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Casting Call: Authentic Individuals for Wellness Brand Campaign

Job Details: We are seeking genuine individuals in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area to take part in an exciting campaign for a wellness brand. This campaign will be filmed locally and aims to celebrate the journey of self-care and the challenges of caring for loved ones. We want real families, roommates, and inspiring women/femmes to be featured in a montage-style campaign.

Job Responsibilities: Selected individuals will be part of various vignettes that capture the authentic moments of self-care, support, and the realities of nurturing relationships. No professional acting or modeling experience is required – we are looking for real people to bring their genuine emotions and experiences to the project. You’ll have the opportunity to share your unique stories and participate in a campaign that promotes wellness and connection.

Requirements:

  • Must be based in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area.
  • Open to individuals of all backgrounds, ages (18+), and ethnicities.
  • Families, roommates, and inspiring women/femmes are encouraged to apply.
  • No acting or modeling experience necessary – authenticity is key!
  • Must be available for the shoot on September 21 or 22 (potential for both days if booked).
  • Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with the production team.

Compensation Details:

  • Selected individuals will receive $500 for participating in the shoot.
  • If chosen as featured extra or leading talent, additional usage fees will range from $750 to $2500.
  • Usage rights include stills and video content for one year, with a worldwide buyout.
  • Compensation does not include broadcast TV usage.

Shoot Location: Greater Chicago Metropolitan area. Locals only, please.

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Casting Call: Women Ages 50-60 in Chicago – Wellness Commercial

Job Detail: We are casting real Chicagoland area women between 50 and 60 for a paid wellness commercial. We are specifically looking for individuals who are comfortable speaking about menopause. This casting call is open to all races, gender presentations, and orientations. You don’t need any prior acting or modeling experience.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Comfortably speak about menopause during the commercial shoot
  • Collaborate with the production team to deliver authentic and engaging performances
  • Adhere to the shooting schedule and follow the director’s instructions
  • Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude on set

Requirements:

  • Female individuals between the ages of 50-60
  • Local to the Chicagoland area
  • Comfortable discussing menopause topics
  • No prior acting or modeling experience is required
  • Must be available for shoot on September 21 or 22
  • All races, gender presentations, and orientations are welcome to apply

Compensation Details:

  • Pay: $2500 per person
  • Shoot location: Chicagoland area
  • Usage: 1 year, worldwide internet
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Casting Call: Real Chicagoland Locals for Wellness Commercial

We are excited to announce a casting call for a paid wellness commercial shooting in the Chicagoland area. We are looking for authentic individuals and families to bring their unique stories and energy to our project. No prior acting or modeling experience is necessary – we want to hear from real people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Job Details: We are seeking the following individuals for various roles in the commercial:

  • Real families: Parents ages 30-45 with young children (ages 3 months to 10 years old). Single parents are welcome to apply.
  • Pregnant women: All stages of pregnancy are encouraged to apply.
  • Women ages 50-60: Embracing the beauty and vitality of this age group.
  • Young women and femmes in their 20s: Roommates, siblings, best friends – we want to capture authentic connections.

Job Responsibilities: Selected individuals will be part of a wellness commercial that aims to showcase the diversity of life experiences in the Chicagoland area. This is an opportunity to be yourself and share your story through natural interactions, all while promoting a message of wellness and vitality. Participants will follow direction from the director and production team to capture genuine moments on camera.

Requirements:

  • Must be a resident of the Chicagoland area.
  • No acting or modeling experience required – we are looking for authenticity.
  • Open to individuals of all races, gender presentations, and orientations.
  • Specific requirements vary based on the role you’re applying for (e.g., families, pregnant women, women ages 50-60, young women/femmes).

Compensation: Selected participants will be compensated as follows:

  • $500 to $2500 USD per person, based on the role and level of involvement.
  • Compensation covers a 1-year, worldwide internet usage of the commercial.

