Experienced Casting Assistant
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Experienced Casting Assistant
Heather Basten Casting is looking for an experienced casting assistant to start ASAP until November 2022.
You will be responsible for supporting a busy and friendly office. We are looking for someone who has a great work ethic, friendly, self-driven and able to jump straight in. A laptop or computer will be provided.
The role will be full-time subject to a 1 week paid trial perioud.
Key Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience as a casting assistant
- Extremely high attention to details and strong admin skills
- Great knowledge of UK and US agents
- Able to mostly work from our studio in Hackney Wick, London
- Google Drive, Apple and tech proficient to handle uploads/ editing.
- Possibly running casting session at times
Benefits: Picturehouse Central + Mubi Membership
Pay commensurate with experience but above London living wage.
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