Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Child Actor for Film Role

Job Details: We are currently casting for a unique and sensitive role in an upcoming film project. We are seeking a female Caucasian or Asian baby, aged 7 months or older, to portray the kidnapped child of mixed parents. This role is crucial for the emotional depth and realism of the story. The selected candidate will be involved in still photoshoots with the cast mom and dad, which will be used as set dressing (family photos). Additionally, there will be a filming date for scenes in which the child will be required to appear on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a photoshoot session with the on-screen parents for the creation of family photos to be used in the film’s set dressing.

• Be available for on-camera scenes on the filming date, interacting with cast members as directed by the director and/or photography director.

• Work closely with the child’s guardian and the film’s childcare coordinator to ensure a safe, comfortable, and professional environment on set.

Requirements:

• Female, Caucasian or Asian, aged 7 months or older.

• Must be comfortable in front of the camera and able to interact with on-screen parents.

• A guardian must be present with the child at all times during both the photoshoot and filming.

• Flexibility with scheduling, as the filming date is to be determined but will occur between Wednesday, February 14th, and Thursday, February 22nd.

• Previous acting or modeling experience is not required but may be beneficial.

Compensation:

• Pay rate is $155 for every 4 hours of work.

• Each work date (photoshoot and filming date) will be compensated separately.

• Any necessary travel expenses to the photoshoot and filming location will be covered.

Casting Call: 

Job Details: We are currently seeking background actors to bring to life the vibrant atmosphere of a shuffleboard club in an upcoming production. This scene aims to capture the essence of leisure and camaraderie found in such social settings. Actors will be portraying employees, servers, and patrons/players engaged in the activities and interactions typical of a shuffleboard club. This opportunity is open to individuals of any gender and ethnicity, aged 20s and up, who are looking to gain experience or add to their acting portfolio.

Role Types:

• Employees: Will act as staff members of the shuffleboard club, performing tasks such as greeting guests, managing game areas, and general club upkeep.
• Servers: Will simulate serving food and beverages to patrons, showcasing excellent customer service and interaction.
• Patrons/Players: Will be engaging in playing shuffleboard, watching games, and socializing within the club setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow directorial cues and perform background actions to enhance the scene’s authenticity.
• Portray assigned roles (employee, server, patron/player) in a natural and engaging manner.
• Be punctual and maintain professional behavior on set.
• Be prepared for costume fittings or to bring wardrobe options as instructed.
• Be available for the entire shooting day as call times and wrap times may vary.

Requirements:

• Ages 20s and up.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not necessary.
• Must be able to take direction well and adapt to changes on set.
• Reliable transportation to and from the shooting location.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the location of the shoot.
• A positive attitude and a team player mentality.

Compensation:

• Pay rate is $126.40 for an 8-hour day. Overtime, if applicable, will be compensated at the standard rate.

Casting Call: Male Stand-In for Film Production

Job Description: We are currently seeking a male stand-in to participate in a film production taking place in a Western Suburb. The stand-in will be used in place of the actor to assist the production team with lighting and camera blocking of scenes. This is a crucial role that supports the visual and technical quality of the production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and lighting crew to ensure proper scene setup.
• Stand in for the lead actor during the technical preparation of scenes.
• Follow directions for positioning, movement, and other scene requirements.
• Be available for the entire scheduled shooting time on Wednesday, February 7th.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and be prepared for periods of waiting or quick changes in setup.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Build: Slim to Medium
• Age: 20s to 40s
• Height: Between 5’7″ and 5’9″
• Hair Color: Dark
• Availability: Must be available on Wednesday, February 7th, and able to commute to the filming location in a Western Suburb.
• Previous experience as a stand-in or extra is preferred but not required.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to quickly changing environments.
• Professional attitude and reliability are imperative.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid position. The rate will be discussed upon selection.
• Meals will be provided on set.

Casting Call: Stand-In for Film Production

Casting Alert! We are currently searching for an African American female with dark hair to work as a stand-in on Monday, February 5th. This role is crucial for the preparation and execution of our shooting schedule, ensuring that lighting and camera setups are perfectly arranged for our principal actors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stand in for the principal actor during the lighting and camera blocking phase of the scene.
• Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and other crew members to facilitate the technical aspects of scene preparation.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative demeanor on set.
• Be punctual and available throughout the day for various scenes as needed.
• Follow directions from the crew to ensure scenes are set up efficiently.

