Casting Administrator

Job Posting Title:

Casting Administrator

Req ID:

10145852

Job Description:

** This role sits in our Burbank, CA offices, and this person is required to be on-site 4 days/ week**

About the Role & Team:

The Casting Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting performer-related processes across various productions, including domestic and international projects. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information while ensuring compliance with industry standards and studio policies. As a member of the corporate team at Disney, you will work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment.

What You Will Do:

As a Casting Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of performer agreements and compliance with studio and guild policies. This role is vital in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the casting process, ensuring that all legal and administrative requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Liaison with Studio and casting director for hiring of actors domestically and internationally, managing permissions, documentation, and governmental issues.

• Approval of all performer deals, including Actors, Stunts, Dancers, Voice-over, Singers, and Puppeteers.

• Work with primary and location Productions teams to ensure understanding of Studio and Guild policies in connection with the hiring of performers.

• Provide all necessary documentation, including performer contracts templates, start paperwork, Minor’s documents, timesheets, and status lists.

• Liaison with the Studio Labor department regarding any guild issues that may arise.

• Work closely with Studio Legal to update contract templates for individual productions.

• Draft casting director’s agreements, both domestic and international, for signatures and execution.

• Draft and distribute all Performer agreements for signatures and execution, managing documentation, contract re-wording, and labor issues.

• Ensure that all deals are finalized and agreements are signed prior to any performer rendering services.

• Double-check, confirm, and submit all performer credits to Credit and Title Administration.

• Ensure all Productions have followed all studio-legal and guild protocols in connection with the hiring and services of all performers.

• Liaise with other Disney executives, producers, Casting Executives, and other assistants internally and externally.

• Track guarantees (time, money, etc.) in connection with performer agreements.

• Represent the department in a professional manner.

• Support studio projects as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience at a Studio, Casting Agency, Production Company, Literary Agency, or Talent Agency.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Superior attention to detail.

• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong computer literacy and working proficiency/ knowledge of Adobe and MS Office.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work well and maintain professionalism under pressure.

• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.

• Effective communicator, both verbally and written.

• Ability to work with confidential information.

• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible.

• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with TV or Film Productions or with a Casting Agency or Studio.

• Strong relationships and network within the Casting community, Studios community, or Guilds for TV and/or films.

• Knowledge of performer guild agreements such as SAG-AFTRA and Pact Equity.

• Knowledge of SAP

Education: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300.00 to $87,500.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Legal

Job Posting Primary Business:

Studio Legal and Legal Affairs

Primary Job Posting Category:

Cast Administration

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-20