Talent & Casting Trainee, TV - Summer

Job Description

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Summer Trainee position is from July through December 13th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location. This position is ideal for recent graduates or entry-level talent interested in jump-starting their career in a particular field. A hybrid work structure may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Casting team oversees all of the casting for scripted series on all Sony Pictures Television shows. We work with agents, managers, casting directors, and network executives daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• The Casting Process: Observing and participating in the casting process
• Researching actors for our shows, creating lists for upcoming series
• Tracking new and up-and-coming actors.
• Assisting executives in tests, table reads, tech-savvy and studio sessions
• Anticipating office needs, learning how to one day be an assistant
• Being a very important part of our very small department
• Executive expenses, scheduling, data entry

The trainee will gain experience/exposure to the following:
• How to cast a show
• Studio Tests
• Table Reads
• Run through of our comedy
• Exposure to all other creative departments at Sony Television

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passion and focus on casting
• Experience in basic Microsoft Office
• Interest in entertainment, television, and acting
• Web/tech savvy, proficient in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media such as Instagram
• Good eye for talent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Casting Experience

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d51587-3-129-26-207-42 in your application.