Specialist, Casting

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

17h

About The Position

The Specialist, Casting supports the creative identification and selection of talent for non-scripted productions, series, and pilots, and helps execute casting, talent management, and talent relations practices and strategies for non-scripted programming in the U.S. Hispanic market. Working under the direct supervision of the VP of Casting, the Specialist collaborates with casting leadership, directors, executive producers, development teams, talent, agents, and internal partners. The role also coordinates talent for productions, events, and promotional activities, as well as related travel and logistics. Work must follow company policies, applicable laws, technical guidelines, operating procedures, and EHS/OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in casting and/or talent relations within the entertainment industry.
Verbal Spanish proficiency; 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 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 talent proposals, considering character traits and role 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 presentations for review by the VP of Casting and Talent Relations.
Identify new talent, casting agencies, and acting schools, and provide talent recommendations.
Request and maintain updated performer resumes, photos, reels, and video materials.
Create talent requests and presentations, and maintain project documentation and materials, including Casting Share, SharePoint, Scenechronize, PowerPoint presentations, Cosmogonias, and cast lists.
Maintain talent and agent databases, performance notes, feedback, and records of auditions, callbacks, candidate status, and brainstorming sessions.
Protect confidential casting, talent, production, and business information, sharing it only with appropriate stakeholders and in accordance with company policies.
Maintain professional conduct and discretion when interacting with talent, managers, and agencies, including compliance with company conflict-of-interest guidelines.
Build and maintain relationships with talent, managers, publicists, Telemundo, 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 as needed, including media training, red carpets, premieres, events, after-parties, press junkets, and promotional activities.
Assist with internal talent requests from Daytime properties, specials and shows, Digital, Telemundo International, Public/Community Affairs, Publicity, and other partners.
Support talent and companion travel and logistics with the Manager and client, including airfare, hotels, transportation, per diem, glam, and agenda management.
Assist with coordinating talent participation at Telemundo-related events, including Billboard Awards and premieres.
Provide talent support 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 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 the health and safety of oneself, other workers, the public, and the environment.
Raise concerns about potential EHS policy violations to the manager, business leader, and EHS leader.