Casting Assistant, Animation

Job Description

Summary:

Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for a Casting Assistant. The Casting Assistant interfaces with talent, production, and the casting teams. They have a hand at every stage of casting. From pulling sides and gathering materials for audition breakdowns, to creating and managing audition rooms via zoom, and editing and uploading final audition audio for network approval. They interface with productions, report to the Casting Directors and handle all administrative needs for the casting team.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain cast lists for all shows
• Pull audition sides for any new characters that need to be cast and gain approvals from the network rep.
• Create final breakdown materials
• Distribute audition materials and run audition rooms via Zoom
• Manage all audio from auditions/callbacks/producer sessions
• Keep circle take through in live audition settings
• Edit audition audio and cut togethers when needed
• Keep notes during production meetings
• Support Casting Associate and Casting Director
• Sourcing materials, links, and audio for pitch lists
• Various duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:
• Interest in Casting/Animation Casting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under strenuous deadlines
• Detail-oriented (Extremely Important)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proficient in Adobe Audition
• Talent agency experience a plus
• Proficient in audio editing software (iMovie, Garageband, Audacity, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $720.00 - 750.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqjjzx-18-117-183-150-42 in your application.