Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Laughlin Constable is looking for candidates who want to create meaningful change in their work by leading with heart.

We follow a set of beliefs in our daily approach. Ideas can come from anywhere, at any time. Life is too short to work somewhere that doesn’t satisfy your soul. And the best work feels PERSONAL. If you agree, then you might have the makeup of a Griffin (the moniker given to all who work at LC based off the mythical guardian of treasures).

We are looking for a Media Coordinator to join our Chicago team. This position is your entry to the exciting world of media – where you’ll learn all about planning for both traditional and digital media – as well as digital campaign trafficking and tagging (Ad Ops).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES – what do the BEST Griffins do in the role?

• Responsible for learning media planning fundamentals – by being curious and participating in the work across all accounts
• Work closely with the Planners to learn the billing and media ordering process – which you will manage for a range of clients.
• Assist the Media Planners / Supervisors on digital reporting needs
• Help to compile competitive data and identify key insights for client reporting
• Work with the Ad Ops Supervisor to become proficient in ad server management
• Learn to traffic campaigns from start to finish, QA creatives and create floodlights
• Work with internal teams to manage timelines and campaign execution
• Perform regular campaign health checks to ensure performance is on track
• Become an expert in media tools such as TelMar, ComScore, MRI, Resonate, Kantar, DCM, IAS, etc.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills – will have frequent contact with the account and buying teams
• Emerging presentation and persuasion skills
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail
• Professional demeanor
• Basic understanding of the media planning function
• Eagerness to learn
• Proficient multitasker – with ability to work simultaneously on a number of projects
• Proficient in MS Office, with the ability to learn new computer skills quickly

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business, or related field
• Prior internship in an advertising agency is a plus
• Strong skill level in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proactive approach – showing initiative in problem-solving and strong time management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSCIAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or touch objects or controls and talk or hear. The employee is required to occasionally stand, walk, reach above shoulders, lift and carry up to 25 pounds and kneel, crouch or stoop. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.

TRAVEL

Not Applicable

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position but is rather the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”.

Laughlin Constable

#Social Media and #Public Relations Manager

Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills. He/she should be a self-starter with experience in most platforms of social media. Organizational, project management and creative skills are a must. Familiarity with Public Relations best practices is important. Some feature and blog writing and pitching stories to the media with followup will be employee’s responsibility. Attention to detail is crucial. Will work from home with weekly meetings in the office in Oak Brook IL. Senior living communities are our client base. Minimum three years of experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and some TikTok for clients
• Creating and scheduling posts
• Curating content for social media posts and engaging in online conversation with prospects and current customers
• Reviewing comments and responding
• Monitoring results of social media accounts
• Creating media lists
• Writing blogs and articles
• Pitching stories to the media with followup
• Creating client reports
• Monitor client reviews

Utilizing graphic design programs to craft engaging content for social media posts

Salaried position. IRA contributions by employer. No healthcare benefits.

Contact Debra Sheridan at [email protected].

IVY Marketing Group

BGSF is working with a client whose sole focus is to improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in the quality of care they provide, to identify a direct hire Media Manager to join their growing team.

This position is hybrid- 2 days a week in office (Wednesday and 1 additional day).

Overview

Responsible for leading the day-to-day development and execution of communications to support the President & CEO, as well as supporting the Enterprise’s overarching thought leadership platform. Drive and define the thought leadership platform for the President & CEO to amplify his voice within health care and tell the company’s story globally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary communications liaison for the CEO and lead the day-to-day development and execution of executive communications to support the CEO.
• Create and drive clearly defined CEO messages across all channels, reaching and engaging key stakeholders including business partners, customers, employees, local communities, media and other influencers, policy makers, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage end-to-end CEO-related messages including internal events and recognition programs, social media, speeches, thought leadership opportunities, video messages, and website content that align with the overall communications strategy.
• Create compelling CEO presentations and digital assets in partnership with the creative and design team.
• Oversee the creation and execution of a robust CEO content strategy for earned media opportunities and social media channels in partnership with traditional and social media teams,
• Work collaboratively with Enterprise-wide and business unit leadership and peers to identify high impact communications opportunities to enhance CEO image and reputation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years communications experience including:
• Experience developing senior leadership communications programs and platforms.
• Experience developing and writing CEO-level speeches/presentations and other support materials.
• Deep writing experience, ideally with an early foundation in a corporate or agency setting, and/or prior work as a reporter/journalist.
• Must be highly skilled in PowerPoint
• Must be experienced in preparing scripts for broadcast, and in writing for teleprompters
• Must exercise good judgement in understanding political sensitivities of particular audiences and tailoring general messages to specific circumstances
• Proven track record of success in health care message creation.
• Previous experience designing and implementing creative and impactful communications strategies for C-suite executives.

