Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Sports Talent for Upcoming Shoot

Job Description: We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for sports enthusiasts in the Chicago area! We are seeking dynamic individuals with a passion for sports to be part of our upcoming sports-themed shoot. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your skills and be a part of a professional production.

We are looking for:

1. Male Football Players & Coaches

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in video/photo shoots as per the director’s vision.
• Be punctual and committed throughout the shoot.
• Collaborate with other cast members and the production team.
• Follow instructions from the director and other production staff.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor on set.

Requirements:

• Must be currently active in the sport you are applying for.
• Age: Open to all ages (please specify your age in your application).
• Location: Must be based in or able to travel to Chicago.
• Experience in the relevant sport is necessary (at least at an amateur level).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable being filmed/photographed.

Compensation: Details regarding compensation will be provided upon selection. We offer competitive rates commensurate with the role and your experience.

An agency that is known for their out of the box thinking is seeking a Sr. Art Director to join their team. Looking for someone heavily focused in broadcast work.

Responsibilities:

• Concept and art direct with a strong strategic creative sense.
• Craft designs to produce effective broadcast, digital, and experiential campaigns.
• Work closely with all departments as a team player to ensure that the creative needs of your brands are met
• Work with internal and external production partners to execute work for various mediums
• Develop campaigns from start to finish that are on brand and on brief
• Contribute to and participate in new business pitches

Key Qualifications:

• Four-year degree is required.
• 4-6+ years of agency or marketing experience
• Strong skill set in conceptualizing, brainstorming, illustration/design, and collaboration to create strategically focused campaigns
• The ability to understand, absorb, and execute on the direction and constructive criticism
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience coming up with strong creative platforms

Synergy Interactive

Casting Call: Stand-In Role for Upcoming Project

Job Description: We are currently seeking a stand-in for an upcoming filming project on Friday, December 8th. The role requires a stand-in to substitute for an actor for lighting and camera blocking purposes. This role is vital for ensuring the technical aspects of the scene are correctly set up before the actor’s performance.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and lighting crew.
• Take the place of the actor for lighting and camera setup.
• Follow directions for scene positioning and movement.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot.

Requirements:

• Ethnicity: Latina or Light Skin African American Female.
• Physical Characteristics: Dark hair, height between 5’5″ and 5’7″, weighing between 115 to 135 lbs.
• Age: Between 20s and 40s.
• Must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois.
• Ability to follow directions accurately and work under time constraints.
• Previous stand-in experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Rate: $172 for 8 hours of work.
• Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked beyond the initial 8.
• Payment: A check will be issued approximately two weeks after the day of filming.

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

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to scale ticket sales for Verse Immersive across the U.S. Your primary channels will be Paid Media/Search, but as a Marketing Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of Marketing and Lead Generation for our innovative B2B2C ecosystem. You’ll gain a hands-on understanding of a rapidly evolving startup.

Your Profile:

• Quick learner.
• Great communicator.
• Results driven.
• Excel under pressure.
• Detail oriented.
• High quality standards.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and launch regional sales funnels.
• Conduct daily A/B tests for creative and copy.
• Manage ad budgets across multiple locations.
• Produce weekly performance reports.

Your Skills:

• Rapid Iteration.
• Data analysis.
• Some experience with Facebook/Google Ads.
• Newsletters.
• A/B testing.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Eventbrite Ads.
• Event Promotion.
• Funnel Optimization.
• Experience in Location-Based Entertainment/Event Ticketing.
• Fivver Contractor Management.
• Landing Page Design.
• Influencer Marketing.
• SEO & Paid Search.
• AR/VR Experience.
• Press Relations.
• 2D Design.
• Video Editing.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid in Chicago office

Hirewell

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Exchange, part of The Bradford Hammacher Group family of brands, is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 10 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We’re currently seeking an Assistant Marketing Marketing who will be responsible for the strategic marketing analysis, optimization, and execution of paid search campaigns and SEO for the Bradford Checks division against A/S and sales goals. Will be responsible for heading search & cross-functional team projects/meetings, presenting to senior management.

How you will contribute:

