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Casting Assistant

NBCUniversal

Casting Assistant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Entertainment Content is seeking a Casting Assistant to help support a late night production. This role is a temporary staff position with an end date. The expected duration of this position is 6 months.

    Responsibilities:

    • Work with writers to research and coordinate talent for Human Interest segments.
    • Actively seek out and recruit Human Interest talent.
    • Prepare and archive contracts and paperwork accordingly.
    • Arrange travel and communicate with production services teams to ensure all paperwork is valid for Human Interest guests.
    • Assist casting department with wrangling talent and coordinating catering.
    • Coordinate with all depts for talent hair, make-up and wardrobe scheduling.
    • Assist production team with scripted studio and remote segments.
    • Miscellaneous research, organization and clerical duties.
    • Distributing and tracking appearance releases.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements :

    • Minimum 1 year of production-related experience. Previous set experience preferred but not required.
    • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the Slack platform.
    • Must have ability to work flexible hours including late nights, early mornings and occasional weekends due to production schedules and topical news cycles.
    • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
    • Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
    • Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
    • Must have work authorization to work in the United States.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, be able to maintain composure and be agreeable to last-minute changes.
    • Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    • Flexible, personable, self-starter, with the ability to interface with all levels of NBCU staff and show crew.
    • Able to work independently as needed and learn tasks quickly.

    Additional Requirements:

    • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
    • This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
    • Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $20.00
    • Weekly salary range: $1,190 - $1,400
    • This position is paid a weekly rate based on a typical work schedule of 60 hrs/wk. Hours over 40 hrs/wk will be paid at an overtime rate. In the event that you work more than the anticipated 60 hrs/wk, you will be paid additional overtime compensation as required by law.

    Additional Information

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    orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed
    services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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