Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Oversight of all live event related matters including, but not limited to management of the live event calendar, on-air talent and above-the-line production personnel, team relationships, budgets, technology and on-site logistics for all NBC Sports Chicago live events
• Serve as Executive Producer of all live event telecasts and demonstrate full aptitude of production/post-production processes and sound editorial judgment
• Plan to continuously drive the improvement of story development and presentation, particularly with the incorporation of new technologies and platforms
• Partner with VP, Content to strategize and execute on all production related efforts in support of the one content team philosophy
• Partner with network management team on strategic initiatives regarding marketing, advertising sales and content distribution for all platforms
• Partner and collaborate with all internal departments to ensure content is relevant for all platforms and all operational needs of live events on the network are me
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and remote crewing services to coordinate and manage remote production for all live sports remote telecasts.
• Serve as contact and resource to RSN group management team on all live-event related matters
• Track and deliver monthly reports of relevant financial data related to live events budgets
• Develop, coach and lead live event staff, including Producers, Directors, Associate Producers and Editors
• Seek to increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience in sports television production experience as a Producer, Executive/Coordinating Producer, or Director capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in related area of study preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3+) years’ managing a team of multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
• Show and live event management and creation production experience, ideally in a major market
• Solid editorial judgement and knowledge of Chicago sports scene

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership skills and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of multi-platform viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, multi-task abilities

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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Job Description

Tired of working weekends and looking for more stability in your career? Looking to make a switch from freelance into a full-time in-house position? We have the position for you!

LaSalle Network is partnering with a Chicago native company that tailors to both B2B and B2C audiences. This growing organization is looking for a Video Producer to join their team. This person will have the opportunity to work in-house for a variety of industries such as sports, TV, radio, nonprofit, etc.

This is a hybrid opportunity, with two days per week in office. The office is located in the northern suburbs of Illinois.

Video Producer Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire creative vision of each project including video and motion graphics
• Manage casting and location scouting
• Run entire production line with a team of freelance members
• Monitor day to day operations including the creation of video commercials
• Work directly with the film and creative teams

Video Producer Requirements

• 3-5 years of video editing and base line production experience from start to finish
• Experience working with an agency and/or in-house client-side experience required
• Creative thinking with an excellent eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and members of the production team

If you are interested in this Video Producer position and meet the above requirements, please apply today.

Thank you,

Natalie Saccone

Project Manager

LaSalle Network

Keywords and Related Terms: video production , production , film , radio , TV

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

This is a paid freelance, remote position — that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule!

CBR (also known as

Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV news content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor in the position of Entertainment Writer: Movie/TV News. The selected candidates will help source, brainstorm, produce, self-edit and publish original new content for our knowledgeable audience and have the opportunity for tremendous career growth within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Candidates should be passionate for the field of Movies/TV and preferably have an in-depth understanding of the latest, most breaking and biggest news trends. We want researchers whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of the Movie/TV world and its culture, and who know exactly where to look for its most interesting developments.

At the same time, we want seasoned content creators with proven experience writing clean, informative copy to tight deadlines and exacting editorial standards.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

If you think this describes you and that you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors, we would be more than happy to consider your application, regardless of prior experience! In your cover letter, please be sure to let us know the extent of your knowledge and passion and how it would apply to CBR’s content!

Expectations

• Researching, writing, self-editing and posting 3-5 articles per week in CBR’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Exploring relevant news and social media feeds, including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok and more, and tuning in to popular podcasts, streams and YouTube shows to enhance coverage.
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• 2-3 sample titles you would present right now as suitable CBR news pieces (if possible)
• A passion for the content and a drive for industry growth
• Broad working knowledge of comic books, film and TV, namely blockbusters and major franchises (DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Availability at peak hours and strategic weekend posting times

What CBR Has To Offer:

• Open Schedule — Write as much as you like, whenever and from wherever!
• Future bonus opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a cover letter and resume will be considered. It is vital for you to utilize your cover letter to emphasize your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content just as much as niche interests. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.

