Casting Director

As a Casting Director at Pocket FM, you will play a crucial role in leading casting for live-action shoots, including promos, trailers, short-form content, infomercials, and integrated brand videos. Your responsibilities will involve interpreting scripts and character notes to create accurate casting breakdowns, identifying talent from various sources, conducting auditions, and finalizing the cast in alignment with the creative team. Key Responsibilities: - Interpret scripts, briefs, and character notes to create accurate casting breakdowns - Identify and source talent from casting agencies, social media, acting schools, and influencer networks - Conduct auditions, organize look tests, and shortlist talent in collaboration with the creative team - Collaborate closely with directors, writers, and producers to finalize the cast and ensure performance readiness - Maintain a comprehensive database of artists across genres, age groups, and languages - Handle artist negotiations, coordinate agreements, and onboard talent within production timelines and budgets - Assist with artist management on shoot days, including coordinating availability and costume trials - Stay updated with casting trends on various platforms to discover fresh and relatable faces Required Skills & Qualifications: - 3-5 years of experience in casting for ads, digital video, short films, or branded content - Strong network within Mumbai's acting, modeling, and influencer communities - Ability to spot fresh and relatable faces with a strong screen presence - Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills - Capability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively - Understanding of modern content formats and platform trends such as reels, snackable content, YouTube, and Instagram Join Pocket FM in reshaping the future of entertainment through compelling storytelling and diverse content creation!,