Literaryandcastingassistantjobdescription

TITLE: Literary and Casting Assistant STATUS: Full Time/Annual – Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Artistic REPORTS TO: Manager of New Play Development SALARY: DOE + Benefits SUMMARY The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Literary and Casting Assistant to support the Manager of New Play Development and the Casting Director in an administrative capacity. Under the guidance of the Manager of New Play Development, the Literary and Casting Assistant is part of the team that assesses plays and recommends them for development and production. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES •

•

•

Literary responsibilities of this job include: o Maintaining a database of script submissions as well as correspondence about plays o Helping to schedule and coordinate meetings, readings, and workshops o Reading scripts and writing extensive play coverage (therefore, strong writing skills are a must) Casting responsibilities of this job include: o Scheduling auditions o Corresponding with agents and managers about the constantly fluctuating schedules of actors o Assisting the Casting Director during auditions by checking in actors and operating the camera to videotape auditions when required, as well as sending video of auditions to artists who cannot be present in the room Other responsibilities include: o Editing content for publication o Moderating post-play discussions o Lending dramaturgical support to productions when opportunity allows o Taking notes at Artistic meetings and distributing to the Artistic department post-meeting o Seeing productions on behalf of the Artistic department o Administratively supporting new play programs (including The Writers’ Room playwrights group, readings, and workshops) o Assisting in the further daily operations of the Literary and Casting offices

10886

LE CONTE AVENUE, LOS GEFFENPLAYHOUSE.ORG •

ANGELES, CA 90024 310.208.6500

QUALIFICATIONS • • • •

Candidate must have outstanding communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects concurrently.

A college degree is required, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in an artistic office is preferred (experience may include internships).

As we work from a place of nurturing artists, we seek a candidate who possesses positivity, open-mindedness, diplomacy, and a sense of humor.

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, as your engagement with everything that goes on in the Literary and Casting offices will be encouraged.

COMPENSATION This position is full-time, year-round, including evenings and weekends as necessary.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package offered, including medical, dental, vision insurance, vacation pay, paid sick leave, personal days, and 401(k) retirement program.

APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume (including 3 references), and one sample of critical writing (which can be an example of play coverage) in .pdf or .doc format at www.geffenplayhouse.org/apply. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Geffen Playhouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geffen Playhouse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Geffen Playhouse expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geffen Playhouse’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.