JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month FTC/ Attachment
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Drama Casting Department
LOCATION: Roath Lock Studios, Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £26,000 - £28,000 full time equivalent. Salary dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Studios are looking for a new Casting Assistant to support the smooth running of the our in‑house Drama Casting department by coordinating auditions, managing actor availability, and facilitating the casting process across multiple high-profile productions.
The role ensures Casting Directors and senior staff are equipped with accurate information, well‑organised sessions, and high‑quality audition materials. By engaging with talent networks, conducting outreach, and maintaining strong industry relationships, the Casting Assistant helps discover and champion diverse performers, contributing directly to the creation of outstanding scripted content.
This is a hybrid role based at Roath Lock, Cardiff with a minimum of at least two days in the office, plus ad-hoc as required. Occasional travel to other BBC sites will also be required, including London and other cities across the UK.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
You will join a creative, fast‑paced casting department at the heart of producing some of the UK's most‑loved dramas, such as EastEnders, Casualty and Pobol y Cwm. You'll work closely with experienced Casting Directors, contribute to shaping on‑screen talent, and gain hands‑on experience across auditions, outreach, and production. This is a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your skills can grow, and your work directly impacts the quality and diversity of BBC storytelling.
Your Responsibilities And Impact
You will support and work closely with the Head of Casting, the Business Mangers, and the in-house Casting Directors on a daily basis. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
Checking availabilities of actors
Issuing casting breakdowns via Spotlight and facilitating open casting calls
Setting up casting sessions and self-tapes
Operating cameras and reading in during auditions
Editing & uploading audition tapes and self-tapes
Running casting sessions for children and young performers
Identifying and communicating changes to scripts and schedules
Drafting paperwork including contracts and Casting Advice Notes
Conducting outreach across Wales and the UK to identify talent from underrepresented communities
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable knowledge of, and clear passion for UK Drama Television, Theatre and Film, with extensive knowledge of Welsh acting talent and talent networks across Wales
Evidenced confidence to run auditions and workshops for both adult and child actors
Confidence working alongside directors, producers, execs and other senior level staff
Demonstrable awareness of handling confidential information with tact and sensitivity
Proficient IT skills and a basic knowledge of editing software
Experience of working in position that requires solid communication with a range of stakeholders, with specific experience in professionally challenging, expressing your opinion and negotiating solutions
Extensive administrative experience and examples of working in environments where there are competing priorities and problems to solve
Desirable Criteria
Proficiency in Welsh language is desirable, but not essential.
Experience of casting within any genre
Experience of working with children and ability to get the best auditions out of them
Experience of working with agents and building relationships with them
Experience of talent fee negoitations
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.