Maryland Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Male Actors for Historical Film Project

Job Description
A historical film project is casting male actors for multiple roles in a production centered on the American Revolution. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in period storytelling, offering the chance to work on a professionally directed project with strong historical themes. Filming will take place in Maryland, with additional fittings required prior to production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray historically accurate characters in a period film
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in costume fittings and rehearsals as needed
• Perform on set during scheduled filming days
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 30–60
• Caucasian with a refined, middle-aged appearance
• Longer hair preferred
• No facial hair
• Comfortable performing in a historical setting
• Based in Maryland or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $200–$10 per day depending on role and location

Male Talent for Plumbing-Themed Commercial Project

Job Description
A commercial project is casting male talent for a non-speaking role in a production filming in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. This role involves portraying a plumbing professional and requires physical capability, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Ideal candidates are comfortable on set, able to follow direction, and bring a natural, believable presence to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a plumber or plumbing contractor in a commercial setting
• Perform light physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Be available for scheduled shoot dates and potential rain date

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 35–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable performing non-speaking roles on camera
• Able to provide wardrobe options appropriate for a plumbing role
• Based in or able to work in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Compensation

• $750 for a full day of filming
• Non-speaking commercial role with broadcast usage
• Opportunity to gain experience in a professional production

Game Day Fans for Baseball Lifestyle Commercial

Job Description
A lifestyle commercial is casting energetic male and female talent to portray baseball fans in an elevated game day experience shoot in Baltimore. This project is perfect for outgoing individuals with strong personality, unique style, and a passion for sports who can bring authentic fan energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray enthusiastic baseball fans in a lifestyle commercial setting
• Engage in natural, high-energy fan interactions on camera
• Follow direction from the creative and production team
• Participate in scenes highlighting game day excitement and atmosphere

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 25–35
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have lifestyle or acting experience
• Confident personality with unique style or visible tattoos a plus
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

Compensation

• $320 for 4–5 hours

Real Construction Professionals for Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial production is casting real construction professionals for a paid shoot in Baltimore, Maryland. The production is looking for experienced tradespeople who regularly work with tools and can naturally demonstrate their craft on camera. This opportunity is ideal for painters, drywall specialists, contractors, builders, and skilled DIY professionals interested in participating in a professional commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera demonstrating real construction or repair work

• Perform natural tool use and job-related actions during filming

• Follow direction from the production team while working on set

• Help create authentic scenes featuring real construction tasks

Requirements

• Real construction professionals ages 30–50

• Experience in trades such as painting, drywall, contracting, building, or wall repair

• Comfortable working with tools on camera

• Open to all ethnicities

• Non-union talent preferred

Compensation

• $750 for a one-day shoot

Real Moms Who Own Electric Vehicles for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial promo shoot is casting real moms who own or lease electric vehicles for an upcoming paid project filming in the New York and Maryland areas. The production is looking for authentic mothers who are comfortable sharing their real experiences with electric vehicles on camera. No acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for everyday moms with real stories to participate in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial promoting electric vehicles

• Share authentic experiences about owning or driving an electric car

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in natural lifestyle scenes featuring your electric vehicle

Requirements

• Must be a mother

• Must own or lease an electric vehicle

• Located in New York or Maryland

• Comfortable appearing on camera and sharing personal experiences

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• $2,000 for participation

• Opportunity to appear in a professional commercial promo campaign

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

PRODUCER / EDITOR

WJZ-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking News Producer Editor who is curious, collaborative, and highly adaptable. We’re searching for a true Swiss Army knife—someone who’s expertise and passion for news production to build both engaging content and newscasts that captivates our audiences on multiple platforms working with both Creative Services and News.
We’re seeking a creative storyteller with a strong understanding of the news cycle and a proven ability to write engaging content for on-air broadcasts. The ideal candidate will also drive marketing strategies that showcase WJZ’s energy, credibility, and deep connection to the community. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in growing and engaging our audience by producing compelling content across multiple platforms