Requirements:

• Ethnicity: African American
• Gender: Female
• Hair Color: Dark
• Age: 20’s to 40’s
• Height: Between 5’2″ and 5’8″
• Build: Thin to medium
• Previous stand-in or acting experience preferred but not necessary.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions closely.
• Comfortable working on a film set and able to stand for extended periods.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience.
• Transportation and meals provided on the day of shooting.

Casting Call: Audience Members for Music Video Shoot

About the Project: We are excited to announce a casting call for the upcoming music video for the artist Boulevards. This video aims to capture the essence of enjoyment and groove, showcasing a diverse range of individuals having a great time. We’re looking for enthusiastic participants who are comfortable with grooving on camera to create an authentic and vibrant atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as an audience member in various scenes of the music video.
• Engage in light dancing/grooving on camera, individually or in groups, as directed.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure scenes are captured as intended.
• Be available for the entirety of the scheduled shoot time (4 hours).

Requirements:

• No previous dance experience is necessary.
• Must be comfortable being on camera and able to follow directions for on-camera movement.
• Open to all ages, genders, and looks – we celebrate diversity and encourage anyone interested to apply.
• Must be available on the specified date and location for the duration of the shoot.
• Applicants should have a positive attitude and be ready to have fun on set.

Compensation Details:

• Compensation is $125 for a 4-hour shoot.
• Payment will be issued at the conclusion of the shoot.

A Global Leader in Business Events

PCMA is the world’s largest and most forward-thinking community for Business Events Strategists and organisers, providing senior-level education, networking and market intelligence for the global business events industry.

Our vision is to drive global economic and social transformation through business events.

We are achievers with a mission to educate & inspire more than 7,000 members and an audience of more than 50,000 individuals through the creation of meaningful experiences that set out to disrupt “thinking” at the intersection of social consciousness and commerce.

Headquartered in Chicago, with an Asia Pacific office in Singapore – PCMA’s world-class management team oversees members in more than 40 countries globally – and growing!

We hire ambitious, capable professionals who thrive on entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration and who want to “Change the Way the World Works”. Our people are passionate about progress, welcome constant change and understand the value of engagement and success. We love coming to work because we believe in our products, services and our culture.

Our Strategic Plan – Member Centric, Innovation, Solutions.

Our five-year strategic plan guides all of our activities. It helps us focus on our priorities and provides measurable standards of our performance. The plan leverages the best of our experiences and the knowledge about where the industry needs to go in the future. We have three critical organizational goals that will help us achieve our vision and mission.

Our People and Culture

• Our people have a Passion for Progress.
• Our people contribute to a variety of projects that positively impact our members and social issues at large.
• Our people are fearless, innovators and collaborators who know how to leverage the collective genius of the whole to execute on large-scale events and who take smart risks – testing, measuring, and creating again.
• Our people work with leading brands and influential business leaders across the country and around the world.
• Our people enjoy the autonomy and flexibility to manage their work; while our expectations are high, we expect our people to bring their best ideas and their best self to work each and every day.

Above all, our People are valued. They play a meaningful role in building solutions and shaping the future of PCMA. We believe that having a diverse workforce is not enough; we also need to build a culture of inclusion that leverages the strengths of all of our employees.

We believe that there has never been a more important time than right now for people and communities everywhere to come together to confront our economic and social challenges. Business events have the power to do just that.

Position Overview

The Project Manager, Marketing Role:

The Project Manager is accountable for delivering business results on time and within budget in collaboration with internal business owners. This role’s primary focus is developing and implementing marketing activations for PCMA and its sub brands. The Project Manager drives and tracks business results as well as analytics of the Marketing team’s progress. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the workflow and communications, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal use of team with Microsoft tech solutions for efficiency to minimize risk and maximize return on investment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain project plans for integrated marketing campaigns, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with internal business owners and cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with organizational goals.
• Utilize internal and external creative resources effectively to enhance the impact of marketing activations.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with leading daily stand ups among team members, leveraging Microsoft technologies for efficient communication.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of products/services, overseeing the development and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources based on project requirements and business objectives.
• Utilize Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Jira to enhance communication and collaboration within the Marketing Team.
• Explore innovative ways to leverage technology to optimize marketing processes and communication globally.

