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Casting Assistant

Expert Sources: Jeffrey Marx
Last updated: Jan 20, 2023
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Career Overview

Casting Assistants hold a largely administrative role in the casting process. They report to and support Casting Directors. They work with Actors’ schedules, schedule auditions, construct casting lists, do interviews with potential cast, and do any additional research or administrative work that may be needed throughout the casting process.

Alternate Titles

Casting Producer, Assistant Casting Producer, Assistant Casting Director

Avg. Salary

$59,2151

Salary Range

$42K – $81K1