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Executive Assistant II, Casting

Warner Bros. Discovery
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Nov 2023
💰 $78,416/yr($42,224/yr$78,416/yr)

About the role

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role:

Provides administrative support to the SVP of Casting

Your Role Responsibilities:

  • Answers telephones, screens, logs and places calls

  • Coordinates the communication between various independent casting directors and production teams for series and pilots, including instruction in using and accessing internal casting databases as needed

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

  • Download auditions from ftp site and distributes material

  • Maintains and organizes cloud-based databases and internal information sharing sites

  • Schedules appointments, meetings, coordinates travel, etc.

  • Types deal requests, letters, memos, and prepares expense reports

  • Assists by coordinating test deal paperwork

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Previous Executive Admin experience required

  • Previous Casting experience helpful

  • Previous entertainment industry experience helpful

  • College degree preferred

  • Knowledge of PC’s, Macs, MS Office, video editing (iMovie and other platforms)

  • Knowledge of casting software (Castit, Breakdown Services, etc.) preferred

  • Knowledge of camera/sound equipment preferred

  • Must have strong communication and organization skills

  • Knowledge of TV/Film, actors, agents and managers helpful

  • Must be able to multi-task and work in a team environment

  • Must be prepared for occasional overtime work as needed

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $42,224.00 - $78,416.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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