You will bring with you to this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum five years related communications, marketing experience managing projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of current marketing strategies and analytics, as well as a track record of participating in marketing success.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and show ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as interact with a variety of project teams.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and proficiency in project management software, such as Basecamp or Asana.
• Knowledge of Scrum and Agile Project management, and Salesforce a must.
• Must have a strong understanding of the Business Events Industry landscape.
• Ability to command a room and motivate teams to meet deadlines.
• Ability to clearly communicate with and extrapolate details from internal stakeholders before timelines are established and deadlines are set for marketing deliverables.
• Must possess good organizational skills and show ability to address several issues simultaneously.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
• Ability to travel by air or ground transportation as required in performing the work.

PCMA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

PCMA

POSITION PROFILE

POSITION: Digital Equity Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Office of the President

REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Equity

SALARY: $57,735 – $66,389

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to

[email protected]

OVERVIEW

The Cook County’s Office of the President is seeking a Digital Equity Coordinator to join our team. This position is in the Office of the Cook County Board President. As such, this position involves policymaking or implementation related to the administration’s political and policy views, and/or requires a high-level of confidentiality such that political affiliation is an appropriate consideration for the effective performance of the job.

**This position is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the term of December 31, 2026**.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

➢ Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans

➢ Flexible Teleworking Options

➢ Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)

➢ Pension Plan

➢ Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend

➢ Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page.

For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email [email protected].

LOCATION:

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago bicyclists by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

ROLE SUMMARY

Monitor, coordinate, and assist with the design and delivery of digital equity programs to accomplish the goals set forth by the Cook County’s Digital Equity programs. Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, apply for grants, develop funding strategies, and ensure the programs deliver defined outcomes. Support long term digital broad-band policies for communities aimed at decreasing gaps in digital proficiency. Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and local communities to advance digital literacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assists the Director of Digital Equity in advancing digital equity program activities, including digital equity planning, digital equity policy advising, expansion of broadband and other technological infrastructure.

Build partnerships, collaborate, coordinate, and track activities and policies related to Digital Equity.

Establish and maintain partnerships with diverse, mission-aligned organizations to develop countywide alliances and consortia around digital access and digital literacy.

Assist with strategy formulation, data and research, advocacy, resource allocation, outreach, application processes, contracting, reporting, and monitoring.

Coordinate and track activities and policies related to digital equity.

Identify new funding opportunities from state, federal, or private entities which promote digital equity to increase capacity to achieve program goals.

Facilitate partnerships to identify and share innovations and best practices and raise awareness about digital equity efforts in the community.

Support the development of key messages, materials, and communications related to digital equity program activities.

Collaborate with volunteers and consultants engaging in and fulfilling objectives and goals of the Digital Equity Program.

Supports the Council on Digital Equity (CODE) and other Bureaus/Departments to document and share on-the-ground insights and expertise, facilitate collective learning about innovations and best practices, and raise awareness about digital equity efforts in the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of digital equity and economic equity and inclusion challenges impacting the resident and business communities.

Some knowledge of broadband and other technological infrastructure.

Skill and understanding of digital equity and economic equity and inclusion challenges impacting the resident and business communities.

Ability to speak before groups of all levels on a variety of subject matters relating to equity.

Ability to utilize community engagement practices and principles, particularly by working with those most impacted by racial inequities and leveraging community leadership.

Ability to work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines and prioritize work as necessary.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skills in Microsoft Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in public policy, technology, or urban planning OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary Work

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not

construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

POST OFFER TESTING: This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Cook County Government

At Mosaic, we use the intersecting points of culture, context, and creativity to build brands in dimension. We like to call ourselves builders, and we are looking to build out our team.

The role of Copywriter at Mosaic involves both challenging conventional thinking, while also building a deep understanding of the fundamentals of writing – with an in-depth knowledge of concept and craft across a variety of mediums, including shopper, digital, social, and ecommerce. They are a seasoned storyteller, and conceptualizes truly integrated, dimensional ideas. From cracking the brief to polishing in production, you are obsessed with the craft of copywriting and can access a diverse toolbox of creative solutions to solve marketing problems.

Specific to the Commerce space, your words are always insight-driven and you know the nuanced differences needed to not only build brand awareness, but to close the deal at the point of purchase. You geek out on finding the perfect combination of the right brand messaging with the right shopper messaging on the right platform—creating the most frictionless shopping experience for your shopper.

