Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

Brado

Description

Position Summary

Brado is looking for a Creative Director that has a background in design. 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 design-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

Brado

Job Description Are you a social media marketer with a strong B2B/ tech background looking to work for a mission-driven company? Then we have the position for you!

LaSalle Network is looking to hire a Social Media Manager for one of our top clients in the tech space here in Chicago. This is an award-winning B2B SaaS company that has experienced incredible growth in the past two years and is looking to add a Social Media Manager to a dynamic and award-winning team.

As the Social Media Manager, you will develop content calendars and lead storytelling efforts across LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you are someone that has the ability to define a clear, unique POV and brand tone that attracts social audiences, while helping dominate the market and box out competitors, please consider applying to this Social Media Manager role today!

Social Media Manager Responsibilities

• Experience creating organic and paid social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Ability to manage community engagement on all social media platforms
• Experience strategizing and implementing a social media content calendar across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Social Media Manager Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with social media in a professional setting (ideally B2B SaaS experience)
• Experience with both paid social media and organic social media
• Creative and detail-oriented; where others see complex spreadsheets and briefs, you see storytelling opportunities
• Desire to be a player-coach and get in the weeds of ideation and creation to scale a high-performing social media campaigns
• Data-driven and results-oriented; you are someone who demonstrates a hunger to meet goals
• Entrepreneurial spirit: someone who embraces challenges, embodies resilience, and is a passionate problem-solver

Thank you,

Lizzy Bann

Associate Principal, Marketing Recruiting

LaSalle Network

Keywords and Related Terms: social media , content calendar, Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , campaign management , content , sprout social

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

Job Description LaSalle Network has partnered with a wellness spa base in downtown Chicago to find a Social Media Coordinator. This person will have a major role in creating all social content for the brand and managing the front desk. The ideal candidate is eager, friendly, creative and has a strong passion for the health and wellness.

If you are searching for a new home, please apply today! The Social Media Coordinator is an amazing opportunity with a growing luxury spa.

Social Media Coordinator Responsibilities

• Leverage Canva and the Adobe Suite to create collateral to market our services
• Manage social media accounts, curating content and creating original content
• Schedule and track content on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Tik Tok

Social Media Coordinator Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or a related field
• 0-1 year of professional experience, ideally in a marketing capacity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High energy and strong work ethic
• Flexibility and a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn and innate curiosity

Thank you,

Kayla Ladley

Project Manager

LaSalle Network

Keywords and Related Terms: social media , entry level , design , spa , Chicago

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

Job Description

LaSalle Network is looking for a social media guru to join one of our national B2B clients in the northern suburbs of Illinois as the Social Media Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys everything social media including content and strategy!

This is a chance to jumpstart the social media presence of a large national and well-known Midwest brand. This is a fully onsite position with professional development opportunity.

Social Media Manager Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze paid media campaigns
• Create organic social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok
• Create and edit video content
• Manage community engagement on all social media platforms
• Write all social media copy
• Design graphics for the social media content

Social Media Manager Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with social media marketing with a portfolio required
• Full lifecycle experience in strategizing and executing on organic social media campaigns
• Experience with Hootsuite or Sprout Social preferred
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Excellent organization and project management skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

If you are comfortable with all requirements above, please apply today! Looking to lock something in before the new year? The company will move fast for the right person!

Thank you,

Natalie Saccone

Project Manager

LaSalle Network

Keywords and Related Terms: digital , digital marketing , marketing , SEO , search engine optimization , SEM , search engine marketing , content , content marketing , paid social , social media , social media management , creative , graphics , graphic design , video , videography , video production

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

Before we tell you what P.volve is, we’ll tell you who we are as a company. We are a highly passionate, hardworking, self-starting, flexible team who lives and breathes our method and business. We love it, we believe in it, we practice it and we change the lives of people around the world with our accessibility and our method. We offer you the opportunity to join a company that feels more like family whose values and culture are top priority. Here, your impact will be felt immediately.

P.volve is a resistance-based, high intensity, low-impact fitness method that strengthens, sculpts and energizes the entire body. We help everyone look and feel their best by connecting mind to muscle in every workout. P.volve has three main facets of our business: a streaming platform with hundreds of accessible workouts, a full suite of cutting-edge and proprietary equipment and three studios in major markets including New York City, Chicago and LA.

