Jobs in New York, United States

Girls Love Karaoke Live Event Casting Call

Job Description
An exciting live entertainment event in New York City is now casting confident and energetic women for a featured “Wild’n Out Girl Search” experience during a Girls Love Karaoke Live showcase. Talent should bring stage presence, charisma, and high-energy vibes for an unforgettable nightlife event taking place Memorial Day Weekend.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in live on-stage entertainment segments
• Engage with the audience during the event
• Maintain a fun, confident, and energetic presence
• Follow event staff and production direction throughout the show

Requirements

• Women with strong personality and stage confidence
• Comfortable performing in a live nightlife environment
• Must have an energetic and outgoing attitude
• Available to work in New York City during Memorial Day Weekend

Compensation

• Paid live event opportunity
• Networking exposure within the entertainment industry
• Opportunity to perform at a high-energy NYC nightlife event

Child Photo Double Casting Call for Feature Film “Eloise”

Job Description
The feature film Eloise is now casting child photo doubles for upcoming filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking children who closely match specific physical descriptions for paid background and stand-in work on the production. This is an exciting opportunity for young talent to gain experience working on a professional feature film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for child actors during filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Participate in scheduled filming days in New York City
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Be available for tentative shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

• Seeking a 5’1” white female child around 10 years old
• Seeking a 4’8” Asian male child around 10 years old
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Parent or guardian must be available for production coordination
• Child performer work permit may be required for New York productions
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set

Compensation

• $262 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA covered production
• Paid background and photo double opportunity
• Professional feature film experience

Paid Background Extras for HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 4

Job Description
Grant Wilfley Casting is now seeking Albany and Rensselaer County locals to work as paid background extras for Season 4 of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Production is looking for talent to portray 1880s-era people of all social classes in scenes filming throughout Troy, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a hit period television drama and gain professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray 1880s-era background characters during filming
• Follow costume, hair, and production direction for period scenes
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected
• Be available for filming dates scheduled in Troy, New York

Requirements

• Must be local to Albany or Rensselaer County, New York
• Open to talent of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Comfortable wearing period wardrobe and styling
• Reliable transportation to filming locations in Troy, NY
• Ability to follow on-set direction and production guidelines

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• SAG-AFTRA Fitting Rate: $56 for 2 hours
• Non-SAG Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Non-SAG Fitting Rate: $46.75 for 2.5 hours
• Paid background extra opportunity for HBO television series

Netflix TV Series “The Woods” Background Casting Call

Job Description
A new Netflix television series, The Woods, is now casting non-speaking background actors for upcoming filming in the Newburgh, New York area. Production is seeking adults ages 18 and older to portray a variety of background roles in scenes set during the 1970s summer season. Filming will take place across multiple New York locations, and talent should be prepared for full-day and evening shoots.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking background characters in various scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and casting staff
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
• Be available for full-day shoots, including possible late-night filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if selected

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must have flexible availability for filming days and evenings
• Comfortable working long production hours if needed
• Ability to work in outdoor and on-location filming environments
• Must be available to work in Newburgh, NY and surrounding filming locations

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA Rate: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-Union Rate: $187 for 10 hours
• Full-day and evening filming commitments required
• Non-negotiable production rates

Upscale New Yorker Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description
A television miniseries filming in New York City is now casting background actors to portray upscale, wealthy New Yorkers. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces with polished appearances, sophisticated style, and authentic luxury lifestyle energy for scenes in an upcoming production. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for talent comfortable portraying affluent NYC socialites and professionals on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale New Yorkers in television background scenes
• Arrive camera-ready in polished, upscale wardrobe styles
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in professionally staged city scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to non-union and SAG-AFTRA talent
• Must have upscale or sophisticated appearance and style
• Comfortable wearing upscale attire such as suits, dresses, or luxury-inspired looks
• Must be local to the NYC area
• New faces preferred who have not previously worked on the production
• Must be fully available for filming in New York City

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on a professional miniseries production

College Student Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Purchase, New York is now casting background actors to portray college students for upcoming scenes. Casting directors are seeking fresh faces with authentic student looks and energetic personalities for paid extra work in a campus-style environment. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and background performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray college students in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in campus-style filming environments
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during production
• Be fully available for the scheduled shoot date

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Open to non-union and SAG-AFTRA talent
• Must have an authentic college student appearance
• Comfortable working as background talent on a television set
• Must be able to work in Purchase, NY
• New faces preferred who have not previously worked on the production

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours
• Paid television background acting opportunity
• Gain experience working on a professional TV series set

Brand Ambassador and Promotional Model Casting Call

Job Description
A premium beverage brand is now hiring brand ambassadors, promotional models, and production assistants for a high-energy grassroots activation event in New York City during Memorial Day weekend. Casting directors are seeking enthusiastic, professional, and outgoing talent to engage with consumers, represent the brand, and assist with event operations. This is a paid opportunity with competitive hourly rates and potential for ongoing work with future campaigns.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a premium beverage brand at live promotional events
• Interact with consumers in a friendly and professional manner
• Distribute product information and support event engagement
• Assist with event setup, production tasks, and recaps when needed
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout the event

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, stylish, and polished appearance
• No visible tattoos preferred
• Comfortable working in fast-paced event environments
• Reliable transportation and availability for scheduled NYC event dates
• Must fit provided uniform sizing requirements for ambassador and model roles

Compensation

• $40/hour for Lead Brand Ambassadors
• $35/hour for Brand Ambassadors and Promotional Models
• $30/hour for Production Assistants
• Paid training at $20/hour
• Opportunity for ongoing promotional event work

Exercise Supplement Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A non-union commercial campaign for a fitness supplement brand is now casting principal talent in New York City. Casting directors are seeking athletic men and women with real experience in weight training, CrossFit, endurance sports, or fitness-focused lifestyles. This project will feature talent performing workout activities and authentically using health and wellness products on camera for a high-energy commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform fitness and workout-related exercises on camera
• Participate in commercial scenes featuring supplement products
• Submit a professional self-tape audition when requested
• Follow direction from the commercial production team
• Maintain an energetic and authentic fitness-focused presence during filming

Requirements

• Men and women ages 28–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Experience with weight training, CrossFit, or endurance sports preferred
• Comfortable performing exercises on camera
• Comfortable consuming supplement products during filming
• Strong self-tape audition skills encouraged
• Must be available to work in New York City

Compensation

• $750 session fee plus 20%
• Usage fee starting at $4,000 plus 20%
• Paid principal role in a commercial campaign

TV Pilot Casting Call for Lead and Supporting Roles

Job Description
A character-driven TV pilot filming in Brooklyn, New York is now casting natural and grounded performers for lead and supporting roles. The production is seeking teens and adults with strong emotional depth, authenticity, and a compelling on-screen presence. This paid opportunity is open to both union and non-union talent and will explore themes of identity, emotional growth, and adapting to new environments through a powerful coming-of-age story.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray lead or supporting characters in a scripted TV pilot
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances
• Collaborate with directors and cast during filming
• Participate in scenes that explore family dynamics, identity, and personal growth
• Attend filming in Brooklyn, NY

Requirements

• Teens and adults of various ages for lead and supporting roles
• Strong acting ability with naturalistic performance style
• Comfortable portraying emotionally layered characters
• Must be available to work in Brooklyn, New York
• Union and non-union performers welcome
• Local hires preferred

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Lead roles paid starting at $250 per day
• Opportunity to work on a professionally produced TV pilot
• Gain exposure in an independent television and festival project