Casting Associate

Impact: Societal Benefit

Assists casting directors in finding and selecting actors for film, television, and theatrical productions.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Solo-focused
Client facing
Never
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
No travel
Schedule flexibility
Structured
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
38 to 49 hours
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$66,550
Entry-level
$42,464
Senior
$131,596
Growth by 2033
22%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
None
Salary growth potential
7%
Typical student debt
$10,101 to $55,439

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Statistical Analysis
  • Software Proficiency
  • Data Analysis

Soft skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Certificate or Vocational Training
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3 to 7 years
Years to senior
11 to 19 years
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      19%
      AI disruption risk
      Very High
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      9.8/10
      Work-life balance
      2.4/10
      Prestige
      7.1/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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