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Jym Benzing

Casting Director

Jym Benzing

About Jym

Jym Benzing is a New York-based casting director and producer with over 25 years of experience across fashion, beauty, advertising, runway, and editorial. As the founder of Jym Benzing, Inc., he has worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands, including L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, La Mer, Maybelline, NARS, YSL Beauty, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Urban Decay.

Jym previously spent 10 years as an in-house casting director and producer for L’Oréal USA, overseeing casting for global advertising campaigns across its portfolio of beauty brands. He also served as Bookings Director at SELF Magazine under Condé Nast, casting celebrities, models, and athletes for editorial features and covers.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading creative agencies, fashion publications, and brands, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Sephora, Bobbi Brown, and Clinique. His experience across both the creative and commercial sides of casting gives him a deep understanding of how talent is discovered, selected, and positioned for major campaigns, as well as the relationships and decisions that shape the industry.

On TalentED, Jym offers mentorship to aspiring casting directors, models, and creative professionals looking to build or advance their careers. He provides practical guidance on casting and production, understanding what brands look for in talent, navigating industry relationships, and positioning yourself for new opportunities. Whether you’re pursuing a career behind the scenes or looking to grow as a model or creative, Jym shares firsthand knowledge to help you better understand the industry and take the next steps in your career.

What a session looks like

Every mentor runs their sessions a little differently, but most conversations follow a structure like this.

First 5 min
Your current path
You'll talk about where you are in your modeling journey with building your portfolio, working with agencies, preparing for castings, or exploring brand collaborations.
Next 10 min
Portfolio & positioning feedback
Your mentor will review your portfolio, digitals, or social presence and share feedback on how you're presenting yourself to agencies and clients.
Next 10 min
Navigating the industry
Topics may include agency strategy, developing your look, building relationships with photographers, and understanding how castings and bookings work.
Last 5 min
Clarifying direction
You'll use the final part of the session to reflect on the discussion and clarify a few areas you may want to focus on next.

Ways to Work With Jym

30-minute 1:1 sessions

  • Live 1:1 sessions, 30 minutes each
  • Personalized session summary See example summaries & next steps ↗
  • Need fresh digitals? Get a professional digitals shoot with modeldigitals.com in NYC for $250 $100. Limited-time offer Optional. Every session comes with the option to add it, after you choose a date.
How many sessions? · 30 min each

$150 for 2 sessions · save $10 vs. $80 each

Pick your first session now. Book each of the others after the one before it.

Payment processed via secure portal

Mentors cannot accept payment to advise users on obtaining grants, jobs, contracts, casting decisions, admissions, or other opportunities that the mentor personally evaluates or can materially influence.

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How does payment work?
Your card is authorised at checkout but not charged until the mentor confirms your session. If they decline or don't respond, the hold is released automatically and you're never billed.
When will my session be confirmed?
Mentors typically confirm within 24–48 hours. You'll receive an email the moment your booking is approved, along with the session link or location details.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
You can cancel or reschedule from your bookings dashboard up to 24 hours before a session. You aren't charged until your mentor accepts your first session. After that, a cancelled session goes back to your order to book again. There are no automatic refunds; for credit, reach out to support@talented.nyc.
How do sessions take place?
Sessions are either video (via Zoom) or in-person, depending on the mentor's availability settings. The format is shown when you select a time slot.
Is my information secure?
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What do I get after the session?
Every session includes a personalised summary and clear next steps sent to your email within 48 hours of the session completing.
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