Casting Coordinator (Contract) — TV & Film Production

LA 411; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark TV is seeking a Casting Coordinator to manage casting operations across our slate of original productions in Burbank, CA. You will drive guest bookings, scheduling, and pre-production prep, working with clients, production managers, and the operations team.

Responsibilities include outreach, posting casting calls, maintaining cast communications, tracking status, and coordinating calendars to ensure shoot dates align. Previous casting/talent coordination experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in casting, talent coordination, or production scheduling (TV, film, or podcast production preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple shows/schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with scheduling/calendar tools and project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com).
• Ability to work independently, follow up proactively, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to clients' casting lists to source and secure guests for upcoming episodes.
• Write and post casting calls across relevant platforms and channels.
• Maintain ongoing communication with cast members throughout pre-production and filming.
• Track casting status across all active shows and keep casting lists/trackers up to date.
• Coordinate cast scheduling and manage the production calendar to align with shoot dates.
• Flag scheduling conflicts or casting gaps early and escalate to production management as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for cast members with questions about logistics, timing, or next steps.
• Collaborate with production managers and clients to align on casting priorities per show.

Skills

Casting coordination

Production scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Calendar tools

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Spark TV is seeking a Casting Coordinator to manage casting operations across our slate of original productions in Burbank, CA. You will drive guest bookings, scheduling, and pre-production prep, working with clients, production managers, and the operations team.

Responsibilities include outreach, posting casting calls, maintaining cast communications, tracking status, and coordinating calendars to ensure shoot dates align. Previous casting/talent coordination experience is essential for success.