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Piano Company Commercial Casting Call
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for an Outdoor Scene
- FEMALES
- ALL ETHNICITIES
- 70’s/80’s
- to work an outdoor scene
Holiday Commercial Casting Call
Casting (5) Carolers for an upcoming holiday commercial!
This is a FUNNNNNNNY spot and not looking for singers who take themselves too seriously.
Open to GROUPS or individuals!! If you have an agent, hang tight, agents will receive the breakdown later today.
Looking for a real choral group, band, individuals, or improvisors who sing as part of their performance, think Flight of the Concords/Waiting for Guftman quirky characters, unique, joyful individuals who can SING, but they don’t all have to sing well.
- Must be able to ad-lib, have fun, and do a little choral singing!
- Ages 35-65 years
Rate: $1500
Usage: 13 weeks, non-union, Indiana territory
Must be free to shoot Sept 28/29 TBD
REPORTSÂ TO: Senior Director of Communications
STATUS:Â Full-time, exempt
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Through artistic excellence coupled with innovative, relevant programming; initiatives to connect with and grow new audiences; engagement with communities to ignite creativity across Chicago; and a modernized Opera House that is the setting for truly great experiences, Lyric is leading the advancement of opera. This collaborative vision will deliver ever more exciting, thought-provoking and inclusive audience and community experiences – while increasing the gravitational pull of our art form, our company, and our city.
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We are searching for a Public Relations Manager responsible for content creation and management, media relations, and public relations administration. Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Public Relations Manager will play a key role in communicating the company’s vision to the public in two major areas: content creation and media relations. This position is responsible for generating content across multiple platforms (blog, magazine, e-newsletter, program book, videos, etc.). This position also manages media relations for Lyric’s Learning and Creative Engagement division (Lyric Unlimited), The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, new initiatives, special projects, recitals, and the annual musical event. The Public Relations Manager is also responsible for managing critical administrative duties that assist with media monitoring, timely and accurate communication with the press, the company, and the general public.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Content Creation and Management
- Write newsletter, performance programs, book articles, and blog posts, as assigned.
- Research and interview artists for video features, help oversee the distribution, use, and re-use of these assets with the communications team and assist with other new production activities, as assigned.
- Create web and brochure copy as needed.
- Edit and proofread print, electronic, and video materials as needed.
Media Relations
- Supervise media relations for all Lyric Unlimited events, Lyric special events, original digital projects, the annual chamber opera, and the annual mainstage musical (writing press releases, identify and pitch stories, establish relationships with artists, and press partnerships. Supervise photoshoots, interviews, build upon existing press lists, etc.).
- Supervise media relations for the Ryan Opera Center, the post-graduate professional artists training program at Lyric.
- Assist with Lyric’s mainstage opera season, as needed.
- Manage day to day relationships with third-party PR firms hired to assist with special and main stage projects (musicals, Lyric Unlimited and grand opera).
- Write press releases; manage internal circulation and electronic distribution of all releases.
- Assist with managing and training of PR interns.
- Assist in planning and staffing of media events.
Public Relations Administration
- Manage press ticketing for events, including keeping season press ticketing spreadsheet, update records, and create orders in Tessitura.
- Build and maintain Lyric’s press lists.
- Maintain Lyric’s online press room.
- Staff the press table for select opening nights and other special events.
- Create and maintain season media calendar, including press release and pitch schedules.
- Participate in the creation and distribution of the company’s weekly roundup of online and print coverage of Lyric, other arts institutions, and general cultural news.
- Supervise the maintenance of comprehensive electronic media log.
- Select and distribute photo assets from individual operas and Lyric events.
- Respond to photo requests from media.
- Oversee data collection, as assigned, for monitoring press and media efforts efficacy and manage Lyric’s outside media monitoring service.
- Manage invitations and RSVPs for media events; maintain and update email press lists.
- As the business evolves, so may this role. These duties may change as Lyric’s leadership identified the need at any time.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, communications, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of solid communications experience, ideally with a nonprofit or cultural organization.
- Working knowledge of and comfort working with:
- Microsoft suite of products
- CRM expertise (Tessitura a strong plus)
- Airtable
- Slack
- ProofHQ
- Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to speak to journalists and other members of the public with clarity and discretion.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
- Working experience with the Chicago-area media market, particularly classical music, theater, and cultural outlets.
- Knowledge of classical music and opera.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work and think independently, a motivated self-starter who also works well in a larger team.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Ability to occasionally oversee evening or weekend performances and special events.
- Sitting for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 30lbs.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other office equipment. Â
The Lyric Opera of Chicago is committed to enhancing our diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Lyric does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Casting Call
Better Than Good Movie ( Christian Film- originally was a play )
Non-Paid Gig, Non-Union Gig, Credit Gig ( working on giving IMDB credits ) ( also looking to get project on streaming Platforms )
Casting For Robyn – Early 20’s Married, No Kids But expecting, Short 5’4 / 5’6 – black female – she wants to be married to her husband but she wants to live in the world of today.
Casting For Ex-BoyFriend – Late Teens/the Early 20s – no kids. Tall or short open and race open – short roles but have a lot of lines
Casting for the Role of Lawrence – 9/10-year-old boy. short – son to the sister of Robyn. little troublemaker.
