Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Art Director

French | West | Vaughan (FWV) is seeking a talented, conceptual and passionate Art Director to join its creative team in the Raleigh office. A strong graphic and web design background is a must, as well as experience crafting, producing and presenting big-idea campaigns across all media. We’re looking for a storyteller who sweats the details and loves working within an integrated team and a fast-paced agency. The right candidate will have experience working closely with copywriters, photographers, directors, editors and production teams. You should be highly organized, deadline driven, client loving, coworker supporting and motivated to collaborate across agency departments. An integrated portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and proficiency in graphic design and art direction across all channels is a must.

At FWV, work spans all traditional and digital channels, including print, collateral, TV, social media, web, new business, and agency marketing efforts. Video editing and motion graphic skills will be considered a great plus. Experience with consumer brands in tech, western, outdoor, travel and tourism, and the pet industry would be amazing.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with copywriters, account, client and production teams to concept and execute original and effective marketing campaigns
• Develop creative strategies focused on innovative and results driven solutions
• Develop logos, websites, collateral and advertising ideas
• Oversee printing, web development and TV/film production
• Present ideas and strategies with excitement and clarity, both internally and to clients
• Develop strategic ideas and help craft the agency’s approach in new business efforts
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, pivot to client feedback, while still delivering effective creative solutions

Requirements:

• Digital portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and creative strategy, with examples of art direction across advertising, social, web and collateral
• Six-plus years of experience (creative agency experience strongly preferred)
• Four-year degree in communications, marketing or advertising preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Google slides, docs and drive
• Experience directing photo and video production, video editing and motion graphic design
• Advanced knowledge of print and digital production, banner design and UX design
• Strong leadership, collaborative problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

ABOUT FWV:

FWV is a 25x National Agency of the Year recipient and the most highly decorated agency in the history of the South. We are a team of creative and passionate brand marketers conducting fascinating work for clients ranging from large national brands to growing start-ups. We have been named the #1 Agency “For People That Like the People They Work With,” and one of the Top 10 Agencies for creating a “Positive Work/Life Balance” for associates and are proud of the culture of continuous improvement we’ve cultivated over the past 25 years, and one we want to maintain for decades more.

As an agency, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits via company sponsored healthcare, dental, vison, flexible spending account (FSA)/dependent care account, basic life & AD&D/Voluntary Life AD&D, STD/LTD, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary accident, critical illness and pet insurance
• Participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a company match
• Company paid parking for those working from our Downtown Raleigh HQ
• A pet friendly work environment
• Frequent company sponsored agency get-togethers
• Summer Hours, which include closing at 1pm every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Generous paid time off, including bonus time around the major holidays
• A hybrid work model that allows associates to work from home at least two days per week, or from one of our other agency offices
• The use of electric bikes to help associates discover new and exciting places in our downtown areas

Come join our team!

French/West/Vaughan

NOW CASTING: 
MOTORSPORTS PROJECT

C&J is looking for:

• some kids & teens for an upcoming motorsports spot shooting in the Winston Salem and Charlotte areas. Previous acting experience a bonus but not required.
• Mostly looking for kids who are confident and sure of themselves. See below for specifics. 

ROLES

[SON #1] 8- 10 yrs old, African American. Slim build, average height. The SON is inquisitive and curious. Will be playing younger version of Son #2. We are also open to siblings auditioning together and kid and dad teams. 

[SON #2] 12- 15 yrs old, African American. Slim build, average height. The SON is inquisitive and curious.  Will be playing the older version of Son #1. We are also open to siblings auditioning together and kid and dad teams. 

LOCATION
Charlotte, NC

CALLBACK DATE:
May 10 via zoom

FITTING & SHOOT DATE: 
Fitting on May 15. Shooting between May 16-18. 

RATE OF PAY:  Session Fees are $500. Usage Fees are $1250. Fitting Fee is $25/hr.   

Usage covers a 1 year global buy.

Hotel and travel stipend of $150 is available for out of town talent. 

