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ABC Signature Casting Intern, Fall 2024
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10085829 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted May 06, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
The ABC Signature Casting Department is responsible for overseeing the casting process for all scripted television shows currently in development and production for the studio. We value creating a supportive team environment where each member feels comfortable sharing opinions and thoughts. We are finding new ways to approach challenging situations and problem solving. We help push each other to do better and think outside the box. If you are a collaborative, innovative thinker who is passionate about identifying emerging talent, then this role might be a great for you!
If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Manager, Casting.
What You Will Do
We are seeking a self-motivated candidate who is curious, embraces innovation, has a strong desire to learn, grow, and help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities around market, culture, and people. As an intern with the Casting team, you will assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the busy studio casting department. You will become a member of a smart, fun, and collaborative team. You will help find new and creative ways to work together with an eye toward quality and efficiency.
Your role may include:
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.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
A high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in both Mac and PC operating systems
A strong interest in Television and the Entertainment Industry
Previous experience in entertainment and casting
Education
Recent graduate within 6 months
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are August 2024 through December 2024
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Riverside Television Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
Riverside Television Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.