Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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 [email protected].

Reynolds American 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

Please note, this is a contract position in Charlotte, NC. As our first location is in Charlotte, it is important this candidate is based locally- but we will consider remote for the right candidate.



Rally Entertainment is a leisure and entertainment company focused on bringing people together through pickleball, exceptional food and drink, and competitive socializing experiences. Rally exists to transform how active people socialize and social people move. We’re reinventing recreation because we believe in a world where sweat and socializing shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. Starting with our flagship location in Charlotte’s South End, Rally’s mission is to be the nation’s premiere venue-based entertainment experience for active lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build Rally social channels from ground up including but not limited to Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook Linkedin & Pinterest
2. Curate, create & edit content including stills, reels and Tik Tok & craft copy for post captions
3. Manage the social calendar, including monthly planning, daily publishing, and ensuring content goes out at brand standards.
4. Develop social-first strategies for openings, collaborations and partnerships as well as community events.
5. Identify on-brand content creator & influencer partnerships.
6. Oversee social media community management, including responding to comments, engaging with followers and members, responding to DM’s and serving as the eyes and ears of the brand on social channels through monitoring and social listening.
7. Track and report on monthly channel performance to measure brand awareness, engagement, and consideration.
8. Support with additional general Marketing pieces, including photoshoots & openings events.

The ideal candidate:

1. Must be able to create content (knowledge of Canva, Reels, Tik Tok and any other editing/creation tools a big plus) and be comfortable being in front of the camera.
2. Experience working in a start up environment preferred- you know how to get scrappy with assets and how to build a powerful lifestyle brand with an engaged community.
3. Passion for Social Media & an innate understanding of social landscape, trends and what content works best on each channel.
4. ​​Proven track record of working autonomously, managing multiple projects, troubleshooting creative challenges and delivering on schedule.
5. A passion for creating a future where sweat & socialization coexist- a love of pickleball is a bonus.

Rally Entertainment

We’re searching for actors who can play deaf and hard-of-hearing characters, including by being able to perform lines in ASL

For the following role for a  Premium series filming March 27- Early Sept 2023 in Wilmington, NC.

The character will portray Mexican-American
Male,
Age 40s