Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description – Original Productions, Emmy-Award winning producer of unscripted entertainment content, is seeking a Coordinator, Development. This role reports directly to the EVP, Programming and Development and the SVP, Programming and Development, providing high-level administrative support, with a secondary focus of working with the development team.

Responsibilities

• Answer/roll telephone calls
• Coordinate internal meetings / zooms, schedule meetings with outside clients
• Manage two heavy schedules in an organized manner
• Arrange travel and prepare expense reports
• Compile and send end of day emails with notes and reminders
• Manage staffing databases
• As assigned, research a myriad of topics, ideas, and subjects, organize materials for presentations
• Candidate should be someone who leaves no stone unturned
• Contribute to the development team meetings and brainstorms as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably within entertainment industry
• Experience as an assistant / desk coordinator is helpful
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Must be passionate about unscripted television content
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• A professional telephone manner
• Well organized with the ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload to meet tight deadlines
• Must be a team player

The pay rate for this position is between $50,000-$55,000 annually, plus applicable overtime, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation (if any).

Fremantle and Original Productions offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) including holiday closure, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, Learning & Development opportunities, Employee Assistance Program & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office

Fremantle US and Original Productions values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Original Productions

Royalty Coordinator, Record Label

Business Unit: Big Machine Label Group

Department: Royalties

Reports to: Senior Director, Royalty Accounting & Income Analysis

Location: Nashville, TN, Hybrid

Schedule: M-F, 9am-6pm

Compensation: Starting at $40K per year | Full-Time | Salary | Non-Exempt

About Big Machine Label Group: 

Led by Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta, the Big Machine Label Group encompasses Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co., BMLG Records, Big Machine/John Varvatos Records and publishing company Big Machine Music as well as its own digital radio station, Big Machine Radio. 

Job Summary:

The Royalty Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to the Royalties team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of mechanical and artist royalties. This role will present an opportunity for career growth, development, and expansion of professional entertainment industry skills.

Essential Job Functions:

·      Prepare incoming source statements for entry into royalty software.

·      Review and analyze statement data for accuracy.

·      Track and detail income discrepancies and communicate with royalty sources to recover monies.

·      Resolve payment, rate issues and missing statement detail with royalty sources.

·      Maintain organization of royalty files and other documentation.

·      Prepare & review artist & mechanical royalty statements.

·      Prepare rate sheets for artist royalty setups.

·      Set up artist and producer contracts in royalty software.

·      Request documentation from royaltors & update data in royalty software.

Indirect Job Functions:

·      Answer inquiries from writers, publishers, artists, and producers regarding royalty statements.

·      Collaborate with Business & Legal Affairs and Finance to ensure all documentation is in place for royalty accounting and payments.

·      Review administration change requests and make updates in royalty system.

·      Suggest improvements for department workflow or systems.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

·      At least two years of professional work experience, preferably in the entertainment industry.

·      Prior experience in music royalties, preferably music publishing royalties, strongly preferred.

·      Experience using Tableau, Airtable, and database systems preferred.

Required Skills:

·      Must be extremely detail-oriented with exceptional organization skills.

·      High accuracy rate for data entry.

·      Analytical problem-solving, data pattern recognition, and analysis.

·      High level of competency with Microsoft Excel.

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·      Ability to thrive and be positive in a fast-paced, high-accuracy needed environment.

·      High agility and adaptability to change.

·      Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.

·      Ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members and other departments.

·      Must be able to maintain high confidentiality.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business, Finance, Accounting, and/or related field preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Travel Required:

0-10%

Big Machine Label Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Big Machine Label Group

Personal Assistant to HNW Mother / Entrepreneur (Bluffview)

Vibrant, energetic woman in her 30s seeks Personal Assistant to support her and her family in multiple realms. She has a toddler and a husband with a very successful Real Estate Investment company. Also, a dog, three properties, and a couple businesses she wants to begin researching and launching.

Requirements include: BA/BS from US college or equivalent; 3 years’ experience assisting HNW individuals or families; extensive experience booking travel (a background as a travel agent is a bonus but not required); being tech-savvy; good at sourcing; being very organized in general and also good at organizing households (kitchens, closets, wardrobes etc.); excellent written and verbal communication; the ability to ask questions whenever is needed; and having a propensity for anticipating problems by providing solutions before they even come up. A positive, collaborative attitude and energetic working style. Must like dogs.

Responsibilities include: researching family vacations; heavy travel planning; coming up with detailed itineraries; finding restaurants and things to do that are on-trend and of-the-moment; gifting; identifying and working with vendors on home repairs; keeping the household stocked; helping an older family member with social media and food delivery accounts, updating task lists on Trello, and sourcing/identifying gifts. Also: researching new business initiatives (wine, entertainment); errands; tracking timelines. Being a collaborator and sounding board for principal as she begins her new projects.

$125K/year, 40-45hrs/week, a blend of onsite and remote. Occasional evening and weekend availability needed for pressing issues.

Lambent Services

PRINCIPAL HOUSEHOLD COORDINATOR FOR PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE FAMILY IN MIAMI

• $225,000+ gross p.a. (DOE)
• Miami, FL
• Permanent | Full Time

The Opportunity

Chace People is looking to fill a meaningful role where you’ll be the backbone supporting a high-net-worth family in their newly founded residence in Miami. We’re seeking a resourceful Principal Household Coordinator with a keen eye for detail to assist in crafting a harmonious household environment, characterised by efficiency and warmth.

