ABOUT THIS POSITION -
Qualifications: This is an entry-level position, no casting or film industry experience is required. We prefer candidates with some office-work experience.
Schedule: We have ongoing opportunities for freelance and part-time staff. We are not currently hiring for full-time positions. We work primarily Mon-Fri and need candidates with weekday availability.
Location: Remote / Portland Oregon.
Most of our work is from home, but there are occasional in-person elements. We prefer to hire local candidates but we’re open to anyone.
Starting Pay: $18-$20/hr depending on experience.
Conflict of Interest: Acting and/or modeling careers may represent a conflict of interest. Please disclose your work as talent on the application.
RESPONSIBILITIES -
We’re a small business, so your responsibilities will change day-to-day. However, your primary areas of focus will be:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We interact with a high volume of people across many different identities, and need team members who are patient and friendly. You will regularly:
- Monitor customer inquiries (email, text, social media)
- Answer questions from actors/models about casting projects
- Help solve technical issues
STREETCASTING
Streetcasting means looking outside typical channels to find talent who have specific skills and/or identities. Examples of past categories include beekeepers, queer couples, BIPOC athletes, and disabled kids. As a streetcaster, you’ll:
- Research groups and organizations to find people based on skill/identity
- Outreach via email, text, phone, and social media.
- Manage research leads and track outreach efforts in spreadsheets.
CASTING SESSIONS
We occasionally hold live Zoom casting sessions. In the future, we will resume live studio casting sessions. To help with those, you will:
- Check-in talent for auditions
- Manage data & media files
- Set up lights & equipment
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES -
For senior positions, we prefer to promote from within. As a casting assistant, you have the opportunity to grow into a role as a Casting Associate. Those duties include:
- Directing talent for auditions
- Client relations
- Project management
- Supervising assistants
ABOUT US -
What is casting? We find actors and models for photo + video projects. We work on a wide variety of projects including commercials, photoshoots, and independent films. It’s never boring, we can promise you that!
Who We Are: We believe in leveraging our position in casting to create more responsible media. We strive to increase representation of diversity, and create a more accurate reflection of our world on screen. All our work is driven by these values.
We care deeply about furthering media justice, supporting our local filmmaking community, and empowering talent to succeed. We prioritize life over work, and always try to maintain perspective, humor, and compassion.
Check out our website and instagramto get a sense of our work and approach.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you actively trying to pursue a career in acting?
Work Location: Remote
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