Casting Specialist

Job Description

The Specialist, Casting actively participates in the creative identification and selection of talent for non-scripted productions, series, and pilots, while supporting the execution of business-related practices and strategies for casting, talent management, and talent relations within non-scripted programming for the U.S. Hispanic market.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the VP of Casting regarding projects, casting needs, preferences, and specific roles.
• Participates in calls with Executive Producers and the Development team to discuss character profiles and casting needs.
• Works with the Director and Executive Producers to develop and brainstorm potential talent proposals, taking into consideration the emotional characteristics, physical characteristics, and physical requirements of each character or role to be cast for reality series and pilots.
• Creates project and casting schedules in Casting Networks or similar casting systems for performer auditions.
• Follows up with performers and agents regarding availability and interest in projects for casting purposes.
• Evaluates casting submissions and schedules casting presentations for review and evaluation by the VP of Casting and Talent Relations.
• Continuously identifies new talent, casting agencies, and acting schools and provides talent recommendations.
• Requests updated resumes, photos, reels, and video materials for performers under consideration and updates applicable systems accordingly.
• Creates talent requests and presentations and maintains updated project documentation, including Casting Share, SharePoint, Scenechronize, PowerPoint presentations, Cosmogonias, cast lists, and other related materials.
• Maintains talent and agent databases, performance notes and feedback, and detailed records of auditions, callbacks, candidate status, and brainstorming sessions.
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive casting, talent, production, and business-related information, and ensures such information is shared only with appropriate stakeholders and in accordance with Company policies and practices.
• Maintains a strict code of professional conduct in interactions with talent, talent managers, and talent agencies, including appropriate discretion, confidentiality, and adherence to Company guidelines and regulations regarding conflicts of interest.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with talent, managers, publicists, Telemundo and external clients, and key executives.
• Coordinates and supervises talent for assigned non-scripted series and projects, including castings, events, special dates, and related activities.
• Works with the Director and VP of Casting on talent requests for local events, specials, and other business priorities.
• Participates in and provides talent support on location, including media training, red carpets, show premieres, events, after-parties, press junkets, and promotional activities, as needed for assigned shows.
• Assists with internal talent requests from Daytime properties, specials and shows, Digital, Telemundo International, Public/Community Affairs, Publicity, and other internal partners.
• In conjunction with the Manager and client, supports talent and companion travel and logistics coordination, including airfare, hotel, transportation, per diem, glam, and agenda management.
• Assists in coordinating talent participation at Telemundo-related events, including Billboard Awards and premieres, as needed.
• Provides support to talent during production and promotional activities, as needed.
• Supports travel and logistics arrangements for talent, including travel requirements, contact information, visas, and coordination with managers and publicists, as needed.
• Supports talent requests for live events and specials, as needed.
• Assists with Digital and Social Media talent activations, including social media outreach to talent and activations across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Works under the direct supervision of the VP of Casting and is responsible for completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with technical guidelines, operating procedures, and applicable EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures.
• Follows Company policies and applicable laws and regulations to protect their own health and safety, as well as that of other workers, the public, and the environment.
• Raises concerns regarding potential violations of EHS policies to their manager, business leader, and EHS leader.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in casting and/or talent relations within the entertainment industry.
• Must speak Spanish verbally. Spanish is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of talent casting, television, contracts, negotiations, and recruiting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of entertainment industry standards and practices.
• Familiarity with Spanish-language television.
• Experience in administrative roles, preferably within entertainment or event production.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].