Have biblical scenes casting for the role of Peter as well as Judah. these are short roles but very important characters that will be needed. late 20s early 30s – males – open race
Also looking for extra for B Roll Scene and if you want to be a part of the Crew Inbox me today TRU HOOD Studios
If Interested sends me your headshots to my email and a small monologue or a demo reel.
Job Description
This role gives you an opportunity to work on one of Kimberly-Clark’s leading brands, and is a key driver of K-C’s future growth.
You are a skilled marketer accountable for driving business planning and marketing execution for one of our iconic brands in the US. The desired outcome is sustainable organic growth with a clear foundation of consumer insights, brand positioning and innovation and marketing plans that result in sales, profit, share and equity gain. This position must focus on the consumer and put them at the center of everything you do. You will provide work direction to Associate Brand Managers while also influencing cross-functional partners in a matrix organization to include R&E, Supply Chain, Finance, Insights & Analytics, and Sales. This role reports to the Senior Brand Manager.
Ideal Candidate / Accountabilities:
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Understands the all levers of the P&L, proactive in identifying marketing line-item opportunities
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Demonstrated ability to build strong commercial plans to help the business grow and win with the consumer
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Strong marketing execution skills including development of consumer-inspired marketing plans executed across traditional media, digital and retail channels
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Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital trends, tools, and technology to build winning marketing plans that resonate with consumers in digital channels.
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Demonstrated ability transitioning facts into inspiring insights
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Strong understanding of customer activation skills across the Distribution, Pricing, Shelving, Merchandising and eCommerce levers (content, ratings / reviews, incentives, search, pricing)
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Integrates the key marketing levers including Marketing, Innovation, Digital, IME, RGM
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Earns full trust from the leaders, peers, teams, and customers by always doing the right thing for the company, brand, consumer, and customer
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Inspires and motivates the team (across functions) to achieve project goals
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Mobilizes a cross functional team, generates commitment, and raises performance
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Consistent track record of successfully delivering against marketing objectives, delivering transformational results (step change improvement in capabilities/performance with urgency)
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Ability to transform a business by aiming high and setting a compelling vision
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Track record and mindset of improving own performance and performance of others with urgency
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Sets stretching goals, drives fact-based decisions, anticipates external opportunities and/or threats and acts on them, self solves problems
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Provides regular coaching and supports development of Sr ABM / ABM
Working Conditions:
Travel up to 10% of the work time. Travel may also include business travels via aircrafts and motor vehicles to various locations. Role is based at the K-C location in Chicago, IL.
When we collaborate, we all succeed
Group effort wins championships here. Motivated team members pitch in, thinking and working together to solve problems and reach goals. You’ll be valued as an important part of your team’s success. The diversity of our staff creates a varied and vibrant community that makes so much success possible. We welcome, include, and look to promote all.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business related field; MBA preferred
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Minimum of 7 years prior marketing experience in brand management
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High familiarity with brand development planning, innovation, and creative ideation processes
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Experience developing digital marketing strategy and activation plans to deliver effective personalization
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Demonstrated capability of building a strong, positive, winning, and caring team culture and build talent
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Strong analytical, decision making, influence, and compelling communication skills
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Demonstrated capability to make tough, informed decisions quickly to keep performance on track.
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Entrepreneur can-do attitude to find ways to break down growth barriers and navigate and perform in changing circumstances
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Demonstrated positive energy to effectively represent brand internally and externally
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Previous team leadership and/or formal coaching/mentoring accountability
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
#LI-Hybrid
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.
Primary Location
USA-IL-Chicago
Additional Locations
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Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Kimberly-Clark
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Bar Scene Extras Casting Call
- MALES
- all ethnicities
- 20’s to 40’s
- to work a BAR SCENE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 20TH, with a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Monday, Sept. 19th.
- These are non-speaking roles and we are playing it as a BLUE COLLAR bar.
‘Durango’ Casting Daniella Core Stand-in
- FAIRLY OPEN AVAILABILITY THROUGH EARLY APRIL
- SHOULD MATCH HEIGHT, AND GENERAL FEATURES OF JENNIFER CONNELLY
- Previous stand in experience Is preferred.
- You don’t have to match exact sizes, but should be relatively close.
- Height 5′ 6½”
- Hair- Dark Brown
‘Durango’ Alice Braga Stand-in Casting Call
- – FAIRLY OPEN AVAILABILITY THROUGH EARLY APRIL
- -SHOULD MATCH HEIGHT, AND GENERAL FEATURES OF ALICE BRAGA
- -Previous stand in experience is preferred.
- -You don’t have to match exact sizes, but should be relatively close.
- -Height 5′ 4”
- -Hair- Brown
NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ Bar Scene Casting Call
- Searching for: ATTRACTIVE WOMEN
- all ethnicities
- 20’s/30’s, to work a BAR SCENE, TUESDAY, SEPT. 20TH, with a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Monday, Sept. 19th.
- These are non-speaking roles and we are playing it as a BLUE COLLAR bar.
- There will be wardrobe fitting TBD.