Casting & Talent Coordinator

HumanSignal operates a production studio in Columbus where local performers record on-camera sessions used to train AI systems. We’re looking for a part-time Casting & Talent Coordinator to build and manage a strong, reliable pipeline of local performers. You'll be representing this work to a performing arts community that has questions about AI, so comfort having that conversation directly matters.

What you’ll do

• Recruit professional actors, voice actors, aspiring performers, and people with strong natural on-camera presence through in-person and online outreach. 
• Build relationships across Columbus’s theater, improv, comedy, campus, and creative communities, including attending occasional shows, showcases, campus events, and community meetups.
• Manage outreach through job boards, Facebook groups, social platforms, community partners, and other recruiting channels.
• Identify people who are engaging on camera, take direction well, and are interested in flexible paid work.
• Review portfolios, reels, and applications; schedule and conduct short Zoom readings; and recommend who should move forward, with clear rationale. 
• Prepare candidates for their initial screening by clearly explaining the format, expectations, and next steps.
• Coordinate candidate communication and track progress across sourcing, outreach, screening, selection, and onboarding.
• Share feedback on which recruiting channels are working and test new approaches when the pipeline needs improvement.

Who you are

• You have experience in casting, talent booking, recruiting, theater or improv production, community outreach, or a related field, or you have strong relationships across Columbus’s performing arts community.
• You are comfortable approaching new people, building trust, and representing HumanSignal professionally in creative communities.
• You can recognize strong on-camera presence and potential, make sound screening recommendations, and explain your reasoning clearly.
• You know how to help candidates feel prepared and confident without over-coaching them.
• You are resourceful and persistent. When one recruiting channel isn’t working, you test new messages, venues, partnerships, or sources.
• You are organized and can maintain accurate records across multiple recruiting channels and stages of the candidate pipeline.
• You communicate clearly and can discuss the nature of AI-related work transparently and respectfully, including responding thoughtfully to questions or concerns.
• You are based in the Columbus area and available for occasional evening or weekend recruiting events.

Details

• Part-time, flexible, approximately 15–20 hours per week
• 8-12 week contract (until project completion), starting as soon as possible
• Mix of in-person and remote work in Columbus
• Occasional evening and weekend availability required
• $25–$40/hour, depending on relevant experience and local network
• Pre-approved expenses covered for event fees, mileage, etc.