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Police Tech and Uniform Officer Extras – TV Series Opportunity
Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting non-speaking featured roles for police techs and uniformed officers. Casting directors are seeking diverse male and female talent with an authentic, professional look to portray law enforcement personnel in upcoming scenes.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in background scenes as police techs or uniformed officers
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Follow direction from the production and wardrobe team
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Attend required wardrobe fittings prior to filming
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Maintain professionalism and on-set readiness throughout filming
Requirements
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Male and female actors, ages 20–40
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Clean-shaven men with short hair; all ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must reside in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states
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Must be available for wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot date
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Non-speaking featured roles
Compensation
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Paid role (rate provided upon selection)
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Creative thinker with an emphasis on visual expression. Superior comping skills. Able to create layouts and compositions based on existing design parameters. Not client facing. Works under limited direction of ACD or higher. Expected to generate over-arching creative ideas, as well as to round out campaigns originated by other teams. Begins to participate in shoots, edits and builds.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Responsible for concepting with the integrated team to deliver the best, most innovative creative ideas while maintaining a cohesive brand voice/identity.
- Supporting of concepts and layouts with clear rationale.
- Collaborate with team and offer innovative ideas for creative briefs and strategy.
- Track multiple parallel deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Successful execution of activations within established budgets and timeframe and on strategy.
- Partners successfully with other creatives and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Presents work internally.
- Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms.
- Stay abreast of industry and technology trends.
- Articulates vision, idea, objectives to vendor.
- Attends on-site visits and shoots as needed to ensure the vision come to life.
- Mentors more junior team members.
- Supporting Momentum’s Values
- All other duties as assigned
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)
- College degree with focus in Art Direction, preferred
- 3+ year of experience
- Innovative concepting skills and great presentation skills
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Natural communicator with strong visual and verbal presentation skills
- Positive attitude, genuine team player and a self-starter and go-getter attitude
ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry’s most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it’s all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience — ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production.
We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM
At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!
Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.
At Momentum, we make our differences matter!
Who we are matters. We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life. We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right. We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.
At Momentum, we make our actions matter!
Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start. It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.
At Momentum, we make our people matter!
We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people’s lives matter.
MOMENTUM BENEFITS
- Flexible Time Off (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
- Hybrid Work model – ability to work from home or in office
- Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
- No meeting Fridays
- Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Short- and Long-term disability
- 401(K) with company match
- EAP – Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work from Home stipend
- Referral bonuses
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Saving Accounts
At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
To submit this application you must agree to the IPG DXTRA eRecruiting Privacy Notice. At IPG DXTRA, we oversee several core award-winning agencies such as The Weber Shandwick Collective, Golin, Jack Morton, Octagon, DeVries and Momentum.
I also certify that the information contained on this form, my resume/C.V., any other attachments and any other information that I or anyone acting on my behalf provides to the Company during the hiring process is correct and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission in this application will be cause for denial or termination of employment.
I understand that all employment offers are contingent based upon the results of employment and educational background checks. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks. I hereby authorize the Company to conduct a criminal and/or credit history background check. I also release the Company and its employees, my prior employers and listed educational institutions from any and all liability in connection with any such contact or disclosures.
If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company rules and regulations and I understand that if employed my employment is “at will”. By this, I understand that my employment can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the option of myself or the Company.
Owens Stand-In for TV Series Production
Job Description
A popular television series is hiring a stand-in for the role of Owens. The production is seeking a reliable and experienced individual who closely matches the actor’s appearance to assist with lighting and camera setups on set in the Chicago area.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for the actor playing Owens during camera and lighting setups.
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Follow direction from the production team to maintain consistency in blocking and technical rehearsals.
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Remain professional and punctual throughout filming, including late-night shoots.
Requirements
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Female, Caucasian.
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Height: 5’4”–5’7”.
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Weight: 120–138 lbs.
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Age range: 20s–30s.
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Brown or dark hair.
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Must be local to Chicago, IL, or surrounding areas (no travel compensation).
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Previous stand-in or on-set experience preferred.
Compensation
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Paid role; rate disclosed upon selection.
Ellis Stand-In for TV Series Production
Job Description
A major television series is casting a stand-in for the role of Ellis. The production is seeking a reliable and experienced individual who closely matches the actor’s appearance to assist with lighting and camera setups on set in the Chicago area.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for the actor playing Ellis during lighting and camera blocking.
