Casting Associate

Job Summary:

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the big screen for audiences around the world. We are currently seeking a Casting Associate to join our Burbank, CA team and help find the talent that brings these characters to life through voice performance and acting.

The Casting team at Walt Disney Animation Studios is responsible for casting production dialogue and reference (temporary) dialogue. The Casting Associate is responsible for assisting the Casting Director in finding voice talent for all stages of a production (from development to production).

Responsibilities:

Production Casting:

• Meet with the Director/s, Producer/s, and Casting Directors to brainstorm and present actor ideas for all main and secondary characters
• Source audio clips for Director and Producer review
• Work with talent representation to find and audition potential actors
• Evaluate submissions from talent agencies
• Maintain relationships with local and national talent agents and local theater programs
• Attend talent scouting events such as theater performances, showcases, comedy shows, concerts, etc.

Reference Dialogue (temporary voice) Casting:

• Assess project needs with the Director/s and Producer/s
• Brainstorm and present actor ideas to the Director/s and Producer/s
• Run auditions for internal and external candidates
• Oversee booking and scheduling for external candidates

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 2+ years of experience in casting
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work exceptionally well with Executives and Filmmakers
• Experience in scheduling auditions
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written; including crafting email communication
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

About Walt Disney Animation Studios:

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, Walt Disney Animation Studios is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to 2025’s “Zootopia 2.” Among the studio's timeless creations are “Pinocchio,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.”

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.