• Develop, analyze, create, and optimize paid search marketing campaigns against sales and A/S goals, along with close collaboration with cross-functional groups, and identify profitable expansion opportunities.
• This role will also assist in the construction of complex holiday marketing plans with a focus on product and keyword selection.
• Create analytical reports pertaining to campaign performance, provide recommendations to achieve strategic goals against KPIs, and present to senior management and cross-functional groups.
• Manage website merchandising with the use of Monetate to develop and execute website strategies to enhance the customer experience, improve site metrics and showcase the breadth of our products, plan and collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve shared strategic goals against set deadlines for website creative updates.
• Work with the creative team to develop visuals for new website optimizations, analyze A/B tests and other website enhancements via Content Square to better understand performance and improve future strategies, and upload products to Adobe and verify the URL’s are working correctly for personalized products.
• Search engine optimization including tracking organic search performance and executing strategic plans to improve keyword rankings and sales.
• Work with the SEO consultants to improve traffic and overall performance, research trends in SEO specifically pertaining to our product lines as well as new changes to Google algorithms.
• Work with our copywriting team to develop new and refreshed copy on the site.
• Assist in strategically developing social media plans to increase brand awareness and reach, research social media trends to better align our brand with new evolving content with an eye toward expanded opportunities for the business.
• Work with the creative team to develop the visuals for this content.
• Assist with development of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of the overall channel performance.
• Participate in all management and leadership coaching programs provided by Bradford, in addition to working closely with direct manager, and seeking outside opportunities to further skills & education.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• 3+ years’ experience in marketing, web marketing experience with a focus on search preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related.
• Comprehensive knowledge of managed digital media channel.
• Review and effectively optimized assigned digital marketing campaigns against A/S targets.
• Work independently on assigned tasks with excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines with little involvement from manager.
• Plan and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared strategic goals against set deadlines.
• Train fellow employees on team processes, reporting, platforms & interfaces of paid search partners, and implementation of campaign launches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through past presentations, meetings, and email correspondence across various levels of the company.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively lead and supervise a team as evidenced by role as a Marketing Specialist, with a strong interest in pursuing and developing their management track at Bradford.
• Ability to further enhance management and leadership skills through participation in coaching programs provided by Bradford, working closely with direct manager, and seeking outside opportunities to further skills & education.
• Develop knowledge regarding budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of the overall channel performance.

BHG at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 500 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: BHG is Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Hammacher Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback, no dreaded annual reviews. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives like WW, an annual health fair and an onsite gym, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) Program, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Cafeteria providing free lunch, Onsite Fitness Center, Corporate WW and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Bradford Exchange

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking a Marketing Director! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field, at least 7+ years of experience in marketing and growth strategy, and experience leading, growing, and developing a marketing team.

Required Shift: Monday – Friday, hybrid schedule: 2-3 days on-site in our Downtown, Chicago office located at 120 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603

Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000 annually + performance bonus potential    

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy

Our Hiring Process: 

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Chief Strategy Officer (60 minutes)
4. On-site interview with Chief Executive Officer (30-45 minutes)
5. Virtual interview with Chief Operating Officer (30-45 minutes)
6. Offer  

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement broad company-wide marketing strategies, advertising, promotional activities, and annual marketing calendar.
• Lead the development and implementation of marketing collateral for a broad range of childcare brands across online and grassroots marketing mediums.
• Manage external marketing agencies, designers, and partners.
• Design and analyze weekly and monthly marketing reports and provide input and recommendations to senior management on marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with senior executives to develop growth plans for the organization.
• Forecast, draft, implement, and oversee the department’s operating budget.
• Manage, train, and support internal marketing team members.

If you have a positive attitude, love supporting children and families and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners

We are looking for an Onsite Market Manager who will be tasked with managing Multiple client locations as well as our employees at the client facilities. We are looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on, results-driven individual with a positive attitude toward change and resilient under pressure to work in a challenging, fast-paced and energetic environment. If you feel you possess these qualities and are eager to take on a challenging but rewarding role with us, we are looking for you!

Responsibilities and essential job functions:

• Act as the first point of contact for client of Onsite location. Establish a good working relationship with multiple contacts within client to include HR, Production and facilities.
• Achieve hiring objectives of client, establish recruiting requirements, and develop candidate database.
• Manage a multi-shift workforce, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations and any office managerial duties. Manage all associates performance related information.
• Build and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting metrics and deliver to onsite client and corporate office.
• Build effective sources to attract applicants; conduct interviews; evaluate applicants; and improve organization attractiveness.
• Follow client specific hiring requirements (drug screening, background checks, skills’ testing, etc.)
• Audit new hire paperwork. Conduct weekly payroll processing, Track attendance and occurrences of the staff.
• ·Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations and counsel associates, when needed.
• Coordinate with Eclipse IA’s Corporate departments regarding onsite unemployment claims & workers’ compensation claims/issues and conduct investigations, as needed.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections of clients’ environments, Manage, and enforce all safety policies and procedures of corporate and client. Complete any additional duties/projects as assigned.

Qualification

• Bilingual ( English/ Spanish) required.
• 2-5 plus years of Recruiting experience required.
• At least 1 year of Management experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential information in a discrete and professional manner.
• Strong customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility with schedule, potential overtime, as determined by Upper Management.
• Bilingual in Spanish, required.

If you are looking to grow your career, love the action-packed nature of logistics and recruiting, it’s time to join Eclipse IA. With a competitive salary and in-depth training program, our team members are rewarded for their hard work!

Equal Opportunity Employer| Drug Free Workplace| Must be able to work in the US

Since 2003, Eclipse IA, a people logistics supply chain company, has helped clients – from Fortune 50’s to small start-ups – improve their supply chain performance by increasing productivity, reducing labor costs, minimizing safety risks, and improving quality.

Our team of employees are a critical part of our nation’s supply chain and logistics industry – assisting to move goods – from groceries to retail to ecommerce – and its’ thanks, in part, to our team, that the supply chain in North America is thriving.

