Executive Assistant, Casting

This is a Full Time Job

Provides administrative support to the Senior Vice President, Head of Casting.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Schedules appointments, meetings, etc. with clear sense of calendar priorities.
• Answers telephones, screens, logs and places calls.
• Acts as point on many projects to streamline and create efficiencies. Creates systems for internal department and division-wide information sharing. Helps to identify areas for corporate synergy as it relates to equity and inclusion strategies.
• Occasionally assists in facilitating approvals of role breakdowns and audition materials.
• Maintains and organizes a filing system for dept. head. Occasionally works within the main casting database on WBTV and DC projects both current and future.
• Drafts emails, agendas, notes and prepares expense reports.
• Coordinates the communication between various independent casting directors and production teams for series and pilots.
• If needed, assist the Casting Liaison by coordinating the test deal paperwork, travel or start paperwork for Casting Directors.
• Performs additional related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience...
• Previous Executive Admin experience required.
• Previous Casting experience preferred.
• Previous entertainment industry experience required.
• College degree preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple meeting requests and escalate concerns when needed.
• Must have strong communication and organization skills.
• Knowledge of PC's, Macs, MS Office, video editing (iMovie and other platforms).
• Knowledge of casting software (Castit, Breakdown Services, etc) preferred.
• Knowledge of TV/Film, actors, agents and managers helpful.

Other Requirements

Position supports a busy Head of Casting who oversees nearly 70 projects. The ideal candidates must be motivated self-starters, able to multitask with a positive attitude and genuine interest in casting who wants to grow in the role. Main duties would include, but are not limited to, coordinating a demanding calendar, answering busy phones, and overall department management that necessitates stellar communication. Applicants with experience in casting offices and/or agency, management offices will be prioritized.


In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $42,224.00 - $78,416.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.