Open Staff Positions
COVID-19 Compliance Specialist (Temp)
Burbank, CA, US
The Temp COVID-19 Compliance Specialist is an entry level position that is responsible for updating and maintaining talent profiles, conducting and documenting COVID-19 contact tracing, looking up data, sending COVID-19 notifications, setting up COVID tests, handling of background/production COVID-19 related situations, correspondence, and questions around the virus. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who can exercise good judgment and handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. This role is production client and background actor interfacing.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct COVID-19 contact tracing for past 48 hours.
- Notify exposed talent/employees of their exposure by sending COVID-19 notification emails and via phone call.
- Send invites to talent/employees to take COVID-19 tests.
- Coordinate payment for COVID-19 testing with payroll department.
- Respond to background/production questions, concerns, and complaints regarding COVID-19.
- Report positive cases of COVID-19 to insurance carrier.
- Receive reports and update files accordingly with confidential data from test centers, production’s COVID-19 Officers or Casting Directors.
- Correspond with background regarding their active/inactive status as it relates to COVID-19 test results.
- Maintain tracking logs of talent profiles as they relate to COVID-19.
- Reach out to production to provide need to know information and confirm areas exposed to COVID-19 have been disinfected.
- Arrange report time pay and COVID-19 sick pay as needed.
- Produce daily wrap up report for management.
- Must be available to work flexible hours.
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of the talent relations team and processes.
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of casting processes.
- Other responsibilities as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High school diploma.
- Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Employee Relations experience, preferably in an entertainment, hospitality, retail, or other service environment.
- Film/Television industry experience not required, but a plus.
- Highly flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficient in reading and writing reports.
- Expedient and effective communication via email and IM.
- Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive information in a discrete manner.
- Excellent client service/people skills, ability to work with many different personalities.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Supporter of company procedures and values.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where time is of the essence.
- Quickly grasps new concepts and ideas and the willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously in a high stress and noisy office environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail, and the ability to organize and express ideas clearly.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint, WebEx, and Right Signature.
Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Burbank, CA, US
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner (Central Casting) who provides visible and hands-on HR leadership for the Central Casting office in California. The Senior Manager, Human Resources will have responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources management, including company culture, morale and employee engagement, internal communications and events, recruiting and onboarding of staff, compensation administration, employee relations and performance management, coaching and development of management team and staff members, and providing a conduit for all employee and facilities matters with the Company’s headquarters in Burbank, California. They will work in close coordination with the Company’s corporate Human Resources, Legal, and Facilities management teams.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for planning, directing and delivering Corporate and customized HR services in support of business unit/divisional/regional objectives. Proactively consults with clients and recommends HR solutions to improve critical business outcomes.
- Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Coach and guide managers on employment matters, including employee discipline, performance improvement plans, and employee relations issues. Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Provide expertise in people development, HR policies, procedures and HR initiatives that support a progressive culture and exceptional client service.
- Coach leaders and their teams foster effective working relationships and team alignment across the assigned departments.
- Oversee Talent Relations team for Casting background actors.
- Work in partnership with EP’s legal team and casting executive to be sure the casting business is up to date in labor law practices as it pertains to the background talent.
- Partner with the CHRO, Human Resources team, Legal, and department leadership to proactively address organizational needs.
- Work closely with corporate talent acquisition team, coordinate the recruiting process for all positions in Central Casting.
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
- Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
- Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or a related field.
- 10 year’s progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably in the entertainment industry or a client-service driven organization.
- PHR or SPHR certification or equivalent desired.
- High level of knowledge relating to human resources laws, best practices, and policy administration.
- Broad business and financial understanding and ability to apply to human capital implications.
- Strong project management skills with an ability to identify and analyze business and organizational needs.
- Proven success communicating key HR initiatives via the proper channels.
- Labor relations experience and conversant with Labor laws preferred.
- High level of knowledge relating to human resources laws, best practices, and policy administration.
- Broad business and financial understanding and ability to apply to human capital implications.
- Ability to work in a team environment, manage multiple clients, and provide strong consultative skills.
- Adept at communicating effectively across all levels of internal and external stakeholders while inspiring confidence.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate across all Business Partner functions and all Centers of Excellence.
- Adept at communicating effectively across all levels of internal and external stakeholders while inspiring confidence.
- Strong project management skills with an ability to identify and analyze business and organizational needs.
- Proven success communicating key HR initiatives via the proper channels.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work autonomously and be self-driven.
