Casting Assistant
Job Overview
We're looking for a meticulous,resourceful, people-person to join us as a Casting Assistant. You'll be at theground level of finding, coordinating, and preparing talent for everything fromlocal TV commercials to international productions - working closely with ourProject Coordinators and Project Managers to make sure every shortlist,audition, and shoot runs smoothly. If you're fun-loving, self-driven, sharp onthe details, and genuinely enjoy meeting new people, we want you.
Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing
Perform high-volume talentsourcing based on brand brief, demographics, and campaign tone - acrossprofessional artistes and street casting alike. Research the client and projectbefore recommending talent, so every option you bring forward actually fits.
Audition Coordination
Coordinate and preparehigh-volume auditions for internal review and PM shortlisting - keepinglogistics tight and talent ready.
Project Support
Support coordination acrossmultiple concurrent projects, keeping timelines, communication, anddeliverables on track.
Talent Recommendations
Recommend suitable talentoptions to the Casting Project Manager and Head of Casting based on rolerequirements and brief fit.
Talent Records
Maintain and update talentperformance records - documenting strengths, quirks, and suitability from everyproject so we can cast smarter next time.
Role Preparation
Prepare and coordinate role prepmaterials and sessions so talent walks onto set properly briefed and ready.
Equipment & Logistics
Carry out basic equipment checksand flag any faults or issues promptly, before they become a shoot-day problem.
On-Set Support
Be the person who jumps in -proactive, hands-on support during shoots and studio sessions, anticipatingwhat crew and talent need rather than waiting to be asked. Make sure everytalent has a genuinely positive shoot experience.
Requirements
- Background in Media / Film /Production (qualification or work experience)
- Excellent command of Englishand at least one other language
What We Look For
- A gung-ho, never-say-dieattitude - always hungry to learn, always striving for better
- Genuine initiative - you don'twait to be told what to do, you spot what needs doing and step in
- Sharp attention to detail -nothing slips through when you're on it
- A genuine love of meetingpeople and building rapport - talent, clients, crew, all of it