Open Staff Positions

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.

• Telephones- Respond quickly to background actor and to client’s questions and needs.
• Office Systems – Including but not limited to phones, computers, office machines, etc.
• Communicate – disseminate accurate booking information and details to background actors under the guidance and direction of Casting Director.
• Casting Support – Assist Lead Casting Director(s) with their casting responsibilities and needs.
• On Call Team Member – Effectively serve as a member of the On-Call Team.
• Production Meetings and Set Visits – Attend and participate in production meetings and set visits (at least one per month) if feasible.
• Help I-9 on set when needed.

• High School diploma preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to drive to sets/studios as needed (valid driving license).

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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.

• Telephones – respond quickly to client’s needs: take messages, information for new business calls, transfer calls, etc.
• Acquire knowledge of all office systems: including but not limited to phones, computers, office machines, etc.
• Communicate accurate show information to talent and check talent availability as required.
• Support Team members by: pulling photos by accurate description for clients, checking background availability, setting up fittings or interviews, calling out details or making call time changes, etc.
• Effectively serve as a member of the on-call team and fulfill all responsibilities associated with opening the office.
• Assist in Visiting as scheduled.
• Contact Station 12 for SAG-AFTRA members as needed and produce Taft Hartley paperwork.
• Distribute faxes, file show information daily and research show files as needed.
• 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.
• Attend Production Meetings, set visits, and make deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
• Other projects as assigned.

• General knowledge of the Entertainment Industry.
• Casting Experience preferred.
• Excellent Client service / people skills – ability to work with many different personalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi task and work in a high stress and noisy office environment.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Must work flexible hours with no restrictions (overtime will be required).
• Supporter of company procedures and values.
• Must have reliable independent transportation.
• High school diploma required. College graduate preferred.

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