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Disney Branded Television Casting Intern, Summer 2024
The Walt Disney CompanyBurbank, ca
Film/Video
Company Information
Do you want to help redefine the future of media and entertainment by assisting in delivering compelling creative storytelling, ground-breaking technology, and high-impact marketing? Join us for the opportunity to join The Disney Branded Television Casting team as an intern. We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, curious, embraces innovation, and has a strong desire to learn, grow, and help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities around market, culture, and people. If you are passionate about television, live-action and animation, and interested in pursuing a career in casting, then this is a great role for you! If selected for this role, you will report directly to Director, Casting.
You will help support the Casting team in both Live-Action and TV Animation projects. You will familiarize yourself with our shows, research actors, update reports, compile memos, and support various talent initiatives and outreach. In addition, you will also handle some basic administrative duties of light desk and phone coverage. You will be encouraged to join meetings and share talent ideas.
Qualifications
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A background working with both Mac and PC operating systems
- A strong curiosity in Television and the Entertainment Industry
- Strong organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail while balancing multiple projects at once
- Exceptional verbal, written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) and interpersonal communication skills– collaboration skills are important
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Previous experience in entertainment and casting
- Familiarity with online short-form media and like genres
- Experience using iMovie/iDVD/Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere
- Experience with FileMaker Pro and QwireCast
Duties
- Liaising with talent representatives regarding actor availability and material for casting consideration
- Supporting department team members in desk and phone coverage
- Assisting in compiling grids/charts, documents, memos and scheduling
- Research actors and brands/current trends
- Handle confidential and other sensitive information
- Providing support with basic editing for demo reels and other items
- Supporting current Assistants and Coordinator with light desk and phone coverage
- Supporting various talent initiatives and outreach such as Actor Workshops, and local shows/events