Receptionist/Client Relations Specialist
Burbank, CA, US
We are looking for a Receptionist/Client Relations Specialist who play an important role providing support to Casting Directors and clients in helping to exceed the businesses expectations for outstanding service. In this role the focus will be on greeting, guiding clients and background actors, providing information, and creating a great first and last impression along the way.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle a high volume of calls. Answer, screen and transfer all incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff member in a timely manner.
- Handle queries and complaints via phone, email and general correspondence.
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email about our business and office events.
- Greet all visitors.
- Acquire knowledge of all office systems: including but not limited to phones, casting programs, computers, etc.
- Maintain a complete knowledge of organizational structure, personnel names and titles.
- Interface with various departments and employees.
- Assist with mail and deliveries as required.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously in a high stress, fast-paced noisy office environment, on-line with quality and quick responsiveness to employees and clients.
- Other tasks as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High school diploma required. College graduate preferred.
- Prior receptionist or clerical experience a plus but willing to train someone who is a self-starter, extremely organized and has a customer service-oriented personality.
- General knowledge of the Entertainment Industry a plus.
- Excellent client service / people skills – ability to work with many different personalities.
- Possesses a strong proactive work ethic, precise attention to detail and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word & Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom.
- Strong problem solver in a highly fast driven creative environment.
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
- Able to maintain a high level of professionalism with clients and co-workers in high-stress situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
- Maintain confidentiality and show discretion.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Represent the organization in an ethical and professional manner.
- Must work flexible hours with no restrictions (overtime will be required).
Burbank Registration Specialist
Burbank, CA, US
We are looking for a Registration Specialist who will facilitate all aspects of the onboarding of new Central Casting talent.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Check In and I-9 knowledge – Knowledge regarding acceptable and unacceptable documentation employees may present to use for the I-9 form. Apply this knowledge during check in to ensure only those who present original unexpired documentation listed on the Lists of Acceptable Documents are permitted in to orientations. Diffuse negative situations with talent who do not have the necessary documentation.
- Orientations – Present informative orientations that produce well filled out talent registration forms. Have a full understanding of the material presented. Present in an engaging and professional manner. Keep the registrants’ attention. Answer registrant questions. Distribute and collect extra forms as needed.
- Registration employee onboarding station and photo room – Both the registration table and photo room positions require a full knowledge and understanding of all registration forms. Both require processing each registrant in an accurate, friendly, and expedient way, paying close attention to all details on forms. The registration table involves reviewing each talent registration form, organizing forms in to the identified order, ensuring all forms are filled out correctly. Catch and correct mistakes. Complete Age Verification and I-9 forms accurately. Possess knowledge of rules and regulations regarding the completion of I-9 forms, ensuring company compliance of all policies set forth by Homeland Security. The photo room involves reviewing all documents, catching and correcting mistakes, attaching labels to forms, entering talent information in to the casting system, taking and uploading the picture, filing the forms.
- Data Entry and Uploading of Registration Forms in to the Casting System – Ensure that the data entry forms are kept organized and are input into the casting system in an accurate and timely manner. Registration forms are to be scanned and uploaded in to the casting system and labeled correctly.
- E-Verify – Maintain Department of Homeland Security compliance by following E-Verify regulations. Each complete and correct form I-9 to be processed in E-Verify within 3 business days. Only information from the form I-9 to be entered in to E-Verify.
- Individual tasks assigned – Each team member will have their own individual tasks assigned to them.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High School diploma required. College preferred.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Excellent communication/client service skills.
- General administrative skills.
- Strong public speaking skills.
Burbank Weekend Casting Assistant
Burbank, CA, US
We are looking for a Weekend Casting Assistant whose primary job is to support Casting Directors with all aspects of their casting responsibilities and become acquainted with their constantly changing and time-pressured daily goals of providing background performers for a spectrum of leading television shows and feature films. Working as part of a team, this role will include coverage for all Central Casting Offices (NY, GA, LA and CA), learning all aspects of casting and be prepared to enter the role of a Casting Director.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle a high volume of calls afterhours, responding quickly to clients’ needs, take messages, transfer calls and general inquiry.
- Acquire knowledge of all office systems: including but not limited to phones, casting programs, computers, etc.
- Collaborate with Casting Directors and other weekend Casting Assistants by pulling photos by accurate description for clients, checking background availability, setting up fittings or interviews, calling out details or making call time changes, and taking cancellations.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with casting partners ensuring client success.
- Makes effective use of all available resources when given a project.
- Gain knowledge of union contracts and adult and child labor laws.
- Accurately process Cast Clearances and Taft Hartley paperwork as needed.
