Want to be a part of our team? We are looking for the below positions!
Please email your resume and cover letter to CastingDepartmentPosition@gmail.com and include the title of the job you’re applying to in the subject line.
CASTING ASSOCIATE
New York-based casting office specializing in reality television is seeking a Casting Associate. The Casting Associate will assume a primary role in the casting process for multiple shows, and the position will last for 8 to 13 weeks starting ASAP. The candidate should have at least 2 years experience in reality casting and be willing to travel (approx. 25%). Experience is especially important in the following areas:
Interviewing potential cast (Ability to use camera, lights and audio)
Ability to outreach to find potential cast
Responsibilities may include:
- Creatively source qualified candidates for the diverse shows we are working on (this includes cold calling, as well as internet searches and networking)
- Conduct extensive outreach to target the best candidates
- Assist with finding timely and cost efficient advertising opportunities to notify potential candidates of upcoming casting events
- Act as an internal expert further leveraging technology to create efficiencies in our casting process
- Use discretion to screen applications and conduct first round phone or Skype interviews
- Travel to open casting calls to conduct in person interviews
- Provide casting director and producers with insightful recommendations regarding potential cast
- Write one sheets for potential cast
- Collaborate with casting director and producers in all aspects of the casting process
- Any other duties to support office organization and the overall casting process
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of casting experience
- Bachelors degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong writing skills
- Detail oriented and well organized with the ability to think and communicate strategically
- Experience in high-growth, fast-paced, deadline-driven entertainment company environment
- A smart “go getter” who embraces continuous change
- Must be proficient using Mac computers
- Must be comfortable with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
- Interviewing
- Video, photo, digital equipment skills, building websites, proficiency in adobe acrobat, Final Cut a bonus
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to castingdepartmentposition@gmail.com
*Please put “Casting Associate” in the subject line
CASTING ASSISTANT
New York-based casting office specializing in reality television is seeking a Casting Assistant. The Casting Assistant will work in a highly collaborative office environment alongside the Casting Director, Casting Producers and Casting Associates, supporting the day-to-day operations of the office. The position is for approximately 8-13 weeks starting ASAP. Casting experience is a plus, but this could also be a great opportunity for a recent college graduate. Should be extremely detail-oriented.
Responsibilities may include:
- Creatively source qualified candidates for the diverse shows we are working on (this includes cold calling, as well as internet searches and networking)
- Conduct extensive outreach/research to target the best candidates
- Office organization, scanning, filing, copying, office errands, production runs
- Input and track important data that is crucial to the casting process
- Support associates and producers in casting interviews by prepping equipment for casting shoots, taking notes, listening to sound, etc.
- Review information submitted by potential cast and use independent discretion to determine if they should be booked for a follow-up call
- Conduct in-depth pre-interview calls and use independent judgment to determine if applicants should be booked for a full interview
- Provide casting associates and producers with insightful recommendations regarding potential cast
- Collaborate with your casting team in all aspects of the casting process
- Any other duties to support office organization and the overall casting process
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- At least 1 year experience in reality casting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Able to effectively oversee various tasks/subsections of the casting process with minimal oversight
- Detail oriented and well organized with the ability to think and communicate strategically
- Team player who is quick on their feet and is comfortable with a fast pace and variable deadlines
- Must be proficient using Mac computers
- Must be comfortable with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
- Video/ digital equipment skills
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to castingdepartmentposition@gmail.com
*Please put “Casting Assistant” in the subject line of your email.