Assistant, Casting

Los Angeles, CA

Fox Entertainment is looking for a Casting Assistant to join our team and support the SVP/Head of Casting. You will be providing administrative support, coordinating high level guests/talent meetings, as well as acting as a talent liaison, interacting with talent, agents/managers, and studio professionals. We're looking for someone who has great attention to detail, who can follow through, and who has a passion for casting. If that someone is you, we'd love for you to talk to you!

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a first point of contact for all calls, mail, links, DVDs, and tapes; answer busy phone, maintain phone log; make travel arrangements
Act as a talent liaison; interact with talent, agents/managers and studio professionals, upload auditions, and research talent
Schedule meetings and appointments; coordinate network tests and high level guest/talent meetings
Download auditions and e-mail actor links
Maintain department-wide grids and track all series regulars, guest stars, and costars in all FOX shows
Other administrative duties as needed
Provide backup for other department consultants as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A minimum of 1-2 years administrative assistant experience
Experience in the entertainment industry is required
Experience at an agency, studio, or network is preferred.
Familiarity with TV casting and casting experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner; prioritize multiple, important calls
Ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines
Ability to work overtime
Comfortable with writing summaries of shows and scouting onscreen talent
Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, FileMaker Pro, Studio System, IMDB, CastIt, and Casting Networks Software is essential.
Project coordination skills; organizational skills
Superior organizational and communication skills, be highly motivated and detail-oriented

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Bachelor’s degree

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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