Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you’re passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We Are Currently Looking For Our:

General Manager – ORD

What We Offer

The Chicago O’Hare International Airport General Manager will lead the day-to-day operations for our airport program at Terminal 5 at ORD and reports directly to the SVP, Airport Operations. This position is accountable for the overall management, direction, and coordination of the T5 program. The General Manager will work closely with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to ensure their business needs are met and will ensure URW’s corporate objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with corporate and airport requirements. The General Manager interacts with a wide range of airports or clients and their representatives to ensure their needs and objectives are satisfied.

In this role, your main missions are:

• Primary point of contact and liaison with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
• Partner with URW’s Development team to execute the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5.
• Ensure effective cost control and profitability for a specific airport program. Identify problem areas and proactively improve performance. Prepare annual operating budget and execute plan within guidelines.
• Maintain communications with tenants to improve performance. Promote effective business relationship to convey corporate policies.
• Hire, train and supervise all on-site management personnel. Set goals and objectives to evaluate performance. Ensure compliance with corporate personnel policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the collection of monthly receivables.
• Monitor on-site tenant construction for compliance with approved plans. Work proactively with tenant coordination and others to ensure successful early or on-time store openings.
• Maintain positive working relationship with Airport and/or clients and maintain working knowledge of political and regulatory changes that may impact concession operations. Take corrective action and inform others.
• Develop a communication system to keep employees, merchants and corporate management informed of Airport activities and issues.
• Oversee Specialty Leasing program (if applicable) to ensure annual goals are achieved.
• Responsible for Airport DBE goals including certification and compliance pursuant to contract requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, proposals, and presentations for a variety of audiences to support the business objectives of the program.
• Drive, optimize and deliver day-to-day operational excellence in accordance to established metrics and standards.
• Ensure optimal performance and full compliance with health, safety, labor and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate and assist facilitation of new store and remodel projects with Leasing Tenant Coordination team.
• Responsible for local procurement and contract negotiation/management.
• Manage corporate policies and procedures as related to front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Contribute and collaborate with the Airport Business Analyst and SVP to develop 5-Year Business Plan strategy.
• Execute the Action Plan as defined in the 5-Year Business Plan.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for new and existing markets by driving and executing cost effective, realistic, and functional tactics.
• Plan and manage Common Area Maintenance and Capital expense budgets/forecasts within approved parameters.
• Locally develop the assets marketing and pr plans with the Marketing Director and Corporate Marketing. Implement plans to drive and deliver sales and traffic goals.
• Become the voice of the traveler and deliver insights and trends related to the airline and passenger demographics including other complimentary and competitive influences that potentially have future strategic consideration for the airport’s vision.
• Lead the programs customer journey experience and develop a team culture of excellence.
• Key ambassador and representative of URW to develop and lead concession engagement and support programs, local community/non-profit outreach, service providers partnerships. Lead for relevant airport tours with community and political officials.
• Negotiate and process complex projects through different levels of governmental agencies.
• Analyze and evaluate data on a wide variety of airport and real estate matters, including property surveys, architectural documentation, and title information.
• Actively engage in business prospecting opportunities driving additional management income opportunities and deliver annual storage budgets working in partnership with other sales divisions.

What we are looking for:

• Thorough knowledge of the operations of a concession program including adherence to budget standards and the day-to-day operation of an airport.
• Communicates effectively with tenants, vendors, employees, Airport representatives and managers regarding concession operations or personnel issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule during the hours the Airport program is operating.
• Analyzes budget numbers for conformance to budgetary guidelines.
• Develops and monitors subordinates to ensure the smooth operation of the Airport program.
• Must be able to inspect the Airport on a daily basis.
• Must be able to cope with shifting priorities, difficult situations, deadlines and political pressures.
• Must be able to respond to the Airport 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to handle emergencies.
• Ability to analyze and compute complex problems/projects.
• Willingness to enter in the details and ability to synthesize analysis and facilitate decision making.
• Intermediate Excel Skills (e.g., organize data, basic use of financial functions, database, and search functions).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in shopping center/retail/property/hospitality management level roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest for real estate and/or retail development, leasing property management operations.
• Fully versed in financial and business analysis and able to integrate regulatory, design marketing, leasing, and operational variables into sound business propositions.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent.
• Must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency.
• Action oriented taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm all while securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to think critically to creatively solve problems across the business, including issues outside their area of direct expertise.
• Plans and aligns teams effectively to optimize work processes/project management initiatives.
• Ensures accountability of self and others to meet objectives and commitments.
• Applies knowledge/insights of business and business influences to advance the organization’s goals.
• Builds strong customer relationships delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages complexity to effectively solve problems while maintaining good and timely decisions that keeps the business moving forward.
• Ability to consider future possibilities – creating the new and different innovative strategies.
• Balances and manages the interests of multiple stakeholders.

