Job Specifications
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced Casting Manager to oversee the recruitment and casting of Peloton Instructors who will represent our brand in various programs and experiences. This role involves identifying, auditioning, and managing talented fitness professionals who align with our brand’s vision, values, and goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in casting or recruiting fitness professionals, a strong understanding of fitness trends, and a passion for building a diverse and engaging team of instructors.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
Lead and manage the casting process for fitness instructors, including sourcing, auditioning, and selecting talent for various fitness programs, classes, and events.
Lead casting and contract management for the creation of a Wellness board of Experts to serve as an advisory group, providing expertise guidance and recommendations to ensure the company’s programs, services, and products are scientifically sound, safe, and effective. Their role would be multi-faceted, encompassing various responsibilities: program development and review, medical oversight, health education and content creation, research and Innovation, health assessments and personalized plans, collaboration with Instructors, and brand credibility. They would also be utilized externally with members.
Collaborate with the stakeholders to understand the brand’s needs, audience preferences, and the type of talent required to represent the brand in fitness classes, events, and digital content.
Source and recruit top-tier fitness instructors through industry contacts, talent agencies, social media, etc.
Coordinate and schedule auditions and interviews for potential fitness instructors, ensuring a seamless process for both the talent and internal teams.
Assess the skills, personality, and on-camera presence of potential fitness instructors to ensure they align with the brand’s tone, values, and engagement standards
Maintain and manage a talent database, ensuring it’s up-to-date with detailed profiles of instructors, including their specializations, availability, and previous experience
Be an expert on fitness trends and competitor casting efforts, ensuring the brand stays ahead of industry trends and maintains a diverse and innovative team of instructors.
With that industry expertise, identify key events where our team should show up to show credibility and authority in the space, take to events team. Work with instructor team to curate their inputs into those events.
Ensure diversity and inclusion in casting, actively seeking talent from diverse backgrounds to reflect the global and inclusive nature of the brand’s community.
Track and report on casting performance and talent engagement, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of instructor selection for ongoing projects.
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
4+ years of related experience in talent casting, development and relations
Proven experience in casting or recruiting fitness professionals, instructors, or talent in the fitness industry.
Strong understanding of fitness trends, instructor engagement, and the fitness community.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify and recruit talent that aligns with brand vision, values, and audience expectations.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Experience with fitness certifications, training, and the various types of fitness programming offered across different platforms.
Ability to assess on-screen presence, personality, and engagement potential for fitness instructors.
Familiarity with casting software, databases, and other relevant tools.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel and work on evenings and weekends, as needed.
Experience in Google Suite required.
Ability to work with high profile on-air talent in a discretionary, confidential environment.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off policyShort-term and long-term disabilityAccess to mental health services401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plansEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFertility and ado
About the Company
Peloton is at the forefront of connected fitness, with a powerful and thriving community with Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. Peloton brings together the best equipment, software, content, and instructors to make fitness accessible, effective, and convenient for everyone, while fostering the social connections that keep our Members motivated and moving towards their goals. Through its immersive fitness ecosystem, Peloton is transforming the way people work out with a vast library of live and on-dem...
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