A professional who auditions and interviews performers for specific parts, considering such factors as physical size and appearance, quality of voice, expressiveness, and experience. Responsibilities include:

• Submits list of suitable performers to producer or director, motion picture; director, radio; director, television for final selection.
• Keeps talent file, including information, such as personality types, specialties, past performances, and availability of performers.
• May arrange for screen tests of new performers.
• May obtain contractual agreement from performers on such items as salary or fees, program credits, residual payments, performance dates, and production schedules.