Dawn Steinberg is stepping down from her role as Head of Worldwide Talent and Casting at Sony Pictures Television, Deadline reported exclusively. Steinberg, who has held the position for 23 years, will remain at the studio for a period to assist with the leadership transition before departing to pursue a new professional chapter.
Steinberg’s two-decade-plus tenure at Sony Pictures Television encompasses one of the most significant periods in the studio’s history, during which SPT developed and produced a wide range of programming across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. As Head of Worldwide Talent and Casting, she oversaw the identification and placement of talent across the studio’s global slate of productions, a role that sits at the intersection of creative development and strategic talent relationships.
Her departure marks a significant transition for the studio. Executives in talent and casting leadership roles at major studios occupy a position of considerable influence — shaping not only individual productions but the broader ecosystem of relationships between studios and the talent agencies, management companies, and individual performers that populate the industry. A 23-year tenure at that level of responsibility reflects sustained institutional trust and extensive professional relationships across the entertainment community.
Sony Pictures Television is among the most prolific television studios in operation, producing programming across major broadcast networks, premium cable outlets, and global streaming platforms. Its casting infrastructure, which Steinberg has led throughout her tenure, supports productions ranging from procedural dramas to prestige limited series. The studio has not yet announced a successor or timeline for a permanent replacement.
Details about Steinberg’s future plans have not been publicly disclosed beyond the confirmation that she will embark on a “new chapter” following her departure.
