Vacancies

Elaine Grainger Casting is looking for an experienced Casting Assistant

Elaine Grainger Casting is looking for an experienced casting assistant to join us ASAP.

We are working remotely, so access to your own computer and phone is essential.

A minimum of one year’s experience would be great as we’re looking for someone to jump right in. Duties will include all the usual: editing self-tapes and material, uploading to Cast It, using Spotlight, sending out self-tape requests, and editing lists. Strong admin skills are a must.

Please email Elaine on elaine@elainegrainger.com ASAP with “Casting Assistant Application” in the subject line.

Casting Assistant 2-3 days a week from 26th April

Julia Horan is looking for a casting assistant to help out 2/3 days a week from 26th April with the possibility of more days per week in the long term. I’m pretty flexible about what days.  Working from home and from my office, so will need access to own device – Mac or PC.  You will be working on a variety of theatre projects – some plays and a new musical. 

Need to have experience of the following:-

– Searching across the UK for new talent

– Checking availabilities and liaising with agents.

– Dealing with a variety of creatives in the UK and abroad

– Keeping lists updated and making sure the admin on project is finished when they are completed

– Sending out requests for self-tapes with all materials and logging them when they are sent back

– Setting up auditions online and in person

I need someone who is keen, very organised and is used to working hard on their own.  It would be great if you were tech savvy as I am not.  Also needs to be jolly.  

Please email me with your CV to julia@horancasting.com and put Assistant Part Time in the subject line.

Casting Assistant 2-3 days a week from 19th April

Stuart Burt is looking for a casting assistant to help out 2-3 days a week from wk commencing 19^th April (next week) until 15^th May 2021, potentially longer. How time is distributed can be discussed, if someone is working part time elsewhere.

Working from home, so will need access to own device – Mac or PC.

Tasks will include:

• Checking avails
• Sending out requests, materials and instructions for self-tapes and collating them appropriately
• Setting and managing in-person audition schedules

Requiring someone with a positive attitude, excellent organisational skills, sound industry knowledge use of Spotlight.

Please email stuart@stuartburtcasting.com thank you with CDG ASSISTANT ENQUIRY as the subject. Thank you!

Shaheen Baig Casting – Assistants

Shaheen Baig Casting are looking for two people to join the team, with openings for varying levels of experience – ideally one senior and one junior assistant. This would be to start working with us from May onwards for a minimum of eight weeks and with potential for longer term.

The senior position, needs someone with experience in uploading to various casting sites, using Spotlight, arranging self tapes and speaking to agents and all the usual everyday admin tasks. We also do a lot of open calls so having some good tech knowledge and ability to organise databases is a plus! For the junior position some experience would be great but essentially we are looking for the right person, huge energy, curiosity and enthusiasm is essential! We will be working quickly so, unsurprisingly, we’re looking for fast learners etc

Just as importantly, we’re looking for some fellow Film & Television lovers to join in our chats, give their opinion and collaborate creatively with us.

You will be working closely with all members of the team, and we’re anticipating a mix of in office and remote working so your own laptop is essential.

We are based in Finsbury Park, London. Hours are generally regular but can occasionally go on late project depending.

If interested please email shaheen@shaheenbaigcasting.com and please mark your email ASSISTANT WORK