Casting Assistant

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is looking for a Casting Assistant to support the Casting and Performance Capture Teams. This role will focus on organizing requests, communicating with talent/agents, and provide administrative and organizational support to the SVP of Performance Production. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong interpersonal skills.  

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Performance Capture Team produces all captured content for cutscene, in-game and gameplay animation assets. 
• We support on-set directors to help maintain the nuance and continuity of the game’s world. 
• We ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the department. 
• As a part of the Performance Capture Team the Rockstar Games’ casting team casts all types of work (Performance Capture, VO, Stunts, etc.) globally.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, distribute, and collect contracts from talent with an eye for accuracy. 
• Organize casting spreadsheets and production details including avails and paperwork. 
• Reach out to agents for actor availability and audition appointments. 
• Assist booking talent with accurate information and work through booking issues. 
• Receive and organize auditions accurately, acquiring any missing files as needed.
• Support the Production team as a production coordinator backup when needed. 
• Manage credits lists. 
• Write mock sides for auditions and complete them under tight deadlines. 
• Work seamlessly with accounting team to ensure timely talent payment. 
• Serve as casting liaison on-set when specialty talent is present.  
• Provide administrative support to the SVP of Performance Production by assisting in day-to-day functions with emphasis on calendar management, travel coordination, and expense processing.
• Manage meetings including scheduling rooms, securing and preparing audio/video, securing meeting materials or digital files, and storing documents for future reference. 
• Book couriers and international deliveries. 
• Provide cover for areas of responsibility and special projects for the Production team as required while maintaining confidentiality. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of casting assistant experience in commercials, video games, TV, theater, or film. 
• 1+ year experience in an Administrative or Executive Assistant role at an entertainment company. 
• First-hand knowledge of the casting process and an understanding of daily tasks. 
• Experience with project management software such as Monday.com. 
• Proficient in MS Office 360 Applications. 
• Experience on-set in any capacity.   

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work with various personalities. 
• Resourcefulness and flexibility, ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude. 
• Natural multi-tasker who can effectively manage time and prioritize tasks as set by their lead.   
• Excels in writing various kinds of genres and enjoys creating a story. 
• Strong drive for excellence and takes pride in ownership of tasked responsibilities and detail-oriented work. 
• Organized and able to keep company records up to date with accuracy.  
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.  

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Fluency in another language. 
• Familiarity with our games. 
• PA experience. 
• Experience working within the entertainment industry – video games, film, television, or music. 
• Experience working as a Personal/Executive Assistant, liaising with all levels of a business.  

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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Last updated on Aug 26, 2024