Austin Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Highly Featured Male Extra for New Film

Job Description: Brock Allen Casting is seeking a highly featured male extra to play the role of Clarence in an upcoming feature film shooting in Austin and surrounding areas, including Bastrop, TX. The character is a male in his 70s, and this is a great opportunity to be prominently featured in the film.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character Clarence, a male in his 70s, in various scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure the portrayal aligns with the character’s role in the film.
• Be available for full days on location for multiple shoot days.

Requirements:

• Male, Caucasian, aged 70s.
• Must be available for both shoot days.
• Comfortable working as a local hire in both Austin and Bastrop, TX.
• No travel or lodging provided, so must be able to work locally.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200 for 10 hours guaranteed per day.

Casting Background for Netflix Sketch Comedy Show – Bodybuilder Men Needed

Job Description: Brock/Allen Casting is seeking background and featured extras for an upcoming untitled Netflix sketch comedy show, which will be filmed in Austin, TX. The production is specifically looking for bodybuilder men who are comfortable with appearing in a comedic scene where they will be wearing only boxers. This is a fun opportunity for men with muscular builds to be part of a major Netflix project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a background character in a sketch comedy scene.
• Bodybuilder men will participate in scenes where they will be wearing only boxers.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a successful and comedic performance.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bodybuilder men (must be comfortable wearing only boxers during filming).
• Open to all genders, races, and ages 18+ for additional background roles.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Austin, TX.
• Comfortable working in a comedic setting and following direction.

Compensation:

• Rate: $160 for 7.5 hours of work.
• Overtime kicks in after 8 hours at $25/hour, paid in half-hour increments.
• Travel and lodging are not provided.

Pharmaceutical Shoot – Asian Female Talent Needed (Austin, TX)

Job Description: We are seeking Asian women between the ages of 50-65 to participate in a pharmaceutical commercial shoot in Austin, TX. This role requires talent who are comfortable using a fishing pole in a natural, relaxed setting. This is a local hire opportunity for those residing in or near Austin.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as the lead in a pharmaceutical commercial.
• Use a fishing pole during the shoot, demonstrating comfort and ease in a casual setting.
• Follow the direction of the production team and perform in line with the vision of the commercial.

Requirements:

• Female talent of Asian ethnicity.
• Age range: 50-65.
• Comfortable handling and using a fishing pole.
• Must be a local hire from the Austin, TX area or willing to work as one.
• Ability to take direction and portray a calm, relaxed demeanor.

Compensation:

• Total Payment: $6,000
  • $1,000 per shoot day.
  • Additional $5,000 buyout.

Casting for DPS Trooper/Ranger Type – Feature Film

Job Description: Brock Allen Casting is seeking extras to portray DPS Trooper/Ranger types for an upcoming feature film shooting in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We are looking for male and female actors aged 30s-50s, of any ethnicity, to fill these roles. This is a great opportunity for those who want to participate in a professional film production and portray authoritative figures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a DPS Trooper or Ranger in various scenes, following directions from the production team to maintain an authoritative and professional presence.
• Be available for multiple shoot dates and locations as specified.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to the director’s guidance to ensure authenticity in the role.

Requirements:

• Male or female actors, aged 30s-50s.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Must be available for all listed shoot dates.
• Ability to work as a local hire in Rosanky, Austin, and Bastrop, TX (on different days).
• Travel and lodging will not be provided.

Compensation:

• $150 for 10 hours, guaranteed per day.

Casting for Male Tow Truck Mechanic – Feature Film

Job Description: Brock Allen Casting is seeking a male extra to portray a tow truck mechanic for an upcoming feature film shooting in Rosanky, TX. We are looking for a male actor between the ages of 30-40, of any ethnicity, to participate in this production. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and be a part of a professional film project in the Austin, TX area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a tow truck mechanic in background scenes for a feature film.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an authentic and seamless performance.
• Be available for the entire shoot day, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the scene.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 30s-40s, any ethnicity.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Rosanky, TX.
• No travel or lodging will be provided, so local availability is essential.

Compensation:

• $150 for 10 hours, with a guaranteed rate for the day.

Casting Background Actors – Feature Film “Openers”

Job Description: Brock/Allen Casting is seeking background actors to portray concert-goers for the upcoming feature film “Openers”. The production is looking for young adults of all races and genders, aged 18-25. This is a great opportunity to participate in a professional film production and experience the excitement of being on set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray concert-goers in background scenes during the filming of the feature film.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure authenticity and a natural atmosphere.
• Be available for the full duration of the shoot day and participate in crowd scenes, responding to the energy of a concert setting.

Requirements:

• Young adults, aged 18-25, of all races and genders.
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Austin, TX.
• Ability to follow direction and contribute to an energetic concert environment on camera.

Compensation:

• $100 for 8 hours of work.
• Travel and lodging are not provided, so actors must be local or able to work as a local hire.

