Arizona Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Parabolic Microphone Operator for ESPN Broadcast – Northern Arizona vs Arizona

Job Description: ESPN is looking for a skilled and physically capable Parabolic Microphone Operator to assist with capturing live audio during the Northern Arizona vs Arizona football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. This role is essential for ensuring that the authentic sounds of the game are effectively captured and integrated into the broadcast.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture the ambient sounds on the football field during the game.
• Move along the sideline or endline, following the action closely and directing the microphone towards key plays to capture optimal sound quality.
• Maintain a focus on the game to ensure that high-quality audio is consistently captured throughout the event.
• Collaborate with the broadcast team to seamlessly integrate the audio into the live broadcast.
• Stand and move for extended periods, adjusting quickly to the pace and flow of the game.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions to ensure complete coverage of the game.

Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and able to stand and move for long periods during the game.
• A basic understanding of football is necessary to effectively follow the game and capture relevant sounds.
• Previous experience with parabolic microphone operation is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working outdoors, potentially in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under the pressures of a live broadcast environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage based on industry standards.
• An opportunity to gain experience and exposure in sports broadcasting with a leading network.
• The chance to be part of a high-profile live sports event, contributing to a professional and dynamic broadcast.

Parabolic Microphone Operator for ESPN Broadcast – Mississippi State vs Arizona State

Job Description: ESPN is seeking a motivated and physically fit Parabolic Microphone Operator to assist with capturing live sound during the Mississippi State vs Arizona State football game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, AZ. This role is crucial for delivering the authentic and immersive sounds of the game to viewers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture ambient sounds on the field during the football game.
• Move along the sideline or endline, ensuring the microphone is always directed towards the play to capture the best possible audio.
• Maintain focus on the game to ensure consistent, high-quality audio capture throughout the event.
• Work closely with the broadcast team to integrate the audio seamlessly into the live broadcast.
• Stand and move for extended periods, adapting quickly to the fast-paced nature of live sports events.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and capable of standing and moving for long periods during the game.
• A basic understanding of football is necessary to effectively follow the game and capture relevant sounds.
• Experience with parabolic microphone operation is advantageous but not required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under the pressures of a live broadcast environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage based on industry standards.
• An opportunity to gain experience and exposure in sports broadcasting with a leading network.
• The chance to be part of a high-profile live sports event, contributing to a professional and dynamic broadcast.

Background Talent for Law Firm Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking background talent to portray lawyers and clients in a commercial for a well-known law firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain experience in commercial acting. Non-speaking roles are available for both lawyer and client characters. The shoot will provide a professional setting that reflects a real-life law firm environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a lawyer or client in a non-speaking capacity, maintaining professionalism and appropriate demeanor throughout the shoot.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scenes are captured as scripted.
• Be prepared for multiple takes and adjustments as directed by the production team.
• Maintain punctuality and professionalism on set to contribute to a smooth shooting schedule.

Requirements:

• Ages 25-60, open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Professional or business-like appearance suitable for a law firm setting.
• Ability to take direction well and react appropriately on camera.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ, or able to travel to the location on your own.
• Having an agent is not required, but if you have one, please ensure you have their permission to participate.

Compensation:

• $350 flat rate for the shoot.
• Payment will be processed and delivered within 2 weeks of the shoot date.

Casting Call: Background Talent for Arizona Department of Education Commercial

Job Description:

We are seeking reliable and flexible boys and girls, ages 16-18, to be part of a commercial for the Arizona Department of Education. This is a rush casting call, and we are looking for background talent to add to our production. The role involves non-speaking background work and requires the ability to take direction well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Background Acting: Perform non-speaking roles in various scenes as directed.

• Punctuality: Arrive on set at the designated time and be prepared for a full day’s work.

• Flexibility: Be available for a potentially changing schedule and able to stay for up to 12 hours if needed.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor on set and follow all instructions from the director and production team.

Requirements:

• Age: Boys and girls, ages 16-18.

• Ethnicity: Any ethnicity.

• Availability: Must be available all day on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, with a flexible schedule.

• Reliability: Must be dependable and able to take direction well.

• Permission: If you have an agent, obtain their permission before submitting to avoid any conflicts. However, having an agent is not a requirement to submit.

Compensation:

• Rate: $300 for a 12-hour day.

Casting Call: Arizona Department of Education Commercial

Background Talent Breakdown:

1. School Kids

• Gender/Age: Males and females, ages 8-17

• Ethnicity: Any

• Role: Non-speaking; must follow directions well

2. Soccer Kids

• Gender/Age: Males and females, ages 8-17

• Ethnicity: Any

• Role: Non-speaking; must be able to portray soccer players convincingly; soccer uniforms may be required for the shoot

3. Basketball Kids

• Gender/Age: Males and females, ages 8-17

• Ethnicity: Any

• Role: Non-speaking; should ideally have some basketball playing experience; basketball attire may be required for the shoot

4. Parents | Teachers | Coaches

• Age: 25-50

• Ethnicity: Any

• Role: Non-speaking background; must take direction well and convincingly portray the role of a parent, teacher, or coach

Job Responsibilities:

• Participants must take direction well and be reliable throughout the shoot.

