Jobs in New York, United States

Male Prison Inmate Roles for Limited Series

Job Description

A new limited television series is now casting male prison inmates for featured background and character roles filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking talent in their 20s to 30s of all ethnicities to portray inmates in realistic prison scenes. No prior acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for aspiring actors looking to gain on-set experience in a high-profile television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prison inmate in authentic correctional facility scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work collaboratively with cast and crew.
• Help create realistic prison environments through background performances.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–39.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• No prior acting experience is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be local to or able to work in the New York City tri-state area.
• Comfortable portraying prison inmates in dramatic scenes involving intense subject matter.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Gain professional experience working on a major television limited series.
• Limited filming commitment.

Job Description

A luxury resale company is seeking Livestream Moderators to support interactive live shopping events from its Brooklyn headquarters. This role is ideal for professionals with experience managing livestreams, online communities, or customer engagement. You’ll help create a seamless shopping experience by moderating chats, assisting hosts, and engaging with viewers during live broadcasts.

Job Responsibilities

• Moderate live shopping events and audience chats.
• Support livestream hosts throughout broadcasts.
• Monitor audience engagement and respond to viewer interactions.
• Help maintain a positive and engaging community.
• Ensure a smooth and professional livestream experience.

Requirements

• Experience moderating livestreams, online communities, or customer engagement channels preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Must be able to work in Brooklyn, New York.
• Experience in social media, content creation, or community management is a plus.

Compensation

• Part-time or full-time opportunities available (15–40 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work with a growing luxury resale company.
• Career development in social commerce and livestream production.

Job Description

A rapidly growing luxury resale company is hiring charismatic Livestream Hosts to lead live shopping events from its Brooklyn headquarters. This opportunity is ideal for confident, fashion-forward content creators who enjoy engaging with audiences on camera while showcasing luxury handbags, watches, jewelry, and other premium products. Both part-time and full-time positions are available.

Job Responsibilities

• Host live shopping events featuring luxury fashion products.
• Engage with viewers and build an interactive online audience.
• Showcase products with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Help drive sales through engaging live presentations.
• Represent the brand professionally during livestreams.

Requirements

• Comfortable and confident on camera.
• Passion for fashion, luxury goods, and social commerce.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work in Brooklyn, New York.
• Ideal for content creators, TikTok creators, brand ambassadors, beauty advisors, retail associates, luxury client advisors, influencers, and UGC creators.

Compensation

• Part-time or full-time opportunities available (15–40 hours per week).
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing luxury resale company.
• Career growth in the live shopping and social commerce industry.

Job Description

A proof-of-concept film is casting a paid lead actor for the role of Axel in Karina Dreams in Tagalog. The production is seeking a performer to portray a charismatic yet manipulative anti-hero in a challenging dramatic role. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to showcase their range in a character-driven independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Axel.
• Perform an 8-page scripted scene.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.
• Deliver a compelling and emotionally layered performance.

Requirements

• Seeking an actor to play Axel, an all-American anti-hero.
• Character traits include:
  • Charming
  • Manipulative
  • Confident
  • Complex
  • Womanizer
  • Liar
• Must be available for the scheduled shoot in Crown Heights, New York.

Compensation

• $175 flat rate.
• Paid acting opportunity.
• Lead role in a proof-of-concept film.

Job Description

A documentary video project for a well-known technology company is casting multilingual individuals in New York City. The production is seeking native speakers across a variety of languages for paid on-camera roles. This is an excellent opportunity for authentic speakers to participate in a professional documentary production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a documentary video project.
• Speak naturally in your native language on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Be available for the scheduled filming date.

Requirements

• Ages 18–30 or 50+.
• Native speaker of one of the following languages:
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Bengali
  • Khmer
• Must be available to work in New York City.
• Submit:
  • Name
  • Location
  • Recent photos

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Work on a documentary project for a well-known technology company.
• Professional production experience.

NYC Beauty Campaign Casting Call – Friend Duos

Job Description

A paid beauty campaign is now casting real friend duos of all genders, backgrounds, ages, and body types for an upcoming shoot in New York City. Production is looking for authentic friendships and diverse pairs to appear in a beauty campaign filming in early July. Applicants must be local to New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional beauty campaign photo and/or video shoot.
• Appear on camera alongside your friend in lifestyle and beauty-focused content.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Help showcase genuine chemistry and connection on camera.

