Responsibilities

• Field high volume of calls
• Schedule meetings with actors, casting directors, etc. and manage their calendars
• Coordinate travel for actors testing on pilots from out of town
• Edit and download film on actors using iMovie, Quicktime and Cast It
• Coordinate and submit the executives’ expense reports monthly.
• Help keep the executives organized
• Attend events/shows after-hours to scout talent, and write/share coverage with the department
• Maintain the series contacts spreadsheet
• Schedule casting sessions and running camera during sessions
• Coordinate business travel for the executives
• Clear daily drive-ons and walk-ons for all casting department guests on the CBS Radford lot
• Assist with making casting lists and checking actor availabilities
• Coordinate programming and events for the CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge, including the management of payments, contracts, and communications.
• Serve as a key point of contact for all collaborators for the CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous assistant experience a must – you need to know your way around an office.

Additional Qualifications:

• Studio, agency, casting experience is a plus
• Knowledge of actors a plus, an interest in casting is essential!
• Be efficient and professional, but also have a good rapport with co-workers and production staff over the phone and email.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize is essential.
• Must be an organizational whiz, self-starter.
• Computer dynamo – PC proficient, good with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer
• Strong writing/research skills and attention to detail are important
• Interest in program development, short films, and social impact is a plus!