Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

EXTRAS CASTING CALL

Brownsville, Texas

Local Law Firm

Seeking Adults and Kids all ages and types.

$150/day if selected

Shoot Dates: January 28th, 29th, 30th

**You do not have to be available for all dates.

About Soracom

Soracom was founded in 2014 by AWS veterans with a clear vision to build a more connected world. Today, Soracom serves over 20,000 customers and connects over two million devices worldwide, delivering connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) powered by the speed and scale of the cloud. Headquartered in Tokyo with additional offices in the US and UK, Soracom is now building out a global team to continue the company’s rapid growth.

Soracom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen. Come and join Soracom to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

About The Role

Love working with technology and sharing your experience with others using social media?

We are seeking a digitally savvy, experienced creative-minded engineer/developer to execute our influencer marketing strategies and creative campaigns. If you are a unique individual who displays a positive, professional attitude at all times, an authentic enthusiasm to teach others and possesses a background in engineering/development, then you are the person we are looking for.

Interest and passion for the IoT industry is a must!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute influencer marketing strategies to a technical audience
• Represent the Soracom brand and communicate the value of its products through various mediums
• Very comfortable with public speaking and video production
• Identify and build relationships with prominent influencers and thought leaders
• Attend relevant events for networking and business purposes
• Develop new and interesting content that appeals to technical innovators
• Research relevant industry experts, competitors, target audience, and users
• Brainstorm new, creative approaches to influencer campaigns
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and influencers
• Liaising with the marketing team to create and coordinate marketing strategies that work across different channels

Requirements

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of experience publicly representing a technical brand
• 1+ years experience working remotely across time zones in a multicultural environment
• Experience with online communication tools like Slack
• Outstanding English written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of cloud technologies -AND/OR- electrical engineering
• In-depth knowledge of the social media marketing industry
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized with great time management skills
• Outstanding project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Networking aptitude

Location

Fully remote work located within the United States

Benefits

Perks

• Flexible working hours and fully remote working environment
• Brand new, up-to-date equipment to work from
• An environment where you’ll learn more in 6 months than you would typically in several years.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits & life insurance)
• Paid time off and work-life balance
• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference

SORACOM

Mid-States Distributing Co

**BROCK ALLEN CASTING SEEKING KID/TEEN EXTRAS FOR NEW LIMITED SERIES**

We are seeking kids and teens age 9-16 to portray movie goers for a new limited series produced by a major streaming service. 

SPECS:

• MALE OR FEMALE
• ANY ETHNICITY 
• AGE 9-16

SHOOT DATES:

• WED 1/26

LOCATION: 

• AUSTIN, TX

DAILY RATE:

• $80/8 for anything after 8 hours
• $50 NON-WORK COVID TESTS
• $25 WARDROBE FITTING

PLS NOTE: MUST BE AVAIL FOR COVID TEST AND WARDROBE FITTING AT OUR PRODUCTION OFFICE IN KYLE. 

**ANYONE 12 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE FULLY COVID VACCINATED TO WORK ON SET PER PRODUCTION GUIDELINES**

EXTRAS CASTING CALL 

Houston, Texas 

SAG Commercial 

Cellular Phone Company 

Shoot Dates: Wednesday, January 26th & Thursday, January 27th will shoot only one day 

Rate: SAG Regional Extras Scale 

You do not need to be a current member of SAG to submit. 

• Seeking Adults, Men and Women, ages 20’s-55+, all ethnicities 
• Also, seeking Hand Models  Female, age range 30-40, all ethnicities 
• Male Stand In, Caucasian or Latino, age range mid 20’s-40’s,5’10-5’11” with Dark Brown Hair 

CASTING CALL 

Production Title: Skip Day 

Production Type: Short Film 

Director/Writer: Mike Smallwood 

Casting Director: Michael Druck 

Shooting Location: Dallas, Texas 

Production Dates: TBD February-March

Rate: $300/day (2 day shoot) 

Audition: Via selftape by appointment 

SYNOPSIS: A young boy gives a would-be robber a reason to wish he picked another home to steal from. 

• JUSTIN, age range 9-13, all ethnicities, with experience in Martial Arts. 
• Bonus Points: Any footage or photos practicing martial arts. 

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

What is the Department of Wonder?

The Department of Wonder is a 9,000 square-foot, mixed-reality immersive venue that dissolves the boundaries between physical and digital entertainment. The Department of Wonder was founded by Experience Trust, an experiential creative tech studio known for award-winning games, mixed reality immersive entertainment, short films, and live-venue activations. The focus of the team is to meet audiences in surprising new ways that lead to lasting memories – by blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Experience Trust’s first brick-and-mortar concept is the inaugural location of the Department of Wonder in Sugar Land Town Square!

Who are we?

Curious. Adventurous. Inspiring. We value exploration and discovery. We believe in magic. We blur physical and digital boundaries that open minds to new possibilities. Our guiding light is to inspire creative imagination in every individual through boundless storytelling in uniquely immersive worlds. We believe you enter the Department of Wonder as an individual and leave as a part of a community.

