Casting Assistant for NYC-Based Production Team
Job Description
A fast-paced casting team is seeking an experienced Casting Assistant to join their New York City office. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for entertainment, talent scouting, and production coordination. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, resourceful, and ready to support casting efforts across multiple projects.
Job Responsibilities
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Assist with day-to-day casting operations for film, TV, and commercial projects
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Coordinate talent submissions, maintain casting databases, and schedule auditions
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Communicate with talent agents, managers, and production teams
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Help review headshots, reels, and resumes to identify suitable candidates
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Support casting directors in prepping and running casting sessions
Requirements
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Must be based in New York City
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Previous experience as a casting assistant or in a related entertainment role
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Strong communication and multitasking skills
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Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment
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Tech-savvy with knowledge of industry-standard casting platforms
Compensation
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Paid position with room for growth within the casting and production industry
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Join a respected team with high-profile clients and projects
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Work directly with creative professionals in a dynamic NYC setting
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Location: Marina Del Rey
Purpose of Job: As a contract Production Assistant you will assist Production Managers in the smooth running of dialogue production from casting to delivery. The Production Assistant is our team go-getter and is not afraid of any challenge. You will be in the detail of each project you support on, ensuring that you are a representation of our business as well as ensuring that preparation for each project has been completed and any potential issues highlighted to the Production Manager.
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Who we are
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Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales… we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support… it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Provide overall day of show support to the Production Manager, Back of House team and to the Touring Personnel
- Manage the day of show parking list and show credentials
- Create day of show documents as needed (ie: meal tickets, sign in sheets, back of house signage)
- Manage onsite Runners
- Responsible for petty cash distribution and reconciliation
Qualifications:
- Flexible Schedule and ability to work early mornings into late nights (days/nights, weekends, and holidays)
- High School Diploma
- Experience in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Cash handling experience
- Excellent communication skills and punctual
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in a live environment operation
- Experience in Prioritizing, Time Management & Multitasking
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Working environment is fast-paced and often loud and stressful
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
- Moderate to loud level or noise in work environment
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over),ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices),family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS),marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics),genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions),citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
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The expected compensation for this position is:
$20.80 USD – $26.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
