Casting Associate

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is looking for a Los Angeles-based Casting Associate to support our Casting Production. This role will focus on organizing writing requests, communicating with agents and directors, and meeting tight deadlines. Other responsibilities include listening to audio auditions and making selects, writing mock audition sides, and problem-solving last-minute casting issues with skill and composure. 

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and highly organized with strong interpersonal skills. We’re looking for someone that thrives in a fast paced and oftentimes fluid environment where tasks may change quickly from one day to the next depending on our production schedule. This candidate would be Los Angeles casting support for the NY production team, casting background voiceover roles. This role helps build the foundation of our well-oiled casting team and will require dedication and an eye for detailed work.

WHAT WE DO

• Rockstar Games’ Los Angeles Casting team will be casting NPCs and other voiceover roles to be recorded locally.
• We support Directors to help maintain the nuance and continuity of the game’s world.
• We work in collaboration with other departments to help drive the collective vision across all content in our games. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to organize requests and push other departments if needed to hit deadlines.
• Sending contracts to talent with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pushing directors to make speedy final casting decisions to avoid missed deadlines.
• Obtain talent avails and accurately notate them.
• Listening to a high volume of VO auditions and making selects to pass to directing team.
• Writing mock sides for auditions and completing them on tight deadlines.
• Delegating tasks to assistant when needed.
• Working seamlessly with NY casting team when issues arise.
• Cast clearing talent via SAG-AFTRA website.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of casting associate experience in commercial, video games, TV, theater, or film.
• At least 2 years of casting assistant/casting production assistant experience in commercial, video games, TV, theater, or film.
• Experience with scheduling and project management software such as Monday.com.
• Strong writing skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge MS Office especially Excel. (Macro knowledge a plus.)

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of different personalities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain a positive attitude.
• Natural multi-tasker who can keep a level head when things get busy.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust as needed.
• Fast learner who feels comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
• First-hand knowledge of the casting process and an understanding of daily tasks.
• Excels in writing various genres and enjoys creating a story.
• Ability to listen to VO auditions and select the actors who best fit the role.
• High level of motivation and passion for detail-oriented work.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working in ambiguity.
• Strong drive for excellence and takes pride in ownership of tasked responsibilities.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Fluency in another language.
• Familiarity with our games.
• Familiarity casting VO.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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