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Cirque du Soleil
Canada, Montreal
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Description:
Casting Coordinator
Permanent position
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!
So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
YOUR MISSION
Reporting to the Senior Director - Casting and Artist Contract Management, you will be required to Perform coordination support tasks for all projects and activities fulfilled by casting advisors for sourcing of artists and casting calls for all Cirque du Soleil shows in creation and operations.
Sourcing and Casting Database:
•Screen online applications in the casting database and dispatch files for evaluation for to Casting Advisors, Talent Scouts and external Partners;
•Communicate with artists, verify their interest, availability, request additional information and document their files in the Casting databank;
•Ensure coordination of Casting Actions - Scouting and Auditions – and plan the logistics, confirm audition venue, coordinate participants and ensure post-action follow up;
•Interact with casting partners or other business contacts;
•Document reports in the vesting databank, upload information and link videos;
•Effectuate online search for information and prepare reports.
Casting calls:
•Coordinate research and presentations, assist Casting Advisors in preparation and documentation of presentation notes;
•Act as liaison with other departments (immigration, P-Med, Coaching, shows, etc), as necessary;
•Produce reports and analytics, on request;
•Perform other connected and administrative tasks.
YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE
•Over 3 years of professional experience in an administrative or coordination role in the field of performing arts, communications, or marketing;
•Excellent proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken. Another foreign language is a strong asset;
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
•Good computer skills or good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
•Experience if working with databases is an asset;
•Ability to work under pressure and in ambiguous situations, and manage priorities;
•Diplomacy and discretion in all communications;
•Ability to work in a team;
•Flexibility and high level of adaptability;
•Possess relevant academic training associated with expertise.
To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
- An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
Application Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2022
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Job Location:
Canada,
Montreal
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