Casting Executive / Senior Casting Executive , Chinese Drama Productions

Mediacorp Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Casting Coordinator to source talents, organise auditions, and manage casting-related operations. You will collaborate with Executive Producers and Directors to match talents to creative needs and oversee schedules, contracts, and documentation.

The role requires a Diploma or equivalent, strong English and Chinese language skills, and excellent communication and organisational abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using digital platforms and database management systems.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese language.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established SOPs.
• Confident in liaising with artistes, talent agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Passionate about the entertainment and media industry, with a keen interest in talent casting and development.

Responsibilities

• Scout and source talents through talent database, agencies, social media, and open casting calls.
• Organise and conduct auditions, screen tests, and casting calls.
• Recommend suitable talents to Executive Producers and Directors based on creative and production requirements.
• Liaise with talents, talent agencies, and production teams on filming schedules, contracts, and other casting-related matters.
• Track, evaluate, and maintain records of talent performance and casting outcomes.
• Prepare casting budgets and detailed cost breakdowns for productions.
• Maintain and update the casting database with talent profiles, availability, audition records, and related information.
• Handle administrative duties, including generating e-payment vouchers and processing payments to talents and agencies.
• Coordinate table reads, imaging sessions, acting workshops, and other pre-production activities.
• Provide on-set casting support and talent coordination when required.
• Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and internal processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management systems

Job description

• Scout and source suitable talents through the existing talent database, agencies, social media, and open casting calls.

• Organise and conduct auditions, screen tests, and casting calls.

• Recommend suitable talents to Executive Producers and Directors based on creative and production requirements.

• Liaise with talents, talent agencies, and production teams on filming schedules, recordings, contracts, and other casting-related matters.

• Track, evaluate, and maintain records of talent performance and casting outcomes.

• Prepare casting budgets and detailed cost breakdowns for productions.

• Maintain and update the casting database with talent profiles, availability, audition records, and related information.

• Handle administrative duties, including generating e-payment vouchers and processing payments to talents and agencies.

• Coordinate table reads, imaging sessions, acting workshops, and other pre-production activities.

• Provide on-set casting support and talent coordination when required.

• Ensure compliance with departmental SOPs and internal processes.

Qualification

• Diploma qualification or equivalent.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using digital platforms and database management systems.

• Proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese language.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Meticulous, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established SOPs.

• Confident in liaising with artistes, talent agencies, and internal stakeholders.

• Passionate about the entertainment and media industry, with a keen interest in talent casting and development.