Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Reality TV Features content under the leadership of the Reality TV Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our Reality TV coverage. If you think you belong within our enthusiastic community of pop culture aficionados but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of Reality TV applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Remain up to date on upcoming releases and rumours
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad knowledge of Reality TV shows, or expert knowledge of the content types listed above
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favourable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “Feature”
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of hit Reality TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

The Digital/Interactive Producer leads and facilitates the development cycle of all Matrex’s interactive and digital projects, including strategy, design, development, production, and delivery on a range of jobs from interactive engagement to live productions in a range of professional environments. This highly collaborative position requires the Producer to work with the internal strategy, creative, resourcing and account services teams, as well as outside suppliers, to produce exceptional work, to exact specifications, on-time, and on-budget.

This is not a remote position.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

· Implements and drives process including project schedules, resources, budgets, and scope of work deliverables under the direction of Senior Digital Producer

· Provides project team with specifications, technical briefings, best practice guidelines and feedback

· Identifies potential problems in the project and addresses them before they interfere with project completion

· Researches, negotiates competitive bids and hires suppliers (developers, talent, facilitators) in an effort to develop strong relationships to achieve best value for client and agency, and to stay current on opportunities

· Responsible for application testing, interactive maps/layouts, quality control on project deliverables

· Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of lead collection data

· Serves as digital evangelist within Matrex and with clients to educate about digital technologies, tactics, strategies, and trends

· Comfortable with all facets of hardware management, including research, pricing, purchasing, configuration and coordination of logistics and fulfilment for projects

On-site Responsibilities

· Installs hardware/software on-site

· Maintains systems throughout the event and troubleshoots when necessary

· Manages facilitators / performers

· Provides instruction to client personnel in the use of interactive activities

· Observes, strategizes, and improvises to make the most of the interactives at each unique show situation site

Skill Set Requirement

· Significant client exposure and/or must be adept at client engagement

· Articulate with strong verbal and written communications skills

· Experience managing multiple and complex projects simultaneously

· Deep and thorough understanding of the interactive development process and technologies

· Need to understand the workflow process of creative digital projects from concept through on-site implementation

· Knowledge of and experience with new technologies including hardware and software, programming, and content development methodologies

· Must be an excellent communicator able to convey complex technical details in a concise manner for both clients and internal teams

· Must be positive, energetic, self-motivated, proactive and team oriented

· Must be comfortable communicating within all internal departments to achieve project goals

· Understands screen configurations and ratios common in digital adverting media

· Basic understanding of website architecture as it could relate to a digital interactive engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, Word and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign knowledge
• Experience in VR/AR, touch applications

Matrex Exhibits

Company Description

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more.

Job Description

Shopify’s Broadcast Team focuses on providing video services at Shopify, in both live and recorded formats. We are looking for a producer that is comfortable with tight deadlines, and balancing big picture strategic thinking with razor-sharp attention to detail. The ideal candidate is passionate about video production, an extremely versatile communicator, and is comfortable managing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Producing videos and live streams for internal and external-facing audiences.
• Exploring innovative ways to produce video content and live streamed events at Shopify
• Defining the production requirements and turning them into executable task lists using project management tools.
• Leading project teams and communicating production requirements
• Building live stream Run of Shows and helping manage live production.
• Provide creative direction, scripting or road mapping
• Meet with internal stakeholders to bring event/video ideas to reality.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of all areas of video production (pre-production, acquisition, post-production, etc); able to understand project process and jump into any problem along the way
• Proficiency at managing productions and teams, prioritizing work, sharing context, and assigning workback schedules & deadlines.
• Experience working with live production, fast-paced environments, and understanding the workflow of live events and shows
• Strong ability to communicate, document decisions, and outline processes
• Strong organizational skills with documents, calendars, and assets
• The ability to prioritize competing demands
• A critical eye for quality assurance and an understanding of how to address pitfalls
• The ability to work quickly to meet deadlines and stay on top of an ever-changing list of deliverables

Additional Information

To be considered for this role, please send us a portfolio to show off your skills OR a quick paragraph telling us a little bit more about one of your favorite projects and the role you played. You can attach these to your resume as a PDF or add them to the “Message to the Hiring Manager” box.

This posting will close at 11:59 pm MDT on April 24th, 2022. We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we truly value your time. Successful candidates can expect to hear back by 5 pm MDT May 9th, 2022.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make commerce better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Please take a look at our Sustainability Reports to learn more about Shopify’s commitments to our communities, and our planet.

At Shopify, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team – so if your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

Shopify is now permanently remote, and we’re working towards a future that is digital by design. That location you see above? Consider it merely an example of hundreds of potential locations Shopify is hiring. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/careers/work-anywhere

• NOTE: Some of our workspace operation roles are required to remain onsite, please confirm with your recruiter.

Shopify

Are you up to date with the latest fashion trends and fashion icons in UK/Europe; PR seems natural to you; and you enjoy attending and planning events? If you said yes to all the above, we’ve got a match!

dUCk (under FashionValet Group), Asia’s renown modest fashion brand is expanding its team in United Kingdom! We are looking for a dynamic team member to join us as PR & Influencer Executive.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Influencer Marketing:

• Identify and develop relationships with the right KOLs in the UK market
• Maintain a influencer database, recording all influencers approached, worked with and feedback regarding performance and content creation
• In cooperation with the Country Lead & Senior Brand Executive, help develop marketing plans/ promotional calendar and translate that into campaign content briefs and contracts for influencers, aligned with plans for the website, social media channels, email, digital ads
• Order PR packages and coordinate timelines for influencers throughout a campaign
• Create UTM links for influencers, monitor their usage and report on their success at the end of a campaign
• Responsible for keeping the budget tracker up-to-date for influencer collaborations, and processing invoices for influencer campaigns
• Audit influencer content and advise on revisions / reshoots where necessary, in line with the campaign objectives
• Work with the Social Media Marketing Assistant to schedule influencer content in line with the social media plan
• Perform market research on target audiences to determine the best ways to reach customers and develop lasting relationships. Stay up to date on what is trending and competition in the market.
• Work with the Social Media Assistant to report on the performance of influencer campaigns, including testing
• Coordinate with the in-house design team to prepare Influencer content for use on social media and Digital Ads

Press Releases:

• In cooperation with the Country Lead and external parties organise Press Releases in line the marketing plan
• Brief and proofread marketing copy for both online and print campaigns written by copywriter.