BGSF

A company in the public health services industry is seeking a Director of Executive Communications located in the Oakbrook area of Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate must have C suite communications experience because this person will be supporting an executive with all of his communications such as writing speeches along with other media content. Must support and work across the whole enterprise, including all units.

Must have healthcare experience and looking for great tenure with stability showing on the resume.

REQUIRED:

• Degreed with 10+ years in developing speeches, presentations for a corporate agency or as a reporter/journalist with health care message creation.
• Excellent and advanced PowerPoint skills is a must and ability to show prior work.
• Experienced in preparing scripts for broadcast, and in writing for teleprompters. Working knowledge in understanding political sensitivities of particular audiences and tailoring general messages to specific circumstances. Self -starter with ability to write quickly and prepare materials to support executive with complex travel schedule. Previous experience designing and implementing creative and impactful communications for C-Suite.
• Ability to advice on essential communication topics, forums to convey strategic priorities.
• Duties: Support all communications for President/CEO as well as the rest of leadership platform.
• Drive and define the thought leadership platform for the executive to amplify his voice within health care and spread the vision of the company.
• Create messages clearly to business partners, customers, employees, local communities, media influencers, policy makers, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage from start to finish, all related messages including internal events and award programs, social media, speeches, thought leadership opportunities, video messages, and website content that align with the overall communications strategy.
• Create compelling presentations in partnership with the creative and design team.
• Oversee the creation and execution of the executive’s content strategy for earned media opportunities and social media channels in partnership with traditional and social media teams.
• Work collaboratively with Enterprise-wide and business unit leadership and peers to identify high impact communications opportunities to enhance the executive’s image and reputation.

Why work here:

Truly work life balance, no overtime, no weekends, done at the end of the day. Very mission driven, learning culture, different classes that employees can take on company time, very transparent, respecting each other, celebrating different cultures.

Paying $130,000 to 145,000 and relocation offered – Working a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office and 3 work from home.

Great benefits

Great medical plan, 2 dental plans, vision, life ins fully paid, long term/short term, HSA, flexible spending, Time off – accrue 3 weeks PTO first year plus 2 weeks, sick, 4 personal days, 9 holidays, and 2 additional floating. 6 weeks paid time off, to care for parent, spouse, child. Benefits kick in 1st day of month after month they start. 401k with match 50 cents up to 6%. Pension plan as well, auto enroll, vested after 3 years. Employee assistance, 6 free counseling sessions a year.

If you have the above, please apply with a WORD formatted resume NOT A PDF for review.

BGSF

Job Title: Communications Planning Manager

Client Location: Bolingbrook, IL (onsite 6x a month)

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: $32 – $36 hourly + benefits

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 5 Months

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Act as the go-to internal resource for Communications Planning by sharing best practices, expertise, and innovation.

Be an indispensable partner to the core Media team as you develop and bring to life communications plans that deliver against marketing objectives and grow the business.

Lead category communications planning, including ideation and integration across digital and physical marketing channels.

Work with your Sr Manager to develop foundational communications work (consumer target, insights, reasons to believe, etc.)

Provide thought leadership for evergreen marketing plans that inform and inspire marketing channels leaders

Requirements: 4+ years with a creative or media agency, publisher, or brand with specific communications/experience planning experience

Strong experience in developing and executing marketing plans.

