Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

LaSalle Network has partnered with a Chicago-based agency in hiring a Media Relations Manager to manage their consumer goods practice. This Media Relations Manager will work alongside a team in managing all of the media relations campaigns for the agency on the B2C side of the house with clients primarily in the food space.

Media Relations Manager Responsibilities

• Manage all integrated public relations campaigns with an emphasis on media relations
• Strategize and write all press releases for clients primarily in the food space
• Create communications promoting presence at national and local events with the press

Media Relations Manager Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in PR and/or communications
• National and local media contacts
• Creative and analytical thinker
• Excellent organization and project management skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Agency experience preferred

If you are interested in working with an innovative organization that fosters creativity and networking, please apply to this Media Relations Manager position today!

Thank you,

Lizzy Bann

Associate Principal, Marketing Recruiting

LaSalle Network

Keywords and Related Terms: public relations , media relations , social media , budget , analytics , marketing

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of professional staffing and recruiting services. LaSalle has worked with more than 10,000 companies, ranging from Fortune 500s to start ups. With units specializing in accounting and finance, administrative, marketing, executive search, technology, supply chain, healthcare revenue cycle, call center, and human resources, LaSalle serves companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network

Public Relations & Branding Assistant (Marketing Events)

Are you looking for a fun and exciting new role to kick-start your career?

Would you like to be involved in a company working with meaningful charities?

Maybe you would like the extra income while adding some awesome skills to your resume?

Arete has been selected by a local Non-Profit Organization to represent them at a number of pop-up events across the Chicago region. As a result, we are looking for Public Relations & Branding Assistants to join our team who have a passion for helping others, a great personality, and the ability to have fun whilst you work. This role will involve learning aspects of our business from the ground up so applicants are expected to be hands-on!

No previous experience is required as long as you’re a people person, over 18, willing to learn basic product knowledge, able to maintain a positive attitude, and take pride in your achievements.

Some Perks & Benefits available to all within Arete:

• Easy commute to our central head office
• Great weekly paid compensation
• Friendly and fun work environment
• Team days out and visiting local sites and restaurants
• Opportunity to top up your earnings with bonuses

Public Relations & Branding Assistant Responsibilities and Duties:

As a Public Relations & Branding Assistant, you will be interacting with the public in person, to promote a non-profit organization’s mission, values, and vision. You’ll be providing a high level of customer service, sharing success stories, and registering new donors throughout the day. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing a specific charity or NPO with integrity and enthusiasm at one of our private site events across the Chicago region
• Raising awareness of the organization’s mission and successes through face-to-face interactions
• Engaging with customers at pop-ups, street events, trade shows, etc.
• Providing customers with important information about the organization and their mission with a view to gaining new, long-term donors who are excited about making a change
• Collecting relevant details from new sponsors and donors including personal details, always maintaining privacy
• Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down branded kiosks where applicable

Ideally, all Public Relations & Branding Assistants will:

• Take every experience as an opportunity to learn
• Have awesome communications skills
• Have a friendly outgoing demeanor
• Be an idea generator capable of expressing themselves
• Be able to solve problems on the fly and
• Utilize resources and ask for help when needed
• Be self-reliant and driven to succeed
• Effectively prioritize and manage their time

Requirements / Recommendations:

• You’ll need to be 18+ years of age and eligible to work in the USA
• No specific experience is required, but you should be comfortable striking up a conversation and keeping it going
• We’re ideally looking for people that can work full time hours for 6 weeks or more
• The ability to commute to our office in Downtown Chicago – this is an in-person role
• Degrees are welcome, but not a requirement. However, we are looking for people that are interested in learning new skills and can retain a fair amount of information

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Take the next step towards a more personally rewarding career today… apply now for immediate consideration!

We are looking to find our new Public Relations & Branding Assistant within 1-2 weeks. To ensure that we can keep you up to date with your application’s progress, please include an up-to-date contact number and email address. To speed up the process, please keep an eye out for any communication and get back to us as soon as possible with any additional information that we may need.

