Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The Tru by Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport is seeking a highly enthusiastic hotelier to join our team as a General Manager! This position offers a fun and exciting opportunity to work with a “service first” company with future growth opportunities. The hotel opened in 2018 and is ideally located in the Raleigh-Durham area, less than a mile from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport! This hotel has 106 guestrooms and features essential business amenities including Hilton’s four-zone lobby with workspaces, in-room entertainment, 24/7 market, airport shuttle, and a modern fitness center. The Tru by Hilton’s mantra is to offer these great amenities while remaining grounded in value.

Parks Hospitality Group offers a supportive and collaborative culture where passionate individuals can grow and achieve great success as a team. In addition to a people-focused culture, we encourage and support professional development as well as offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards team members for their performance.

Our team members enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company voted Best Places to Work 2022 by the Triangle Business Journal! Our mission and vision is simple – Elevate people, service and community in order to provide an outstanding experience for all!

If you are a friendly, motivated leader, with a passion to serve others, Tru by Hilton Raleigh- Durham Airport may be your perfect match.

The ideal candidate will have minimum of 3 years of experience as GM for a full or focus service hotel preferably with Hilton or other upscale franchise hotel chain. The position is based on site.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Focus on achievement of hotel financial goals / budget targets.

· Coaches and supports hotel team to effectively manage occupancy and rates, wages, and controllable expenses.

· Ensure that payroll and purchasing controls are in place to maintain and exceed profit goals.

· Develop accurate and aggressive long and short-range financial objectives consistent with property objectives.

· Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals.

· Be accessible to guests and employees.

· Conduct weekly staff meetings and the required meetings for all employees.

· Ensure that the MOD (Manager on Duty) program meets Parks Hospitality Group and franchise standards.

· Responsible for the accounting function i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll/personnel.

· Complete understanding of front office system to include check-in, checkout, advance deposit and night audit functions.

· Responsible for all cash funds on the property and timely counting, surprise drawer count, verifying safe and documentation of the funds as outlined in the internal audit procedures.

· Ensure the proper keeping of records to include audit packs, payroll information, warrantees, contacts, MOD reports, security reports and statistical data.

· Ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the engineering department.

· Ensure that current information on rates, packages and promotions are available for front desk staff.

· Ensure that all Alcoholic Beverage Services and Food Service meet all Parks Hospitality Group, Franchise, state and federal standards.

· Analyzes any service issues and identifies trends. Facilitates the development of creative solutions to overcome obstacles and ensures implementation to continually improve guest satisfaction results.

· Monitor and communicate guest feedback and comment cards to all employees.

· Promote guest satisfaction by communicating with them during peak periods. Work as needed during the times of peak activity, which may include weekends, evenings, holidays and special events.

· Review and act on reports such as franchise scores, TripAdvisor scores, and property visit reports. Review and ensure handling of guest complaints, comment cards, and letters to Parks Hospitality Group and franchise standards.

· Maintains strong knowledge of and relationships in the local market, including demand generators, competitor strategies, and community impact opportunities.

· Develop client retention relationships with your top volume-producing clients and actively participate in outside sales activities.

· Participate in additional projects as assigned by Regional Vice President of Operations.

Qualifications (Essential):

· High school graduate, some college.

· Minimum 5 years of management experience in the hospitality industry.

· Ability to communicate in English with guests/visitors/vendors and hotel staff to their understanding.

· Working knowledge of all hotel departments.

· Ability to provide legible communication.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Ability to apply good judgment to carry out instructions.

· Knowledge of basic government labor regulations.

· Knowledge of budget preparation and cost controls.

· Ability to compute mathematical calculations.

· Knowledge of the property management system.

· Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles and procedures.

Qualifications (Desired):

• College degree.

• Experience with business computers / technology.

• Fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish.

• Familiarity with preparing statistical reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with management, associates, guests, and public in a courteous, tactful and patient manner.

• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness, and work with a minimum of supervision.