- Retrieve documents and files when requested.
- Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner.
- Accurately report attendance and/or behavioral or client service issues.
- Participate in Team Meetings and produce weekly status reports.
- Observe and learn all aspects of casting in preparation of becoming a Casting Director.
- Cast projects as assigned under supervision of a Casting Director.
- Other projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High school diploma required. College graduate preferred.
- General knowledge of the Entertainment Industry.
- Casting experience preferred. Film/Television industry experience a plus.
- Excellent client service / people skills – ability to work with many different personalities.
- Good typing skills, speed and consistency.
- Quickly grasps new concepts and ideas and the willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously in a high stress and noisy office environment.
- Agility in problem solving as unexpected situations arise throughout bookings and on set.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail, and the ability to organize and express ideas clearly.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously in a high stress environment and meet deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word & Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on-line, with quality and quick responsiveness to your team and clients.
- Possesses a strong pro-active work ethic and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
- Proven strong organizational skills including logistics, time management and scheduling.
- Must be a people person who can manage with confidence, maintain policy/protocol with crew, and operate with authority when needed.
- Strong problem solver in a highly fast driven creative environment.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must work flexible hours with no restrictions (overtime will be required).
- Supporter of company procedures and values.
- Must have reliable independent transportation.
Burbank Associate Manager of Casting
Burbank, CA, US
We are looking for someone to fill an entry level manager role. This position has direct involvement in recruitment and retention, employee communications, career development, and the learning and development of all casting employees. You will apply your expertise and thought leadership in developing workplace practices and policies that support our culture while working closely with leadership in designing and implementing strategies that enable the organization to reach its greater potential. In alignment with our values, you will develop processes related to employee on-boarding, staff development, change management, coaching, leadership and employee advocacy.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform employee evaluations per company guidelines.
- Participate in the hiring, mentoring, discipline and termination of employees.
- Lead regular and frequent team meetings and compose regular and frequent status reports.
- Authorize employee timecards, monitor overtime and produce weekly overtime reports.
- Schedule employee on-calls and Visiting sessions.
- Gain a working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA contracts and child, and adult state and national Labor Laws in order to answer client and employee questions.
- Acquire knowledge of our casting processes.
- Work with Management to assign television shows and/or feature films to Casting Directors in accordance with workload and skill level.
- Further your career development by participating in management training.
- Help set guidelines and office standards.
- Collaborate with Management to monitor and evaluate training programs and best practices to ensure they meet employee needs and skill development.
- Experience in talent planning as it relates to current and future talent needs, performance management, coaching, engagement, accountability, retention, and succession planning.
- Experience working in a metrics driven environment.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously in a high stress, fast-paced noisy office environment, on-line with quality and quick responsiveness to employees and clients.
- Maintain cell phone or email accessibility with clients and employees.
- Perform on-call duties as assigned.
- Must work flexible hours with no restrictions.
- Other projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High school diploma required. College graduate preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of management experience.
- General knowledge of the Entertainment Industry desirable.
- Knowledge of SAG and AFTRA union contracts a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees, managers and executives.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word & Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom.
- Possesses a strong pro-active work ethic, precise attention to detail and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Represent the organization in an ethical and professional manner.
New York City Staff Casting Director
New York, NY, US
We are looking for a Staff Casting Director who can cast background actors independently while relying on Lead or Senior Casting Directors for guidance and advice.
At Central Casting, we help bring movies and TV shows to life by placing hundreds of Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other roles on set every day. As the preeminent background casting company in North America, we are committed to improving how the industry works. As a division of Entertainment Partners, Central Casting offers a creative culture and competitive benefits. If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking and energetic team that helps make dreams come true, then this role may be right for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Casting – Accurately cast shows as assigned, meeting the needs of the client.
- Relationships – Develop strong relationships with the client and casting partners, answer phones, and attend production meetings and set visits as required.
- On Call Duties – Perform on call duties as assigned.
- Union Contracts & Labor Laws – Have working knowledge of union contracts and adult and child labor laws.
- Mentorship – Mentor and build strong relationships with casting partner and less experienced Casting Directors.
- Production Meetings & Set Visits – Attend and participate in production meetings and set visits as scheduled. At least one set visit per month. Also, check-in with UPM once a month.
- Help I9 on set when needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High School diploma preferred.
- High level of Casting Experience required.
- Ability to train, lead and motivate others.
- Knowledge of union contracts and adult and child labor law.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Ability to drive to sets/studios as needed (valid driving license).