Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

“THE BOSS’S WIFE” – This is a REVISED description from our original post.

• Seeking a late 30s to early/mid 40s Hispanic/Latina female to take still photos (like a DMV/Driver’s License type photo). 

COVID TEST: Tuesday 2/8 before 10am, or early Wednesday morning

PHOTOS: Wednesday 2/9

Pay: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump

LA – JC PENNEY – BIG & TALL MEN

Shoots Feb 15, rate $388 per day

Shoot dates will be 2 days between Feb 15-19

• 25 – 40, men , all ethnicities
• Charming, Attractive, Fit

Fittings, Feb 14 in LA

Los Angeles, CA

Feb 14

*PHOTO DOUBLE CASTING NOTICE* 

Looking for a full time Female Photo Double very close to the actress below, to work various dates from now until May! 

• Looking for Females, 5’4-5’6,  similar look to the photo. Per Disneys policy, We are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated (both doses or J&J) and able to provide vaccine documentation.

Pay Rate: $217.50/12

COVID Bump: $50

LA – MAJOR RAPPER VIDEO

Shoots Feb 9, Brentwood area. 

Looking for extras to act as paparazzi on a red carpet when rapper arrives. It’s the scene of his music video. 

Casual Paparazzi

• 20 – 70, all genders, all eth.
• $100/5 hours + $75 testing stipend
• Casual Paparazzi types in Brentwood

Atlanta casting call for a music video!

• 1 main female model

Date: Tuesday Feb 15th

Time: 7 pm for 5 hours

• All ethnicities 
• Age Range: 18-28 years old

Location: Atlanta , GA

Compensated $200 

MUST NOT BE SICK OR HAVE A FEVER!!! 

*** UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY ***

Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! 

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day. 

Kira is taking submissions for a show seeking background to portray a caricature artist. We are looking for people who have real experience drawing caricatures.  

Looking for open availability from Feb 9-23rd. Actors will take a covid test, have a fitting, retest, and work. Finalized dates to come. 

NOTE:

This production is requiring all cast & crew, including background actors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work you MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (meaning more than 14 days have passed since you received both the initial and second shot of Pfizer or Moderna, or since you received the single shot of Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination. 

Failure to provide satisfactory evidence will result in your not being hired for the project and/or turned away from set (as though no offer of work was given). In such case, you will NOT be eligible for payment because you were not employed/hired. The production, not Central Casting, will collect your evidence; thus, do NOT send your evidence to Central Casting.

Regardless of vaccination, you must still test negative for COVID-19 on one or more tests to be arranged by production prior to the first production work date.  

As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

ABC Owned TV Stations

Potluck is searching for their first full time hire, a Creative Producer! This key role will be instrumental to the team and ideal for a multifaceted, creative thinker. A blend of creative development, project management and producing – this person will help bring all projects at Potluck come to life – starting with concepting and creative development down to planning, executing and even producing on set. The role is well suited for someone looking to expand their knowledge of video production and strategy, while flexing their project management and creative skills. 

This position will start as a 3 month contract. After which, we plan to hire full-time.

Responsibilities Include

• Concepting and brainstorming, working on strategy sessions with clients
• Communicating with clients and collaborators. Act as the project liaison with the client to ensure alignment, Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate key meetings. WIth Excellent client facing/social skills
• Developing strategy decks, video proposals, and more.
• Producing shoots – assistant directing on set, coordinating, scheduling, managing budgets and timeline. 
• Developing and crafting internal creative needs, instagram, website
• Continuously assess processes to ensure growth and efficiency. proactively identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed

Your Background

• 3-5 years as a producer/creative (agency experience preferred) delivering video projects, running photoshoots and more. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills while working within tight deadlines, plus experience with a fast paced environment and ability to pivot quickly based on strategic business needs. 
• A creative problem solver who is a passionate, self starter constantly looking to better the process.
• A comfort level with ambiguity and confidence in decision making.
• An interest in telling stories, and knowledge of emerging media trends and digital technologies.
• Ability to be independent when things are moving fast and productive during the time between projects.
• Someone who approaches work with a positive attitude, is willing to take feedback in a productive and proactive manner.

Additional skills that could be beneficial to the Potluck team 

• Marketing background
• Interest in social media management
• Graphic design or presentation design skills

Additional details:

Full time on site with WFH options

Will start with a 3 month contract before full commitment

Looking to hire by 2/25/2022

Ready to apply!?

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Cover letter should include a brief note about why you’d like to work at Potluck Creative, why your skills/experience are a good fit for the role and what you’ve been inspired by so far this year. If you’ve got any passion projects you’re working on, it would be great to hear about those as well!

Potluck Creative

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the worlds best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary Responsible for the overall Marketing and Sales effort in a multi-system environment as it relates to the deployment of new products, services and enhancements. Directs all business planning in the implementation of new products and service enhancements. Provides direction to the Marketing team in preparation of the department budget. Analyzes business strategy and initiates organizational objectives to align with this strategy. Acts as a liaison between Region, Division, Corporate and System Marketing personnel to ensure that each group is informed of most recent product, marketing developments and plans. Provides leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions. Ensures that communication of current initiatives, promotions and campaigns are accurately, timely and effectively communicated to all appropriate personnel at all levels and departments. Typically manages multiple teams of professionals.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Communicates strategy and vision. Directs and motivates Marketing team towards excellent performance.
Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Develops strategic partnerships and building of alliances with industry partners, networks etc. as needed, to achieve product growth objectives.
Consults with Marketing/Sales to identify, define, size and prioritize strategic analytics opportunities.
Engages stakeholders in both the development and launch of marketing plans.
Oversees the designing of new ideas and communicates potential uses for analytics across the business.
Coaches, mentors and advises Marketing staff.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience – think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff – be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team – make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System – a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company – by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
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About TIME:

TIME is a global media brand built on 98 years of unparalleled trust and authority, with an audience of more than 100 million people worldwide across our platforms. Our team is collaborative, innovative, and committed to TIME’s mission of informing, guiding, and engaging our audience with groundbreaking in journalism, immersive experiences, and live events.

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring and our culture.

The Role:

Time is hiring an Associate Video Producer to help create compelling short-form documentaries and series for a variety of platforms, including social-first programming.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of this team, reporting to and working directly with the rest of the video team in a highly collaborative and creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Research, pitch, produce, film and edit video as directed by senior department leadership.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters – staff and freelance – to identify key news stories and plan video coverage.
• Work with reporters and editors to produce videos and embed related video content in stories on the site.
• Assist in the production of video by pulling archival materials, conducting research and background reporting, subtitling, transcribing, creating SRTs, recording, archiving and other tasks associated with video production.
• Collaborate with the social media and audience team for promotion on off-site social platforms.
• Pitch and book live streams for site and social media.
• Strategize with team for on-site presentation of Time videos
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to identify key news stories and plan video coverage

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of relevant video journalism experience.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere and a strong working knowledge of Photoshop, and collaborative tools like Google Drive and Airtable.
• Reporting, scripting, story development experience is key to this role as well as an ability to collaborate with colleagues in the newsroom.
• Ability to operate independently in the field when necessary.
• Sound news judgment and a strong eye for visual presentation
• Willingness to travel for on-location shoots

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field production/camera skills expected although this is not primarily a field-based role.
• Ability to set up a studio shoot, camera, audio, lighting, seamless, etc.
• Knowledge of how to use social media to find sources and seek out and distribute video
• Sound news judgement and curiosity about current events

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