Job Details
Coordinator, Casting Administration, Animation
Summary
Netflix seeks a Casting Administration Coordinator who will work with internal and external parties during all phases of production in connection with the engagement of voice actors for Netflix’s animated series and features.
Category
Casting
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Apr 20, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The role will be primarily responsible for the following: (a) drafting and negotiating day player agreements; (b) coordinating signature of day player agreements with the actor’s representative and Netflix signatories; (c) summarizing voice talent agreement rights and restrictions; (d) review of voice talent agreements for credit obligations; and (e) administrative support for casting administration team.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills as the role will involve regular coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including casting, physical production, production finance, business & legal affairs, labor relations, and contract administration as well as talent agents and attorneys . In addition, the candidate should be highly organized, attentive to detail and a strategic thinker who is passionate about finding efficiencies to ensure the smooth operation of the casting administration workflow.
Responsibilities will also include:
The candidate must have excellent communication skills as the role will involve regular coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including casting, physical production, production finance, business & legal affairs, labor relations, and contract administration as well as talent agents and attorneys . In addition, the candidate should be highly organized, attentive to detail and a strategic thinker who is passionate about finding efficiencies to ensure the smooth operation of the casting administration workflow.
Responsibilities will also include:
- Acting as a point of contact between Netflix and talent representatives with respect to day player agreements;
- Drafting and negotiating day player agreements and coordinating signature thereof;
- Working with production attorneys to prepare and negotiate revisions to day player agreements, as necessary;
- Distributing signed agreements to talent representatives and internal Netflix cross-functional teams;
- Collecting start paperwork for voice actors in order to ensure payments are timely processed and guild deadlines are met;
- Uploading fully-executed agreements to internal Netflix record keeping database and production drive;
- Managing relationships with third-party animation dialogue recording studios and serving as the central repository for flow of documents/information;
- Advising and educating internal and external cross-functional partners (e.g., casting, producers, production finance, post production, marketing, third-party animation dialogue recording studios and third-party SAG-AFTRA signatory companies) of the requirements and restrictions set forth in the voice actor agreements; and
- Coordinating with the screen credits team to ensure the proper crediting of voice actors.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 1-2 years of entertainment experience at a studio, production company or law firm.
- Experience in drafting agreements required with a knowledge and understanding of voice casting and associated talent agreements for animation preferred;
- Basic understanding of guild and union agreements and other production-related labor issues;
- The ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to stay calm under pressure;
- Fluency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners; and
- BA/BS preferred.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following:
- Good judgment and strong critical thinking skills;
- Strong organizational and time-management skills;
- Curiosity and a willingness to tackle matters outside their area of expertise;
- Ability to work effectively across functions, think practically and be solution-oriented;
- Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment;
- Ability to embrace change, be adaptable and open to new ideas;
- Ability to embrace and advocate cultural diversity; and
- Passion for animation.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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