WJZ is a fast-paced, people-first newsroom, so we’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, smart editorial instincts, understanding of standards and practices and a team-first mindset—someone who thrives on collaboration, brings fresh ideas to the table and can jump in wherever they’re needed to help tell the story.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Work collaboratively with Creative Services and News to market brand and content in linear, digital and social platforms.
•    Write stories for newscasts and teases, create graphics, build and booth live shows.
•    Design and produce promotional assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
•    Manage multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high production standards.
•    Work both independently and collaboratively with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
•    3-5 years of experience as a writer/producer/editor.
•    Adept conversational writing skills, enabling you to build engaging and relatable news content.
•    Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred.
•    Proven proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
•    Solid understanding of brand marketing and audience development.
•    Familiarity with graphic design fundamentals.
•    Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality standards in every aspect of news production.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 – 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

PRODUCER / EDITOR

WJZ-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking News Producer Editor who is curious, collaborative, and highly adaptable. We’re searching for a true Swiss Army knife—someone who’s expertise and passion for news production to build both engaging content and newscasts that captivates our audiences on multiple platforms working with both Creative Services and News.
We’re seeking a creative storyteller with a strong understanding of the news cycle and a proven ability to write engaging content for on-air broadcasts. The ideal candidate will also drive marketing strategies that showcase WJZ’s energy, credibility, and deep connection to the community. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in growing and engaging our audience by producing compelling content across multiple platforms

WJZ is a fast-paced, people-first newsroom, so we’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, smart editorial instincts, understanding of standards and practices and a team-first mindset—someone who thrives on collaboration, brings fresh ideas to the table and can jump in wherever they’re needed to help tell the story.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Work collaboratively with Creative Services and News to market brand and content in linear, digital and social platforms.
•    Write stories for newscasts and teases, create graphics, build and booth live shows.
•    Design and produce promotional assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
•    Manage multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high production standards.
•    Work both independently and collaboratively with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
•    3-5 years of experience as a writer/producer/editor.
•    Adept conversational writing skills, enabling you to build engaging and relatable news content.
•    Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred.
•    Proven proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
•    Solid understanding of brand marketing and audience development.
•    Familiarity with graphic design fundamentals.
•    Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality standards in every aspect of news production.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 – 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Job Description
A children’s brand is casting newborns through size 6T for an upcoming advertisement campaign. The production is seeking expressive, camera-friendly little ones with big smiles and vibrant personalities to appear in a fun and engaging commercial shoot.

Parents who are comfortable appearing on camera may also be considered for featured moments in the campaign. This is a great opportunity for families interested in participating in a professional advertising production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial ad campaign shoot

• Follow simple on-set direction (with parental support)

• Engage naturally on camera in a fun, child-friendly environment

• Parents may appear on camera if selected

Requirements

• Children newborn to size 6T

• Must be located in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area

• Parent or guardian must complete application form

• Availability for filming on scheduled production date

Compensation Details

• Paid commercial opportunity

• Professional brand exposure

• Potential for future brand collaborations

Hospital Scene Role – Actor With Prosthetic Leg or Arm

Job Description
A production is now casting individuals in the Frederick, Maryland area (including Baltimore and Washington, DC) who use a wheelchair or have a prosthetic leg or arm for an upcoming hospital scene. Casting directors are seeking authentic talent to appear in a featured scene scheduled to film locally.

This is a paid opportunity offering strong compensation for a one-day shoot. Producers are looking for real individuals who can naturally portray a hospital patient in a realistic medical setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient in a scripted scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Arrive on set prepared and professional

• Be available for filming in Frederick, MD

Requirements

• Must use a wheelchair or have a prosthetic leg or arm

• Must be local to Frederick, MD, Baltimore, or Washington, DC area

• Must be available for the scheduled filming date

• Must be able to self-report to Frederick, MD

• Comfortable working in a hospital scene environment

Compensation

• $800 per day

• Paid featured role in a hospital scene