Los Angeles Casting YouTube Video Talent With or Without Records
YouTube Video Talent Los Angeles – With or Without Records
Job Description
A popular creator is hiring on-camera talent for a short YouTube video in Los Angeles. Production seeks a mix of people with prior records and people with clean records to participate in a social-content segment. This is a paid, same-day Los Angeles casting for local talent comfortable on camera and available around 1:30 PM.
Job Responsibilities
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Follow simple blocking and direction for group and solo shots
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React naturally on camera; participate in light dialogue or prompts
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Arrive on time and maintain professional set etiquette
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Sign a standard appearance release
Requirements
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18+; Los Angeles local hire
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Comfortable appearing on camera for social media content
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Two profiles requested:
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Individuals with a documented prior record (any background welcome)
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Individuals with clean records
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Submit a recent photo and contact info with note indicating which profile fits you
Compensation
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Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)
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