NOW CASTING

FOODIES IN CHARLOTTE 

C&J is casting for a grocery store commercial shooting in the Charlotte Area. Are you a true Foodie? Do you love entertaining, cooking for others or cooking professionally? Then this is the audition for you. 

This is a paid opportunity IF CAST.

MUST BE LOCAL TO CHARLOTTE, NC 

ROLE: 

[FOODIE] Ages 27 – 37. Any gender. All ethnicities. Must have a love of food. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE – 5/1 by 12:00pm EST

Wardrobe Date: May 9, 2023
Shoot Dates: May 10 – 12, 2023 (Most talent will likely work 1 day only.)

SHOOT NOTE: Most talent will likely work 1 day only. IF talent work a second day, they would receive an additional $500 session fee.

Shoot Location: Charlotte, NC 

Rate of Pay: Featured Extra Session & Usage: $500 (rate is based on 10 hr day and includes session and FE usage). 

Some talent will be upgraded to OCP – if you are bumped up you will receive an add’l $800. 

Run/Usage: Background buyout for FE’s. If upgraded to principal, then usage will be at one year, including broadcast, cable, connected TV, internet, streaming, streaming audio, podcast, display, all social, industrial. Includes all versions, edits and lifts.

All talent are hired as Unrecognizable Featured Background (body parts only – arms, hands, etc) IF they are recognizable they will receive an upgrade to OCP.

This position is based out of our Greensboro, NC campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model.  Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. 

ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits, some of which are highlighted below:

• Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
• 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

The Library Assistant will be responsible for providing a wide variety of professional administrative support and services to the Library Team with optimum levels of effectiveness and accuracy.

• Interact daily with members of the Library team
• Interact with employees, students, alumni and vendors to assist with various activities and requests
• Maintain student change of status and overdue charges for the issuance of reissued textbooks, iPads and library materials
• Schedule internal and external appointments
• Create and maintain reports, spreadsheets and databases, records and files
• Prepare documents, applications and external reporting to meet accreditation and institutional requirements
• Prepare documents for renewal process of the library system periodicals
• Prepare documents for the campus test center reports
• Prepare presentations to assist the Library team as needed
• Oversee and coordinate meetings, reporting alerts, and instruction calendars

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of experience providing administrative support to executives/upper management

Specific Skills:

• Organized, flexible, self-directed
• High level of interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, deadline driven environment and keep details accurate
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office software
• Advanced proficiency in tablets (iPad) and laptops
• Advanced proficiency with internal inventory control systems
• Ability to consistently prepare correspondence, reports and publications of the highest quality
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Reader, SharePoint and other office support software
• Proficiency with ID card software systems
• Proficiency with ILS Library management software systems
• Proficiency with proctoring and testing center administration management systems

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ECPI University

WE’RE SEARCHING FOR A CODA (CHILD OF A DEAF ADULT) PERFORMER FOR THE FOLLOWING CO-STAR ROLE FOR A PREMIUM SERIES FILMING MARCH 27 – EARLY SEPT 2023 IN WILMINGTON, NC.

• Character will portray a black male, 25 years old, CODA

We are looking for:

• Actors who can portray deaf and/ or hard of hearing characters, including by being able to learn to perform lines in asl

NC-based digital marketing agency is looking for a talented social media specialist to help manage our clients’ and the agency’s social media presence (primarily Facebook and Instagram). 

We believe that social media marketing plays a key role in every small business’ overall digital marketing strategy. 

We are searching for someone who has the following skills / experience:

• Create engaging content that represents each clients’ brand voice
• Design visually appealing graphics and branded images 
• 2+ years experience with simultaneously managing multiple clients’ social media profiles  
• Plan and schedule content that aligns with each clients’ goals
• Analyze social media insights and reporting
• Stay up-to-date with social media changes and best practices
• High attention to detail
• Responsive communication 
• Experience with social media scheduling apps and Canva preferred

This is a 100% remote, freelance position with flexible hours (~10+ hours/week). Perfect for someone looking for part-time work, or a steady freelance “client” for the long term. Pay is $20-$30 per hour depending on experience.