Casting for Major Beer Brand Commercial

Job Description: A major beer brand is casting for a commercial in Austin, TX, and is searching for real groups of friends who are comfortable around a grill. The shoot will capture the essence of friendship, grilling, and fun, so if you and your friends enjoy social gatherings around a grill, this is a great opportunity to showcase your authentic interactions. The selected individuals will participate in a commercial shoot for a well-known beer brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of a real group of friends in a commercial shoot.
• Act naturally and comfortably around a grill in a social setting.
• Follow directions from the production team to capture the desired scenes.
• Ensure a positive and enjoyable atmosphere during filming, reflecting authentic friendship.

Requirements:

• Must be part of a real group of friends applying together.
• All participants must be comfortable around a grill.
• Must be at least 25 years old to be considered.
• Must be available to attend a fitting in Austin, TX.
• Must be a local hire for Austin, TX, as travel and accommodations are not provided.

Compensation:

• Fitting compensation: $250 per person.
• Shoot day compensation: $2750 per person.

Commercial Extras – Waterpark Resort

Job Description:
We are casting individuals, adults, teens, kids, and families of all ethnicities for an upcoming commercial shoot at a waterpark resort. This is a great opportunity to be featured in a fun and exciting environment. Most individuals will work for only one day during the production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background extras in various scenes at a waterpark resort.
• Follow directions from the production team to help create a lively, enjoyable atmosphere.
• Engage naturally in activities at the waterpark as directed.

Requirements:

• Open to all ethnicities.
• Casting for individuals, adults, teens, kids, and families.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Round Rock, TX.
• Comfortable working in a waterpark environment and able to take direction well.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200 per day per person if selected.
• Meals will be provided on set.
• Great opportunity for exposure and to have a fun day on a professional commercial shoot.

Digital Marketing Specialist – 3-month contract, full 40 hours a week!!Robert Half, Marketing & Creative is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist for a 3-month contract with a client here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Digital Marketing Specialist will be working with clients to create and execute on strategy and best practices for both paid and organic digital campaigns. Digital Marketing Specialist will also be writing content for multiple client web pages. Digital Marketing Specialist will be organizing and reporting in multiple tools for a variety of campaigns running simultaneously. Digital Marketing Specialist will need to be comfortable leading the digital campaign efforts, paid and organic. They will also work directly with clients, presenting the strategy and reporting on performance.

The Content Strategist / Web Writer role is responsible for helping to shape and craft simple, approachable, and straightforward language and hierarchy, while levering our brand voice & tone for our marketing websites. In partnership with marketers, web strategists, designers, product owners, and technologists, this position plays a critical role in shaping our end to end experiences to guide, inform and educate our clients to make the best choices for their future financial security, supporting our participants to and through their retirement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, write and present content for existing and emerging web experiences.

• Collaborate with design, product, development, and marketing teams to develop clear and concise content to reach marketing goals and TIAA’s external audiences.

• Create consistent, on-brand messaging that clearly articulates the benefits of TIAA products and services, while streamlining operational tasks for internal and external audiences.

• Develops content strategy documents or project plans for content contribution, including deadlines coordinated with creative, marketing and technical teams to ensure that site-specific objectives and timetables are met.

• Conduct content audits and content gap analyses to ensure that user experiences consistent and in line with industry best practices and enterprise needs, consulting competitive when appropriate.

• Collaborate with UX design and writing teams to build consistency and clarity across experiences.

• Research and analyze audience need, preferences, objectives, and methods. Study and understand how audiences consume content to make decisions about retirement.

• Identify and help solve problems in new and existing user experiences to ensure ease of use in a complex, fast-paced, deadline-driven financial environment.

• Writes and/or edits all web content optimizing for user experience (UX),including accuracy, readability, search engine optimization and appropriateness for target audience and the web medium; provides feedback and collaborates with writers and content contributors.

• Provides input to and enforces editorial style sheets, policies and procedures for web-specific content to ensure consistency in style, tone and quality of websites, in adherence with best practices.

• Assess, catalog and organize website content based on navigational flow models and high-level navigation standards.

• Partner with integrated search to create search engine optimization (SEO) plan for content, including keyword research, assessing current landscape, developing a plan and measuring results based on ongoing changes to the content.

• Speak and present to clients on content strategy, page design and user experience standards; collaborate with colleagues on content strategies and best practices.

• Works with Client Marketing and Brand teams to ensure all content components meet established standards.

• Updates older content to meet new content standards.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of content strategy and / or content management experience

• Strong and demonstrated background in: enterprise experience design; consumer product design; mobile platform design in an agile delivery model

• Strong and demonstrated background in:  Figma, InVision, and Miro

• Eager to be innovative and possess a strong ‘test and learn’ mentality

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Related Skills

Adaptability, Audience-focused Communication, Communication Channel Management, Communication Strategy, Consultative Communication, Content Development, Copywriting, Relationship Management, Story Telling, TIAA Products/Services Acumen

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-10-18

Base Pay Range: $85,000/yr. – $115,000/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

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