Casting Assistant

Jim Carnahan Casting

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the creative team, associate team, and other casting staff to organize and implement all aspects of the casting process.

• High volume communication with agents and managers to discern availabilities, confirm appointments, coordinate logistics, and make offers.

• Updating and tracking actor status sheets.

• Organizing large scale dance calls and nationwide searches.

• Composing and releasing breakdowns, Equity notices and open call material.

• Prepping audition materials, conducting research and sourcing video footage to educate stakeholders.

• Filming, uploading, and editing virtual auditions.

• Regular correspondence with stakeholders to ensure open lines of communication and appropriate information sharing.

• Attending auditions, performances, showcases and other industry events to identify new talent. 

• Maintaining project-specific and office-wide databases, calendars, tickets and tracking systems.

• Submitting and tracking invoices.

• Tracking and coordinating schedules including auditions, meetings, theatre, travel, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree program in production, acting, or a related field preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Superb organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task across several projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of script analysis, acting techniques, and industry trends.

• Knowledge of artistic production environments.

• Interest in attending live theatre on a regular basis.

• Proficiency in office software, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.

• A strong ability to identify and source talented actors.

• Experience as a casting assistant, or a similar role is a plus.

• Proficiency with Breakdown Express is a plus.

COMPENSATION

• Base salary is $800 / week.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm - additionally some nights and weekends will be required. 

• This is an in person in office position.

• Jim Carnahan Casting offices are located on 7th Avenue between 34th and 35th Street in New York City.

• Small, collaborative office of 6 working in an open office plan.

TO APPLY

• Send a resume and cover letter to audition@carnahancasting.com

EEOC STATEMENT

Jim Carnahan Casting is an Equal Opportunity Employer where the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.