Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About C-K:

Cramer-Krasselt is one of the largest independent agencies with over $500 million in billing and 74% of our revenue from digital and social. More than integrated, we are totally interconnected to optimize and synergize every marketing communication effort for maximum impact.

With a mission to Make Friends, Not Ads®, C-K has built a reputation for changing perceptions and behaviors that significantly move the purchase needle. It’s how we helped Porsche achieve 11 years of consecutive record-breaking sales, how Corona continues to be one of the top imports, how Pacifico grew 19% to become the ninth largest selling beer in just two years and how Tropicana broke all PepsiCo brand testing records, just to name a few.

We have done it by a very different organizational structure, interconnecting an ever-expanding range of disciplines from strategic branding to digital, social, analytics, media/programmatic, e-commerce, SEM, PR, UX, influencer and more.

Major brands include Alzheimer’s Association, Cedar Fair (Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point and 13 additional properties), Cintas, Corona, Pacifico, Porsche, Spirit Airlines, Cat’s Pride, Naked and Tropicana.

www.c-k.com

Social Media Director

Are you looking to be part of a fun, dynamic agency where you can make a large impact on current clients and new business? If so, look no further than the Social Director role on our team.

About the role:

• Lead social strategies across clients and be the go-to for knowledge management. This includes developing POVs and presentation decks to share with clients
• Oversee social processes on the team including content development, community management, brand acts, etc.
• Lead and motivate team by providing clear direction, ensure processes and policies are efficient. Managing team members and inspiring them to perform at their best
• Collaborating with senior managers in account management, creative, brand planning, and consumer engagement/media to oversee the development of the strategic approach for the brand
• Annually preparing and regularly updating a forecast of revenue and staffing, providing financial information to finance and the Director of PR/Social. Determining staffing needs for appropriate allocation of personnel
• Reviewing and approving all plans, recommendations and advertising before they are submitted or presented to the client
• Think expansively and creatively about problems and identify effective solutions ad contribute to moving C-K forward to the next level
• Facilitate the communication of any issues between clients and the agency with executive management
• Continue to support Director of PR/Social by refining process and helping to identify thought leadership opportunities

About You:

• 8 – 10 years of experience in Social Media and / or Public Relations within roles of increasing responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or related field

C-K employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or eligible under applicable law for a disability or religious accommodation. Successful applicants will need to meet this criteria as a condition of employment by the date of hire. We have returned to the office 3 days a week and are excited about the opportunity for in-person collaboration, and the value these relationships bring to managing, mentoring, teamwork, and culture. We are also committed to providing an environment that allows for work/life balance and C-Kers work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Cramer-Krasselt

The Good Plate Hospitality Group, the restaurant group under Friedman Properties Ltd, one of Chicago’s premier real estate development companies, is seeking a Digital/Social Media strategist to join our dynamic team.

We are looking for a talented Digital/Social Media manager to administer our restaurant social media accounts, content calendars, eblasts, maintain the company’s content, among many other tasks. We expect you to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to express our company’s views creatively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures, etc.)
• Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news) including paid campaigns on social media platforms
• Create interactive experiences to increase audience growth and engagement
• Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics to measure the success of a marketing campaign
• Collaborate with other teams, like in-house marketing, restaurant managers, and operations to ensure brand consistency on all platforms
• Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews
• Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions, brainstorm opportunities to create revenue
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
• Design and implement bi-weekly eblasts to consumers with creative messaging
• Maintain third party accounts such as Single Platform, Barpay, etc.

Requirements and skills

·        Bachelor’s degree in marketing or relevant field

• At least 2 years proven work experience as a Digital/Social Media Manager (Hospitality background a plus)
• Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Knowledge of online marketing channels
• Hands on experience in content management
• Excellent copywriting skills
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, imagery through photography and video)
• Proficient in photo and video editing software such as Adobe
• Proficient in graphic design to create eblasts, fliers, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to identify long term trends in data
• Strong, effective communication and project management skills
• Familiarity with web design a plus

Please submit your resume/cv to [email protected]

Friedman Properties

Overview:

The SVP, Director, Head of Paid Social will be the agency’s thought leader, marketplace expert, and practice lead for all things Paid Social. The successful candidate will have 12+ years of digital media experience with expertise in Paid Social and is a data-driven and thoughtful decision maker who strives to foster an environment of welcomed creativity and learning for their team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader, skilled storyteller, and consultative partner with the versatility to provide expertise across several industry verticals.

Our paid social team works across a diverse range of sectors on some of the largest and most dynamic advertisers. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader and paid social expert who can build best practices from the ground up.

Role Objectives:

• Create best practices and processes through knowledge of the Paid Social marketplace
• Be agency’s go-to Paid Social expert and thought leader
• Collaborate cross-functionally with several internal and external stakeholders
• Provide vision, direction, management and support to individuals within the team to ensure their work aligns with our mission and goals
• Design strategies for leveraging paid media on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest etc.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams and client groups
• Develop action plans for achieving and measuring social media success, including setting key metrics, measurement and optimization strategies
• Advocate the value of social media and help educate clients, partners and internal teams on the latest developments and capabilities in this quickly evolving media channel
• Apply social media knowledge and creativity to brainstorming and strategy sessions especially as it relates to new business pitches
• Provide team direction for improving campaign performance through optimization and/or implementing new features and strategies
• Deliver presentations to both clients and internal teams showcasing campaign strategy and performance results
• Develop points of view on new technologies, trends and opportunities in the social media marketplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a concentration in marketing, advertising, business, marketing, or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in digital media with an emphasis on Paid Social with increasing levels of responsibility within an agency or media company, including client-facing responsibilities
• 7+ years of team management experience
• Experience in applying social marketing to drive strict KPI’s against brand-building & direct response initiatives
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret campaign performance data and provide insights and optimization recommendations
• Expert knowledge of the paid social partnerships marketplace
• Understanding of best practices for leveraging social media for brand communication
• Excellent relationship building, diplomacy, and decision making skills with the ability to think creatively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel

Starcom

About Starcom:

As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven, and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients –some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

Overview:

The Platform Investment Associate Media Director is responsible for managing the team that handles our clients’ day-to-day digital business and investment operations. The Associate Director develops and implements processes and best practices to ensure digital investment success for our company and clients. The Associate Director works on a variety of accounts and understands our digital systems, data needs, and media buy structure to improve process efficiency. The ability to problem-solve and work well with various internal and external teams is a critical aspect of this role. This role provides the opportunity to work on cross-agency projects that drive business goals (both for Starcom and our clients) and increase efficiency across the agency.

