Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

DIRECTOR, SALES (ECU SPORTS PROPERTIES)

Greenville, NC

On-Site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, Sales to join our team in Greenville, NC.

The Director, Sales will be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue on behalf of ECU Sports Properties to meet and exceed individual and team goals for Playfly. The person in this role will work on-site with the Athletics Director/ Senior Staff at East Carolina Athletics and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing a team of sales & services roles at East Carolina University.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Assist General Manager with the development and execution of a dynamic sales plan to meet and exceed individual & overall property sales goals
• Identify potential sponsors for ECU Sports Properties through networking with university stakeholders and business partners, researching local, regional and national companies
• Manage, coach and develop a team of account executives
• Work with the General Manager to create sales inventory, revenue projections, and sponsorship strategy for the university athletics assets
• Develop sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics, and an understanding of partner’s marketing goals
• Manage key objectives, create proposals and draft/negotiate contracts throughout the sales process
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings
• Represent ECU Sports Properties, East Carlina University, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
• Work with the General Manager to research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
• Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment required
• Some experience in a management, lead or mentorship role preferred
• Proven success in hitting individual sales goals on a regular basis
• Familiarity with KORE or similar CRM system
• Experience with integrated and “conceptual” sales
• Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows
• Must be available to travel for client presentations
• Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.

Playfly Sports

As a leading provider of comprehensive digital signage solutions, Spectrio empowers clients to transform their business locations into modern, dynamic destinations for customers and employees.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and serving more than 150,000 global client locations across industries including automotive, healthcare, and financial services, Spectrio consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and largest companies in the Tampa Bay area.

As part of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “Fast 50” and “Tampa Bay 200,” as well as being honored 11 times on the Inc. 5000. Spectrio’s digital signage software has received praise for its features and ease of use by reviewers on Capterra and G2, as well as winning multiple awards for creative content, technology, and innovation!

For more information, visit Spectrio.com

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members, customers, and other parties to facilitate channel video production projects
• Coordinate and run point on pre-production calls with partners, clients, and team members
• Work with different parties to ensure all required information is confirmed so that productions can proceed
• Consult with the customer to provide guidelines, best practices, and preparation tips for their upcoming production or video shoot
• Complete pre-pro call checklist during the call and ensure all parties understand client needs
• Identify potential issues in the production process, and escalate them for resolution or propose solutions
• Enter custom orders into Workflow Portal, including comprehensive notes from the pre-pro call
• Work with client and partner to develop shot list and schedule video shoot as necessary
• Schedule shoot with videographer/photographer and send reminders to all parties as date approaches
• Enter production requests into iMeet Central, and collaborate with the video production teams as needed to ensure questions are answered and productions are actionable and executed in line with agreements
• Identify areas for improvements and work with team members to propose solutions
• Communicate effectively via phone, email, internal platforms
• Provide excellent customer service when interfacing with clients and partners
• Collaborate with teammates across departments, implement customer feedback, and follow best practices
• Confidently balance daily and weekly deadlines with department initiatives, utilizing multiple tools
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, advertising, marketing, communications preferred. Excellent writing and communications skills (sentence structure, grammar, varied vocabulary, spelling, style, strong typing speed with high accuracy, and attention to detail).
• Strong problem solving skills and thought leadership.
• Proven customer support experience or experience as a Client Service Representative
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively deal with customer requirements and demands.
• Experience with robust CRM systems and solid PC skills including usage of the full G-Suite preferred.

*Position is Remote. Considering candidates in these states FL, NC, TX

Spectrio offers a wide range of benefits for our team members, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Education Reimbursement.

Spectrio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Spectrio

Casting Call: Football Players for Commercial Shoot

Job Detail: C&J is currently casting for football player-type men to serve as background extras for an upcoming commercial shoot in the Charlotte Area. The commercial will be promoting a sports-related product, and we need individuals who fit the physical appearance of football players. This is a paid opportunity, contingent on being selected for the role.

Job Responsibilities: As background football players, your main responsibility will be to create an authentic game-day atmosphere during the commercial shoot. You will be part of a group of football players seen in the background, adding depth and realism to the scenes. Your role will not require any speaking lines but will involve executing football-related actions and movements as directed by the production team.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Age Range: 18 to 50 years old
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities welcome
• Physical Build: Looking for large, football-sized individuals with a strong and athletic build.
• Height: Must be 5’10” or taller to be considered.
• Location: You must be a local resident of the Charlotte, NC, area, as this is a local hire opportunity.

Important Information:

• Shoot Date: The shoot is scheduled for August 15, 2023. Please ensure your availability on this date before applying.
• Shoot Location: The shoot will take place in Charlotte, NC. You must be able to travel to and work in this location.
• Transportation: You will be responsible for transportation to and from the shoot location.

Compensation Details:

• If selected for the role of [FOOTBALL PLAYERS BACKGROUND], you will be compensated with a payment of $200 for your participation in the commercial shoot.

