Talent Directors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (7%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 12 (80%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (13%)

• Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Audition and interview performers to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Contact agents and actors to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Arrange for or design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Review performer information, such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, to decide whom to audition for parts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Read scripts and confer with producers to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Attend or view productions to maintain knowledge of available actors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Direct shows, productions, and plays.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Teach acting classes.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task