Specialist, Casting

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Specialist, Casting participates in identifying and selecting talent for non-scripted productions, series, and pilots, while supporting casting, talent management, and talent relations practices for non-scripted programming serving the U.S. Hispanic market. The position works under the direct supervision of the VP of Casting. The Specialist collaborates with casting leadership, directors, executive producers, development teams, talent, agents, managers, publicists, and internal partners. The role coordinates auditions, talent recommendations, casting presentations, talent databases, project documentation, and talent logistics. It also supports talent at productions, events, and promotional activities, including travel coordination and digital and social media activations. Work must comply with company policies, applicable laws, technical guidelines, and EHS/OSHA procedures, with strict confidentiality and professional conduct required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in casting and/or talent relations within the entertainment industry.
Must speak Spanish verbally; Spanish is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with the VP of Casting on projects, casting needs, preferences, and specific roles.
Participate in discussions with Executive Producers and the Development team about character profiles and casting needs.
Collaborate with the Director and Executive Producers to develop potential talent proposals, considering role characteristics and physical requirements.
Create project and casting schedules in Casting Networks or similar systems for performer auditions.
Follow up with performers and agents about availability and interest in projects.
Evaluate casting submissions and schedule casting presentations for review by the VP of Casting and Talent Relations.
Identify new talent, casting agencies, and acting schools, and provide talent recommendations.
Request updated resumes, photos, reels, and video materials from performers and update applicable systems.
Create talent requests and presentations, and maintain project documentation, including Casting Share, SharePoint, Scenechronize, PowerPoint presentations, Cosmogonias, and cast lists.
Maintain talent and agent databases, performance notes and feedback, and records of auditions, callbacks, candidate status, and brainstorming sessions.
Protect confidential casting, talent, production, and business information and share it only with appropriate stakeholders in accordance with company policies and practices.
Maintain professional conduct and appropriate discretion in interactions with talent, managers, and agencies, including compliance with guidelines on conflicts of interest.
Build and maintain relationships with talent, managers, publicists, Telemundo and external clients, and key executives.
Coordinate and supervise talent for assigned non-scripted series and projects, including castings, events, special dates, and related activities.
Work with the Director and VP of Casting on talent requests for local events, specials, and other business priorities.
Provide on-location talent support, including media training, red carpets, premieres, events, after-parties, press junkets, and promotional activities as needed.
Assist with internal talent requests from Daytime properties, specials and shows, Digital, Telemundo International, Public/Community Affairs, Publicity, and other internal partners.
Support talent and companion travel and logistics in conjunction with the Manager and client, including airfare, hotels, transportation, per diem, glam, and agenda management.
Help coordinate talent participation in Telemundo-related events, including Billboard Awards and premieres, as needed.
Support talent during production and promotional activities as needed.
Support talent travel arrangements, including travel requirements, contact information, visas, and coordination with managers and publicists.
Support talent requests for live events and specials as needed.
Assist with Digital and Social Media talent activations, including social media outreach and activations on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Perform work in accordance with technical guidelines, operating procedures, and applicable EHS/OSHA regulations and procedures.
Follow company policies and applicable laws and regulations to protect health, safety, and the environment, and raise concerns about potential EHS policy violations to the appropriate leaders.