Also called: Talent Scout (Circus), Acrobatic Casting Director
Finds acrobats, aerialists, and specialty acts for big circus and spectacle productions.
A circus casting specialist watches gymnastics and dance competitions, runs auditions around the world, and keeps a database of thousands of performers for future shows.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Performance or sports background.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Dance, Circus Arts.
Growing about average. Tiny field.
Low risk for 10 years. Video submissions and AI search widen scouting, but judging live talent and recruiting stays human.
Classes: Physical education, Theater, Foreign language, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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