What does an Actor Cast Member do at Department of Wonder?

You must audition for this role. Our Actors are responsible for engaging and interacting with our guests with the goal of delivering a highly satisfying and unique experience. Our actors will follow a script created by the Department of Wonder. We encourage the actors to be creative and add their own personal touches to the role. Actors must maintain a clean and organized environment while upkeeping the ambience of the Department of Wonder. They’re positive representatives of the Department of Wonder brand and must be willing to be cross trained to work in multiple roles of the facility to support the business.

An Actor Cast Member must…

• Embody a positive culture through honesty, respect, and integrity
• Be able to guide guests through the experience
• Have great showmanship
• Be able to tell a story through their performance
• Must deliver high energy interactive performance
• Have memorization skills
• Be creative and add personal touches to the role
• Provide exceptional customer service by going above and beyond for each guest
• Take initiative to resolve any guest issues
• Maintain the brand appearance by wearing proper attire
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the facility
• Provide constructive feedback and open to exchanging of ideas to benefit quality of business
• Participates in helping to create a safe work environment
• Performs other Department of Wonder duties as assigned

Our ideal Actor Cast Member…

• Has excellent customer service skills
• Has previous experience acting or performing in front of audiences
• Can work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business
• Has strong communication skills with peers and supervisors
• Can engage all guests with high energy and strike up conversation
• Can lift heavy items with or without reasonable accommodation
• Can accomplish tasks effectively with peers and supervisors
• Must possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Can handle unexpected situations and sudden changes in direction
• Can multi-task

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, gender identity, marital or military status. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Department of Wonder

SPECTRUM

FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families and athletes of over 25 different underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating a home for underserved sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

FloSports is looking to hire a Lead Content Producer for Varsity TV and FloCheer. The Lead Content Producer is the mastermind behind the development of Varsity TV and FloCheer’s content strategy and its implementation. The role requires a strong cheerleading background and an understanding of the nuances of the sport and its community.

The ideal candidate lives and breathes cheerleading and dance, knows the Varsity brand inside and out, has professional content creation experience and is able to bring their innovative and impactful story ideas to life through written and video content. They know the style of content the community will love and can execute consistently. The ability to effectively plan, multitask, hit deadlines, and engage our audience with engaging content is required. If you’ve made a name for yourself or a brand by creating cheerleading content that resonates with fans on social media or other platforms, this is the next big step in your career—our team of videographers, producers, editors, and media professionals will help bring your ideas to life in the studio and the field.

We want candidates who not only know what cheer fans want, but have a vision for how content can help make the sport bigger and better.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a cohesive content strategy that leverages articles and videos published on our web and app platforms that engages fans, markets live events, tells compelling stories, and enhances our brand.
• Turn your unique ideas into original content by tapping into internal resources, including a team of professional video shooters and editors, and external resources, such as a contract labor budget that will allow you to assemble and manage a team of all-star freelancers.
• You will work with your team in content creation meetings, brainstorming to come up with content strategies that will grow and engage the community and constantly improve by eliciting and listening to feedback from your audience.
• Cover live events and travel to gather in-person content with top personalities in the sport—facilitate interviews, capture behind-the-scenes moments, and gather footage to tell stories.
• Host entertaining, informational video segments that may include remote and in-person interviews, shows and vlogs.
• You’ll make sure the content you create is in line with our unique voice and brand guidelines.
• Develop and pitch video and written content ideas, including documentary films.
• Use a proprietary digital content management system to publish and feature relevant, timely, compelling content.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Expert knowledge in cheer/dance
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
• Strong connections with key figures (athletes, coaches, etc.) within the community
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated and adaptable to change
• Experience with brainstorming and executing a variety of video content concepts

DESIRED:

• Familiarity with HTML, photo editing tools (e.g. Photoshop, Pixelmator) and MS Office
• Experience in working with content management systems (CMS)
• Mastery of AP Style
• Knowledge of video editing tools (Final Cut, Premier, Avid)

ABOUT VARSITY

Varsity Spirit is the worldwide leader in cheerleading and dance team apparel, educational camps and competitions, and has been the driving force behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic global phenomenon it is today. While Varsity Spirit’s heritage is rich and its traditions renowned, it continues to be the innovative global leader in growing cheerleading’s influence and profile. The organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of the young people who participate is embedded in its high quality educational curriculum and its leadership in promoting safety standards.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. As such, we are intentional in our hiring practices in an effort to overcome systemic biases we may be blind to. FloSports has adopted the “blind recruiting” process, which aims to open our opportunities up to more candidates, help us be more objective in how we review applicants and mitigate bias in our decision making processes.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized two years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
• Flexibility at work – you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
• Strong remote work culture
• All-hands events hosted twice a year in beautiful Austin, Texas
• Annual equity awards for all top performers
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous 401(K) company match
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off
• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
• Bring your dog to work- everyday!
• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week

FloSports