• Must maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team with other cast and crew members.

• For sports roles, must convincingly portray the action and demeanor of the sport being represented.

Requirements:

• Must be a local hire in Chandler, Arizona (no travel/accommodation compensation).

• Must be flexible with the shooting schedule and available for a full 12-hour day.

• Specific attire may be required depending on the role (e.g., sports uniforms).

Compensation: $300 for 12 hours

Casting Call: Background Talent for Scottsdale Tourism Commercial

Job Details:

We are urgently seeking background talent for a Scottsdale tourism commercial. This is a non-speaking role and requires flexibility with scheduling for the shoot date.

Role: Tourist

Responsibilities:

• Portray tourists in various scenes as directed by the production team.

• Follow instructions to ensure smooth filming processes.

• Maintain flexibility in your schedule for potential changes during the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Age: 40-70 years old

• Gender: Males and Females

• Ethnicity: Any

• Non-speaking role

• Must be flexible with your schedule

• If you have an agent, seek permission before submitting. An agent is not required for submission.

Compensation:

• $200 flat rate

Casting Call: Background Talent for Gun Safety Commercial

Job Details:

We are seeking background talent for an upcoming gun safety commercial. This commercial aims to promote gun safety awareness and will feature a prop gun in a backpack, visible next to a chair. Only the legs and feet of the background talent will be shown on camera.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as background talent in the commercial shoot.

• Follow the direction of the production team to achieve the desired scenes.

• Maintain flexibility in schedule to accommodate potential changes during the shoot day.

Requirements:

• Age: 11-13 years old

• Gender: Boys and Girls

• Ethnicity: Any

• Ability to follow instructions and cooperate with the production team

• Flexibility in schedule for the shoot date

• Must be comfortable having only legs and feet shown on camera

Compensation:

• Flat rate of $150

Casting Call: Player Escort/Child Mascot Opportunity

Job Details

We are offering a unique opportunity for small business owners in the Phoenix area to have their child participate as a Player Escort/Child Mascot for the upcoming Mexico vs. Ecuador Copa America Game on June 30th at the State Farm Stadium. This is an exciting chance for young soccer fans to be part of a major sporting event and create unforgettable memories.

Job Responsibilities

• Player Escort: Children will accompany soccer players onto the field before the game starts.

• Child Mascot: Represent the event as a child mascot, engaging with the players and the crowd.

• Participation: Follow the event coordinators’ instructions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Requirements

• Child’s Age: 7-11 years old.

• Parental Status: Parent/guardian must be a small business owner in the Phoenix, AZ area.

• Interest in Soccer: Child should be a big soccer fan and excited about participating in the event.

• Availability: Must be available on June 30th for the event.

Compensation

• Details: Compensation details will be provided upon selection. This opportunity primarily offers a priceless experience and exposure at a major sporting event.

Casting Call: Card Dealer for Virtual Gaming Commercial

Job Description: We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for card dealers to participate in a Virtual Gaming Commercial. This role involves handling and dealing cards at a professional level. The selected candidate will contribute to creating an engaging and realistic gaming environment in a non-speaking capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently shuffle, deal, and manage cards as required for the commercial shoot.
• Maintain professionalism and accuracy under production setting pressures.
• Work collaboratively with the production crew to meet the creative requirements of the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 21 to 50 years
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must possess the ability to shuffle, deal, and manage cards professionally.
• Previous experience in a similar role or professional card dealing is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be available for the shoot date and have flexible scheduling around the specified time.

Shoot Information:

• Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Time: To be determined (applicants must keep their schedule flexible around this time)

Compensation:

• $500 per day

Overview: Creative Director

We are seeking an outgoing, creative-minded leader with at least five years of experience working as a creative director. The ideal candidate is someone who has exceptional communication skills, loves working with a team of creatives, and is passionate about creating content. You will spearhead all of our content initiatives including; direct response ad creative, social media content, sales and promotion content, email content, blog content, and any other content needs the business has.

Simply put, we need a content marketing badass who has the ability to lead, manage, hire, train, and grow our content team. You must have the ability to work with product development, marketing, and sales to develop strategic content initiatives that help achieve brand goals. You must intimately understand our brand voice, our ideal consumer, and the values of our brand so everything we create is “on brand” and speaks to our ideal customer. You must be able to analyze data, determine content trends, and help us curate meaningful messages for our community.

Live Bearded is a fast-paced, dynamic e-commerce company based in Tempe, AZ, and developing a cohesive content strategy with outstanding content that drives results is critical to our success. Founded in 2016 by two best friends, Spencer and Anthony started Live Bearded to help Beardsmen look, feel, and be their best. At LB, we work our asses off, love to have fun, support each other, and, most importantly, support our customers. Over the last 8 years, we’ve had the privilege of serving hundreds of thousands of Beardsman from all over the world, and we are just getting started.