Specifics:

• 2+ years copywriting experience at an advertising agency, or similar setting, crafting fully integrated campaigns
• Strong conceptual thinker: campaign concepts, retail activations, headlines, promotions, scripts, display ads, social media posts, experiential concepts
• Experience or passion to explore the shopper mindset, solving business problems in commerce spaces
• Strong understanding/passion around digital and creative technology – both how to write/create for digital mediums, and how to harness innovation and tools to optimize creative output
• Experiences with CPG brands or similar
• Diverse and flexible background including commerce, social, with experiential, PR, or content as a plus
• Inspiring partner to art directors and designers as well as collaborative teammate with strategy, production, and account service
• Strong presenter who can sell ideas to clients in a confident and compelling way – both in the development and delivery of impactful presentations
• Culturally connected, passionate about trends, media, with diverse human interests

Responsibilities:

• Responding to briefs across integrated disciplines
• Able to work both independently and part of a team to crack breakthrough ideas
• Lead and participate in brainstorms and collaboration sessions
• Ability to use copy to articulate the vision via scripts, headlines, posts, body copy, concept manifestos, and more
• Desire to collaborate with art directors, fellow copywriters, and designers to hone their craft and develop a generalized understanding and approach to communications
• Willingness to work closely with producers and production partners on the development of campaign assets
• Can lead the development of presentation decks
• Able to proofread, refine, and edit own work and the work of others
• Can interpret and apply feedback from Creative leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Has a passion and excitement for innovation and new media
• Responsible for time tracking, adhering to project budgets, timelines and allocations
• Desire to grow into creative leadership role and serve as a mentor to junior team members
• Driven to share knowledge and accountable for team and business growth

Mosaic North America

This is a contract until 06/28/24 with the opportunity to extend further or convert to FTE based on performance/budget. Benefits are offered during the contract period (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance)

• Direct accountability for the development and execution of strategic publication plans aligned with medical strategies and objectives
• Track existing publication plans to ensure alignment with established medical strategies and objectives
• Provide education to the medical community on products and disease areas of focus.
• Facilitate and drive cross-functional development of scientific statements and lexicon and contribute to the overall scientific communication strategy
• Ensure that publication activities are within company policies, procedures and good publications practices.

Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree (MS, MD, PharmD, or PhD) or an equivalent level of professional, clinical and/or scientific education, training and experience preferred.
• Experience in the therapeutic area of hematology/oncology preferred.
• CMPP Certification
• Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working within other biotech/pharmaceutical companies or a medical communications agency
• Understand published guidelines for authorship and good publication practices.
• Experience with a global publications database management system (eg, PubSTRAT, DataVision, etc.) preferred.
• Strong comprehension of disease states, and knowledge of differential algorithms for treatment decisions and experience in disease states of interest
• An expert understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, the country health care system, regional cancer care models and the impact on patient care

GroupA

Head of Activation – Creo

CREO is Omnicom Media Group’s (OMG) Influencer marketing agency. At its core, the business unit delivers data-driven influencer planning and activation as an integrated part of our clients’ media plans. We are seeking a proven Head of Activation to deliver scaled excellence and improve revenue delivery within a growing product.

The Head of Activation will apply his/her/their experience and vision to drive success across client base and team members, subsequently improving client experience in. They will serve as a key member of Creo’s leadership team by fostering a culture of solution-finding and excellence.

Reporting Relationship:

The Head of Activation reports to the President, Creo.

Responsibilities include:

• Expand Creo’s client service apparatus in the US – specifically to accommodate growth plans inside and outside OMC while growing lines of service
• Increase team member efficiency through product improvement, bandwidth tracking and integration of Springboard team members where applicable
• Improve organizational growth plans within client service, specifically to accommodate end-to-end independent business
• Develop strong relationships with client leaders inside and outside of Omnicom
• Evolve both paid social and creator activation offering in a fast-moving space to pace ahead of industry trends in tandem with OMG and OMC team members
• Evangelize CREO’s cause through industry thought leadership, whether through published work or speaking opportunities
• Contribute to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where every employee feels a sense of belonging
• Coordinate activation efforts with the company’s financial teams for revenue recognition

Required Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of agency management in the marketing including 5+ within influencer field
• High aptitude for leading matrix-ed teams
• Proven experience in growing brands and capabilities
• Experience in expanding
• Dexterity to drive innovation and integrate data solutions across offerings

Creo is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Omnicom Media Group