CBR is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applications from women, BIPOC professionals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

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Title: Art Management Team

Location: Austin, Texas

The Art Manager will have remarkable leadership skills with the ability to share their knowledge and be a skilled communicator with excellent team management skills They will also have to be able to work independently under pressure to produce results under a tight schedule.

The projects in question are for video games on all platforms – PC, console, mobile. As a key member of the development team, you’ll take charge of the initial concept and see it through to final delivery.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Defining game’s art style, while complying with the creative vision of the initial art direction
• Conveying expectations, both in terms of the level of quality and content (backgrounds, environments, characters), to the graphics team (lead artists, concept artists, environment artists, character artists, animation team) by making use of the pertinent visual references, concept art, production design, and atmosphere materials
• Developing high standards of quality
• Supervising and approving work completed by the team to ensure that the elements produced comply with the vision for the game, as well as meeting standards for quality
• Guiding the development and ensuring the maintenance of the flow of artistic tasks
• Providing guidance and advice to the team, as well as managing freelancers and outside studios, if necessary
• Ensuring that the artistic framework, schedule and budget are all abided by
• Employee management

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience as an art manager, or project manager on AAA console/PC projects (games published on mobile platforms are an asset)
• Excellent artistic and technical skill sets (concept art, illustration, high-resolution sculpting/modelling, UI design)
• Expertise with 2D/3D next-gen production tools (knowledge of rendering engines and of compositing is an asset)
• Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market (knowledge of iOS platforms is an asset)
• Able to adapt to different management/data-monitoring systems

Skills And Profile

• Passionate about video games, with a strong interest for both stylistic and photorealistic art styles
• Demonstrates mastery of illustration, animation, and 3D design with versatility regarding backgrounds, characters and UI elements
• Possesses excellent knowledge of the principles behind anatomy and design
• Possesses a positive track record in terms of developing, mentoring, and managing multidisciplinary graphics teams
• Excellent knowledge/reasoning when it comes to game development and the realities of production, both from technical and conceptual standpoints
• Tactful and a strong communicator, able to mobilize and inspire a team
• Critical with a keen sense of observation, and able to express their ideas
• Independent, rigorous and equipped with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent Holiday entitlement plus public holidays
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture
• You get to work with the latest technologies
• You will be working for one of the worlds leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.

Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company which supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We started 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and all platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 35 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE and Orange Rock. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. Orange Rock is our in-house game and product development studio.

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PTW

The Art Director is responsible for concepts, art direction, design, social content development, broadcast production supervision, and all types of advertising which includes print, email, and all miscellaneous art direction/design assignments that might arise including presentations.

What You Will Do

• Work with the Creative Director, Writers, and other agency members in the development of ad campaign concepts and execution
• Design/Art Direct ads, which help to build awareness of client product benefits and stimulate sales
• Share work with Creative Director, strategy, account, and media teams for approval and input and explore agreed-upon revisions for representation
• Develop and produce engaging content designed for specific social media platforms, including the creation of short-form videos, gifs, and simple animations
• Strive for ideas that go beyond the expected and tap into cultural trends and beliefs and also move the consumer emotionally
• Present creative ideas to clients and explain how and why they work
• Manage visual oversight of creative product from inception through completion to help ensure a high level of quality and integrity of concept through approval of the idea
• Attend shoots to ensure creative ideas remain intact and are as visually impactful as possible
• Prepare electronic files for printing/output
• Meet with clients to gain understanding and insight into their products and services
• Research clients’ products/services/images to ensure the ability to create accurate, on-target concepts for assigned projects
• Work to ensure copy/concepts serve the purpose of selling the client’s product/service/image first and foremost, according to the strategic creative plan

Your Experience

• Portfolio of work samples that can be shared with the agency
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or related field
• 2+ years of creative experience at an advertising agency with segment experience targeting multicultural consumers.
• Adapts well to accommodate changes in marketing direction, client needs or agency process
• Proficient in Adobe CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

