Casting Assistant

Coronation Street

12 Month FTC, Part Time (Hours- 17.5 hrs per week)

Office location: Manchester.

Smart working options available.

Closing date: Sunday 1st August



Why you should join us...



We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in... and we do all this through the power of creativity.



We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.



This role entails...

We are looking for a motivated and experienced administrator to provide administrative support to the Casting Director and Assistant Casting Director on 'Coronation Street.' Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is essential in this role as is absolute discretion with regard to the sensitive information held by the department.




Key Responsibilities

-Checking and pencilling actors' availability with agents.

-Pulling scenes from scripts ready for auditions.

-Setting up auditions and/or self tape requests.

-Downloading/ uploading/ editing audition tapes.

-Running auditions (meeting and greeting).

-Drawing up contracts on the ITV artist contracting system on occasion.

-Booking extras on occasion

-Cover for other members of the casting department when on annual leave.



What do I need to get this role/job?

Minimum criteria

-Minimum of 2 years administrative experience (ideally in either TV, theatre, film or Arts organisation, however this is not essential)

-Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Including English and Maths)

-High level of competency on Google mail and google docs (sheets/docs/slides)

-High level of competency on Word and Excel (setting up and supporting spreadsheets)

-Experience dealing with highly confidential information/material

-Ability to use tact and diplomacy, maintaining complete discretion at all times

-Flexible attitude to working hours and able to work afternoons rather than mornings when needed (with notice). The hours are Predominantly morning but need to be flexible to work in the afternoon instead of morning sometimes. Occasional full time holiday support.

-Keen attention to detail



ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. (minimum criteria above)



Key Criteria:

-Using initiative, ability to work undirected and flexibly

-Knowledge of Dropbox and IMovie is desirable

-Knowledge of Spotlight is advantageous

-Strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to working

-A proactive approach to ensure task completion

-Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

-Strong team player

-Good time management skills with the ability to work unsupervised



We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more here



Find out more about our benefits http://www.itvjobs.com/why-join-us/benefits/



We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance



We reach millions of people everyday, that's why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do. Find out more here