Advertising Assistant / Event Promotions Assistant

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Type: Full-Time (Somewhat Flexible) Hours Monday-Saturday

Start Date: ASAP is best for us, however, we are flexible for the right candidate

We’re looking to grow our event promotions team so we can advertise for more clients in more places! As an Advertising Assistant, you’ll be representing a brand at a live event by speaking with local consumers and distributing marketing materials.

Main duties will include:

• Preparing marketing materials and organizing event teams
• Setting up branded tables, kiosks, stalls, and pop-up events
• Creating a positive and exciting atmosphere at events
• Coming up with creative ways to reach and relate to shoppers
• Attracting attention and speaking with local consumers
• Influencing and enhancing customers’ impression of a brand
• Answering general questions and providing basic customer service
• Completing some applications and processing some sales transactions
• Occasional market research and product brainstorming sessions

We offer regular product-training workshops, so no advertising or marketing experience is required. People with experience working in retail, food service, hospitality, or similar roles tend to excel in our openings because they understand consumer behavior.

What you can expect in return for your dedication and hard work:

• The opportunity to be coached and developed by industry experts
• Travel opportunities (local, national, and possibly international)
• Great range of prizes and bonuses for exceptional performance
• A great working environment where you are very likely to have fun
• Flexible schedules on a full-time or part-time basis
• A great paycheck paid on a weekly basis
• Team nights out
• Training provided
• And more

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• A student mentality and desire to learn
• A strong work ethic and desire to succeed
• Self-motivation and above-average ambition
• The ability to manage their own workload
• The ability to work in a team or by themselves
• Solution-oriented thinking and a results-driven focus
• Must be over the age of 18 with authorization to work in the USA

If you like working with customers and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!

Apollo Marketing Group

Print Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Manage all print production operators and activities to ensure the manufacture of high quality product in the most cost effective manner with the highest regard for safety
• Monitors all aspects of production to include maintenance issues, equipment status, raw material availability, waste and personnel availability
• Act as a liaison with other groups to include Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Product Development and Sales to improve the efficiency of operations.
• Identify and implement productivity improvement programs using Demand Flow Technology (DFT), Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED, Cycle Time Reduction, and other Lean Manufacturing techniques
• As a senior member of the management team, establish production and quality standards, assist in developing site budget, write SOPs, and promote positive company image.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in plant operations combined with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience, most of which should be in Printing
• Must have experience with a combination of the following printing technologies: flexographic, rotogravure, lithographic, offset
• Superior leadership skills with a history of mentoring, training, motivating, and developing teams is essential

Resumes forwarded as a Microsoft WORD document are preferred. Please reference job code 20469 with your response.

The Colonial Group

CASTING CALL: SPORTS COMMERCIAL

Job Details: C&J is casting for a sports commercial shot in the Charlotte Area. This is a paid job, provided the talents are selected for their respective roles.

Job Responsibilities: The selected talents will be required to portray their assigned roles for the sports commercial. They will be expected to showcase their skills and personalities per the roles’ requirements.

Requirements:

1. Girl in Cab:

   • Age: 21 to 30 years
   • Unique, fun, and funky look with a lot of styles
   • Open to dyed hair, piercings, and tattoos
   • Principal role

2. Basketball Kids:

   • Age: 8 to 12 years
   • Must have excellent basketball skills and a lot of personality
   • Principal role

3. Tattoo Artist:

   • Age: 28 to 40 years
   • Real tattoo artist or someone with significant tattoos and an understanding of the process
   • Principal role

4. Couch Guy:

   • Age: 30 to 50 years
   • Bald head, on the heavier side, willing to have face painted
   • Principal role

5. Male Basketball Players:

   • Age: 21 to 55 years
   • Should have basketball skills
   • Background role

Location: Charlotte, NC

This job requires local hire in Charlotte.

Callback Date: TBD (Between July 29 – 31, 2023) via ZOOM

Fitting & Shoot Date: Fitting Date: TBD (likely 8/1/23) Shoot Date: 8/3/23 and 8/4/23 (talent will only work one day)

Compensation Details: Principal Rate:

• Session Fee: $500
• Usage Fee: $2000 (to be paid if talent appears in the final edit)

Background Rate:

• $300

Casting Call: Runner for Little League Softball World Series

Job Detail: Ming Entertainment is seeking a Runner for the upcoming Little League Softball World Series event held at Stallings Stadium in Elm Street Park, Greenville, NC. As a Runner, you will play a crucial role in assisting the production team in various tasks and errands during the event. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an exciting sports event and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the production team with various tasks as needed during the event.
• Run errands, deliver messages, and help with logistics to ensure smooth event operations.
• Provide support to different departments, such as assisting the camera crew, talent, or event coordinators.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working under pressure and tight schedules.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Little to no prior experience is necessary, as we welcome individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the team.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions effectively.
• Physical fitness and stamina are essential, as the role may involve moving around the event venue frequently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a plus, as you will interact with various team members and participants.