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, including the development of creative briefs and project plans

Hands-on experience with full ecosystem of marketing tools, including digital and social

Solid background/skills in analytics and data driven media planning

Bachelor’s degree required

Aquent

Communication Planning Manager

Location: Bolingbrook, IL/Hybrid
Duration: 4-5 months with possible contract to hire

Description :
Act as the go-to internal resource for Comms Planning by sharing best practices, expertise, and innovation.
Be an indispensable partner to the core Media team as you develop and bring to life communications plans that deliver against marketing objectives and grow the business.
Lead category communications planning, including ideation and integration across digital and physical marketing channels.
Work with your Senior Manager to develop foundational communications work (consumer target, insights, reasons to believe, etc.)
Provide thought leadership for evergreen marketing plans that inform and inspire marketing channels leaders

Skill:
4+ years with a creative or media agency, publisher, or brand with specific communications/experience planning experience
Strong experience in developing and executing marketing plans.
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, including the development of creative briefs and project plans
Hands-on experience with full ecosystem of marketing tools, including digital and social
Solid background/skills in analytics and data driven media planning
Bachelors degree required

Overview:
Experience the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail.
At Client Beauty, our Marketing team is applying the latest technologies to personalize the buying experience of true beauty enthusiasts in ways that surprise and delight.
Building love and loyalty, one communication, one experience, one brilliant idea at a time.
We represent the perfect blend of strategy and creativity. Of tactics and analytics.
To make Client Beauty a brand guests will advocate for.
Growing share of heart.
Delivering with disciplined consistency.
Whether your deepest passion is for design or content, strategy or data, or some combination of all things marketing, Client Beauty will provide significant latitude to explore your talents and passions, with opportunities to stretch and deepen, to grow and build.
Truly, the possibilities are beautiful.

The impact you can have:
In this new role, the Manager, Comms Planning will work in partnership across marketing, media, social, and creative to build audience-led, insights-driven, measurable, on-brand communication plans that motivate consumer behaviors with the brand and ignite long-lasting affinity for Client Beauty.
This new role will sit within the brand partner strategy and activation team where you will work closely with the Senior. Manager of Communications Planning and Content Strategy build the strategic foundation that drives our channel plans and strategies.
You will help develop and shape the role of Communications Planning within the organization now and for the future.

Understand the consumer behaviors within a channel and the media plan to determine the best strategic path to bring the big idea to life across our marketing campaigns.
Develop Comms Architectures, Channel Strategies, and Consumer Journeys for integrated marketing campaigns as needed.
Partner with Brand Marketing to write and present briefs across assigned brands ensuring each project is aligned to the brand’s communications plan, unlocks thinking on critical questions, and has clear direction for our internal teams.
Collaborate closely with integrated marketing, media, creative and other key stakeholder groups to ensure clear and concise execution of marketing plans/strategies.

Desired experience & skills:
Solid background in consumer insight driven communication planning
Excellent communication/presentation skills, both written and oral
Passion for business/the work and a lifelong learner
Experience in successfully collaborating within large multi-disciplinary teams
Deep knowledge of emerging technology trends and topics
ICONMA

Role Highlights

• Full-time, Hybrid Work Environment
• Location – Chicago, IL
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growing leadership skills

Company Overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was founded more than a century ago to meet human needs. We accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity. By unifying and collaborating across the Catholic community during the 1917 global pandemic, our founders envisioned that together we might make a bigger difference for our community, and we did . . . and still do. A trusted partner and steward, Catholic Charities has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region, covering all of Cook and Lake counties.

Position Overview

The Director – Digital Communications (D-DC) will be a key member of the IRC Team. Specifically, they will be charged with leading the team in setting a vision for and aligning the Team around a targeted and tightly executed digital strategy. Key outlets included under this strategy include our public website, a small set of social media platforms, and the strategic use of mass e-mail and texting.

