Casting Coordinator - Weekend

Casting Coordinator - Weekend Iver, England

Uni-versalEXTRAS Ltd
Full Time Iver, England 27000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Organised, on-the-ball, and in love with the fast-paced world of TV and Film? Based at the UK’s biggest production hub, Pinewood Studios, Uni-versal Extras is a lively and exciting casting agency in search of a Casting Coordinator to join our talented team. Uni-versal Extras works hand-in-hand with many major Film, TV and commercial companies, supplying Artistes and aiding in the creation of some of the world’s most prolific productions.

Key tasks:

You will be working with and assisting Senior Casting Agents to achieve their project briefs. As well as being involved with the checking and booking of Supporting Artists/Extras, you will be responsible for various administrative tasks and productions set by the Senior Casting Coordinators and Casting Agents including:

  • Discussing details of potential roles with the Supporting Artists on our database via telephone and our in-house messaging systems.
  • Creation and maintenance of all admin and paperwork relating to a production using Microsoft office and our in-house systems.
  • Always provide a high level of Artist support.
  • Provide a professional service which meets our quality assurance standard whilst achieving the key performance indicator targets.
  • Positively handle challenging incoming calls / queries about the production
  • Deadline Management– ensure all deadlines are met – or escalated.
  • Support Casting Agents with casting support when required.
  • Ensure Casting Agents have the appropriate levels of available, qualified Extras to fulfil all production roles in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • To coordinate TV and film projects involving the checking and booking of Supporting Artists/Extras.
  • Ensure the company’s mission, products & services are presented consistently and positively to relevant stakeholders – especially Extras and AD’s.

Requirements:

  • Experience in production or project management is useful albeit not essential.
  • Confidence when dealing with the general public, work colleagues and clients.
  • Be able to work to short deadlines with good time-management skills.
  • Have an excellent telephone manner and great communication skills.
  • Take direction well and be a positive team player.
  • Have fantastic organisation skills and be able to multi-task.
  • Be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft office.
  • Show a willingness to learn with a proactive attitude.
  • Be reliable and punctual with good time keeping skills.
  • Be comfortable using CRM or web-based sales and people management systems.

HOURS: Friday & Monday, 1pm-10pm, office based (Pinewood Studios) ..... Saturday & Sunday, on call (working from home).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Shuttle service provided
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Iver: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • What is your current notice period? If you do not have a notice period, what is the earliest date you could start if successful?
  • What are your career goals?

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence and own car (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iver

Reference ID: CC-WKEND-FM

Casting Coordinator - Weekend
Uni-versalEXTRAS Ltd

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