Arete Acquisitions

Public Relations & Branding Assistant (Marketing Events)

Are you looking for a fun and exciting new role to kick-start your career?

Would you like to be involved in a company working with meaningful charities?

Maybe you would like the extra income while adding some awesome skills to your resume?

Arete has been selected by a local Non-Profit Organization to represent them at a number of pop-up events across the Chicago region. As a result, we are looking for Public Relations & Branding Assistants to join our team who have a passion for helping others, a great personality, and the ability to have fun whilst you work. This role will involve learning aspects of our business from the ground up so applicants are expected to be hands-on!

No previous experience is required as long as you’re a people person, over 18, willing to learn basic product knowledge, able to maintain a positive attitude, and take pride in your achievements.

Some Perks & Benefits available to all within Arete:

• Easy commute to our central head office
• Great weekly paid compensation
• Friendly and fun work environment
• Team days out and visiting local sites and restaurants
• Opportunity to top up your earnings with bonuses

Public Relations & Branding Assistant Responsibilities and Duties:

As a Public Relations & Branding Assistant, you will be interacting with the public in person, to promote a non-profit organization’s mission, values, and vision. You’ll be providing a high level of customer service, sharing success stories, and registering new donors throughout the day. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Representing a specific charity or NPO with integrity and enthusiasm at one of our private site events across the Chicago region
• Raising awareness of the organization’s mission and successes through face-to-face interactions
• Engaging with customers at pop-ups, street events, trade shows, etc.
• Providing customers with important information about the organization and their mission with a view to gaining new, long-term donors who are excited about making a change
• Collecting relevant details from new sponsors and donors including personal details, always maintaining privacy
• Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down branded kiosks where applicable

Ideally, all Public Relations & Branding Assistants will:

• Take every experience as an opportunity to learn
• Have awesome communications skills
• Have a friendly outgoing demeanor
• Be an idea generator capable of expressing themselves
• Be able to solve problems on the fly and
• Utilize resources and ask for help when needed
• Be self-reliant and driven to succeed
• Effectively prioritize and manage their time

Requirements / Recommendations:

• You’ll need to be 18+ years of age and eligible to work in the USA
• No specific experience is required, but you should be comfortable striking up a conversation and keeping it going
• We’re ideally looking for people that can work full time hours for 6 weeks or more
• The ability to commute to our office in Downtown Chicago – this is an in-person role
• Degrees are welcome, but not a requirement. However, we are looking for people that are interested in learning new skills and can retain a fair amount of information

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Take the next step towards a more personally rewarding career today… apply now for immediate consideration!

We are looking to find our new Public Relations & Branding Assistant within 1-2 weeks. To ensure that we can keep you up to date with your application’s progress, please include an up-to-date contact number and email address. To speed up the process, please keep an eye out for any communication and get back to us as soon as possible with any additional information that we may need.

Arete Acquisitions

Job Summary:

Mac Duggal is searching for a smart, eager, and confident individual to serve as an in house Fashion Assistant. The Fashion Assistant will work closely with Production and Sales on a daily basis. Our ideal candidate has the ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment. This position is an opportunity to gain insights from top executives on the day to day business affairs and inner workings of a fashion house. We are looking for Fashion Assistant candidates who can grow with the company and be a valuable addition to the brand.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the point of contact between the executive and other colleagues
• Manage the calendar and set up meetings
• Handle and make calls
• Draft emails/communications
• Produce reports, enter products and orders to internal software system
• Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and provide general support of team
• Travel if needed
• Request quotes, pricing and samples from vendors
• Creating proposals, PDF’s and presentations
• Assist in preparing client presentations for meetings

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

• Excellent time management skills

• Well-developed organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent computer skills / ability to learn new software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Professional discretion and ability to take direction well

• Ability to quickly learn the fashion business inside and out

• Eager to collaborate in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a flexible and often-changing work environment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Excellent skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Suite

• Strong attention to detail and self-starter

• CAD and Photoshop skills

• AIMS360 is a plus

Education Requirements:

College degree is a preferred and/ or relevant experience in the fashion industry.