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Follow detailed direction from the production crew to ensure visual continuity.
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Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming.
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Be available for late-night shoots as required.
Requirements
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Male, Caucasian.
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Height: 5’7”–5’9”.
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Weight: 200–240 lbs.
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Age range: 40s–60s.
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Reddish-brown or brown hair.
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Must be local to Chicago, IL, or surrounding areas (no travel provided).
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Previous stand-in or on-set experience is preferred.
Compensation
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Paid role; rate provided upon selection.
Stand-In for Feature Film Saturn Return
Job Description
A feature film is now casting a stand-in for the role of “Young Eve.” The production is seeking a short adult actor to portray a younger version of the character. This role is ideal for someone who closely matches the described appearance and is available for a one-day shoot.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for lighting, blocking, and camera setups.
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Work closely with the production team to match the lead actor’s positioning and movements.
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Maintain a professional attitude and be punctual for all call times.
Requirements
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Female, age 18 or older.
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Height: 4’10” to 5’0”.
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Caucasian with dark hair (blue eyes preferred).
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Must be local to the Chicago, IL area.
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Must be reliable, professional, and comfortable with long shoot hours.
Compensation
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$180 for 8 hours (standard daily rate).
Extras and Instructor for TV Series Gym Scene
Job Description
A popular television series is casting fit and energetic talent for an upcoming gym scene. The production is looking for males and females with athletic builds and strong on-camera presence to appear as gym-goers. Additionally, one male will be selected to portray a gym instructor in the scene.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate as a non-speaking background extra in a gym environment.
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For the instructor role: perform as a fitness trainer guiding gym participants.
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Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity during multiple takes.
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Arrive on time and be prepared for wardrobe fittings prior to filming.
Requirements
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Males and females, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities.
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Must be physically fit and comfortable performing light gym activities.
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Must not have recently appeared on the same production.
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Males applying for the instructor role must be available for the scheduled wardrobe fitting.
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Current photos required, along with height, weight, age, and clothing sizes.
Compensation
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Paid opportunity; rates provided upon selection.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Creative thinker with an emphasis on visual expression. Superior comping skills. Able to create layouts and compositions based on existing design parameters. Not client facing. Works under limited direction of ACD or higher. Expected to generate over-arching creative ideas, as well as to round out campaigns originated by other teams. Begins to participate in shoots, edits and builds.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Responsible for concepting with the integrated team to deliver the best, most innovative creative ideas while maintaining a cohesive brand voice/identity.
- Supporting of concepts and layouts with clear rationale.
- Collaborate with team and offer innovative ideas for creative briefs and strategy.
- Track multiple parallel deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Successful execution of activations within established budgets and timeframe and on strategy.
- Partners successfully with other creatives and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Presents work internally.
- Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms.
- Stay abreast of industry and technology trends.
- Articulates vision, idea, objectives to vendor.
- Attends on-site visits and shoots as needed to ensure the vision come to life.
- Mentors more junior team members.
- Supporting Momentum’s Values
- All other duties as assigned
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)
- College degree with focus in Art Direction, preferred
- 3+ year of experience
- Innovative concepting skills and great presentation skills
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Natural communicator with strong visual and verbal presentation skills
- Positive attitude, genuine team player and a self-starter and go-getter attitude
ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry’s most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it’s all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience — ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production.
We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM
At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!
Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.
At Momentum, we make our differences matter!
Who we are matters. We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life. We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right. We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.
At Momentum, we make our actions matter!
Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start. It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.
At Momentum, we make our people matter!
We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people’s lives matter.
MOMENTUM BENEFITS
- Flexible Time Off (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
- Hybrid Work model – ability to work from home or in office
- Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
- No meeting Fridays
- Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Short- and Long-term disability
- 401(K) with company match
- EAP – Employee Assistance Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work from Home stipend
- Referral bonuses
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Saving Accounts
At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
To submit this application you must agree to the IPG DXTRA eRecruiting Privacy Notice. At IPG DXTRA, we oversee several core award-winning agencies such as The Weber Shandwick Collective, Golin, Jack Morton, Octagon, DeVries and Momentum.
I also certify that the information contained on this form, my resume/C.V., any other attachments and any other information that I or anyone acting on my behalf provides to the Company during the hiring process is correct and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission in this application will be cause for denial or termination of employment.