• Ability to enforce hotel standards, policies and procedures with staff.

• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of pertinent hotel, guest and employee data.

• Ability to use business computer systems effectively.

• Ability to personally utilize acceptable management practices and ensure staff does also.

• Ability to ensure local, state and Federal regulations are followed.

• Ability to achieve and maintain required performance ratings.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, telephone, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy and demanding work environment.

• Good understanding of revenue generation and profit/Joss implications.

• Possess strong working knowledge of P&L statements.

• Strong interpersonal skins needed to cultivate customer relations and work with associates of various levels and backgrounds.

• Dedicated, hard-working, self-motivated to work independently with little guidance.

Special Requirements:

· The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Weekly work schedule may vary and will fluctuate based on business demand. The General Manager must maintain a flexible schedule and be readily available.

· Adherence to all PHG, Hotel Brand, State and local Safety Guidelines including but limited to use of non-slip shoes, utilization of back brace when lifting heavy items, etc.

· Associates are expected to carry out all reasonable requests by team leaders and managers and act as a team player with all levels of staff.

· Ability to provide excellent guest relation skills that meet and exceed guest expectations.

· Adhere to requirements, policies, and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook and/or other property documents.

Parks Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Parks Hospitality Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Parks Hospitality Group

NOW CASTING: 
Talent for an Upcoming Lifestyle Project

We’re casting specific talent for an upcoming Lifestyle Commercial in Charlotte!

This project is a paid opportunity if cast!

ROLES

• REAL FAMILIES

         We seek a family unit with great energy and lovely smiles. Parents should be in their early 30s and have a toddler three or younger

• ASIAN PRESENTING MALE

        40 to 50 years old, Professional look

RATES: $950 per adult and $500 per toddler

PRODUCTION START DATE: 
March 22 in the Southpark area of Charlotte.

SEEKING PAID BACKGROUND TALENT THROUGH THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY 2023!

GENRE: COMEDY

RATE: $10 PER HOUR ($5/HOUR GUARANTEE- SHOULD PREPARE FOR FULL DAYS W/ OPEN AVAILABILITY)

SEEKING AGE BRACKETS:

• 12-16 YEARS OLD,
• 25-40 YEARS OLD AND
• AGES 50+ YEARS OLD
• (CASTING LOTS OF INDIVIDUALS AGES 65-80 YEARS OLD);
• ALL GENDERS AND ETHNICITIES ARE WELCOME

Overview

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is seeking an experienced promotion and brand manager to lead our national marketing and digital content strategies. With a focus on advancing the visibility of our E/I, entertainment and news/information programming, this hybrid role will interface with the HMPG management team, show producers, our national network and streaming partners, and program sponsors.

The position jointly reports to the EVP, General Manager of (E/I) and EVP, General Manager (Entertainment), with a dotted line to the President of HMPG.

The position is based in our new state-of-the-art Hearst facility in Charlotte, NC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide creative support and marketing direction for HMPG national shows, establishing templates and systems for production of topical and image promotion
• Oversee digital content, marketing, and social media team, in support of our national programming
• Manage internal and external press and PR resources, participate in the creation of PR events
• Manage graphics and branding resources, working with the Hearst Television graphics hub
• Participate in client and sponsorship meetings on show promotion and branding, digital strategies and press and PR activity
• Oversee HMPG corporate marketing and branding, including presentation materials, corporate website development and management, and write/produce corporate video presentations as needed

Experience

• 10+ years in national and/or station marketing, promotion, brand management

Qualifications

• Balance of creative development and strategic planning skills
• Commitment to excellence and quality promotion, marketing, and branding
• Proven skills in the management, development, and execution of effective digital strategies
• Demonstrated press and PR implementation
• Strong graphic development and branding skills
• Collaborative approach with management, business partners and clients
• Creative writing and conceptualization; ability to craft compelling messages and presentations based on market research
• Detailed-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

About Hearst Media Production Group

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaminag services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries. Its popular shows include “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien,” America’s #1 nationally syndicated public affairs news magazine; the Emmy Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS Dream Team,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on The CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time!” on independent stations. HMPG also distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including “Law&Crime Daily,” “Prime Crime,” “Consumer Reports TV,” and the company’s dedicated FAST channels “Xplore” and “The Jack Hanna Channel,” available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms.