Event Details:

• Event: Little League Softball World Series
• Location: Stallings Stadium @ Elm Street Park / Greenville, NC

Dates and Tentative Call Times:

• Aug 5: 8 am
• Aug 6: 7 am
• Aug 7: 7 am
• Aug 8: 7 am
• Aug 9: 7 am
• Aug 10: 11:30 am
• Aug 11: 12:30 pm
• Aug 12: 10:30 am
• Aug 13: 8:30 am

Position:

• Runner I

Compensation:

• Rate: $150 for a 10-hour workday (Rate: $150/10)

Casting Call: Young Adult Friend Group from Outer Banks

Job Details: We, the creators of the Real World, are searching for a vibrant and dynamic friend group of Young Adults from Outer Banks, North Carolina. This exciting opportunity involves becoming a part of an unscripted reality TV series that will capture the authentic experiences, relationships, and adventures of your daily lives. We want to hear from you if you are between 18 and 25, currently living, working, and socializing in the beautiful Outer Banks region!

Job Responsibilities: As cast members of this unscripted reality series, you will be responsible for opening up your lives and sharing your unique stories with viewers. Your daily interactions, friendships, challenges, and celebrations will be documented to provide an engaging and honest portrayal of life in the Outer Banks. You’ll be encouraged to express yourselves, showcase your individuality, and participate in group activities, conversations, and events that arise during the filming process.

Requirements:

1. Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application.
2. Location: You must currently reside in the Outer Banks area of North Carolina and have a deep connection to the local community.
3. Personality: We seek outgoing, expressive, and charismatic individuals comfortable being on camera and sharing their lives with an audience.
4. Friendship Group: Applying as a pre-existing friend group is preferred, but we are open to individuals who can easily integrate into an existing friend group.
5. Availability: Applicants will need to be available for a significant portion of the filming schedule, which will be provided in advance.

Compensation Details: Selected participants will be compensated for their reality TV series involvement. The compensation package will be discussed during the final stages of casting and will be commensurate with industry standards. Additionally, this opportunity offers a chance to gain exposure, build your brand, and create lasting memories with your friend group.

How to Apply: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please follow the steps below:

1. Create a short introduction video (2-3 minutes) where each member of your friend group introduces themselves and shares why they would be a perfect fit for the show.
2. Send the introduction video along with individual headshots and contact information for all group members via email.
3. In the email subject line, include “Outer Banks Young Adult Friend Group – [Your Group’s Name].”

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by [Insert Deadline Date Here]. Submissions must be on time to be considered.

Join us on this thrilling journey to bring the essence of Outer Banks to audiences worldwide and showcase the adventures of an extraordinary friend group. We can’t wait to see what you have to offer!

NOW CASTING: 

• Extreme Athletes

C&J is looking for outdoor individuals, and adventure athletes with unique and striking looks—alternative or extreme sports, hikers, climbers, skaters, rollerbladers, etc. Please submit as soon as you can! 

Please pay close attention to taping instructions and send videos accordingly. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!

Travel stipend ($125)  and hotel avail for individuals more than 1.5 hours from Charlotte

ROLES:

• Extreme Outdoor Athletes:  

Age 20 – 40, all genders and ethnicities. Outdoor adventure athletes with UNIQUE AND STRIKING LOOKS. Alternative or extreme sports, hikers, climbers, skaters, rollerbladers, etc

RATE: 

• PRINCIPAL RATE: $2,000 (10/hr day)

LOCATION: 

• Charlotte, NC or Surrounding Area 

EXPECTED START DATE: 

• Wardrobe: July 25 

Shoot Dates: July 26 and 27 (talent will work one day) 

NOW CASTING: AVID RUNNERS

C&J is looking for individuals who are avid runners who live in Charlotte or the Greater Charlotte Area to be in a running spot. Set experience as a bonus but not mandatory. Please submit it as soon as you can! We need submissions by Tuesday, 7/11 at 10 am. 

Please pay close attention to the taping instructions and upload videos as needed. As always, you can direct any questions about this project to us via email!

TALENT MUST NOT LIVE MORE THAN AN HOUR AWAY FROM CHARLOTTE. 

ROLES:

Avid Runners:  Age 20 – 45. All ethnicities and genders. We are looking for REAL, AUTHENTIC runners. Must run on a regular basis and be comfortable running for an extended period of time.

RATE: 

PRINCIPAL RATE: $2,000 (10/hr day)

BACKGROUND RATE: $300 (10/hr day) 

LOCATION: 

• Charlotte, NC or Surrounding Area 

AUDITION DATE: 

• June 11, 2023 (Auditions Due)

CALLBACK DATE: 

• July 14, 2023 via ZOOM 

EXPECTED START DATE: 

Wardrobe: July 25 

Shoot Dates: July 26 and 27 (talent will work one day)