Salary Range

• $110-$150k + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What Is Important To Us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully. We are pleased to announce our new hybrid schedule working 3 days per week in our Los Angeles and New York corporate offices and up to 2 days per week remotely.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us to Reinvent Being Together.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com’s list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

We’re looking for talented Account Managers to join our client services team. We need team players who will help out wherever necessary in order to provide value to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary liaison between Americaneagle.com and the client
• Documents all aspects of client’s account through the use of all available tools
• Ensures the successful completion, quality and/or resolution of all client requests
• Provides a high-level of service while always keeping the client’s and Americaneagle.com’s business goals in mind
• Collaborates with other key players in an effort to develop an overall account strategy while strengthening the client relationship
• Able to effectively work with the Client Services director, technical manager, developers, and all other relevant resources in an effort to accurately and efficiently complete all client requests
• Manages all client requests in a timely manner through strategic planning and confirmation of request details, estimates, functional and technical specifications, timelines and written status reports throughout the development process

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience with website administration or in the IT industry is preferred
• Previous experience dealing directly with clients in a customer relations environment
• Communication, teamwork, passion, pride, adaptability, proactivity, ownership, organization, resourcefulness and positivity are key to being a successful Americaneagle.com account manager

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Americaneagle.com

ABOUT WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE: World’s Finest® Chocolate does more than just make delicious chocolate. Since 1949, we’ve helped our fundraising customers raise over $4,600,000,000! These funds are used to buy playgrounds, pay for reading specialists, purchase musical instruments, fund field trips and more. Our employees work as a team to support our company’s mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You have a track record of winning, inspire others with your competitive spirit, and thrive on coaching others to success. You have a successful ales and sales leadership history. You’re committed to helping customers and the communities we serve not just meet but surpass their fundraising goals. If you are self-motivated, business-savvy, forward-thinking, high-energy, and results-oriented with a positive attitude and approach, keep reading!

ABOUT THE POSITION: We are adding a sales manager to support our continued growth in the US. Manage a team of Independent Sales Representatives (ISRs). Accountabilities include recruiting and training, sales analysis and reporting, sales calling, prospecting, marketing, and promotion, with the goal of achieving near-term and long-term sales growth in the region. Travel regularly throughout the region to work with ISRs, Field Marketers, and customers, as needed – up to 50% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Development:

• Identify and maintain the appropriate sales resources for the region. This includes developing the staffing model, recruiting and terminating ISRs as appropriate.
• Ensure that the sales resources are trained on all aspects of WFC including fundraising in general, WFC products, programs, systems, and processes.
• Resolve conflicts as they arise within the Region.

Sales Administration:

• Motivate the sales force to meet territory expectations. Help coordinate local convention/ideas. Travel to, set up and represent WFC at conventions and trade shows. Organize and lead Regional Sales Meetings with ISR team throughout the year. Entertain ISRs and others in the evenings at WFC-related functions. Lead breakout sessions and participate in training at the annual National Sales Meeting.
• Work with ISRs to resolve overages in regards to Sample, and AR accounts. Resolve escalated issues on behalf/with the ISRs.
• Work collaboratively with Customer Service, Logistics, and other cross-functional departments and vendors to meet customer deadlines & expectations.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop ideas for sales in unproductive areas of the region. Perform market per capita analysis for the region and each ISR to identify opportunities for improvement and opportunities to recognize success.
• Stay up to date on everything going on in the region, trends in the industry, and relay to the Home Office and ISRs. Identify and recommend new opportunities for the company.

Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between the ISRs, the Vice President – US Fundraising, and the Home Office.
• Model the Core Values and the company culture of Accountability Leadership.
• Handle customer complaints in regards to ISRs. Develop and rollout training of new programs and products within the region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated history of new business development and sales success, including five years in
• Sales Management. Previous professional fundraising experience not required.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Psychology/Consumer Behavior, or relevant
• work experience
• Proximity to a centrally located major airport. Excited to travel 50%.
• Outstanding bilingual communicator, fluent in Spanish speaking and writing preferred
• Desire to work with a mission-based organization. Gratified by helping others, and comfortable working with a diverse customer base including school administrators and teachers, parents, coaches, club sponsors, religious organizations and school-aged children.
• Technical expertise: Microsoft Office Suite, Map Business Online, Salesforce, plus social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

World’s Finest® Chocolate

KHQA is seeking a Creative Services Producer. The person will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, shooting and editing cutting edge commercials for our clients. Live production experience is a plus. This position will also be assisting with News photography and tri-caster coverage.

Although every day will not look the same here are some of the main day to day responsibilities of our Creative Services Producer.
– Coordinate with internal and external clients to meet deadlines and monitor equipment maintenance and usage
– Properly coordinate and schedule all aspects of Commercial Production, including working with clients, sales staff and agencies
– Work with Sales Management and Account Executives to create a mutually beneficial relationship with clients in the community
– Accurately and promptly turn in all client billing to Department Manager
– Operate remote trucks for events such as satellite up-links and multi-camera remote productions
– Tri-caster coverage for news as assigned by manager
– News photography needs as assigned by manager
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
– Non-linear editing experience using Adobe Premier
– Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots
– Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story
– A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
– Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
– Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills
– Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
– Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
– Strong interpersonal skills to navigate internal and external client relationships
– Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
– Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs
– Live, multi-camera production and microwave truck experience preferred
– A college degree is preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Sinclair Inc.

Casting Call: Samsung Social Media Advertisement – Real People Casting

Job Details: Our dear producer friend, Sarah Sapien, is conducting a street casting for a Samsung social media advertisement project. We are in search of REAL PEOPLE of ALL TYPES, aged 18 and above, to be featured in this non-union production. The project aims to showcase diverse stories and experiences.

Job Responsibilities: Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a remote recording session via Zoom. You will have the opportunity to share your personal story or experiences related to Samsung products. The goal is to create an authentic and relatable narrative that resonates with a wide audience.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a real person, non-professional actor or actress.
• Should have a genuine passion for storytelling and a connection to Samsung products.
• Must be comfortable participating in a remote recording session via Zoom.

Compensation: If selected, you will receive a compensation of $4000 for your participation in this project. Please note that this is a non-union production.

Casting Call: Kids (Ages 8-15) – Deaf or Hard of Hearing – Fluent in ASL

Job Details: We are seeking children between the ages of 8 and 15 who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) for an exciting opportunity to be part of a non-union commercial for SoundShirt. In collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, this project aims to showcase the transformative experience the SoundShirt offers, providing a real-time, fully immersive touch sensation of live music to audiences with hearing challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a pre-shoot interview discussing your experience with the SoundShirt and your feelings about the upcoming live performance.
• Attend a live performance at the Lyric Opera, engaging with the SoundShirt technology to capture genuine reactions and interactions.
• Embrace the wonder of this groundbreaking technology and share your authentic experience on camera.

Requirements:

• Age: 8-15 years old
• Must be Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Enthusiasm and openness to share your genuine reactions and experiences with the SoundShirt

Where & When:

• Location: Lyric Opera, Chicago, IL
• Date: Friday, November 17th

Compensation: If selected for this shoot, your child will receive a compensation of $1,200.00 for their participation. The commercial will be featured on social media platforms for a duration of 3 months. Additionally, it will be showcased on SoundShirt’s social media pages and website indefinitely.

We are excited to showcase the incredible impact of technology and innovation on accessibility and inclusivity in the world of music. Join us in opening doors and creating a more inclusive musical experience for all.

