Director of Casting
BuzzFeed Motion Picture
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/29/2015 3:30:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
BuzzFeed Motion Picture is seeking a Casting Manager to be on the ground sourcing up and coming, as well as established talent. Candidates should have existing knowledge of the digital world as well as know the in's and out's of the LA comedy scene.
The position is based in our LA office, and we offer competitive compensation and benefits. Not to mention - a super collaborative work environment overflowing with perks ranging from snacks and drinks.
Responsibilities:
Scout local comedy/improv shows to establish relationships and recruit talent for videos
Conduct casting calls / audition new talent and handle ensuing outreach
Film casting calls
Maintain & update a database of director-approved talent
Meet with Directors/Producers to get a breakdown of the project / roles needed + then make recommendations of potential talent
Coordinate casting debrief meetings with our team of Producers
Negotiate fees with cast (as per locked budget)
Make recommendations for the residency program
Requirements:
Familiarity with the LA Improv/Comedy scene
Background/experience producing comedy and dramatic content preferred
Proven ability to spot talent
Ability to work on your own and be a self-starter
Experience managing casting calls
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the social news and entertainment company. BuzzFeed provides the most shareable breaking news, original reporting, entertainment and video across the social web to its global audience of 200M. BuzzFeed Motion Pictures is one of the largest original content creators in the online video space, with over 950 million monthly views across all platforms.