Job Details
Freeform/ONYX Collective Casting Intern, Spring 2023
Summary
This internship is a unique opportunity to join the casting team that oversees all Freeform pilots and current series, as well as all pilots and series for the new ONYX Collective.
Category
Assistant
Casting
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
6 Months
Posted Date
Oct 11, 2022
Start Date
Jan 09, 2023
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Freeform/ONYX casting team works closely with the Development, Current, and Alternative Departments to cast a variety of scripted, unscripted, and animated projects. Freeform/ONYX Casting is also part of the larger Walt Disney Television Casting Department, which provides the opportunity to observe and collaborate with other casting teams within WDTV.
We consider our interns to be members of the team and seek motivated, proactive, and dependable candidates who are organized, upbeat, and eager to work hard in a busy, friendly environment. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, aiding assistants with their daily duties, reading and script coverage, and additional projects as needed. Love of television, an interest in casting, and an understanding of our current series and projects is a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
We consider our interns to be members of the team and seek motivated, proactive, and dependable candidates who are organized, upbeat, and eager to work hard in a busy, friendly environment. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, aiding assistants with their daily duties, reading and script coverage, and additional projects as needed. Love of television, an interest in casting, and an understanding of our current series and projects is a plus.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reads scripts efficiently and critically
- Generates lists of actors for various projects and for general reference
- Supports executive assistant in daily duties, including handling confidential materials
- Assists with organizational duties and departmental tracking documents
- Has the opportunity to shadow zoom meetings and table reads, and participates in casting brainstorming discussions
What we are looking for…
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Exceptional phone, email, and interpersonal etiquette
- Ability to multitask and prioritize a number of projects and tasks
- Passion and desire to learn about the casting process
(Preferred Qualifications)
- Previous casting and/or entertainment experience
Required Education:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program
Additional Details:
- All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- This internship is a hybrid internship. Must be able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the program in the Burbank area. While working remote, the internship requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace. You will be asked to come into our offices in Burbank on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for the days we are working in person.
- The approximate dates of this internship are January through June 2023.
- Candidate must be available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9 AM - 6 PM PT.
Job Type
Intern
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A