In this role, the Director – Digital Communications will report to the President’s Chief of Staff, who is charged by the President and CEO with convening and facilitating the IRC Team. Toward that end, the D-DC will be expected to prepare regular reports for the President on strategy and outcomes around digital communications.

For the public website, the D-DC will set strategy for the overall website, as well as curate all content for the front landing page, the Learn More section, and the Enable Our Work section. To do this work well, the D-DC will partner with outside graphic and website design experts. They will also partner closely with the Director for Program Marketing (D-PM), whose job focuses on outreach to the people we serve. Accordingly, the D-PM will curate all content for the Get Help section.

The D-DC will ensure that the overall website is continually evolving with fresh content – both written and visual – with the goal of increasing all visitation analytics and reputational impact. With excellent WordPress abilities and deep understanding of Google analytics, the specialist will work with external digital partners to maximize the site’s effectiveness across all stakeholder groups.

The D-DC will also lead the Team in creating and implementing a thoughtful, targeted strategy for communicating via a small set of social media platforms. This will include determining the minimum number and most appropriate platforms for advancing Catholic Charities’ visibility, reputation, client impact, and donor revenues. They will partner across the IRC Team to establish a well-integrated monthly posting schedule and assure that all content is aligned – in advance of any posting.

Finally, the D-DC will also lead the team in aligning on the appropriate use of mass e-mail and text blasts. This will include determining the minimum and most appropriate use of blast texts and e-mails for advancing Catholic Charities’ visibility, reputation, client impact, and donor revenues. They will partner across the IRC Team to establish a well-integrated monthly schedule and assure that all content is aligned – in advance of implementation.

What we are looking for:

Someone to:

• Champion discussions with internal stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the digital communication needs through agreement on project objectives, target audience(s), socio-emotional goals, and behavioral goals;
• Leverage performance data to establish baselines (if not already present), determine project pathways, and set success metrics;
• Work effectively with leading outside vendors to provide additional technical experience; and
• Reaffirm visual identity guidelines while promoting our values and purpose in all that we promote to our audiences
• It will be especially important that this leader has strong visual design sensibilities. They do not need to be a graphic designer by training, but they should have excellent judgment in gathering and selecting visual content across all media outlets. It is critical that they have an eye for fully conveying Charities’ identity with pictures, as well as words.

What you will be focused on:

Website Strategy and Management

• Set a vision for catholiccharities.net and build plan to launch a new version in first half of 2024
• Outline objectives, goals, and key deliverables – in partnership with Senior Team and IRC Team
• Solicit proposals from alternative vendors to deliver on this vision
• Partner with vendors to deliver a best-in-class new website
• Maintain existing catholiccharities.net utilizing a comprehensive understanding of WordPress
• Assure that all content is edited and proofread for errors with a sharp attention to detail and format and that all visuals are of high-quality, on message, and fully aligned with our identity, reputation, and culture goals
• Conceptualize and collaborate with internal teams to manage online program information and promotional strategies
• Enforce site standards around design, brand, accessibility, and visualization.
• Present monthly analytical reports through Google Analytics, interpreting data to drive site strategy

Social Media Strategy and Management

• Manage Catholic Charities presence on leading social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) through the oversight and creation of a monthly editorial/post calendar (developed in partnership with an internal stakeholder committee)
• Monitor all platform engagement, acknowledging support, responding to questions, removing/hiding inappropriate commentary, and following and upholding other Catholic Charities partner organizations.
• Compile a monthly analytics performance report, highlighting key takeaways from the data to optimize Catholic Charities social engagement.

Text and E-mail Strategy and Management

• Create standards, guidelines, and strategies for guiding members of the IRC Team in selectively using and leveraging these platforms on behalf of stakeholder engagement.

Why you should join us:

• Ability to impact social justice work across Chicagoland
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growing leadership skills
• Able to participate in cross-functional teams to advance Catholic Charities awareness
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work environment

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

Meezil Move

Job Post: Advertising and Marketing Assistant Job Responsibilities:

About the Job: Darvin is looking for a new teammate to help our growing business as Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. We need someone who understands what the numbers mean, where we have gaps in our plan and be able to communicate that in a way the team can understand and take action. This is an amazing and rare opportunity to learn more about many areas of Advertising!

