technician
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High Pressure Die Casting Repair Technician
Focus
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
$28 - $38/hr
On-Site
High School
51-200

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Casting Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Magna International
    Magna International11
  • Astemo
    Astemo7
  • Siemens Energy
    Siemens Energy7
  • Howmet Aerospace
    Howmet Aerospace7
  • Tesla
    Tesla3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in casting director jobs.

  • Demonstrated credits across film, television, or commercial casting projects
  • Proficiency with casting management software such as Casting Networks or Breakdown Services
  • Experience managing casting sessions, auditions, and actor callbacks independently
  • Strong working relationships with talent agents and personal managers
  • Bachelor's degree in theater, film, communications, or a related field
  • Experience reading and breaking down scripts to identify character requirements

Tips for Your Casting Director Job Search

Tailor your resume to casting credits

List productions by medium and scale, naming the director, network, or distributor wherever possible. Hiring teams scan for credits that match their slate, so grouping film, TV, and commercial work separately makes your range easier to assess.

Build a casting reel or project list

Many casting director job postings ask for examples of past work rather than a traditional portfolio. Compile a one-page project list with production name, your specific role, and a notable actor or outcome from each project to share at the interview stage.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists casting director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by production type

A casting director role at a streaming platform reads very differently from one at a regional theater or an ad agency. Filter your search by production type before applying so your cover letter can speak directly to the slate, budget scale, and turnaround pace each employer actually works with.

Prepare for a casting scenario question

Interviewers routinely ask how you would approach casting a specific character type or fill an urgent replacement role. Walk through your process out loud, naming the databases you pull from, how you brief agents, and how you narrow a session list, to show you can execute under pressure.

Negotiate title alongside offer terms

Casting department titles vary widely across employers, and accepting a lower title can affect your credits and your next job search. If the offer comes in at a lower title than your current one, ask whether the position can be reclassified before you accept, and get the agreed title in writing.

Casting Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most casting directors?

The companies hiring the most casting directors right now include Magna International, Astemo, and Siemens Energy, with the largest share of openings in Alabama, Texas, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Production volume and active development slates drive the most consistent hiring activity.

How many casting director jobs are remote?

About 35% of casting director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote arrangements most common in commercial casting, voice casting, and roles focused on initial outreach and avail checks rather than in-person session direction. Roles requiring on-set presence or studio-based sessions are more likely to require a local or hybrid commitment.

How do you become a casting director?

Most casting directors start as casting assistants or casting associates, learning the full workflow under a more senior director before running their own projects. Building relationships with agents, attending workshops, and accumulating credits across at least one medium, whether theater, film, or commercial, are the practical steps that lead to a first directing credit and eventually independent or staff roles.

Can you get hired as a casting director with little experience?

Entry-level casting director titles do exist, particularly at regional theaters, small production companies, and casting offices that need someone to run lower-stakes projects independently. Interning or assisting in a casting office first, building a short list of credits even on student or independent productions, and demonstrating fluency with breakdown and session software makes a candidate competitive for those roles without a long credit list.

What does the casting director interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone or video screen focused on your credits and the types of productions you have worked on. A second round often involves a practical exercise, such as breaking down a script excerpt, discussing how you would approach casting a specific role, or walking through a past project in detail. Final-round conversations usually involve the producing team or creative leadership.

Where can I find and apply to casting director jobs?

You can find and apply to casting director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and production background, then apply directly to each listing.

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