Casting Assistant

Job Description

Casting department at HBOMax, TNT, TBS and TRU seeks experienced assistant in Burbank, CA! This position is a hybrid between a Casting Assistant and Executive Assistant covering the Casting department for HBO MAX, TNT, TBS and truTV at WarnerMedia for streaming & television pilots, and series.
Please note: This position would begin as a temp position.

The Daily
• The key responsibilities will be managing and maintaining the corporate duties and schedules of multiple Casting Executives as well as navigating and organizing the oversight of many TV pilots and series.
• Reading all outlines and scripts to make note of our casting needs, assisting in the process of guest star approvals, and creatively contribute towards casting ideas. Must be very organized and be able to multi-task and juggle the casting needs of multiple projects.
• Must also be a clear communicator and be able to foster good relationships with casting directors, agents, managers, and executives. Should have knowledge of analyzing scripts and writing character breakdowns.
• As HBO Max is a new startup company, ability to roll with the punches and adapt to changes within the position is important.
• This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to join an excellent department within an incredible work environment that is growing quickly.

The Essentials
• 2+ years of desk assistant experience.
• Ability to handle heavy phones; tracking and rolling calls.
• Must have scripted television experience either as a Casting Assistant/Associate or in an Agency/Management Company.
• Highly organized
• Ability to multi-task; must be able to constantly and consistently prioritize workload of executive and oneself simultaneously.

The Perks
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjwj2g-216-73-216-62-42 in your application.