Administrative Assistant III, Casting

Summary

The Sony Feature Casting department overseas all aspects of casting for Columbia, Tri Star, Screen Gems and Animation.

Provide full range of administrative support for SVP and team including handling phones, calendar, expenses, drafting and handling correspondence, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.

Job Description

• Word processing (composing and generating emails)
• Handling heavy phone volume
• Distributing and following-up on documents
• Updating databases and lists
• Scheduling and preparing for meetings and managing calendar
• Processing expense reports
• Reading and creating character breakdowns from scripts
• Managing document flow, including creating and maintaining files (electronic and hard copy)
• Checking availability of actors, keeping current lists as dates change
• Scheduling audition appointments, both pre-read and producer/director sessions
• Researching up and coming actors, pulling clips to present to studio executives
• Other general administrative duties (processing mail, copying, etc.)
• Miscellaneous duties as required
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience as a casting assistant
• 1-2 years experience as an administrative assistant
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, iMovie a plus)
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be up-to-date on popular and current talent and content
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to ensure that all assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must be flexible – an ability to work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision
• Common sense, dependability, discretion and attention to detail are required
• Must be a self-starter with a team-player attitude
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral (must have a professional and courteous demeanor)
  
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $63,232 to $79,040. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.