Summary
The Sony Pictures Television Talent and Casting department oversees all casting for every SPT pilot, series and long form movies produced. We are looking for a motivated, energetic assistant to support the EVP of the team.
Category
Assistant
Casting
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Aug 30, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Provide detailed organizational and administrative support to EVP
- Observe meetings with talent, table reads, studio sessions, tapings, etc.
- Run casting tests – upload and edit audition videos, schedule for the “casting room” and set up/run screenings
- Maintain relationships with agents and managers
- Greet talent for meetings
- Interfacing with development and current departments
- Research actors and brands/current trends
- Coordinate travel, visas, schedules and other travel logistics
- Generate travel and expense reports
- Schedule/Calendar/Phone management
- Create and maintain contact sheets
- Invoice tracking & processing
- Create and update presentations, letters, and other forms of management reports and communications
- Manage calendar and activities (Setting meetings, Call list, etc.)
- Internet research
- Maintain production database and resume file
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong computer/technology skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet and tech savvy, iMovie/Final Cut pro editing
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Superb organizational and time management skills
- Can work independently to achieve goals and has a positive attitude
- Has a global perspective and appreciation for cultural differences
- Excellent oral (professional and friendly demeanor) and written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) communications skills
- Able to multi-task and work well with others. Sense of humor is a must
- Discretion and integrity
- At ease in fast-paced, high energy, ever-changing work environment
- In depth knowledge of the television/entertainment industry
- 3-5 years administrative and organizational support for busy executive
- Experience working in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines
- Agency or Casting office experience a plus
- Education: B.A., B.S., or equivalent experience preferred
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day