Casting Assistant

This is a Full Time Job


Searchlight is looking for a phenomenal Casting Assistant to join the Searchlight team. If you are passionate, interested in learning, and meet the basic qualifications, please apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support for the SVP of Searchlight Feature Casting
• Manage calendar, handle phones, and prepare meeting materials
• Complete expense reports and keep detailed records
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Coordinate all internal meetings
• Create and maintain project contacts
• Track talent and materials from submissions and general meetings
• Check actor availabilities by corresponding with talent representatives
• Create and maintain Master Lists, Project Lists, Mosaics and Casting Grids
• Continuous update of casting database and troubleshooting of any technological issues
• Assist SVP with hiring casting teams by liaising with other departments such as Casting Administration, Finance, Production, Legal, and Studio Technology
• Liaise with legal on any relevant issues that arise during the casting process
• Help implement evolving protocols and procedures as well as communicate these to casting teams
• Work with casting teams to ensure they submit necessary documents throughout the casting process
• Help facilitate the internal casting process by assisting with scheduling sessions, self-tape appointments, running camera if needed, troubleshooting equipment, and uploading tapes
• Create session sheets, sides, status lists, and flyers for internal casting
• Assist with outreach for internal casting, if necessary
• Representing the department in a professional manner
• Supporting and collaborating on departmental ad hoc projects, as needed
• Reading and breaking down scripts
• Liaise and manage communications with filmmakers, creatives, production teams, and Studio partners

Additional qualities:
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and self-manage as priorities change
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction as well as maintaining discretion in handling highly confidential information
• Detail-oriented, technologically proficient, ability to multi-task, and prioritize work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well and maintain professionalism under pressure. 
• Strong skills and proficiency with Mac, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iMovie, Cast It, Qwire, Fast Capture, QuickTime, Zoom, Slack, Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of SAG rules and protocols is a plus

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Casting Assistant or with a Casting Company or Studio In-House team and interest in a career in casting

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $57,900.00 to $77,500.00 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.