Casting Production Resident

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The Role

BuzzFeed Video is looking for a resourceful Casting Production Resident for their NY Office. These Residents will not be making content, but rather will work within the Production Department to support the process, logistics, and coordination for Video Teams in NY.

This position is a 3-month full-time residency based in our New York office. For the right person, this position could extend.

You Will

  • Cast different talent for several projects simultaneously
  • High-volume cold-calling and outreach using various casting methods
  • Conduct preliminary phone and Skype interviews with potential talent as needed
  • Create talent one-sheets for producers as needed
  • Gather paperwork such as release forms, talent vouchers, etc. when booking talent for shoots
  • Process editorial video receipts and expenses for accounting
  • Support video producers with prop orders and runs
  • Support video producers and staff with equipment set up, equipment breakdowns
  • Support video producers and staff on set by running camera or sound
  • Partner with the Casting Coordinator on casting for editorial video shoots (researching, outreaching, cold-calling and booking talent)

You Have

  • Must have a minimum of 1+ years of experience casting talent for non-scripted shows or projects for major television networks or for major digital platforms (casting scripted projects in addition to non-scripted is a major plus)
  • Must have 2+ years of production experience
  • Self-identified logistics master
  • Experience with Movie Magic Budgeting, Scheduling, Scenechronize or comparable budgeting and scheduling software
  • Impeccable time management skills and ability to prioritize projects
  • This position is approximately 40 hours a week
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think “outside of the box” when seeking talent for shoots
  • A genuine interest in what makes content shareable and viral

 Life at BuzzFeed

At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

  • A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more

  • No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!

BuzzFeed is the leading independent digital media and tech company, delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. We value experimentation, teamwork, inclusion, humble confidence. At BuzzFeed, you’ll work collaboratively with inspiring colleagues to create tools, technology, and content that helps connect people all over the world.

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111 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003

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