With more than 100 years in business, Darvin is a Top-100 U.S. furniture retailer and Chicagoland’s largest furniture & mattress store. As an employee-owned company, the marketing team enjoys an active role in Darvin’s ongoing success, providing a very secure foundation for all its employees. If this kind of security and return on your career investment sounds interesting, then you may be the perfect fit for our Advertising Team. Preference will be given to candidates with a keen understanding of digital analytics.

Responsibilities: Primarily supports Director of Advertising and Marketing Operations by compiling, formatting, analyzing and reporting digital, video and print advertising data to the president and team. Secondary responsibilities are administrative, which may include quotes, proposals, heatmaps, compiling account and competitor analyses.

• Contribute ideas, suggestions and improvements to achieve the objective of the department 

• Assist in coordination of all radio promotions and instore events

• Manage campaign tracking

• Communicates with vendors and manage purchase orders with internal staff 

• Assist in proofing all assets the marketing department produces

• Create and manage data bases

Marketing Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information, Written and Oral Communication, Organization, Proofreading, Statistical Analysis, General Math Skills, Data Entry Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Self-Development, Google Analytics.

About Darvin Furniture

Darvin Furniture is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau, a recipient of the 2021 Mattress Retail Giant and national 2018 Leadership Award from Furniture Today Magazine, and the Illinois Retailer of the Year Award (See Video) from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. Darvin offers selection, style, and quality you can afford. Visit Darvin.com today.

More than 103 years old, Darvin® Furniture is an industry leader and Chicagoland’s largest furniture and mattress store. It is 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the country. The Darvin Furniture showroom is located on 11 acres in Orland Park, Illinois. The showroom features more than 200,000 sq. ft. of furniture on display, with 35,000 sq. ft. dedicated to a Clearance and Outlet Center, a 10,000-sq.-ft. Mattress Center and Rug Gallery. Additional information is available at Darvin.com. Stay up to date on the latest news as a member of the Darvin social community by following us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

If you are eager to pitch in and enjoy fast-paced days with a fun team – then click here. Our team loves sharing the satisfaction of winning together and if you want a chance to be a part of this opportunity – we want to hear from you. This is an incredible opportunity to learn more areas of advertising!

If you share our values and possess the minimum experience, please apply today. We offer an enthusiastic work environment, career advancement opportunities, and an exceptional benefits package that includes:

· Competitive base salary

· Stock ownership

· Excellent benefits package for full-time associates that includes:

· Outstanding medical, vision, and dental insurance

· Disability and life insurance at no cost

· Wellness Program at no cost

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match

· Paid vacations and personal days

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for family at no cost

· Flexible Spending Accounts, and more

· Liberal merchandise discounts

Darvin Furniture & Mattress

Casting Call: Non-Union Mattress Shoot

Job Details:

• Dates: October 3rd and 4th (Will be one of those two dates)
• Location: LAGRANGE, IL (on stage)
• Duration: Less than half a day (Talent should be available for the entire day, as the exact shooting date is not confirmed yet)
• Usage: 2-year internet/industrial use

Job Responsibilities:

1. Hero Woman (Age 23 – 40):

   • Portray the central character in the commercial.
   • Showcase comfort and satisfaction with the mattress.

2. Hero Couple (Age 23 – 40):

   • Convey the harmony and comfort of sharing the mattress.
   • Display genuine chemistry and connection.

3. Family Members (Mother or Father 30s/40s and Child 6 – 12):

   • Show a warm, loving family dynamic.
   • Depict the coziness and suitability of the mattress for all family members.

Requirements:

• All ethnicities are welcome to apply.
• Child actors must be at least six years old and have valid work permits.

Compensation:

• $500 each for less than half a day of filming (including usage).
• Travel expenses not covered.
• Payment will be made promptly after the shoot.