Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Our client, a leading voice in marketing video games, is seeking an Associate Producer who is a strategic thought leader with a passion for the video games industry. The ideal person for the Associate Producer role must have advertising and/or entertainment video production experience. We’re looking for an Associate Producer that is ambitious, motivated, and an organized multitasker with a love for entertainment and video games.

This is a hybrid work-from-home/onsite position, with the default being work-from-home, but with onsite work on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assist, and at times lead, creative development and production of video assets. Support in managing all facets of projects including development, script presentations, production, budgeting, scheduling, editorial and capture department supervision
• Work with producers to create project briefs, budget and timelines to achieve internal objectives and business growth
• Coordinate communication of project objectives, timelines, and feedback to Hammer team in the most timely and clear manner possible
• Work closely with producers and those in charge of bandwidth management to schedule both internal and external creative and production resources for both campaign and asset-based work, including continuously assessing and forecasting bandwidth to make recommendations for expansion and contraction as necessary
• Oversee asset management across multiple servers and project management platforms, and ensure workflow processes are appropriately followed by all team members

Skills and Experience:

• 2-3 years prior experience supporting the production of A/V assets
• Entertainment advertising experience required
• Strong personal interest in video games
• Some knowledge of creative project lifecycles, especially related to A/V production
• Experience in managing multiple projects, including knowledge of budgets, scheduling and personnel
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work efficiently and creatively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Vitamin T

One of the country’s largest broadcasting services is searching for an Associate Streaming Producer to join their sports coverage division on a contract term. This position will be primarily responsible for providing guidance to production assistants in all aspects of the production lifecycle from supervising b-roll and game highlights to creating and coordinating graphic elements. Additionally, this individual will be providing segment production on shows, podcasts, and other media, creating rundowns, and utilizing tools such as Adobe Premier and Ross XPression to build studio graphics.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-established broadcast network that has become a household name across the country and globe where you can turn a passion for sports and media into a career!

Contract Duration: 12 months

Hours: 4pm – 1am Su/M/Th + 2 additional days of your choice

Responsibilities:

• Build & fire live studio graphics with Ross XPression

• Segment produce shows, podcasts & segments as requested by the Coordinating Producer

• Exercise editorial judgment in the selection of content

• Apply knowledge of Inception in building rundowns, formatting, and producing shows from control rooms

• Communicate regularly with studio producers and other production contributors to discuss developing news and provide guidance on the presentation of that news within our programming

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Communications or equivalent

• A minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in broadcast and digital segment production

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere & Ross XPression

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in a control room

• Superior knowledge of major and minor sports leagues and teams

• Adept in building a rundown to anticipate the needs of the stream with regard to video, graphics, scripts, and other elements

• Ability to handle many projects simultaneously, keeping up in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, while maintaining a positive attitude

• Time management skills

Motion Recruitment

Production Title: Hip Hop House Artist Music Video Casting Call

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, June 21st. Must be available to work on the said date. 

Role: Lead (Women) 

• All ethnicities
• 18 years old and above

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: $$$

Production Title: Casting Call for Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, June 17th. Must be available to work on the said date. 

Role: Model

• Female
• 6 Models needed
• Age: 19-25 years old
• All ethnicities
• Must have unique faces
• Male
• 4 Models needed
• Age 19-25 years old
• All ethnicities
• Must have unique faces

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $150/8 hours 

Production Title: Social Media Internship

Job Location: United States

Job Description: A company in the United States is looking for a Social Media Manager for an Internship

Role: Social Media Manager (Intern)

A Social Media Manager is responsible for creating and managing a company’s social media strategy. They develop and implement campaigns, create content, and manage all social media accounts. In addition, they track analytics to identify trends and measure the success of campaigns.

The job responsibilities of a Social Media Manager vary depending on the size of the company and its social media presence. The Social Media Manager may be responsible for all aspects of the social media strategy for smaller companies. For larger companies, the Social Media Manager may oversee a team of specialists who each handle different tasks related to social media.

Some everyday responsibilities of a Social Media Manager include:

• Developing and implementing social media strategies
• Creating and managing content
• Building and managing social media accounts
• Tracking analytics to identify trends and measure the success of campaigns
• Engaging with followers and responding to comments
• Working with other members of the marketing team to coordinate campaigns
• Brainstorming new and innovative ideas to grow the company’s social media presence

COVID Requirement: (Yes / No) TBD

COVID Testing Date: TBD

Rate: $

Production Title: Major Female Hip-Hop Artist Music Video 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, June 22nd. Must be available to work on the said date. 

Role: Models

• Male and Female
• All ethnicities
• 18 years old and above

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: Pay is $$$

Production Title: Major Female Hip-Hop Artist Music Video 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting dancers to work on scenes filming in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, June 22nd. Must be available to work on the said date. 

Role: Exotic Dancers

• Male and Female
• All ethnicities
• 18 years old and above

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: Pay is $$$

Production Title: Justice Served Episode 103A

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, from Tuesday, June 21st to Friday, June 24th. Must be available to work on the said dates. 

Role: Robin (Victim’s Sister) 

•  White female
• Age: 20’s
• Thin build
• Long, dark hair

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $100/day 

Production Title: Justice Served Episode 103A

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, from Tuesday, June 21st to Friday, June 24th. Must be available to work on the said dates. 

Role: Glen (Victim’s Stepfather) 

• White male
• Age range: 40’s-early 50’s
• Any looks

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $100/day 

Production Title: Justice Served Episode 103A

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, from Tuesday, June 21st to Friday, June 24th. Must be available to work on the said dates. 

Role: Pueblo Officers (1-2)

• Any male
• Should be in good physical condition
• They are at the crime scene of the skull found in the woods by the hikers

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $125/day