Hearst Media Production Group

NOW CASTING: 
FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS AND A BODY DOUBLE FOR A REAL SOCCER PLAYER

C&J is casting for female soccer players and a body double for a soccer player for an upcoming photo shoot.

Soccer skills are a MUST!

This is a paid opportunity, IF CAST.

SOCCER PLAYERS AND BODY DOUBLE SPECIFICATIONS

[FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS]

20 to 28 years old; all ethnicities; woman. REAL SOCCER SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. 
We are looking for talent who have real soccer skills. Ideally, someone who has played defender, but offensive skills are also fine.

[BODY DOUBLE]

Female, age 18-32; Looking for women who match up to Emily Fox in body size/type. Height should be between 5’4-5’6; Lean, athletic build.

UA size Small-Medium

PRODUCTION DATES + LOCATIONS:
Saturday, March 11TH, and Sunday, March 12TH, in the Raleigh/Cary area.

Talent must be able to work as a local hire

RATE
$1000 per day (rate based on a 10hr day).

WE’RE SEARCHING FOR A DEAF PERFORMER FOR THE FOLLOWING RECURRING CO-STAR ROLE FOR A PREMIUM SERIES FILMING MARCH 27- EARLY SEPT 2023 IN WILMINGTON, NC!

– CHARACTER WILL PORTRAY A  BIRACIAL (BLACK AND WHITE) MALE, AGED 10
– WE ARE OPEN TO ACTORS WHO CAN PORTRAY DEAF AND OR HARD-OF-HEARING CHARACTERS, INCLUDING BU BEING ABLE TO LEARN TO PERFORM LINES IN ASL

Beyond excited to finally be able to share this project.
Blessed to have some of the BEST people on my side as I continue to expand my casting career.
This one will be special!!! If you’re near Asheville, NC, and want to take part in the magic, email my team.

We’re casting the following role for a premium tv series!

Filming: March 27 – early September 2023
Location: Wilmington, NC

Character will portray mid-20s, trans female, Mexican-American, CODA

• Fluent in English, Spanish, ASL & LSM
• No acting experience is necessary to sumbit

Are you a digital marketing generalist who enjoys a balance of strategy and execution in your job? Are you passionate about implementing digital capabilities/processes that deliver high sales growth? If you are a dedicated individual, motivated to work in an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, we would like to talk to you.

Liberty Hardware, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation is looking for a Director of Digital Capabilities. Driving eCommerce growth is a strategic priority for Liberty Hardware. The role will be focused on delivering digital capabilities needed to succeed in a 2-step distribution model (Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, etc.) while building longer term capabilities like ‘direct to consumer’ across its product categories.

The Director of Digital will provide strategic direction, prioritize execution/projects and guide the teams to deliver results. This role will interact cross functionally with marketing, sales, IT and finance in building digital roadmaps and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the digital capabilities roadmap that are aligned with the overall vision, and own execution of the initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and implement standard methodologies to improve overall digital consumer experience, traffic generation and conversion optimization.
• Improve business processes that drive POS sales across the eCommerce channel, including digital content creation, digital merchandising, digital marketing activities (SEM/SEO, web, social, etc.), and promotional pricing strategies.
• Lead and mentor teams over digital marketing, digital operations, digital merchandising and website development
• Create a vision for building a brand focused on ecommerce channel and implement tactics to improve brand metrics
• Guide product management team on product roadmaps required for the eCommerce channel
• Work directly with Cross-functional teams to develop and maintain eCommerce customers; lead customer product set-up sheets and maintenance
• Lead the organization in using a plethora of advanced statistical modeling methods and tools to show the potential impact of various pricing strategies for Delta Faucet Company and our partners.
• Ensure processes exist to prioritize, plan, complete and measure success of customer and influencer events.
• Provide input and thought leadership to the long-range planning process, lead budget planning and business plan creation
• Represent the digital team at customer meetings