Backed by Camelot Venture Group, the group that brought to life SmileDirectClub, Quicken Loans, 1-800-Contacts, and many other disruptive DTC brands, P.volve is revolutionizing the fitness industry and poised for rapid growth.

The Social Media Manager will have an exciting role in P.volve’s organization to help build brand awareness and drive storytelling across multiple touchpoints. This person will be responsible for strategy, execution and analysis of all organic Social Media channels. This is an incredibly critical role in growing P.volve’s brand presence and connection to the community and requires both a creative and analytical thinker.

**This person must be located in Chicago

Social Media

• Manage the planning of organic social media channels, working closely with contract Social Media strategist/producer on strategy and creative execution: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
• Drive growth of the platform with an emphasis on impressions through:
• Managing a content calendar in line with marketing priorities and initiatives
• Developing best-in-class creative content inclusive of post creation and copy
• Continuously test new content formats and types
• Weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis
• Work closely with both trainers and franchise locations on strategy for scaling social channels, identifying content buckets and evaluating performance
• Collaborate with design and copy on creative vision and voice for channel

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in an influencer or brand/integrated marketing role, ideally in a start-up environment
• Extremely knowledgeable of the everchanging influencer and social media landscape with an ability to work against what’s new and upcoming. Have a pulse on emerging platforms and trends.
• Highly analytical and data-driven
• Strong relationship management skills
• A self-starter who can work independently but also take direction from multiple stakeholders
• Has a positive attitude
• Exceptional problem solving and collaboration skills
• Passion for fitness
• Previous experience in health & wellness a plus

P.volve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

P.volve

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.

NBC Universal Owned Television Stations is the division of NBCUniversal that includes 11 local NBC television stations, 28 local Telemundo stations, 5 Regional Sports Newtorks and their digital channels and websites, as well as a group of out-of-home properties and a production company. The stations produce and deliver compelling and unique local news, information and entertainment programming to viewers in the communities they serve, which include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Diego and Connecticut, with a goal of connecting to their audiences anytime and anywhere.

Job Description

NBC 5 Chicago, WMAQ-TV, is looking for a talented and motivated DayPart Manager responsible for news coverage and newscasts.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Responsible for overall editorial content on all platforms produced by WMAQ, NBC Chicago, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and on-air broadcast.
• The Daypart News Manager will oversee the platform managers and the pool of content producers creating content for all platforms.
• Collaborates with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC Local, for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
• Will work with all facets of the organization, including Production, IT, Creative Services and Broadcast Operations and the newsroom to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Responsible for tracking coverage-related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news department.
• Responsible for scheduling content producers and platform managers to ensure proper coverage.
• Responsible for writing and delivering performance reviews for platform managers and content producers
• Responsible for hiring quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees.
• Will be part of an on-call rotation of manager to provide oversight of weekend morning and evening newscasts.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsroom management or supervisory role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as assigned
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired

• Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms.
• Team-player attitude
• Experience in script approval–with strong editorial judgment
• Ability to lead the newsroom–offering positive and negative feedback to help grow and develop the team
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make NBC Chicago’s local content the best in the market

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.
NBCUniversal

Position: Video Art Director

Location: WFH Flexible

Starts: Jan 9

Duration: 3 Months with Chance to Convert

Status: Freelance to Full-Time

Rate: Up to $67/hr Depending on Experience

Our global professional services client is looking for a Video Art Director to join their innovative team.

The role will be 40 hours a week for 3 months with a chance to convert to full time employee. The role is hybrid with onsite requirements 2-3x per month.

The Video Art Director will be responsible for:

• Connecting ideas, design principles and content to create an actionable video storyboards
• Conceptualizing and visually developing ideas from rough thumbnails to polished final deliverables
• Maintaining overall photo/video library and noting key footage to weave together in future video pieces
• Communicating visual goals, work progress and managing expectations with cross-functional internal, creative supervisors and external partners
• Following document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the productions guidelines

The ideal Video Art Director will have:

• 5+ years working with video
• Proven success conceptualizing ideas visually
• Comfortable pitching concepts to Creative Director and creative team
• Experience working on multiple projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Basic knowledge of 3D workflows
• Understanding of how programs like Unity and Unreal Engine can bring value to a video

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Bar Patrons