Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Young & Trendy Club/Restaurant Patrons for The Up & Comer Movie

Job Description:
ExtraOrdinary Casting is looking for young and trendy individuals to appear as restaurant patrons and club dance patrons for the film The Up & Comer. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fun project and work on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray young and trendy restaurant or club patrons in various scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to help create an authentic atmosphere in the restaurant or club setting.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot day and maintain a professional attitude on set.

Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 21 and 38.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available to work as a local hire (meal and parking provided, no travel or accommodation).
• Comfortable working early in the morning, as call times may be very early.
• Must provide recent color photos showing your current hairstyle and facial hair.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work, with time and a half for any overtime. Payment will be made at the end of the shoot day (wrap).

Christian Rock Concert Goer for Indie Film Beyond Faith

Job Description:
4 Star Casting is seeking extras to portray Christian rock concert attendees for the upcoming indie film Beyond Faith. The film is set to shoot in South Barrington, IL, and this is a great opportunity to be part of a faith-based film production. We are looking for individuals who can bring energy and authenticity to this concert scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a Christian rock concert attendee during various scenes of the film.
• Follow on-set direction to ensure an engaging and realistic concert atmosphere.
• Work with the production team to maintain the overall tone and theme of the film.

Requirements:

• Male or Female, all ethnicities.
• Must be between the ages of 18-60.
• Must have or be willing to create a POP Profile to be considered for the role.

Compensation Details:

• $112 for up to 8 hours of work, based on the state minimum wage of $14 per hour for filming in South Barrington, IL.

Casting Call for European Sports Car – Love Language Project

Job Description:
4 Star Casting is seeking a European sports car for the upcoming project Love Language, which will be filmed in Chicago. The vehicle will be featured in various scenes, contributing to the stylish and modern aesthetic of the production. This opportunity is ideal for owners of luxury vehicles who would like their car to be part of a film project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a European sports car (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, etc., model years 2020-2025) for use during filming.
• Allow the production team to use the vehicle for designated shoot days, ensuring availability for the required dates.
• The car must be in good working condition and clean, both inside and out.
• Follow any instructions regarding the car’s placement, movement, or scene setup as needed by the production team.

Requirements:

• The car must be a 2020-2025 model BMW, Audi, Mercedes, or similar European sports car.
• Vehicle color must be any color except white or red.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago (no travel or accommodation provided).
• Owner should be available to coordinate logistics with the production team.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate: $1,000 per filming date.
• Payment covers the use of the vehicle for the day.

Casting Call for Real Families – Family and Kitchen-Focused Project

Job Description:
Trigger Casting is seeking real families for an upcoming project that focuses on family and kitchen activities. We are looking for families that include both a young child (2-5 years old) and a preteen or teenager (12-15 years old). This project aims to capture authentic family moments, highlighting the natural interactions in a kitchen setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a shoot centered around family and kitchen activities.
• Be prepared to engage in natural and unscripted interactions with family members.
• Follow the director’s guidance to capture genuine moments of family life.
• Only one parent (mom or dad) is required to be present with the children, but both parents are welcome to participate if available.

Requirements:

• Families must have a child aged 2-5 years and a preteen/teenager aged 12-15.
• Open to all ethnicities except Caucasian.
• Real families only; no actors or stand-ins.
• Comfortable being on camera in a family-oriented setting.
• Must be available for the shoot in early December.

Compensation Details:

• The pay is excellent and will be discussed upon selection.
• Families will be compensated for their time, with additional details provided during the application process.

About Fabio Viviani Hospitality

Fabio Viviani Hospitality (FVH) was founded by Fabio Viviani, who has harbored a passion for food since his childhood in Florence, Italy. By the time he was 27, he operated two nightclubs and five restaurants. In 2005, Fabio moved to California, where he opened his first US-based restaurants.

Since then, Fabio and the FVH team have continue to grow in the hospitality industry opening a multitude of different concepts around the country, launched casino brand and partnered with hotels, created event spaces, a dessert concept and there is more to come!

Fabio is well known as the fan favorite on season 5 & 8 of top Chef and continues to be a recurring guest on national television shows.

We are seeking a highly creative Social Media Coordinator to bring our brand to life through innovative strategic social media marketing. This position is located in NW Suburbs and Chicago.

