SEEKING: CASTING & MEDIA
ASSISTANT
McCorkle Casting Ltd. is
seeking a highly organized, motivated and personable full-time Casting &
Media Assistant to join our New York-based team.
This is an opportunity to work
directly with Pat McCorkle, CSA, and casting partner Jeffrey Dreisbach
on a wide range of theatre, film and television projects, while also supporting
media, teaching, podcasting and organizational initiatives.
CASTING & ENTERTAINMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with theatre, film and television casting projects.
Communicate professionally with actors, agents, managers and other industry representatives.
Assist with auditions, scheduling, correspondence and project organization.
Maintain casting materials, databases and project information.
Work with platforms including Actors Access and IMDB Pro.
Participate in Zoom and other digital casting/media activities.
Assist the casting team with day-to-day administrative and project needs.
Work collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and the ability to anticipate needs.
MEDIA, PODCAST & TEACHING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Jeffrey Dreisbach with podcast, teaching, workshop and author-related activities.
Maintain calendars and schedules for workshops, classes, teaching engagements and promotional activities.
Assist with social media, marketing and communications.
Maintain professional correspondence with clients, students, followers and event organizers.
Assist with promotional materials and digital communications.
Help coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who
is:
Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
An excellent communicator with strong writing and proofreading skills.
A confident multitasker who can manage competing priorities.
Comfortable working independently while functioning as part of a small, collaborative team.
Knowledgeable about theatre, film and television, with an understanding of actors and talent representatives.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and comfortable learning new technology and digital platforms.
Familiar with Actors Access, IMDB Pro, Zoom and social media platforms.
Professional, dependable, discreet and able to handle confidential information.
Genuinely interested in the entertainment industry and eager to learn.
Previous experience in casting,
theatre, film/television production, talent representation, arts administration or a related entertainment field is strongly preferred.
POSITION DETAILS
Full-time, New York City–based hybrid position.
Annual salary: $52,000.
This position does not include employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement benefits or other supplemental benefits.
This is a hybrid position combining remote administrative work with in-person work in New York City as required by auditions, meetings and project needs.
TO APPLY
Please send a resume and cover
letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience to:
Please include "Casting & Media Assistant" in the subject line.
We look forward to hearing from
qualified candidates.
Pat McCorkle, CSA
Jeffrey Dreisbach
McCorkle Casting Ltd.