Shoot Details:

  • Shoot Date: September 21 or 22, TBD (applicants must be available on either date).
  • Shoot Location: Chicagoland area.
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CASTING CALL: NAVY PIER EXPERIENCE – BACKGROUND WITH LOWRIDERS/MOD STYLE CARS/TRUCKS

Role: Background with Lowriders/Style Cars/Trucks

JOB DETAILS:
Are you a fan of classic cars and a vibrant urban atmosphere? Join us for the Navy Pier Experience, where we seek individuals with unique Lowrider or Supped-up style vehicles to participate in an exciting background role. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your car and be part of a dynamic production set in the heart of Chicago.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a background participant in the Navy Pier Experience, your primary role will be to bring authenticity and atmosphere to various scenes against the iconic Navy Pier backdrop. You can showcase your impressive Lowrider or Style Car/Truck in a visually stunning environment. Responsibilities include parking and positioning your vehicle like the production team directed, interacting with the scene’s ambiance, and following instructions provided by the on-set coordinator.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Individuals of all genders, ages, and ethnicities are welcome to apply.
  • You must own a Lowrider or Supped-up style vehicle that fits the specified theme (reference photos provided).
  • Reliability and punctuality are essential; you should be available for the specified working date and potential early morning call time.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to take direction from the production team are crucial.
  • No prior acting experience is required, but a passion for cars and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic on-set atmosphere are a plus.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:
Selected participants will receive a compensation rate of $126.40 for an 8-hour workday, in addition to a $250 vehicle bump for showcasing their unique vehicle. Meals and refreshments will be provided during the shoot. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while doing what you love and being part of an exciting production in the vibrant city of Chicago.

 

Interested in a Digital Content Producer role for a Fortune 100 Financial Company in Chicago, IL? Robert Half’s reputable client is hiring for this role and will soon begin interviews!

Description:

• Work with web designers and developers social media teams and other content providers.

• Launch engaging content on a daily basis.

• Roll out new online consumer experiences that keep user engagement running high.

• Maintain standards and guidelines across all content to ensure the brand consistency of every project.

• Work with programming stakeholders to produce and review online content.

• Analyze performance of content and promotions.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a cross-functional technology team working alongside multiple business teams to meet the goals of the company.

• Contribute to an environment where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed and encouraged.

• Selecting templates, components and modules, adding/editing content (copy, images, video, tagging, SEO metadata) to compose web pages based on brand guidelines, stakeholder input and compliance approval.

• Update project status on JIRA

• Work with development and other internal team members on project implementation and launch activities, including stand-up meetings, QA, defect resolution, acceptance testing, etc.

• Responsible for timely execution of new digital projects and capabilities.

• Additional responsibilities may include managing assets and images within the Adobe Digital Asset Manager, creating experience fragments, developing workflows, providing detailed authoring documentation as well as training for peers and authors.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant industry experience

• Strong Content Management Systems (CMS) experience

• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) experience highly preferred

• Experience with HTML experience preferred

Notes:

• 6 month contract to hire

• Hybrid (3 days onsite/week, 2 days remote/week)

Robert Half

Pinnacle Advertising is looking for a detail-oriented, driven, team player to join our Tier 2 Account Services team. The Account Coordinator (“AC”) position reports to the Project Management Supervisor and Tier 2 Director, while working with other Tier 2 Account Service team members. This is a hybrid work environment, reporting to our Schaumburg, IL office location 1-2 days/week.

The Account Coordinator acts as the hub of all advertising requests and needs for our clients. You will be the go-to person within the agency to help support all requests and deliverables for our Tier 2 Dealer Ad Association. The Account Coordinator role will have limited client contact and is primarily responsible for working with internal departments to execute client deliverables including production and monthly reoccurring tasks and projects.

This is a great opportunity to learn the Automotive Agency business and develop in the Tier 2 Account Services department to master and move into other areas of the department, including client and vendor relations, in-depth understanding of business concepts, practices, and procedures as they interface with different departments within the Agency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Gain a full understanding of how to properly use our project management system to effectively communicate with all agency departments.
  • Follow a job/project from beginning to end and retain all information or research needed to complete the job or project, whether it be contacting a client, vendor, the account service team, digital support teams, and/or other Pinnacle departments.
  • Communicate effectively with the Account Services, Creative, Production and Media Departments to move work/projects through the Agency’s processes.
  • Develop the skills to work with the Account Service and the Creative Teams on conceptual and creative ideas for ads.
  • Assist in developing client offers & disclaimers for advertising.
  • Ensure that each ad is proofed for spelling, grammar, phone numbers, content and dates. Proof all assigned ads and receive final approval from compliance and/or Account Team Lead before ad is sent to the client/vendor partner. Proof confirmations to ensure that correct information was sent to the vendor.
  • Meet expectations in understanding of Automotive Advertising Rules & Regulations (Legal) by State/Region and Manufacturer Advertising Compliance/Supplemental Guidelines.
  • Develop an understanding on how Manufacturer Advertising Compliance/Supplemental Guidelines directly influence our advertising.
  • Assist senior team members manage account services duties and monthly tasks.
  • Gain an understanding of AC’s duties within the production process for TV/Radio/Video and manage these duties for Account Team.
  • Maintain current content and specials pages on clients’ websites as well as website compliance.
  • Understand how client budgets/flowcharts will be utilized within the AC role and updating/actualizing wholesale and production summaries monthly.
  • Responsible for billing duties, include entering Production and Non-Broadcast Media Orders, tracking monthly vendor invoices. Checking over clients’ draft bills to ensure all entries are in.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on business administration or related field
  • Internship experience strongly preferred
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & SharePoint)
  • Excellent organization, presentation skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer-service experience a plus
  • Automotive industry experience a plus

