Manager, Casting Administration

Job Description

Manager, Casting Administration (DET)

Summary:
The Manager, Casting Administration for Disney Entertainment Television plays a vital role in overseeing performer agreements, contract negotiations, and compliance with SAG-AFTRA regulations. This position involves managing direct reports, drafting contract riders, collaborating with industry representatives, and ensuring efficient processes related to casting administration. The role requires discretion in handling confidential information, problem-solving expertise, and a deep understanding of union and studio practices.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage activities of direct reports who prepare and process contracts for performers. employed in prime time, basic cable and streaming pilots and series
• Draft riders and negotiate mid- to high-level guest cast agreements with agents and lawyers.
• Review and direct necessary revisions to deal memos, contracts and Actors Daily Time Reports (Ex. G).
• Sign contracts and authorize pay vouchers on behalf of our production companies.
• Negotiate, contract and authorize payment for clip reuse.
• Respond promptly to research requests from Business Affairs, Production, Labor and the Casting department, ensuring accurate and efficient communication.
• Learn and become proficient with applicable union requirements and studio practice in order to advise, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Generate, manage, and submit SAG-AFTRA reports, including Project Notices (Signatory Set Up) and Taft-Hartley Reports.
• Ensure all performer contracts are signed before artists appear on camera.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between casting directors, studio executives, and production staff, ensuring compliance with SAG-AFTRA and other actor union regulations for performers in assigned television projects.
• Reconcile, analyze and approve performers payments for residual reporting.
• Assist Legal in approving content for marketing with regards to the performers.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years in Casting Administration or relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in entertainment or production
• Strong ability to identify, prioritize, and manage critical incoming projects.
• Understanding of SAG-AFTRA agreements.
• Management experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in contract processing.
• Understanding of business administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and collaborative demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 years+ of Casting Administration or relevant experience

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related, or equivalent work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $78,200.00 to $104,800.00 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 Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with Touchstone Television Productions, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Touchstone Television Productions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wppjnp-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.