Job Specific Competencies:

§ Functional & Technical Skills

• Digital Marketing strategies and tactics
• Experienced in brand building, agency management, creative development
• Knowledge of website development
• Financially savvy (Budget management)

§ Team & Relationship Building

• Good listening skills
• Can establish teams and cultivate a culture of ownership
• Coach and develop employees
• Can build cross functional relationships
• Ability to lead without authority / Transformative

§ Operating Skills

• Thinking Ahead
• Setting Priorities
• Taking care of Ambiguity
• Acts with urgency
• Data savvy, but not too dependent on data

Education / Experience:

§ Bachelor’s degree in related field, MBA preferred.

§ A minimum of 10 years’ experience in digital space (digital marketing, eCommerce retailer management, website development, creative agency, brand marketing etc.)

§ Strong analytical skills and direct people management experience required

§ Great communication skills, build cases and ability to presentation to C level required

Liberty Hardware

Reynolds American is evolving at a pace like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be the change!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Senior Manager – Brand Marketing

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level

FUNCTION: Marketing – Brands

LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to

Director Brand Development – Newport

Number of Direct Reports

N/A

Core Relationships

Internal – Digital Marketing and Activation, Connection Planning, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing, Operations, R&D, Legal, & External Relations

External – Third Party Agencies

Geographic Scope

DRBU

Travel Required

Percentage of travel required – 10%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

· Develop and execute the brand marketing strategy for which the role is responsible;Drive and deliver all brand commercial objectives

· Assist in the development and ongoing evolution of brand equity programs and creative platforms;Support operational plan development to drive brand goals that is inclusive of a consumer marketing plan that resonate with the brand’s Adult Tobacco Consumers (ATCs)

· Deliver the brand performance – Grow the consumer base, drive revenue, win share and maximize profit; manage and inspire team members to achieve the brand objectives/KPIs

· Collaborate with a broad, cross-functional team: Digital Marketing and Activation, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing, Operations, R&D, Legal, & External Relations to execute the plan and achieve brand objectives/KPIs

· Ensure that corporate strategy and regulatory guidelines are managed and met across all marketing initiatives;Bring the brand to life across the various marketing and distribution channels

· Manage, drive, execute and measure performance of new product launches;Serve as a brand steward across the cross functional teams

· Establish clear brand standards and ensure execution against these brand standards;Gain support for new ideas, strategy shifts and lead change throughout the organization where/when appropriate

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

Are you a dynamic,creative and passionate brand leader who possesses strong commercial acumen?

Have you had a high level of engagement and collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

· 5 + years relevant corporate marketing experience + Bachelor’s Degree required

· Strong analytical capabilities and commercial acumen

· Excellent project management skills

· Ability to deal with ambiguity while progressing to achieve key milestones

· Functional Area expertise and working understanding of the marketing process

· Agency management experience including management of creative from brief to commercialization

· Demonstrated leadership in driving success of very large and impactful corporate goals

· Excellent communication, problem-solving & influencing skills, including personal presentation, emails and building presentation

BENEFICIAL

· Experience working with regulated products and/or tobacco marketing regulations is preferred

· Graduate Degree (MBA) and/ or prior brand marketing experience in CPG category is a plus

· Deep understanding of pricing in tobacco or other relevant category

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Wage Information

• Annual Salary: Minimum: $110,500 Maximum: $162,500
• Bonus Target: 25 percent

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:
• Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
• Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
• Funeral Leave
• Short-Term Disability Leave
• Long-Term Disability Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Military Leave
• Released Time for Children’s Education
• Community Outreach Leave
• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company’s potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc.and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.

Reynolds American Inc.