Events:

• Supporting in executing main events based in London by working alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the event is successful.
• Support Country Lead with cross brand collaborations when needed.
• Plan and organise campaign photoshoots, keeping the budget tracker up-to-date and processing any invoices

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years of working experience in the world of modest fashion
• Business development and partnerships – you know how to build relationships with external stakeholders ie. influencers, PR agencies, and more
• Event management – you plan and coordinate to make an event successful
• Able to work productively in a remote and international setting as you will have teams across the globe
• A self-starter and independent, yet also works well in a team
• Excellent communication skills

Sounds like a role you’re looking for? Click Apply now!

FashionValet

GRANT WILFREY INC. CASTING CALL

Casting: NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Upper Class tennis tournament spectators for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/9, 5/10; covid test 5/6; fitting 4/26, or 4/27. Covid testing 4/25

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date. The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s….
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 36inches – 40inches chest; 5’10 – 6’2 in height.

To submit, follow the instructions on the flyer and email [email protected] with the subject line “TGA NEWPORT Upperclass Spectator” please make sure to include the requested information in the body of your email.

Please be advised that to work on The Gilded Age S2, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

GRANT WILFREY INC. CASTING CALL

Looking for NEWPORT, RI LOCAL men to portray Upscale Waitstaff/Footmen for Season 2 the HBO Series The Gilded Age.

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

THIS IS PAID WORK!

-Shooting 5/12, 5/13; covid test 5/10; fitting 4/26, or 4/27 Covid test 4/25.

There will be required covid tests 48 hours prior to your fitting, and 48 hours prior to your work date. The rate for this work will be: Non-SAG = $150/10hrs; Covid Test = $60; Fitting = $27.27/2hours
There may be atmospheric smoke in the interior scenes

Scenes are set in the 1880s….
MEN: NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. (especially on neck & hands); Must have natural hair colors and ok getting period haircut and have your facial hair styled/altered to be period appropriate; NO wool allergies, no braces MEN: ideally 36inches – 42inches chest; 5’10 – 6’2 in height.

Please be advised that to work on The Gilded Age S2, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

New Agency Casting Call

One of one Models is seeking female models. 
We will be working with high profile music industry clients and paying top dollar for the booking we provide.

If you have what it takes to be a ONE OF ONE MODEL.
Please attend our open casting.

When: April 27th 2022
Time: 2pm – 4pm

PAID CASTING CALL
‘DANNY ECHO’

A new play by Cody Daigle-Orians

We are back! all details below.

If you we’re offered the chance to re-live your lived one’s final day with them, would you take it? 

Set in the near future, Danny Echo shows us what happens when young widow Rachel says yes.

Exploring the messy experience of grief with typical wit and honestly, Cody Daigle-Orians’ new play is our most ambitious product yet.
We are huge grateful to  the brilliant Lawrence Batley Theatre for their support.

Audition Dates: May 5-6 (eveninigs) and May 7-8 (daytime), Huddersfield.
Peroformances: October 12-14, Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Rehearsal dates : TBC in the late August, September and october, likely to be mostly in Huddersfield. 

What we are searching for:
Danny:

• Male 27-33 years old
• Any ethnicity
• Creative, funny, life and soul of the party. This caharacter is an Ai version of the dead Danny but is in no way played as a machine.
• This is a very challenging role for a patient actor, with repeated section of dialogue and action that are highly emotive and need to be identical each time they are played.

PAID CASTING CALL
‘DANNY ECHO’

A new play by Cody Daigle-Orians

We are back! all details below.

If you we’re offered the chance to re-live your lived one’s final day with them, would you take it? 

Set in the near future, Danny Echo shows us what happens when young widow Rachel says yes.

Exploring the messy experience of grief with typical wit and honestly, Cody Daigle-Orians’ new play is our most ambitious product yet.
We are huge grateful to  the brilliant Lawrence Batley Theatre for their support.

Audition Dates: May 5-6 (eveninigs) and May 7-8 (daytime), Huddersfield.
Peroformances: October 12-14, Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Rehearsal dates : TBC in the late August, September and october, likely to be mostly in Huddersfield. 

What we are searching for:

Rae (Rachel): 

• Female 27-33 years old
• any ethnicity
• Ambitious, funny, intelligent.
• Heartbroken and lost, but trying to find a way through.
• This is a chalengging role that sees the character undergo a huge range of emotions.

FEATURE FILM CASTING SEARCH

We are looking for an assigned-male-at-birth non-binary / gender-fluid / femme person of Arab descent in their 20s to
feature in a leading role in
L A Y L A

Layla is captivating, vulnerable, fearless and honest. A character who has to change who they are constantly, always to appease the different social groups they are moving between – someone who understands the pressure to conform, and the harm it can do. They are a charismatic and transgressive drag performer, who needs to learn to embrace both the power they feel on stage and their underlying vulnerability, or else face fractures in their identity.

No previous acting experience is necessary

If you are interested, please send us a short video
(no longer than 1 minute) telling us a bit about yourself!