Mac Duggal

AKIRA Director of Visual Merchandising

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women’s clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position

Director of Visual Merchandising

Location

Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Serve as head of company-wide visual merchandising efforts for 25+ stores across 4 metropolitan areas and suburbs in the Midwest
• Leverage top line data into merchandising efforts that drive sales, both across the company and at store-specific, department-specific levels
• Hire, train, and lead a team of field visual merchandisers
• Develop and continually evolve training and strategic guides to ensure that Visual Merchandising team applies unified principles across all stores
• Analyze, understand, and refine processes related to visual merchandising to optimize efficiency/better meet needs of business
• Collaborate with senior management on hiring and developing visual teams
• Hands-on work in the field alongside visual merchandisers is required
• Partner with senior level leaders to plan and execute new store floor sets
• Execute visual merchandising efforts that support a rigorous selling environment
• Plan and execute free form floor sets across stores with varying sales volumes, square footage, and layouts
• Interdisciplinary work with creative/construction team to source, develop, refine, and repurpose in-store fixturing
• Plan and execute window installations
• Bring strong creative eye to store design and aesthetics
• Infuse artistic elements into visual merchandising through stores

Minimum Qualifications/Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in a related field)
• Own vehicle and ability to travel is required
• Portfolio submission is strongly encouraged
• Sound understanding of retail math is required
• 3-5 years of field visual merchandising experience is preferred
• Chicago-based position, but travel is required
• Must be technically proficient
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• Ability to actively communicate with all levels of staff
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• Strong problem solving skills a must
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders

Benefits and Perks:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company – if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Job Type: Full Time

On site, travel required

AKIRA/shopAKIRA.com

Paskal Rudnicke casting is holding auditions for Chicagoans with Unique looks – shaved hgeads, priecings, tattoos ,cool hair, and their own kind of fashion for a commercial made in Chicago.

Looking for: 

• People Ages 20-75 years old
• who have big personalities and bold looks.
• If you’re rocking edgy vibes, we want you!
• This is for a Non-Union ad, so we cannot consider anyone woh is SAG-AFTRA.

CASTING CALL FOR DURANGO 60623
ROLE: HAPPY COUPLE
DATES: FRIDAY 2/10 (TEST), SUNDAY 2/12 (FILM)
LOCATION: CHICAGOLAND AREA
RATE: $175/8 + $61.60 COVID TEST BUMP

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:

• Men and women, 60+, of any ethnicity, to play part of an older happy couple!
• While you can submit together as a real couple, individual submissions are encouraged and happily accepted for this role as well!

YOU MUST FIT INTO THESE SIZES:

WOMEN
Dress/Pant/skirt Size 0-8
Waist Max size 30″
Shirt sizes XSmall-Medium

MEN
Jacket/Chest size 38-44
Pants Waist 30-36
Shirt Size Small-Large
No Neck sizes Larger than 16.5″

COVID-19 NOTICE: Production will comply with applicable health and safety laws and regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Actors will be required to comply with Production’s then-applicable COVID-19 protocols, including any advance testing and negative test result requirements. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a negative pre-employment test result. Current protocols require testing approximately two days prior to the start of services. In addition, Production is requiring all background actors who work in Zone A to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to applicable laws and guild requirements, including reasonable accommodations as required by law. All protocols, including timing and frequency of any required testing, are subject to change.

To continue to be eligible to work in ZONE A, the production requires that you verify that you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. 

