CBS
- Address
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51 W. 52nd St.
New York, New York 10019
United States
- Tel
- 212-975-8941
- Fax
- 212-975-9174
- Diversity@cbs.com
- Web
- www.cbsdiversity.com
CBS Writers Mentoring Program
Description
Each participant is teamed with a mentor, a network executive with whom they meet on a regular basis to discuss their work and career. A series of small networking gatherings with various CBS showrunners are scheduled in order to provide a better understanding of the show-making process and to facilitate relationships.
Support Provided
A structured program of career development, support and personal access to executives and the decision-making process to prepare aspiring writers for later employment opportunities in television.
Deadline
Between April 1st and June 1st (Visit website for the most current deadlines and other important information.)
Contact
- Josie Thomas, Sr. Vice President, Diversity
CBS Directing Initiative
Application available online
Description
The program identifies promising directing candidates and matches them with directors of CBS Television Network drama and comedy series. Aspiring directors of diverse backgrounds with a strong desire to direct on a CBS television series are encouraged to apply. You must be 21 or older to be eligible.
Support Provided
A program of exposure to the process of television directing, career development and access to executives and decision making process. No monetary compensation.
Deadline
Year-round
Contact
- Josie Thomas, Sr. Vice President, Diversity
Writers Career Workshops
Description
Intensive workshops that give emerging writers of diverse backgrounds a step-by-step structure for identifying and locating the people who can help their careers.
Support Provided
Instruction is given on how to set meetings, how to prepare for those meetings and how to follow up. Included is a workshop in marketing oneself to others in 60 seconds.
Deadline
Rolling (Visit website for the most current deadlines and other important information.)
Contact
- Josie Thomas, Sr. Vice President, Diversity
Actors Career Workshops
Description
These workshops are designed to help actors hone the skills they need to get auditions and land roles.
Support Provided
Scene work is critiqued by CBS Casting. Head shots are scrutinized for those qualities that best represent the actor to casting executives. Practical tips and advice are provided by experts in a hands-on approach to give actors the knowledge they need to
Deadline
Rolling (Visit website for the most current deadlines and other important information.)
Contact
- Josie Thomas, Sr. Vice President, Diversity
CBS Talent Showcases: AFTRA
- Address
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5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Fl. 9
Los Angeles, California 90036
United States
- Tel
- 323-634-8150
- Tel
- 212-863-4251
- Fax
- 323-634-8190
- jvargas@aftra.com
- ccoderoni@aftra.com
- Web
- www.aftra.org
No application. Please submit headshot and resume to the address provided.
Description
Professionally mounted showcases spotlight emerging talent for attendees that include senior level CBS Entertainment Executives, Show Runners, Casting Directors, and Talent Agents. CBS Showcases are scheduled regularly throughout the year, often featuring highly regarded stage directors.
Support Provided
CBS Entertainment Executives and Casting Directors from the network’s primetime programs, daytime programs, and CBS affiliated production companies will be on hand at the showcase. Sponsored tape critiques, shadowing days and special events with professional performers and journalists.
Deadline
(Visit website for the most current deadlines and other important information.)
Contact
- Jasmine Vargas, Member Services EEO Representative
- Caroline Coderoni, Member Services EEO Representative
CBS Diversity Institute
Description
Designed to identify and develop diversity within the acting, writing and directing communities.
Support Provided
The Institute is comprised of three programs: The CBS Writers Mentoring Program, The Directing Initiative, Talent Showcases, and ongoing Actors and Writers Career Workshops.
Contact
- Josie Thomas, Sr. Vice President, Diversity