Pinnacle Advertising is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, medical condition or other characteristics protected by state or federal law, is prohibited.

Pinnacle Advertising

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Embrace your passion for gaming and esports, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of media and entertainment at Dexerto. We’re currently seeking a talented Media Sales & Brand Partnerships Manager to be based East Coast USA. We’re looking for someone with a strong sales background, ideally within the publisher or agency sphere, to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work remotely and immerse yourself in the digital media landscape, creating game-changing collaborations with top brands and agencies. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of media sales experience, a knack for building lasting relationships, and an extensive network of warm contacts who are eager to learn about your new role and our captivating story.

While qualities like hard work and dedication are appreciated, what truly sets you apart is your unwavering passion for our industry and a proven track record of securing significant deals.

Key Highlights:

  • This is a remote position based in Chicago or nearby.
  • You should have at least 5 years of media sales experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the digital publisher landscape are essential.
  • Your responsibilities include generating revenue, nurturing relationships, and acting as a brand ambassador.
  • You’ll collaborate with our global team and report to the Head of Sales.

About Dexerto:

Dexerto stands as an award-winning media company at the forefront of gaming and entertainment culture. Our mission is to be the leading destination for engaging and informative coverage of all things gaming and entertainment. By partnering with major brands like Kelloggs, Sony, Red Bull, and Volvo, we captivate audiences worldwide through groundbreaking campaigns.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Drive revenue through advertising, content, events, influencer marketing, and tailored offerings.
  • Leverage your network to identify potential leads in the gaming and online digital entertainment culture.
  • Implement cutting-edge advertising solutions on Dexerto.com, delivering measurable results for clients.
  • Represent Dexerto with integrity and expertise, acting as a valuable resource for clients and agencies.
  • Consult with clients, understand their business needs, and craft comprehensive sales solutions.
  • Collaborate with global teams across product, content, sales, marketing, and creative.
  • Stay ahead of the curve, mastering programmatic advertising and the ever-evolving digital media landscape.
  • Thrive under deadlines, prioritizing tasks to support a global team.
  • Cultivate exceptional client and partner relationships.
  • Exceed quarterly business goals by effectively managing the advertiser pipeline.

Job Requirements:

  • Possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar role (agency-side experience is a plus).
  • While a bachelor’s degree is preferred, experience and results take precedence.
  • Understanding of the gaming and influencer digital landscape is vital.
  • Strategic thinking, persuasive selling, and effective communication skills are crucial.
  • Willingness to go the extra mile, even beyond conventional working hours.
  • Demonstrate hunger for success and a drive to grow personally and professionally.
  • Bring forth a continuous stream of proactive ideas and solutions.
  • Be a compelling presenter, with exceptional PowerPoint and communication skills.
  • Present yourself confidently, whether in a remote or in-person setting.

At Dexerto, we believe in the power of passion and experience in the gaming and esports industry. We invite you to join us on our mission to revolutionize media and entertainment. Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!

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Dexerto

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Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Leff Communications

Location: Hybrid in Chicago – onsite one day a week

Since its founding in 2010, Leff has helped businesses and organizations around the world conceive, develop, design, and market content that captures and holds the attention of their target audience.

Our clients range from start-ups and large corporations to government agencies, nonprofits, and universities.