Requirements

• Must apply as a pair of friends.
• Open to all genders, backgrounds, ages, and body types.
• Must be a New York City local.
• Available to film in early July.
• Able to provide recent photos together and individual close-up photos.
• Must include social media links with the application.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• Beauty campaign filming in New York City.
• Early July production schedule.

Model Open Call – Major Models New York

Job Description

Major Models New York is hosting an open call for aspiring and experienced runway and fashion models. Models who meet the height requirements and are 18 years or older are invited to RSVP by submitting their digitals and measurements for consideration.

This is an opportunity to meet with a leading modeling agency and be considered for future fashion and commercial representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the scheduled open call if selected.
• Present professional digitals and current measurements.
• Meet with agency representatives for evaluation.
• Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and runway potential.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Women: Height 5’9″–5’11”.
• Men: Height 6’0″–6’3″.
• Submit current digitals and measurements when RSVPing.
• Available to attend the open call on July 16, 2026.

Compensation

• Opportunity for agency representation and future modeling work.
• Open call hosted by Major Models New York.

Staged Reading Casting Call – A Pick for the Hair of Black Kids Who Don’t Wanna Be Gangstaz

Job Description

A staged reading of A Pick for the Hair of Black Kids Who Don’t Wanna Be Gangstaz is now casting performers. Written and directed by Junie Edwards, with assistant direction by Atlas Brisset and produced by Kwabe, this staged reading offers actors the opportunity to help bring a powerful new work to life.

Interested performers are encouraged to review the audition sides and submit for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a role in a staged reading production.
• Attend rehearsals and the scheduled reading.
• Collaborate with the playwright, director, and creative team.
• Deliver an engaging live performance during the staged reading.

Requirements

• Must be available for the staged reading process.
• Comfortable performing in a live theatrical setting.
• Review and prepare the audition sides provided by production.
• Strong acting and script interpretation skills are preferred.

Compensation

• Staged reading opportunity.
• Compensation details will be shared with selected applicants.

Psychological Thriller Short Film Casting Call – Supporting and Lead Actors

Job Description

A non-union psychological thriller short film is now accepting submissions for multiple lead, supporting, and day player roles. Production is seeking talented actors who can bring emotionally layered and compelling characters to life. Performers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, with several roles welcoming diverse and underrepresented talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character in a psychological thriller short film.
• Attend auditions and rehearsals as requested.
• Deliver emotionally authentic performances on set.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Must be available for filming (location TBD).
• Ability to portray the specific character being submitted for.
• Self-tape audition required using the provided audition scenes.
• Headshot required.
• Resume preferred, if available.
• Slate including name, age, height, and location.
• Submit by the application deadline.

Roles

Silas (Lead)

• Male
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Height: 5’8″ or taller preferred
• Intelligent, charming, and quietly unsettling with the ability to balance vulnerability and menace.

Jordan (Supporting – Day Player)

• Male
• Playing age: 20–26
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Best friend of Silas
• Loyal, compassionate, and emotionally grounded.
• No kissing required.

Malik (Supporting)

• Male-presenting
• Playing age: 20–26
• LGBTQ+ performers strongly encouraged, particularly Latino, biracial, and trans performers
• Energetic, charismatic, fiercely loyal, and emotionally complex.

Eve (Supporting)

• Female
• Biracial preferred
• Playing age: 20–26
• Guarded, confident, emotionally resilient, and deeply caring beneath the surface.

Chloe (Supporting)

• Female
• White
• Playing age: 20–26
• Confident, charismatic, socially savvy, and more perceptive than people realize.

Reporter (Day Player)

• Any gender
• Playing age: 30+
• All ethnicities welcome
• Professional news anchor presence with polished articulation and commanding delivery.

Compensation

• Non-union short film.
• Lead, supporting, and day player opportunities available.

Experienced Pickleball Players for TV Series “Gordie”

Job Description

A new television series, Gordie, is casting experienced pickleball players for paid background roles filming in Manhattan, New York. Production is seeking skilled players who are comfortable actively playing pickleball on camera in outdoor spring scenes. This is a great opportunity for athletes and pickleball enthusiasts to appear in a professional TV production while showcasing their real playing ability.

Job Responsibilities

• Play pickleball naturally during filmed scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Perform as a background player in outdoor scenes.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must be an experienced pickleball player.
• Comfortable actively playing pickleball on camera.
• Available to film in Manhattan, New York.
• Able to participate in outdoor spring exterior scenes.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Appear in the new television series Gordie.
• Gain professional on-set experience.
• Work with an established television production team.