Casting Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job


The Casting Coordinator will provide administrative support to the EVP of Casting within the Universal Television Studio organization, and serve as office liaison communicating with internal NBCU divisions as well as the external business and creative community.

Responsibilities:
• General administrative support including but not limited to: answering a high-volume phone, heavy calendar scheduling, arranging drive-ons, planning all travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings, maintain database of all casting and production related materials
• Interface with all levels of NBCU as well assist in communication with talent agencies, management companies, casting directors and the creative community at large on a daily basis
• Conduct research on request and maintain general awareness of industry players, trends, casting notices and as well as the competitive landscape
• Maintain positive attitude and willingness to be a team player

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience that includes handling heavy phones, computer skills and managing the daily needs of the department
• Minimum 1 year experience in the entertainment industry, preferably in casting with a talent/management agency
• Highly skilled with MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and knowledge of databases

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate across multiple arenas to achieve goals
• Multi-task oriented and excellent time-management skills
• A sensitivity towards the talent and creatives
• Flexible, self-starter
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong interest in Casting and actors is a plus

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.