You have a strong sense of aesthetics and an eye for visually appealing content. You excel at sourcing, organizing, and curating content that aligns with the brand’s visual identity. You’re skilled at writing engaging, on-brand captions and posts that resonate with the audience. Creativity and attention to detail are your strengths, and you’re adept at managing multiple content streams while staying on top of trends. You work well in a team environment, collaborating closely with other team members to bring your ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Content Development: Help generate engaging and relevant content for social media channels, including posts, images, videos, and other multimedia formats. This involves brainstorming creative ideas, writing compelling copy, and sourcing or creating visual assets.
• Visual Asset Creation: Source or create visually captivating assets (photos, long form/short form videos, and UGC) to accompany posts, ensuring a cohesive look and feel that aligns with brand guidelines.
• Photography: Coordinate and execute photoshoots and content sessions at venues.
• Creative Coordination: Work alongside photographers and videographers to ensure high-quality visual production and execution of creative ideas.
• Content Calendar Management: Help maintain a well-organized content calendar to ensure timely and consistent posting, while balancing creativity with strategic intent.
• Social Media Strategy: Assist in creating & implementing a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with the overall marketing goals and brand objectives. This includes identifying target audiences, selecting appropriate platforms, and defining KPIs to measure success. Track and analyze KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of social media efforts and inform future strategy decisions.
• Trendspotting: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring social media trends, emerging platforms, and creative best practices, implementing fresh ideas to keep the brand relevant and dynamic. Stay up to date on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies in the social media marketing space.
• Brand Storytelling: Bring our brand voice to life by writing compelling copy that reflects our identity and connects with our audience across various social media platforms. Ensure consistency in brand messaging, tone and visual identity across all social media channels. Adhere to brand guidelines and standards while adapting content to fit the unique characteristics of each campaign.
• Campaign Ideation & Execution:Plan, execute and optimize organic and paid advertising campaigns to increase brand visibility, reach target audiences, and drive desired actions such as website traffic, lead generation or product sales.
• Influencer Collaboration: Lead in identifying and building relationships with influencers, content creators, and brand advocates who can amplify the brand’s reach through authentic partnerships.
• Community Management: Engage with followers through comments, messages, and interactive content (polls, quizzes, etc.) to foster a vibrant online community. Conduct research to gain insights into customer preferences, sentiment, and behavior. Use tools and techniques to monitor conversations, track brand mentions and gather feedback to inform marketing strategies.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Bring a solutions-driven mindset to every challenge, thinking outside the box to find innovative ways to communicate brand messages.
• Local travel time up to 40%.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• A strong passion for creativity and storytelling through social media.
• Strong understanding of email and text marketing.
• Strong understanding of SEO and SEM
• Knowledge of organic and paid growth strategies, including paid search, retargeting, and user tracking.
• Experience in campaign analytics and reporting.
• Able to manage multiple campaigns concurrently.
• 2+ years of experience in content creation and social media coordination.
• Proficiency with visual content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photo Tools, CapCut) and video editing.
• Strong understanding of the unique creative dynamics of various social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & Google My Business.)
• Proficiency with social media account management tools (Hootsuite or other content planning software, Meta Business Suite, Meta Ad Manager, Google Ad Manager, TikTok Business Center, TikTok Ad Manager)
• Ability to write on-brand copy with attention to detail and brand voice.
• An eye for design and aesthetics that align with the brand identity.
• The ability to generate fresh ideas and think creatively about content and engagement strategies.

• Possess a sense of ownership and pride in work quality.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and excitement for teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Willis Tower or Abbott Park, IL location in the PA Public Affairs division.

The Content Creator/Writer is responsible for creating and curating high-quality editorial content for Abbott’s owned corporate channels — such as Abbott.com, socials and CRM (Abbott EDGE newsletters). As a critical team member, you will create relevant and engaging stories that demonstrate how the company is a health technology leader. You will help execute the team’s multi-channel communications strategy, identify storytelling opportunities based on developing trends, and optimize existing Abbott content to make it relevant for the current moment. The Content Creator/Writer works closely with the Senior Manager for content as well as the social, video and digital experts on the team and Global Marketing and External Affairs functional teams, business public affairs, external agencies, marketing and other functional groups to identify holistic storylines that show and tell the fullness of Abbott across the range of its offerings and geographies. You must be able to think strategically and quickly to provide creative ideas and share them with a broad range of internal and external contacts across the organization and help execute from concept to completion. All of this for one simple goal: breakthrough communications.