NOTE THAT THIS DEFINITION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE UPDATED, BIVALENT BOOSTER approved and recommended by CDC on 9/1/22. Per the CDC: “Updated COVID-19 boosters add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine composition, helping to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading.” The full CDC guidelines for vaccination and booster recommendations for adults and minors can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/…/201…/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html Please note that the CDC has different recommendations for those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised; see: https://www.cdc.gov/…/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html

“Up-to-date” means the following:
 FOR ADULTS 18+
– You have received full primary dose(s) of the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine 
  AND
– You have received the updated, bivalent booster that was approved for use on 9/1/22 at least 2 months after your last dose of vaccine or booster   
FOR MINORS 
Pfizer/BioNTech Primary Vaccine 
  – Ages 6 mos – 4 years: 3 primary doses 
 –  5 – 11 years: 2 primary doses and a booster at least 5 months after last dose 
 –  12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses AND an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose
 Moderna Primary Vaccine 
 –  Ages 6 mos – 11 years: 2 primary doses 
 –  12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses AND an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose 
 Novavax Primary Vaccine 
 – 12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses and an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose

This production’s HEALTH & SAFETY TEAM will notify you of your requirements after you have submitted your vaccination information. You will then have 21 days after that notification date to complete the above requirements to remain eligible to work for the production.  If it has been less than 2 months since your last dose, you will be eligible to work until 21 days after you become eligible for the updated booster. If you receive the booster during those 21 days, you’ll be cleared to work thereafter.   Examples for this “Grace Period”: Let’s say you are Vaccinated with no booster OR the 1 booster and Health and Safety NOTIFIES you on 9/1/22 that you need the new shot. That means you are ELIGIBLE for the NEW Booster shot and have 21 days from that date, which you would have to get the new shot by 9/22/22 to continue to work on this show. Let’s say you are Vaccinated, and you got a booster shot on 8/21/22. You are NOT eligible for the NEW Booster shot for 2 months, or on 10/21/22. You can still work until then, but you will have to get the booster shot on this date to be eligible to continue work on the show.

The production company, NOT 4 Star Casting Inc. dba 4 Star Casting, requires that anyone who works on their shows, ages 12 and above, be “UP-TO-DATE” against Covid-19. Accordingly, if you would like to be considered for BG work on “DURANGO 60623,” you must click the email above to re-upload your proof of vaccination if the booster applies or when it applies. You may choose not to do this but without proof of “UP-TO-DATE” status, you cannot be considered for BG work on “DURANGO 60623.” This is a production company policy over which 4 Star Casting Inc dba 4 Star Casting has no control.

Are you an outstanding Event Manager who loves the operational side of events as well as being the main point of contact? Would you like to collaborate with an amazing team who will mentor and encourage you in your event management career? Our client is a nationwide Destination Management Company who is highly respected in the industry. This role will drive and contribute to the processes for their events in the Chicago region.

*You will work 100% from a home office but must live in or close to the Chicago region to attend local events.

What They Can Offer to You:

• Multiple and varied career opportunities both in Operations and/or Sales
• The chance to work for a well-recognized and respected DMC who has structure, processes, and procedures all in place to make your job easier
• Be part of an upbeat, fun-loving, collaborative team that thrives on supporting each other and your clients
• Excellent base salary with added commissions and perks
• Robust benefits package including healthcare, match on 401k, paid vacation, cell phone reimbursement, paid holidays, top of the line computer equipment and more!

Who You Are:

• Have a strong work ethic and are dedicated to events!
• Love being a part of a collaborative team who works and plays hard- you have each other’s backs
• Can think quickly on your feet, roll with the punches in the constantly evolving event space, and always deliver a high level of customer service
• 3+ years in Program/Event/Operations management- all in the event space
• Enjoy being a diligent, high-energy, phenomenal teammate with strong attention to detail
• Have a creative eye for design of events
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

What You Will Do:

• Once the Sale Manager receives the signed contract from the client you will take it over
• Handle all the details and logistics leading up to the event, onsite during the event, and following up with post-event billing and wrap up
• Help the client build the design- select menus, chose entertainment, decor, build a production timeline, arrange transportation between events- draw out the entire blueprint for the event

