Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Background

Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Media Production

Reports to: Sr. Coordinating Producer

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

• Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, experiential marketing, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing
• Assets – owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties

Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Video Content & Broadcast Producer with exceptional knowledge and passion for the trades (Electrical, Auto Tech, HVAC, etc.). The Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) is a platform that celebrates the tradesmen and women that keep our world moving through nationally broadcast competitions and a variety of online digital content highlighting these individuals and their professions. We are looking for a video production professional with 7+ years of experience producing engaging content for broadcast and the web. Experience on high end home improvement and/or renovation television or digital content is a major plus. Experience capturing and/or editing is also a major plus.

The Media Production team is integral to developing and executing a wide range of visual mediums for new and existing clients, networks, and digital distribution outlets, including live television broadcasts, live-to-tape television specials, documentaries, episodic series, commercial production, virtual events, and branded content.

Responsibilities

General

• Lead the production of all content related to the ETCS including television, digital and social
• Work with sales and brand teams to provide sponsorship integration ideas and facilitate the production of all contracted sponsorship obligations
• Work with SVP of Technical Operations to procure technical crews and facilities as needed for production
• Act as liaison for on-air talent and talent representation for all ETCS events and content.
• Create estimates and budgets for ETCS content production
• Embody Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit yourself and team to the highest standards
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence in both in-person and remote working situations
• Seek opportunities within the organization and not wait for them to be given/assigned
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and a passion for video/television/digital media business, industry, consumers and competitors
• Effectively work both independently as well as part of a team of Producers, Editors and Graphic Designers
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends and related best practices

Creative Production & Asset Creation

• Collaborate with Production and Creative Services teams on research and development surrounding new and existing opportunities
• Interacting with both internal and external clients and managing client expectations and delivery schedules
• Concept Development and Scriptwriting
• Directing high profile on-camera talent and voiceover artists
• Experience with Avid, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Media Encoder
• Industry experience with broadcast-quality cameras (Experience with Sony FS7’s a plus).
• Managing budgets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred as well as real-world experience as a lead creative producer with editing and/or capturing experience
• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
• Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills and ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor that projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Editing Systems
• Ability to work odd hours and travel for business as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays from time to time

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Intersport

CASTING CALL

Casting Talents for a feature film in Chicago this summer.

Seeking:

• Male above 9-12 yeasrs old
• Black
• Funny, out going
• He is always ready to join his friends in whatever new prank they are up to.

The Digital/Interactive Producer leads and facilitates the development cycle of all Matrex’s interactive and digital projects, including strategy, design, development, production, and delivery on a range of jobs from interactive engagement to live productions in a range of professional environments. This highly collaborative position requires the Producer to work with the internal strategy, creative, resourcing and account services teams, as well as outside suppliers, to produce exceptional work, to exact specifications, on-time, and on-budget.

This is not a remote position.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

· Implements and drives process including project schedules, resources, budgets, and scope of work deliverables under the direction of Senior Digital Producer

· Provides project team with specifications, technical briefings, best practice guidelines and feedback

· Identifies potential problems in the project and addresses them before they interfere with project completion

· Researches, negotiates competitive bids and hires suppliers (developers, talent, facilitators) in an effort to develop strong relationships to achieve best value for client and agency, and to stay current on opportunities

· Responsible for application testing, interactive maps/layouts, quality control on project deliverables

· Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of lead collection data

· Serves as digital evangelist within Matrex and with clients to educate about digital technologies, tactics, strategies, and trends

· Comfortable with all facets of hardware management, including research, pricing, purchasing, configuration and coordination of logistics and fulfilment for projects

On-site Responsibilities

· Installs hardware/software on-site

· Maintains systems throughout the event and troubleshoots when necessary

· Manages facilitators / performers

· Provides instruction to client personnel in the use of interactive activities

· Observes, strategizes, and improvises to make the most of the interactives at each unique show situation site

Skill Set Requirement

· Significant client exposure and/or must be adept at client engagement

· Articulate with strong verbal and written communications skills

· Experience managing multiple and complex projects simultaneously

· Deep and thorough understanding of the interactive development process and technologies

· Need to understand the workflow process of creative digital projects from concept through on-site implementation

· Knowledge of and experience with new technologies including hardware and software, programming, and content development methodologies

· Must be an excellent communicator able to convey complex technical details in a concise manner for both clients and internal teams

· Must be positive, energetic, self-motivated, proactive and team oriented

· Must be comfortable communicating within all internal departments to achieve project goals

· Understands screen configurations and ratios common in digital adverting media

· Basic understanding of website architecture as it could relate to a digital interactive engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, Word and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign knowledge
• Experience in VR/AR, touch applications

Matrex Exhibits

Casting call for Clarity Episode 3

We still have a few roles that we are casting for.

You must be alright with submitting a negative CoVid-19 test result within 48 hours of shoot date.

Must be available for dates as they are set. See role descriptions for exact dates.

Shoot Dates: 5/15, 5/22, and 5/28

Compensation: Non-speaking roles will only receive IMDB credit.

Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Northwest region of Indiana

Role: 
Club patrons: any gender and ethnicity between the ages of 18 and up.
This is a background role and non-paid.
Talent will receive IMDB credit.
Must be available on 5/22 or 5/28.

Casting call for Clar•ity Episode 3

We still have a few roles that we are casting for.

You must be alright with submitting a negative CoVid-19 test result within 48 hours of shoot date.

Must be available for dates as they are set. See role descriptions for exact dates.

Shoot Dates: 5/15, 5/22, and 5/28

Compensation: Non-speaking roles will only receive IMDB credit.

Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Northwest region of Indiana

Role: 

Office workers: any gender and ethnicity between the ages of 18 and up.
This is a background role and non-paid.
Talent will receive IMDB credit.
Must be available on 5/15.
The location for this date is near O’Hare Airport.

Club patrons: any gender and ethnicity between the ages of 18 and up.
This is a background role and non-paid.
Talent will receive IMDB credit.
Must be available on 5/22 or 5/28.

The location for these dates are in Hammond, IN.

Casting Alert! Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the Surrounding Border States ONLY!

Casting: MALE, Latino, 20’s to 30s, to work as Looky-loos on Chicago Fire for Monday, April 25th.

There will be a covid test Friday, April 22nd.  

Don’t apply if you have worked Chicago Fire in the past three weeks!