Casting Call: Promo Model for Live Event

Job Description:

We are currently seeking beautiful and fit individuals to join our team as promo models for an exciting live event in Chicago on November 15th. This is an excellent opportunity for outgoing and energetic individuals to be a part of a dynamic event and showcase their promotional skills.

Job Details:

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Date: November 15th
• Type: Temporary, Event-based

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage and interact with event attendees in a friendly and professional manner.
• Represent the brand with enthusiasm and passion, effectively communicating its message and values.
• Assist in distributing promotional materials and creating a positive brand experience for attendees.
• Participate in photo opportunities and promotional activities as directed by the event coordinator.
• Maintain a polished and presentable appearance throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a fit and photogenic appearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, approachable, and comfortable engaging with a diverse audience.
• Reliable and punctual.

Compensation:

• Paid

Location: Remote

Type: Contract, True Freelancer, Project based

Job Responsibilities/Must Haves:

• Magazine and Marketing Collateral Layout Design Experience
• Billboard Layout and Design Experience
• Traditional Media Experience

LHH

Job Description

We’re looking for a Creative Director to join our team. The right person will be an elaborate brand storyteller with big ideas to share. Your day-to-day includes leading the vision of world class omni-channel marketing campaigns for clients and bringing big ideas to life. We are reaching new audiences in new ways and are looking for a solutions-minded creative leader to help spearhead these efforts. You will have the opportunity to work on and lead creative for well-known brands across multiple client categories. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this position will need a leader who gets excited about rolling up their sleeves to produce meaningful work that works.

What You’ll Do

• Own omni-channel creative storytelling across multiple brands

• Push the envelope on conceptual creative ideas and channels

• Partner and build long lasting relationships with clients

• Develop high-level creative concepts in partnership with integrated teams

• Produce ground-breaking work across both traditional and digital platforms

• Partner with client and internal teams to bring best-in-class brand experiences to life

• Manage multiple teams of creative professionals

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years leading teams and integrated marketing

• Strong experience in brand storytelling, digital/social, and production across multiple platforms

• Previous in-depth experience with both above and below the line marketing

• Stellar communicator with strong history of presenting breakthrough ideas to clients

• A killer omni-channel portfolio

• A collaborative spirit — be ready to partner with teammates of all levels in order to win as one

• Proactive nature — if you see a better way to do it, make it happen

• Ability to flex seamlessly between high-level concepting and detail-oriented work

Robert Half

Who We Are

A cross-functional agency creating world-class customer journeys. Our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. The crew is represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise. We have one goal — to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections with measurable impact

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Creative Director to join our team. The right person will be an elaborate brand storyteller with big ideas to share. Your day-to-day includes leading the vision of world class omni-channel marketing campaigns for clients and bringing big ideas to life. We are reaching new audiences in new ways and are looking for a solutions-minded creative leader to help spearhead these efforts. You will have the opportunity to work on and lead creative for well-known brands across multiple client categories. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this position will need a leader who gets excited about rolling up their sleeves to produce meaningful work that works.

Qualifications

• A collaborative spirit with experience crafting brand-right stories in digital spaces and the ability to marry data-driven insights with creative ingenuity

• 10+ years leading teams and integrated marketing

• Strong experience in brand storytelling, digital/social, and production across multiple platforms

• Previous in-depth experience with both above and below the line marketing

• Stellar communicator with strong history of presenting breakthrough ideas to clients

• A killer omni-channel portfolio

• A collaborative spirit — be ready to partner with teammates of all levels in order to win as one

• Proactive nature — if you see a better way to do it, make it happen

• Ability to flex seamlessly between high-level concepting and detail-oriented work

Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to work on and lead creative for well-known brands across multiple client categories

• Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this position will need a leader who gets excited about rolling up their sleeves to produce meaningful work that works

• Own omni-channel creative storytelling across multiple brands

• Push the envelope on conceptual creative ideas and channels

• Partner and build long lasting relationships with clients

• Develop high-level creative concepts in partnership with integrated teams

• Produce ground-breaking work across both traditional and digital platforms

• Partner with client and internal teams to bring best-in-class brand experiences to life

• Manage multiple teams of creative professionals

Robert Half