Job Posting Title:

Executive Assistant, Casting

Req ID:

10157431

Job Description:

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and organize calendar scheduling, phones, and collaborating with senior offices for travel arrangements, tickets, and events for SVP.

• Prepare and schedule for various internal/external meetings such as casting concept calls, live casting sessions, department meetings and presentations.

• Create and contribute on lists, memos, meetings, talent reels, and events on behalf of SVP.

• Aid in audio/visual needs for casting purposes (i.e. recording live sessions, playback and screenshare in meetings).

• Work with other assistants to ensure casting information is updated for SVP in a timely manner. 

• Submit and track expense reports and purchasing requests for SVP, departmental supplies, and events through Casual Buyer, Concur, and internal finance.

• Assist in talent outreach initiatives including Actor Workshops and talent searches.

• Provide additional support to other executives and department as needed.

• Develops and maintains databases, distribution lists, mailing lists and filing systems.

• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.   

• Demonstrate strong communication and time-management skills, able to effectively communicate and manage tasks in a proactive and timely manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years supporting an executive in an administrative capacity in Casting, agency or a Network/Studio

• Experience building and maintaining filing systems and organizing and maintaining large amounts of data   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette   

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Demonstrated organizational, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of agencies, networks, and social media platforms

• Strong pop culture knowledge, including but not limited to celebrities in movies, TV, music, digital and sports

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime with short notice

• Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team environment or independently, with minimal supervision

• Ability to work well under pressure, successfully coordinate multiple projects, and adaptable to fast paced changes  

• Ability to recognize a need and take ownership of its completion   

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information   

• Edit and upload actor materials such as auditions, demos, etc via iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Quicktime   

• Appreciation for talent and the desire to get to know their work by going to theater, comedy clubs, showcases, etc.   

• Demonstrated interest in casting   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of related experience

• Knowledge of SAP & Concur

• Experience with managing talent

• Passion for casting and talent

• Strong social media knowledge

• Familiarity with IMDB, Breakdown Services, Studio System, Scenechronize, CastIt Systems

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $59,600.00 to $79,800.00 per year based on a 40- hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Television Group

Job Posting Primary Business:

Casting

Primary Job Posting Category:

Executive Support

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-10