Organised, astute, and in love with the fast-paced world of TV and Film? Based at the UK’s biggest production hub, Pinewood Studios, Uni-versal Extras is a lively and exciting Casting Agency in search of a Casting Agent to join our extremely talented team.
The Role
We are looking for a confident, go-getting Casting Agent to come on board team UVE. Using your keen eye for detail, you will manage and develop client accounts (productions), oversee and motivate a team of Casting Coordinators assigned to you, and deliver top-notch results to all UVE clients with a smile. You will be required to work closely with our existing casting team, liaise with many high-profile media contacts, and contribute to the creation of many brilliant productions shooting all over the UK; working with Marvel, Disney, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple, NBCUniversal, BBC to name a few!
Responsibilities
- Ensure the timely and successful delivery of Artistes according to the client’s requirements and production objectives.
- Casting looks: Responsible for the visual interpretation of the brief and production details, a good eye for face and body is critical to create “look portfolio” for production in accordance with their requirements.
- Design, develop and deploy all elements of the casting process across artistes, clients, and prospects in order to maximise speed to market, deliver revenue and control costs.
- Responsible for delivering against monthly targets.
- Be the primary point of contact and build long-term relationships with Clients.
- Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.
- Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal stakeholders.
- Forecast and track key account metrics.
- Enhance department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Responsible for keeping current clients satisfied and delivering exceptional client service on a day-to-day basis.
- Monitor and analyse client’s uptake of Uni-versal Extras services.
- Responsible for working with the CEO to onboard and integrate new clients and develop existing client relationships.
Key attributes and skills required
- Proven casting, account management or other relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment.
- Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability, and maturity
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time and project management skills. Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Salary dependent on experience
Office based Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm, Pinewood Studios, Iver, SL0 0NH
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Iver SL0 0NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- casting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and own car (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CA-0725