What You’ll Work On

• Help Abbott enhance brand awareness of the company and its products while protecting the company’s reputation.
• Create stories for abbott.com and social channels, including identifying topics, interviewing experts and key opinion leaders, writing to Abbott and AP style guidelines with accuracy and precision, creating or producing photography and video or other assets, and working with publishers to post in a timely manner.
• Optimize content for SEO and social channels to support story visibility.
• Identify ongoing updates to Abbott.com site fronts and landing pages as well as brand-appropriate visual imagery. Work with Digital team and content publishers to identify improvements and ongoing updates to Abbott.com and enhance the user experience across digital channels.
• Produce content, both written and visual, in a timely manner
• Support monthly Abbott EDGE newsletters.
• Offer unique and creative thinking and ideas regularly. Help to ideate on projects and programs across the Content Team and Abbott.
• Assist the department head in managing and shaping department policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper adherence to all financial and administrative policies.
• Ensure programs fall within budget parameters and all paperwork is completed in an appropriate manner (invoice logging, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the development and execution of content, writing, social media or public relations
• Superb storytelling qualities
• Understanding of effective writing, basic proofreading and AP style
• Passion for communications, digital trends and social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative and team player
• User of social media and ability to turn insights into action
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Join our rapidly expanding Commercial Banking Integrated Media Team. If you’re an independent, solution-oriented team member with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process, this role is for you. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay updated with the ever-changing social media landscape, and bring your leadership skills to our dynamic team. As a Senior Social Media Manager within Commercial Banking, you will be a key leader within the team. You will work closely with department leadership on the development of strategies and tactics for appropriate media plans designed to meet marketing objectives while also identifying opportunities to test new opportunities and engage new vendors or agency partners. You will be responsible for all social media campaigns from concept to completion with the expectation of delivering effective results. You will manage a team of Social Media Marketing Associates.   Job responsibilities Lead, develop and execute comprehensive social campaigns to support all Commercial Banking and Global Corporate Banking initiatives Work closely with the integrated media leads from briefing, planning, execution through to campaign reporting and run paid and organic campaigns on LinkedIn  Develop thoughtful tactical recommendations, bringing innovative ideas to the table for all campaign objectives Work with marketing team and social media partners (LinkedIn) as well as other social teams within JPMorgan Chase Collaborate with all stakeholders within the marketing and communications to determine campaign goals and set target key performance indicators to provide strategy, advice and effective solutions to launch social media campaigns Partner with creative teams to ensure creative aligns with content strategy and develop distribution plans for maximum impact Manage internal and external vendors in the development and execution of paid social campaigns Contribute ideas and solutions for digital, social, web, video, photo, story, gif creative and more Collaborate with key partners across controls, legal and compliance to protect the firm and employees by adhering to regulatory and line of business requirements Assist with competitor research and other projects as needed Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Bachelor’s degree in a related field  8 + years in a digital media role in B2B for large companies with multiple brands and/or lines of business  Experience in managing high-functioning teams  Knowledge of working within LinkedIn and its capabilities tools Experience managing social media marketing programs Experience in buying and managing paid social media marketing campaigns Ability to influence, use sound judgment, make informed decisions/recommendations and earn trust from multiple stakeholders Strong project management skills with strong time management, organizational, planning and follow-up skills Critical thinker and team player with a positive, can-do attitude; must be comfortable with continuously changing opportunities and priorities Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as social media analytics (understanding measurement, benchmarks, campaign reporting) Enthusiastic team player who is able to work closely with senior stakeholders across several departments including: banking, research, compliance, legal, technology, communications, marketing, and risk Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of LinkedIn Sales Navigator  Social media community management 

Casting Call for 2000’s Era Station Wagon – Love Language (Film Project)

Job Description:
4 Star Casting is seeking a 2000’s era station wagon for use in the upcoming project Love Language. The vehicle will play a significant role in several scenes, and the production is looking for a specific make and model from the early 2000s. The vehicle will need to be available for several working dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a 2000’s era station wagon for use during the production.
• Ensure the vehicle is available and in good working condition for the required filming dates.
• Follow any specific instructions provided by the production team regarding the use of the vehicle on set.

Requirements:

• Any make or model of a station wagon from the 2000s.
• Vehicle color: Any except red and white.
• Must be available for the specified filming dates in Chicago.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day.

Casting Call: Lawyer Extras for ‘The Up and Comer’ Movie

Job Description:
We are seeking male and female actors to portray upscale lawyers for a scene set in a prestigious law firm in downtown Chicago. This is for the feature film The Up and Comer. Actors must own high-end, professional attire, such as upscale suits, and be available for one full day of filming. No actor will be repeating another day of filming. Actors of all ethnicities between the ages of 35 and 60 are encouraged to apply. You may submit even if you are being considered for another role or booked for the gala scene on Friday, October 11th.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a professional lawyer working in an upscale law firm
• Wear appropriate upscale business attire (suit required)
• Follow directions from the film’s production team and cooperate with other actors on set
• Be available for the entire day of filming at a law firm in downtown Chicago

Requirements:

• Male or female, 35–60 years old
• All ethnicities are welcome to apply
• Must have access to upscale suits or professional attire suitable for a law firm setting
• Available for one full day of filming between Monday, October 7th and Thursday, October 10th (list all available dates)
• Must not repeat filming on multiple days
• Ability to follow on-set directions and collaborate with the production team

Compensation:

• Rate of Pay: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of filming
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Meals and parking are included
• Payment will be provided via check at the wrap of the shoot

Casting Call: Extra Role for Priest in ‘The Up and Comer’ Movie

Job Description:
We are seeking a Caucasian male actor, aged 45–65, to portray a priest in the upcoming feature film The Up and Comer. The role requires on-set experience and involves filming at a church near Union Station or downtown Chicago. Actors must fit into the provided costumes, which are only available in small or large sizes. This opportunity is open to actors who may be considered for other roles, with the exception of those booked for the tux role on October 11th.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a priest in a church setting as part of a feature film
• Follow the director’s instructions and perform according to the scene requirements
• Be available for the entire filming day and remain professional on set
• Ensure the provided costume fits properly (sizes available are small or large)

Requirements:

• Male, Caucasian, aged 45–65
• Must have previous on-set experience
• Must fit into either a small or large costume
• Must not be booked for the tux role on October 11th
• Flexibility to possibly work on another day for a different role (not as the priest)
• Availability for a full day of filming in the Union Station or downtown Chicago area

Compensation:

• Pay: $129.60 for up to 8 hours of filming
• Meals and parking provided
• Payment will be issued via check at the end of the shoot