Role Objectives:

• Work with internal and external teams to hone and improve processes for self-service buying across entire Kellogg’s team.
• Be the primary expert across the team in self-service buying platforms (DSPs, Google Ad Words and Social Ads Managers) and possess strong understanding of platform nuances and system setups.
• Must have deep understanding of digital marketplace (primarily in social and programmatic) – providing thought leadership with ability to tie new opportunities to client needs while supporting centralized learning agendas.
• Help improve Kellogg’s data strategy across 1st, 2nd, & 3rd party audiences, encompassing a holistic, cross-platform approach.
• Manage client 1st party data in the data onboarding platform, LiveRamp
• Work alongside Strategy and Investment teams to build audience recommendations for all digital platforms
• Manage brand safety processes and best practices across all Kellogg brands and partners, ensuring Kellogg media only serves adjacent to content in-line with their brand suitability guidelines.
• Spearhead refinement of all planning and buying best practices across programmatic and social platforms –analyzes data from MMM results and quarterly scorecards to improve future media plans.
• Work in partnership with the Measurement Team to align on yearly learning agenda based on client business needs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the systems used such as Ad Servers/Verification, DSPs, Social Platforms, DMPs, and internal proprietary tools.
• Serve as an escalation point for teams to help troubleshoot operational issues.
• Determine how to deliver necessary data to teams for various activation and reporting purposes.
• Share best practices and learn from other teams in Publicis to ensure consistency and best work product across The Groupe.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple internal teams, client teams and leadership.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure trust and confidence with our buying partners.
• Cultivate a team-focused mentality across the team that they lead.
• Responsible for team management and development of experienced Sr. Associate/Supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, consumer insights or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience and 3+ years of management experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in data strategy (1st, 2nd, and 3rd party)
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy focus on Excel.
• Knowledge of digital planning and buying process with an understanding of various vendors, different cost methods, various reporting, and delivery validation.
• Understanding of self-service buying platforms – DSPs, Google Ad Words and Social Ads Managers.
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
• Willingness to learn and create solutions that challenge the status quo.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions.
• A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience in effectively coaching and developing others.

Starcom

CASTING CALL
PROJECT: DURANGO

ROLE: LEIGHTON (Dayo Okeniyi) BODY DOUBLES
DATES: MULTIPLE DAYS TBD but will be somewhere from 3/9 – 4/12
LOCATION: CHICAGO
FILMING RATE: $200/8
TESTING RATE: $61.60/4

LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO FITS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:
African American Males
Height 5’8-5’10
Weight 155 – 175
Darker Skin tones, the Actor is of Nigerian Descent

Casting Alert!

Searching for MALES AND FEMALES
– all ethnicities, the ’20s to 70, to work in our Molly’s Bar scene on Tuesday, Feb. 28th, on Chicago Fire.
– You must attend a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Monday, Feb. 27th.

Casting Alert!

We are searching for a MALE CAUCASIAN with a beard, brown hair, 280 to 310, to work as a stand-in (same height and coloring as an actor to light and camera block the set) on Wed., Feb. 22nd on Chicago Fire. This will require a Covid test (which takes about one hour) on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!
Searching for a FEMALE CAUCASIAN with brown hair, SLIM TO MEDIUM BUILD, 5’3″ to 5’5″ to work as a stand in (same height and coloring as an actor to light and camera block the set) on Thurs., Feb. 23rd on Chicago Fire. This will require a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!
Searching for a FEMALE CAUCASIAN with brown hair, SLIM TO MEDIUM BUILD, 5’3″ to 5’5″ to work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to light and camera block the set) on Thurs., Feb. 23rd on Chicago Fire. This will require a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.
To apply send a recent color photograph with your height (without shoes), weight, age, phone number, city, state and clothing sizes to [email protected] and put “SI M 2.23” in the subject line.
Let us know if you have any extra or standin experience.
Thank you!

Americaneagle.com is a family owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including ecommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

We’re looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about creating and optimizing digital marketing campaigns for our clients. The Senior Digital Marketing Manager will work with a variety of team members and will be the driving force for marketing initiatives including: email marketing, SEO/SEM, social media, user experience, content strategy, analytics and measurement strategy. The ideal applicant will be passionate, results-oriented and focus on achieving ROI through digital marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-channel marketing initiatives in an agency setting
• Audit existing digital marketing campaign performance
• Develop campaign strategy and marketing roadmaps
• Establish actionable goals along with measurement strategy
• Provide creative direction for social, email, etc.
• Collaborate and execute on digital marketing campaigns
• Manage day-to-day communication internally and with our clients
• Consult and train on best practices in digital marketing
• Analyze and report on digital marketing performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of digital marketing experience, agency experience a plus
• Experience managing enterprise-level digital marketing preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Positive attitude and passion for marketing
• Experience in Google Analytics, certification preferred
• Experience with a variety of tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Google Data Studio, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, HubSpot, Active Campaign, SEMrush and Screaming Frog SEO Spider are a plus

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

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