I understand that all employment offers are contingent based upon the results of employment and educational background checks. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks. I hereby authorize the Company to conduct a criminal and/or credit history background check. I also release the Company and its employees, my prior employers and listed educational institutions from any and all liability in connection with any such contact or disclosures.
If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company rules and regulations and I understand that if employed my employment is “at will”. By this, I understand that my employment can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the option of myself or the Company.
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
Nevada Athletics is recruiting for an Assistant Director, Creative Services. This position manages the planning and operations for all digital productions related to ICA competitions and events, including daily management of the internet streaming related to the department’s Mountain West Network production, as well as highlight packages, profile features and other social media and digital elements. The position oversees the creation of or directly creates all video, graphics, and media used in game day live production. The position also creates videos and clips used in overall departmental marketing, social medial, specific to the department, sports, coaches, individual athletes.
The Creative Services staff in Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) is responsible for supporting athletics programs and external departments to promote and enhance through digital, video, social media and the brand of Nevada athletics programs. The positions develop and implement a strategic plan for maximizing Intercollegiate Athletics’ (ICA) digital impact and position Wolf Pack Athletics as a leader across College Athletics in the use of digital communication tools. The positions collaborate with the Mountain West Conference (MWC) and other university entities under its umbrella to ensure new digital initiatives are followed in the overall creation and presentation of the athletics brand and events to the public.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify creative content needs and create content such as feature digital storytelling, highlight videos, and interviews Manage production shoots, including digital media for distribution of content in various formats for broadcast, web and mobile platforms for highlight shooting, storytelling shots and general content gathering. Produce creative content from shoot.
- Works with the creative solutions department to coordinate the activities of the athletics video staff (graduate assistant and students) for creative video production, which includes but is not limited to: highlights of athletic contests, motivational videos for athletic teams, programming for special events, videos for display boards at athletic venues, as well as videos for use on web, social media and television.
- Work with individual departments and team’s communications assigned staff to create audio and video content to promote and publicize sports, coaches, student-athletes and staff
- Work as Director/Producer for Mountain West Network Broadcasts
- Archiving of broadcast footage through proper labeling.
- Coordinate with sports programs and team video personnel to generate video highlights
- Work with other universities and implement conference initiatives to promote and publicize intercollegiate athletics at the University
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two(2) years of related work experience; OR a master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience
Related Experience: videography, video production, and/or video editing
Schedule or Travel Requirements
- Regular travel
- Variable work schedule
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Contact Information
Lasaiah Christensen – [email protected]
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected]
Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three professional references
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older),disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities),gender (including pregnancy related conditions),military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.
University of Nevada, Reno
SUV Driver for Popular TV Series Filming in Chicago
Job Description
A major television series is seeking male background actors to portray SUV drivers in an upcoming featured, non-speaking role. This is a great chance to be part of a hit production filming in the Chicago area. You do not need to own an SUV to be considered for this role.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an SUV driver in a featured background scene
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Follow on-set direction from production staff and maintain continuity between takes
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Attend a required wardrobe fitting prior to filming
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Arrive on time and prepared for a full day of production
Requirements
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Male, ages 40s–50s
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or border states (IL only)
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Must be available for both fitting and filming dates
Compensation
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Paid featured background role
Police Techs and Uniformed Officers for Popular TV Series
Job Description
A hit television series is seeking male and female background actors to portray police techs and uniformed officers in upcoming scenes filming in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for local talent to appear in a featured, non-speaking role on a major network production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray law enforcement professionals in realistic on-screen scenarios
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Follow direction from the assistant director and on-set team
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Participate in a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to filming
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Maintain professionalism and focus while on set
Requirements
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Male (clean-shaven with short hair) and female talent, ages 20–40
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states (IL only)
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Must be available for both fitting and filming days
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Must provide accurate clothing sizes and a recent clear photo showing current look (no hats, sunglasses, or head cut-offs)
Compensation
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Paid featured background opportunity
Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4
Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!
Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.
Now Casting Locals in Chicago
Casting Directors are looking for:
- Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
- Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles
Featured Roles Include:
- Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
- Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.
About the Show
Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.
Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.
How to Apply
Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:
- Upload a professional photo or headshot
- List any acting or culinary experience
- Highlight your availability and Chicago location
Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.
Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.
Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out
Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.
Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?
Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.
- Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.