Casting & Contracts Assistant- 8 Month FTC

Casting & Contracts Assistant

ITV Studios

8 Month FTC Maternity Cover, Full Time

Manchester

Hiring range: £25,000 - £27,000 pa

For more information please email [email protected]

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Casting/Contracts Assistant to support our Head of Casting/Contracts and Casting/Contracts team. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the smooth running of the casting process and artist contracts, working behind the scenes to help bring incredible talent to the screen.

The role

From liaising with agents to checking actor availability, preparing scripts for auditions, and managing self-tape submissions, to drafting contracts and maintaining vital records, no two days will be the same. You'll also be at the heart of audition days—welcoming actors, managing schedules, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork. If you’re tech-savvy, thrive under pressure, and have an eye for detail, this could be your chance to make your mark in the fast-paced world of drama. Apply now and be part of the magic that happens behind the scenes!

Role Responsibilities

• Checking and penciling actors' availability with agents.
• Pulling scenes from scripts ready for auditions.
• Setting up auditions and/or self tape requests.
• Downloading/ uploading/ editing audition tapes.
• Using 'Spotlight'. (a bespoke actors website).
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (setting up and supporting spreadsheets).
• Assisting with running auditions (meeting and greeting).
• Drawing up contracts on the ITV artist contracting system and ensuring they are signed promptly to avoid late payments.
• Maintaining ITV's internal VAT/ Talent Payment records by ensuring the information is correct and up to date.
• Responding to Production queries regarding Cast contracts.
• Working with and understanding industry agreements (Pact, ITV, Netflix etc).
• Booking extras on occasion.
  
  

Skills you’ll need (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.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

• Using initiative, ability to work undirected and flexibly.
• Knowledge of Dropbox and IMovie is desirable.
• Knowledge of Spotlight is advantageous.
• Strong organisational 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.
  
  

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].

Find out more about applying with a disability.

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
  
  

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV Offers Some Great Rewards And Benefits Including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  
  

More About Our Benefits

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 8th Dec 2024

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.