About Us

fluent360™ is one of the foremost agency leaders shaping the multicultural marketing industry. Equal parts integrated marketing agency and cultural hub, we specialize in giving brands a resonating voice to effectively speak to various cultural segments– both ethnic and consumer niche followings. As a multi-talented, multicultural agency, we offer a full spectrum of communication services. Find out more about us at

Agency Benefits & Perks

fluent360 offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, and a generous PTO and sick leave policy. In addition, we have some amazing agency perks including a paid gym membership, summer hours, 14 paid holidays, and flexible hybrid schedules.

fluent360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

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Description
We are an award-winning, independent experiential marketing agency with a long and celebrated history of creating groundbreaking campaigns that drive results.
You are all about design. You’re an Art Director with an eye for the balance between form and function. You push boundaries and challenge the status quo—seeing creative possibilities in any assignment.
EXPECTATIONS

• Translate marketing objectives into strategic and purposeful creative
• Apply a variety of existing brand guidelines/identity across multiple channels(web, social, print, etc)
• Present ideas with rock-solid rationale and holistic vision
• Procide quality assurance for all creative work
• Delegate and collaborate with other designers, copywriters, developers and partners
• Remain agile, flexible, resourceful and collaborative

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years proven Art Direction experience in an agency setting
• Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc
• Strong design capabilities and production skills
• Project and timeline management experience
• Familiarity with latest design trends and technology
• Culturally astute and aware of trends in music, fashion, arts electronics, etc.

EXTRAS

• 3D rendering skills
• Illustration capabilities
• Photography experience

Salary & Benefits

• $55,000 – $65,000 DOE
• 18 days of PTO/year
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match

Legacy Marketing

Description

Position Summary

Brado is looking for a Creative Director that has a background in writing. The Creative Director is at the heart of inspiring, driving, and bringing exceptional creative ideas to life with the wider team. This position is responsible for the elevating our creative standards, actively mentoring creative team members, representing Brado in client and new business meetings, and contributing to the advancement of Brado’s vision.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Participates in scoping and planning work
• Leads or manages efforts to translate insight and positioning into original, inspiring, compelling creative — from concept through activation — across audiences, channels, mediums.
• Attracts and develops talent, motivates, and encourages team.
• Establishes practices and processes that align with both client and internal needs.
• Guides strategic, conceptual, and systematic thinking, including setting creative direction, ensuring creative deliverables answer the brief, reviewing work, troubleshooting, and providing specific and actionable feedback to creative teams.
• Makes presentations internally and with senior-level clients, giving clients full confidence in our work and helping them understand the value of our work.
• Models a standard of excellence and elevates the quality of our work.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, under various deadlines.
• Works as a team player, fostering collaboration across functional teams to inspire ideas, as well as to build on the ideas of others, living into Brado’s culture.
• Exhibits Brado’s Manager behaviors in reference to our three Manager competencies: Accessible, Developing Others, Empowerment for all Direct Reports.
• Manages and supports compliance with all company or job specific trainings for all employees and vendors working on your team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a writing-related position, including 3+ years in previous leadership roles
• BFA or equivalent.
• Proficient with industry tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Suite.
• Portfolio/web site of work provided with application.
• Demonstrates these role-specific skills:
• Ability to lead assignments and teams
• Design acumen, Collaboration, Dependability
• Emotional Intelligence
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Growth mindset
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Time-management
• Aligns with Brado values: People, Commitment, Aspiration, Trustworthiness & Impact.
• Demonstrates these Brado skills: Agile, Bold, Innovative, Curious, Empathetic, Teamwork, Self-starter, Verbal & Written Communication, Creative Thinking
• Adhere with all Brado and client required training and guidelines for market research and healthcare industry regulations and laws. Specifically (but not limited to) Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) processes and reporting, Ethics, Confidentiality, Data Privacy / Security and Harassment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

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