Atlanta or New Orleans Casting Manager
Atlanta, GA, US or New Orleans, LA, US
We are targeting an experienced Casting Manager to handle difficult shows and clients without supervision. This position is salaried and considered a management position. In addition to casting responsibilities this position will carry managerial responsibilities and will have a direct impact setting the standards of casting in the office.
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
- Accurately and creatively cast most difficult shows as assigned meeting the needs of the clients.
- Building strong relationships with clients and elicit key information via telephone and regular set visits.
- Establish a base of repeat client business determined by client requests.
- Ability to answer / solve client questions.
- Build strong relationships with Casting Partners working together toward client success.
- Participate in the hiring, training, and mentoring of employees.
- New business account set-ups.
- Attend production meetings and set visits.
- Perform on call and visiting duties as assigned.
- Complete Deal Memos/Work Orders and participate in New Business Account Set Ups.
- Accurately report attendance and/or behavioral or client service issues.
- Participate in management training.
- Help set guidelines and office standards.
- Maintain cell phone/phone accessibility with clients and teammates.
- Other projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Managerial experience required and casting experience preferred.
- Team building and employee training and motivating skills.
- Excellent client service / people skills – ability to work with many different personalities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong client relationships.
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
Atlanta or New Orleans Associate Casting Director
Atlanta, GA, US or New Orleans, LA, US
We are targeting an experienced Associate Casting Director to cast primarily Non-Union Background Actors for television, film, promotional shoots, and other miscellaneous projects. The Associate Casing Director works collaboratively with clients and production in accomplishing their needs.
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
- Accurately, creatively, and productively cast shows as assigned meeting the needs of the clients.
- Build strong relationships with clients via telephone, production meetings and set visits.
- 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 report attendance and/or behavioral or client service issues.
- Maintain cell phone/phone accessibility to clients and teammates.
- Communicate accurate show information to talent and check talent availability as required.
- Effectively serve as a member of the morning on-call and weekend rotation team and perform your typical duties as needed.
- Participate in Visiting, a Q&A with Casting Directors and Background Talent as scheduled.
- Accurately process Cast Clearances and Taft Hartley paperwork as needed.
- Participate in team meetings and produce weekly status reports.
- Learn all aspects of casting in preparation of becoming a Staff Casting Director.
- Attend Production Meetings and set visits.
- Other projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- Casting experience preferred. Film/Television industry experience a plus.
- Excellent client service / people skills – ability to work with many different personalities.
- 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.
- 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.
Atlanta Casting Assistant (TEMP)
Atlanta, GA, US
We are looking for a Temporary Casting Assistant whose primary job will be to support Casting Directors with all aspects of their casting responsibilities. The Casting Assistant will be trained in all aspects of casting.
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
- 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.
- Accurately report attendance and/or behavioral or client service issues.
- Observe and learn all aspects of casting.
- Cast projects as assigned under supervision of a Casting Director.
- Attend set visits, and make deliveries and pick-ups as needed.
- Ensure that show information, such as data entry, is input accurately and in a timely manner.
- Other projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- High school diploma required. College graduate preferred.
- General knowledge of the Entertainment Industry.
- Casting Experience preferred.
- General Administrative Skills.
- 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.
- Supporter of company procedures and values.
- Must have reliable independent transportation.
- Must have the ability to work successfully in a team environment.