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Spot On Talent

CASTING CALL

DURANGO 60623
ROLE: TALL & LANKY GUY
DATES: MONDAY 2/27 (TEST), TUESDAY 2/28 (FILM)
LOCATION: CHICAGOLAND AREA
RATE: $175/8 + $61.60 COVID TEST BUMP

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:

• Men who are 6’0″ +
• 20s-30s
• Slender build and any ethnicity to play a tall and lanky man.
• Should be artistic looking, slick, handsome, and can embody a 2000s-era feel.
• Should also have real acting experience!

COVID-19 NOTICE: Production will comply with applicable health and safety laws and regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Actors will be required to comply with Production’s then-applicable COVID-19 protocols, including any advance testing and negative test result requirements. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a negative pre-employment test result. Current protocols require testing approximately two days prior to the start of services. In addition, Production is requiring all background actors who work in Zone A to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to applicable laws and guild requirements, including reasonable accommodations as required by law. All protocols, including timing and frequency of any required testing, are subject to change.

To continue to be eligible to work in ZONE A, the production requires that you verify that you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. 
**NOTE THAT THIS DEFINITION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE UPDATED, BIVALENT BOOSTER approved and recommended by CDC on 9/1/22. Per the CDC: “Updated COVID-19 boosters add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine composition, helping to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading.” The full CDC guidelines for vaccination and booster recommendations for adults and minors can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/…/201…/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html Please note that the CDC has different recommendations for those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised; see: https://www.cdc.gov/…/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html

“Up-to-date” means the following:

 FOR ADULTS 18+
– You have received full primary dose(s) of the Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine 
  AND
– You have received the updated, bivalent booster that was approved for use on 9/1/22 at least 2 months after your last dose of vaccine or booster   

FOR MINORS 
Pfizer/BioNTech Primary Vaccine 
  – Ages 6 mos – 4 years: 3 primary doses 
 –  5 – 11 years: 2 primary doses and a booster at least 5 months after last dose 
 –  12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses AND an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose
 Moderna Primary Vaccine 
 –  Ages 6 mos – 11 years: 2 primary doses 
 –  12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses AND an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose 
 Novavax Primary Vaccine 
 – 12 – 17 years: 2 primary doses and an updated, bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech booster at least 2 months after second dose

This production’s HEALTH & SAFETY TEAM will notify you of your requirements after you have submitted your vaccination information. You will then have 21 days after that notification date to complete the above requirements to remain eligible to work for the production.  If it has been less than 2 months since your last dose, you will be eligible to work until 21 days after you become eligible for the updated booster. If you receive the booster during those 21 days, you’ll be cleared to work thereafter.   Examples for this “Grace Period”: Let’s say you are Vaccinated with no booster OR the 1 booster and Health and Safety NOTIFIES you on 9/1/22 that you need the new shot. That means you are ELIGIBLE for the NEW Booster shot and have 21 days from that date, which you would have to get the new shot by 9/22/22 to continue to work on this show. Let’s say you are Vaccinated, and you got a booster shot on 8/21/22. You are NOT eligible for the NEW Booster shot for 2 months, or on 10/21/22. You can still work until then, but you will have to get the booster shot on this date to be eligible to continue work on the show.

The production company, NOT 4 Star Casting Inc. dba 4 Star Casting, requires that anyone who works on their shows, ages 12 and above, be “UP-TO-DATE” against Covid-19. Accordingly, if you would like to be considered for BG work on “DURANGO 60623,” you must click the email above to re-upload your proof of vaccination if the booster applies or when it applies. You may choose not to do this but without proof of “UP-TO-DATE” status, you cannot be considered for BG work on “DURANGO 60623.” This is a production company policy over which 4 Star Casting Inc dba 4 Star Casting has no control.