** Please submit a cover letter, your resume, and samples of social posts you have created.**

Brown Creative Group

The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker. They will be able to conduct insightful market research to establish a marketing strategy that will effectively reach the target audience. They should be comfortable evaluating the marketing process, and work to critique and improve its outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify target audiences, objectives and desired outcomes of marketing campaign
• Research and develop marketing strategy, and evaluate success strategy
• Develop content of marketing campaigns
• Stay up-to-date on current marketing trends
• Manage and allocate budget correctly
• Entry and management of appropriate documentation in Sales Force (CRM) for prospects/clients as well as customer workflow
• Completion of quote calculations, rate sheets, order commitments, and sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
• 2 + years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical, communication, time-management and creativity skills
• Strong ability to focus on customer/market and take initiative Experience with social media

808 Marketing

Video Producer/Editor

Summary

The Video Producer/Editor is responsible for the management, planning, and execution of all video production. This is a hands-on role that requires a video production expert with demonstrated experience who is highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to join our team of creative professionals. The Video Producer/Editor must have a well-rounded knowledge and provide their creative vision through a blend of storytelling, creative, and technical expertise. This position reports to the Executive Director of Creative Services.

Job Duties

• Producing all video assignments for the company (from pre to post)
• Create and assemble video content for customer stories, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and presentation videos, and other enterprise-wide projects
• Assist with scriptwriting, storyboarding, and selecting optimal forms of media for projects
• Work independently, as well as part of a team to produce project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of video content
• Direct and capture video remotely via a remote video capture application
• Edit video and audio projects, including selecting program format for final output, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management, and archiving project media
• Hiring of contracted vendors (voiceover, models, drone) across the US and abroad if necessary
• Video equipment organization upkeep and upgrades

Required Skills

The Video Producer/Editor must possess the following technical skills in video, audio, and post-production:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in television, film, sound, or new media in a corporate environment
• Fluent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects
• Familiarity with professional cameras, preproduction/planning, studio and field production, lighting/grip, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and digital still photography
• Post-production expertise with digital video editing, still and motion graphics design, and video compression for multiple delivery platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong independent decision-making, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to maintain a high attention to detail while working under tight timelines

Please provide a link to a portfolio or website with examples of your work

Centrifuge Media, Inc.

—–urgently hiring!——

Are you a PR pro looking to join a young and vibrant startup? Would you like to work in a PR agency environment? do you want to use your expertise to launch a new PR & Design company?If so, keep reading.

Public Relations Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for information from the media.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with consumers, community, employees, and public interest groups.
• Writes press releases and prepares reports for the media to promote clients.
• Plans or directs the development of programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
• Coaches client reps in effective communication with the public and employees.
• Analyzes the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Maintains the organization’s image and identity.
• Drafts speeches and schedules interviews.
• Prepares and edits organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications for internal and external audiences.
• Updates and maintains the organization’s digital content.
• Collaborates with managers to identify trends and evaluate advertising to determine whether it is in sync with the organization’s public relations efforts.

The right candidate will be there from day 1 to set up PR processes, brainstorm, and assist clients with their PR needs.

We are a brand-new startup! A fast-paced and exciting agency environment where creative individuals thrive. We mainly specialize in marketing and branding. We work with social influencers, businesses, musicians, etc

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of consumer marketing
• Ability to make media pitches
• Creative thinking
• Research skills
• Inquisitive
• Deadline-driven
• Reporting skills
• Attention to detail
• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience in handling a press conference
• experience with both traditional & non-traditional PR

• Are you or someone you know a good fit? Feel free to apply! everyone is welcome.

Kyanite PR

Looking for REAL PHYSICIANS for a YouTube video shoot.

• Video will appear on one of the most subscribed to YouTube channels in the world.
• Must have an outgoing personality and can play off talent to give medical opinion on what would happen to the human body & whether or not a person would survive various experiments.

RATE $850 per day

If not local to North Carolina, production will cover travel expenses. 

Projected Dates: These dates are subject to change. 

Shoot is currently scheduled for 10 days, Wednesday 5/10 – Friday 5/19. 

Potential might push a day or two. If you’re not fully available all dates please be sure to not which days during that time frame that you are available.