Eclipse IA has corporate offices in Cherry Hill, NJ and Melbourne, FL. Our team works in approximately 150 client sites across the United States and Canada. With unprecedented growth in 2019 and 2020, doubling in size year after year, we will continue this trajectory again in 2021.

With a culture-first mentality, Eclipse IA is small enough to recognize the strengths and importance of each and every employee, and large enough to provide training programs, career progression, and innovative company-wide employee incentives and benefits to reward the accomplishments of each employee’s success!

www.eclipseia.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

On Time Staffing

WSIL/KPOB-TV announces an opportunity for a Digital Sales Coordinator based in Carterville, IL. An integral part of Allen Media Broadcasting, WSIL/KPOB-TV is the ABC-TV Affiliate covering the Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, and Northwest Tennessee markets. This role offers a chance to join a dynamic, energetic, and supportive team within a company that prides itself on a rewarding work culture.

The Digital Sales Coordinator will report directly to the Digital Sales Manager and is essential in supporting the Marketing Consultants and Sales Managers. The primary goal of this position is to assist in meeting or exceeding digital revenue goals, contributing significantly to the team’s growth and professionalism. This role involves managing digital campaign elements using various project management tools and ensuring the smooth running of digital operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize project management and internal campaign trafficking tools to schedule and process digital advertising orders and requests.
• Enter and maintain digital campaigns utilizing station and vendor operating systems.
• Support the Digital Sales Manager and Marketing Consultants in overseeing and reporting on all digital campaigns.
• Keep DSM/GSM informed of any critical fulfillment/workflow issues.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Future potential to sell digital products and services.

Digital Marketing Assistant Requirements:

• Proficiency in Google Suite of Products and Canva, as well as MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience in digital marketing.
• Knowledge of digital display and video advertising.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Jeremy Weaver ([email protected]) or apply directly at https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wsil.html

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Disclaimer: Full vaccination against Covid-19 is required (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law). Additionally, any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background screening.

Harrisburg TV, LLC is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.

WSIL-TV

Overview:

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey in the realm of Web3, Gaming, 3D internet, AI, and philanthropy? If you’re passionate about making a positive global impact, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our foundation is seeking a talented and dynamic Volunteer Corporate Sponsorship and Major Gifts Manager to help us secure support for our groundbreaking initiatives, campaigns, online games, digital and physical giveaways, NFT collections, and a Rewards Program based on Tropee.

As the Volunteer – Corporate Sponsorship and Major Gifts Manager, you will be the driving force behind our mission. Your role will involve forging strong connections with potential partners, delivering compelling presentations, and securing corporate sponsorships and major gifts that fuel our endeavors.

Note: This is a volunteer position. We appreciate and value the contributions of our volunteers in advancing our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and contact potential corporate partners who share our vision and values.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners and major donors.
• Craft and deliver persuasive presentations that captivate potential sponsors and donors.
• Lead negotiations and secure corporate sponsorships and major gifts for our diverse range of initiatives and programs.
• Make presentations and proposals to secure sponsorships and major gifts.
• Use new AI tools to analyze data, make presentations, draft proposals, and review Sponsorship and Major Gifts contracts.
• Utilize platforms such as Asana and other Sponsorship and Major Gifts tools to streamline and manage tasks efficiently.
• Skillfully review, refine, and manage the intricacies of Sponsorship and Major Gifts contracts.

Requirements:

• A passion for Web3, Gaming, 3D internet, AI, and philanthropy with a desire to create a positive global impact.
• Exceptional creativity and industry insight to effectively connect with potential partners.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey our mission compellingly.
• Proficiency in using tools like Asana and other Sponsorship and Major Gifts platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI tools;
• Proven experience in corporate sponsorship, fundraising, or a related field.
• A track record of successfully securing major gifts or corporate sponsorships.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to develop and manage contracts.
• A collaborative spirit and the capability to work as part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a remote setting, with the discipline to meet deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Available for a minimum of 3 months, with a minimum of 20 hours per week. 

Benefits:

• Join a fast-growing foundation at the forefront of philanthropic innovation.
• Collaborate with a global team of like-minded individuals committed to making a difference.
• Opportunity to convert the volunteer position into a paid role (remote).

About WNDF:

At WNDF, we’re not just a philanthropic organization; we’re pioneers on a mission to fuel Meta-Philanthropy with innovation and heart. We work at the forefront of harnessing the power of emerging tech like Web3, Gaming, 3D internet, Deeptech, and Ai to create a positive global impact.

Through our inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Impact Fund, we will be championing a diverse network of women-led non-profits worldwide. They’re not just making a difference; they’re changing the lives of millions across the globe.

Rooted on “World NGO Day – February 27th” WNDF honors NGOs in 89 countries across 6 continents. As the only decentralized international day for 10 million+ NGOs, we drive innovation, foster collaboration, and lead in meta-philanthropy. Join us to inspire change!

World NGO Day