Casting Assistant

Job Description

Searchlight is looking for a phenomenal Casting Assistant to join the Searchlight team. If you are passionate, interested in learning, and meet the basic qualifications, please apply!

Responsibilities
• Provide daily administrative support for the SVP of Searchlight Feature Casting
• Manage calendar, handle phones, and prepare meeting materials
• Complete expense reports and keep detailed records
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Coordinate all internal meetings
• Create and maintain project contacts
• Track talent and materials from submissions and general meetings
• Check actor availabilities by corresponding with talent representatives
• Create and maintain Master Lists, Project Lists, Mosaics and Casting Grids
• Continuous update of casting database and troubleshooting of any technological issues
• Assist SVP with hiring casting teams by liaising with other departments such as Casting Administration, Finance, Production, Legal, and Studio Technology
• Liaise with legal on any relevant issues that arise during the casting process
• Help implement evolving protocols and procedures as well as communicate these to casting teams
• Work with casting teams to ensure they submit necessary documents throughout the casting process
• Help facilitate the internal casting process by assisting with scheduling sessions, self-tape appointments, running camera if needed, troubleshooting equipment, and uploading tapes
• Create session sheets, sides, status lists, and flyers for internal casting
• Assist with outreach for internal casting, if necessary
• Representing the department in a professional manner
• Supporting and collaborating on departmental ad hoc projects, as needed
• Reading and breaking down scripts
• Liaise and manage communications with filmmakers, creatives, production teams, and Studio partners

Additional qualities:
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and self-manage as priorities change
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction as well as maintaining discretion in handling highly confidential information
• Detail-oriented, technologically proficient, ability to multi-task, and prioritize work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well and maintain professionalism under pressure. 
• Strong skills and proficiency with Mac, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iMovie, Cast It, Qwire, Fast Capture, QuickTime, Zoom, Slack, Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of SAG rules and protocols is a plus

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Casting Assistant or with a Casting Company or Studio In-House team and interest in a career in casting

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $57,900.00 to $77,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0bw8-18-220-69-92-42 in your application.