Copy of Casting Assistant

RBmedia; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tantor Media, a division of RBmedia, is seeking a Casting Assistant to support the Director of Production, Casting Director, Production Manager, and Pre-Production Manager with administrative and casting tasks. The role involves scheduling narrators, coordinating approvals, and handling invoicing in a hybrid CT-based setting.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree in English/Communications or related fields, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or related fields or audiobook/publishing field experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Experience in project support, production coordination, or related admin roles.

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Production, Casting Director, Production Manager, and Pre-Production Manager with administrative tasks.
• Assist in casting narrators (independent contractors) and scheduling.
• Coordinate casting approvals with publishers, networks, and acquisitions teams.
• Assist with narration invoicing and database entry.
• Provide creative and diplomatic problem-solving support as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Independent work

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Tantor Media, a division of RBmedia, is one of the largest audio book publishers in the World. Tantor Media has over 20 years of experience in the audio market. Tantor Media currently has an opening for a Casting Assistant. The Casting Assistant must be able to conduct work in the state of CT including out of the Tantor Media headquarters in Old Saybrook, CT. This is a hybrid position based in the state of Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business.

Thisisafull-timenon-exemptposition(40hoursweekly)andwillreportdirectlytotheDirector of Production.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

The primary responsibility for this role is to support the Director of Production, Casting Director, Production Manager, and Pre-Production Manager with the objective of administrative support and casting.

• 50% of time: Assist casting and schedule narrators (independent contractors) utilizing manuscripts, internal support systems, narrator skills, internal feedback, and consumer reviews.
• Castto determined budgetaryobjectivesper Casting Director’sapproval andguidance.
• Coordinatecastingapprovalswithpublishernetworkandacquisitionsteam.
• Utilize creative and diplomatic solutions to difficult projects, escalating to Casting Director when necessary
• 50% of time: Assist Director of Production with administrative duties, including but not limited to database entry and supporting the narration invoice process.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or other related fields or experience in audiobook/publishing field
• IntermediateknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice(Word,Excel,Outlook)
• Experienceintheareasofprojectsupport,productioncoordination,orrelatedadministrativefields
• Motivatedself-starterwithaconstantdesiretomeetandexceedgoals
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandeffectivelywithinternaldepartmentsandexternalcontacts(narrators, publishers, industry professionals), using diplomacy and creative solutions when problem-solving
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelyinadeadlinedrivenenvironmentandtoadapttochangingpriorities
• Strongfocusandmultitaskingability,includingabilitytositandreadfromacomputerscreen for 8 consecutive hours per day
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.