As a brand, we have three content pillars that guide our efforts: educate, entertain, and encourage. First, we want to educate our community on all things related to men’s grooming. Then, we want to entertain them with fun lifestyle content (aka brotherly ball-bustin’ and some good old-fashioned shenanigans). Finally, we want to encourage them with mindset and personal development content.

The right candidate is a highly motivated creative director who loves to work hard, is disciplined, and loves working in a fast-paced, results-driven work environment. You strive to be the best you can be in all areas of your life and are someone who shares these core values:

Actions > Words

• You lead by example in everything you do, walk with integrity, talk with honesty, hold yourself accountable, and always do the right thing. Your standards are high, and your commitment to living with purpose is even higher. You lead, not follow. You believe, not doubt. You create, not destroy. You want to be a force for good.

Whatever It Takes

• You take massive action in the pursuit of your goals, intentions, and commitments. You apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to find outside-the-box solutions and opportunities in every obstacle and setback. Simply put, you do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Community Obsession

• You believe the greatest gift we can give someone is the gift of being seen, heard, and understood and you strive to give this gift as you support, encourage, and inspire your team, and our community with every interaction. You have a “one client” focus, are obsessed with creating WOW Experiences, and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Better-Every-Day

• You believe it’s your responsibility to Do Better every day, to learn from your mistakes, grow through your failures, and strive to be the best you can be. You seek personal excellence in all areas of your life, take radical responsibility for your results, and are committed to constant and never-ending improvement.

FREEDOM

• You are a trailblazer who carves your own path and willingly goes into the unknown in spite of fear, doubt, or uncertainty. You embrace the uncertainty of life and live your life by a set of principles and values. You run towards the fight, stand up for what you believe in, and will always hold the line.

Gratitude

• You believe life is happening for you, not to you and you choose to live every day with appreciation and gratitude for the obstacles and opportunities life presents you. You strive to live with a positive, can-do attitude and lead from a place of love, compassion, and kindness.

If this sounds like you and you want to work in a fun, fast-paced, results-oriented meritocracy, you might be the perfect candidate for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Creative Director will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the creative vision of Live Bearded. This individual will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of all creative outputs, ensuring they not only captivate and engage our audience but also drive measurable results in line with our business objectives.

• Understand Brand Voice and Target Market: You must deeply understand the brand’s voice, mission, values, and unique selling position so you can create content that is aligned with who we are and what we represent. You must help us further understand our audience through audience research, creative analysis, and competitor research to identify market gaps and opportunities.

• Creative Strategy Development: You will work with our creative team and marketing department to craft compelling creative strategies that effectively convey our brand voice and values to drive consumer action, particularly in direct response advertising, marketing, and social media.

• Leadership and Team Management: You will lead and develop our creative team, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and professional growth. You will be responsible for following the EOS leadership/management system from the Book, Traction to ensure all team members are aligned with the brand’s goals and creative standards.

• Content Creation and Execution: Oversee the creation of all marketing materials, from concept through execution, ensuring they are on-brand and tailored to our target audience. This includes video campaigns, digital ads, social media content, and email marketing campaigns. We have a small team so you will be required to create content with the team, as well as support them in their efforts.

• Performance Optimization: You will be required to regularly review the performance of creative campaigns, using insights to refine and optimize future content. You must ensure that all creative work meets aesthetic standards and contributes to the individual campaign goals.

• Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to create cohesive and effective campaigns. Ensure that creative processes are integrated seamlessly with broader company operations and objectives.

• Innovation and Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate cutting-edge creative techniques and technologies into our campaigns to keep the brand at the forefront of the grooming industry.

Requirements

You must be a seasoned creative expert with proven leadership skills that can support our creative teams development while hitting KPI’s and driving brand awareness and growth.

• You need at least 5 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a direct-to-consumer or e-commerce.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in developing direct-to-consumer advertising and digital content strategies.

• Proven track record of managing and inspiring creative teams.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision and strategy effectively.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills to help us analyze content trends, marketing campaigns, and promotions so we can iterate and improve with every new campaign.

• You must be passionate about storytelling and creating engaging consumer experiences. You must understand story frameworks and how to tell a compelling story through our content.

• You must be an innovative thinker with a drive for testing new ideas and pushing creative boundaries.

• Aligned with the core values of Live Bearded, including a commitment to community, quality, and integrity.

• You need to be highly motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We believe in meritocracy and don’t want someone who is part of the “5pm club.” We want someone who loves what they do, loves working hard, and will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

How To Apply

If you would like to learn more about this position and apply to work with us, you can submit an application here on LinkedIn to express your interest. If you have the required experience, we will send you a message with a series of questions to see if you would be a good fit for the role. After that, we will start with a Zoom meeting to connect and ask some questions.

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