Executive Assistant, Casting

Job Description

Your New Role:

Provides administrative support to the SVP of Casting

Your Role Responsibilities:
• Answers telephones, screens, logs and places calls
• Coordinates the communication between various independent casting directors and production teams for series and pilots, including instruction in using and accessing internal casting databases as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Download auditions from ftp site and distributes material
• Maintains and organizes cloud-based databases and internal information sharing sites
• Schedules appointments, meetings, coordinates travel, etc.
• Types deal requests, letters, memos, and prepares expense reports
• Assists by coordinating test deal paperwork

Qualifications & Experience:
• Previous Executive Admin experience required
• Previous Casting experience helpful
• Previous entertainment industry experience helpful
• College degree preferred
• Knowledge of PC's, Macs, MS Office, video editing (iMovie and other platforms)
• Knowledge of casting software (Castit, Breakdown Services, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of camera/sound equipment preferred
• Must have strong communication and organization skills
• Knowledge of TV/Film, actors, agents and managers helpful
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Must be prepared for occasional overtime work as needed

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw20mj-216-73-216-227-42 in your application.