Casting Assistant, Series Casting

Description

Amazon Studios Series Casting is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative candidate to join our team. This Casting Assistant will report to the Head of Series Casting who covers all series. They will be responsible for helping to streamline the casting process by supporting various functions of the team. They will be exposed to high level projects and creators across all genres. They will be managing a high volume of tasks including complex calendar management and detailed travel itineraries for the Head of Series Casting and Senior Casting Executive. The Casting Assistant will also be working closely with the studio’s Series Creative Development and Production teams. Minimum 2-year experience in casting and/or agency or management.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, detail-oriented, organized planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility. A positive attitude despite the pressures of a fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate will possess the ability to succeed with minimal guidance or supervision, be skilled at anticipating problems, managing multiple priorities and scheduling needs.

This is an incredible opportunity if you have a passion for talent and an interest in helping to create content in a collaborative, creative environment.

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office products and applications experience

Bachelor's degree or above

Experience working in a fast-paced work environment

Can show strong verbal and written communication skills

2 years experience in casting or talent agency/management

Proficiency in Cast-it, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft programs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with end-to-end project management

Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives

Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines

Experience handling confidential information

Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Experience working independently with minimal supervision

Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines

Excellent organization, multi-tasking and communications skills

Effective organizational and communication skills, team orientated philosophy and problem-solving skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Culver City - 23.00 - 34.00 USD hourly