Casting Producer (Reality)

Also called: Reality Casting Director

Finds real people to star in reality shows and competitions.

A day in the life

A reality casting producer scrolls social media and local news for big personalities, does video interviews with dozens of applicants a day, and presents the most interesting finalists to the network. They also check backgrounds.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$72k
High
$120k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree helpful; learned on the job.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Communications, Psychology.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI sorts applications and social profiles, but interviewing and judging real people stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Speech, Theater, Journalism.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.

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