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will help manage and cultivate client relationships, acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams while directly managing their projects. The Project Manager will work across all Leff’s service lines—editorial, design, social, web, and strategy—to ensure that together we meet client needs and think creatively about how to solve their challenges. The Project Manager will tap a variety of skills as they collaborate with stakeholders and drive a high volume of overlapping projects from intake through delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment; has great organizational skills and keen attention to detail; thinks proactively; and communicates clearly. The Project Manager should be an expert in marketing and/or agency project management and related systems and be a single source of information for their assignments at any point in their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

  • Partner with key clients and internal colleagues, including the following tasks: collaborating on strategy and planning, preparing status reports, proactively communicating, leading purposeful and organized meetings followed by clear and concise contact reports, end to end resourcing, problem solving, and project delivery
  • Be a strong leader in a cross-functional team, driving initiatives in collaboration with all internal departments and external stakeholders
  • Effective and strategic project management of a high volume of overlapping projects, including building and maintaining timelines, estimating, kickoffs, job entry and updates, reporting, and performing quality assurance on deliverables
  • Coordinate resources to ensure projects are done on time, on budget, and with unparalleled levels of quality
  • Ensure projects adhere to process and all documentation is properly maintained
  • Utilize and drive continuous improvement and best practices of process, workflow software and other systems used to manage projects, assets, resources, and reporting
  • Provide lateral support to team members during periods of high volume and lead by example with a positive and goal-oriented approach

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two or more years of experience in project management, client service, or marketing roles in an agency or professional services environment
  • Expertise in client service and a commitment to the success of high-volume small client projects, goals, and relationships
  • A deep interest in the content production process for various formats and channels, including editorial, design, and video projects
  • A professional demeanor and general level of comfort being proactive and dealing with demanding, sometimes ambiguous projects
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort dealing with data
  • Crazy attention to detail
  • The ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple projects without sacrificing quality
  • Curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for working in a start-up, team-oriented environment
  • Humility—our main goal is to serve our clients and make them look good
  • Some travel may be required – 10%

Leff

CASTING CALL: Seeking Male Wheelchair Users for Commercial

Job Details: We are currently casting for an exciting commercial project and are in search of male wheelchair users to take part. This is a fantastic opportunity to be featured in a high-profile commercial and showcase your unique personality and talents. The commercial aims to highlight diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of representation in the media.

Job Responsibilities: As a featured talent in the commercial, you will be required to perform natural, authentic actions while interacting with the product and other cast members. Your role will contribute to conveying the message of the commercial and creating a compelling narrative. The ability to take direction from the director and contribute your own creative input will be essential.

Requirements:

  • Male individuals who are wheelchair users.
  • All ages (18 and above).
  • Must have a charismatic and engaging on-screen presence.
  • No previous acting experience required, but a willingness to follow direction and showcase authenticity is essential.

Compensation Details: This is a PAID opportunity with competitive compensation.

  • Base Pay: $1,000.00 (for one full day of shooting).
  • Usage Fee: If selected, there is the potential to earn over $5,000.00 based on the usage of the commercial (TV, online, etc.).
  • Travel Expenses: Covered for those outside a specific radius from the shooting location.
  • Meals and Refreshments: Provided during the shooting day.

Note: The commercial will be shot in a professional and inclusive environment, ensuring that all necessary accommodations are made to support the comfort and participation of all cast members.

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Casting Call: National Food Chain Commercial – Seeking Real People Talent

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for a vibrant and diverse National Food Chain commercial! We are in search of real people to be part of this exciting project that celebrates inclusivity and fun. The shoot is scheduled for either August 29th or 30th in the Chicagoland area. If you’re passionate about good food and great company, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Responsibilities: Selected talents will be featured in a dynamic commercial that captures the essence of enjoying delicious food at our national food chain. Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, you’ll be part of a diverse ensemble that showcases the joy of sharing a meal with friends and family. Your authentic presence and enthusiasm will help bring our brand’s values to life on screen.

Requirements:

  • Kids/Teens: We are looking for 8 kids and teens between the ages of 7 and 15. One child with Down Syndrome is highly desired to be part of this inclusive casting.
  • Adults: We need individuals aged 28 to 42 to join our adult cast. We would love to have someone who uses a wheelchair to participate, as we are committed to representing a wide range of experiences.

Compensation:

  • Adults: $700
  • Kids/Teens: $450

Important Note: Please note that these rates are for the entire shoot day. Transportation and accommodations will not be provided, so please ensure your availability and ability to travel to the Chicagoland area for the shoot.

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