Job Description
A creative team is seeking a freelance Research Assistant/Casting Assistant to support upcoming casting and creative projects throughout June. The role is primarily remote with flexible freelance scheduling, though candidates based in London are preferred. The ideal candidate is curious, resourceful, and skilled at finding people, stories, communities, and online references for creative development and casting research.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct digital research for casting and creative projects
- Source people, stories, communities, and references online
- Support production and creative teams with research tasks
- Organize and manage research materials and presentations
- Assist with project coordination and freelance support throughout the month
Requirements
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Comfortable using Google Drive, Keynote, and social media platforms for research
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Curious, resourceful, and detail-oriented mindset
- Previous experience in casting, production, or creative research is a plus
- Portuguese-speaking ability is a bonus but not required
- Must submit a short paragraph about yourself, relevant experience, and CV/portfolio
Compensation
- Compensation details not provided
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