You’ll work closely with the principals, integrating smoothly with other team members and becoming a reliable point of contact in the household. You will become the bridge between the principals and the wider team, especially during an important relocation project in the initial 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently handling a range of errands, liaising with premium service providers and vendors.
• Driving as a core activity, including pickups, drop-offs, and procuring specialty and household items.
• Maintaining records and inventory of household purchases.
• Organising within the house including tidying up and be willing to help clean up if there is an unexpected event (entertaining, or installation for instance).
• Assisting with event preparation and greeting guests upon arrival, including front of house service and table settings.
• Coordinating Lifestyle appointments and establishing good relations with local restaurants, private members clubs, hotels and service providers.
• Acting as the point of contact for telephone calls, emails and other correspondence to the household.
• Coordinate with on-site staff as first point of contact; bridging the gap between principals with internal staff, external vendors and all stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot when things aren’t working and be-on site to manage repairs with outside vendors.
• Responsible for getting the necessary security paperwork in place with outside vendors (NDAs, COIs, etc.).
• Accurate and concise management of household documentation; filing and reporting.
• Assisting with ad hoc travel arrangements.
• Providing packing and unpacking assistance; luggage, boxes, parcels and so on.

Your Profile

An experienced professional with a deep understanding of private household and service roles, you bring a repertoire of skills, including excellent knowledge of Miami’s vibrant culture. You will seamlessly fulfil a myriad of responsibilities, showing a commitment to efficiency and reliability.

You will display loyalty and a proven history of long-term engagements in previous roles, showcasing your capacity to foster trusted relationships while upholding discretion.

Apply Today

If you are a proactive, highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail, eager to take on a role where every day is a fruitful challenge, we invite you to get in touch.

We value candidates who can bring stability, demonstrating proven experience and excellent references.

Chace People

Summary:

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

* The Front Desk Manager will carry out all daily shift operations of the Front Office department.

* Provide leadership, training and shift flow management while coaching front desk agents and supervisors.

* Create proactive hiring plans and assist in hourly interviews.

* Provide the highest quality of service to guests and ensure associates do the same. Will act as an ambassador of our establishment.

* Perform hands-on duties as needed and be responsible for tasks such as financials, payroll, scheduling, etc.

What You’ll Bring

* Prior leadership or supervisory experience and any experience with the specific brand hotel or upscale property is a bonus!

* A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude

* The desire to develop and coach associates and create an environment for your team to thrive.

* Ability to creatively problem solve and execute against the strategy and deliver results.

Other Information

* Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

* Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover

* Complimentary wellness tools

* Unlimited referral bonuses

* 401(k) with company match

* Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge

* Leadership development

* Tuition reimbursement

* Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

* Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

White Lodging

JOB TITLE: Executive Assistant, Brands & Ventures

DEPARTMENT: Brands & Ventures

REPORTS TO: President, Brands & Ventures

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The EA provides direct, sophisticated administrative support to assigned Executive and Department. The EA will ensure the smooth operation of the team by performing tasks as directed and required. The EA will monitor and help manage internal and external activities, timelines, and obligations as well as help prepare and review reports, memos, pitches, and correspondence for internal and external meetings and other purposes.

The EA will also assit in the development and implementation of processes, tools, metrics, initiatives, infrastructure and technology that will support and improve the operations of the Department.

ADMINISTRATION

• Oversees schedule of appointments, meetings, events for Executive: scheduling, connecting calls, booking travel and all travel logistics
• Maintains priorities and workflow on daily basis with a coordination of activity follow up based on Executive’s direction or needs
• Assists the Executive in preparing meeting agendas/presentations, attend meetings to record and transcribe minutes as needed, and compose general correspondence and emails for Executive as directed
• Project manages special assignments: licensor approvals, events, high-level confidential documentation storing etc.
• Covers business growth, development, content, fashion, lifestyle, investments, non-profit
• Creates Expense Reports and maintains internal databases

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of prior entertainment industry administrative assistant experience
• A willingness to embrace change and adapt strategies on the fly, with a positive mental attitude
• Ability to maintain the flow of the workday by anticipating problems and prioritizing solutions, with the ability to calmly manage high-volume workload
• Organizational agility in being able to lead, work independently, effectively communicate to diverse audiences, manage multiple deadlines, and constantly prioritize and re-prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion in all aspects of the job, displaying courtesy and professionalism in all contacts, and managing high-pressure situations effectively
• Strong project management and excellent writing skills as well as excellent relationship and communication management
• Awareness; ability to observe and anticipate needs by being aware of office activities and offering suggestions to increase efficiency
• Exceptional proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), iOS (keynote), Canva, and Adobe Acrobat

SB Projects, LLC

CASTING CALL: Actresses for Live Action Video Game – “Cash For Laughs”

Company Overview:

We are an innovative startup company venturing into the realm of live-action video games. Our mission is to bring unique, fun, and unusual gaming experiences to players. We are excited to introduce our first game, “Cash For Laughs”, and are seeking talented actresses to bring our vision to life.

Job Details:

Position: Lead Actress (2 positions available)

Location: Remote (anywhere in the world)

Duration: Short-term project

Job Responsibilities:

1.Portray a powerful, rich, and influential female executive.

2.Act out scenes where you are captured and “tickled” to reveal a secret code.

3.Collaborate with our team to ensure the character’s portrayal aligns with our vision.

4.Film scenes remotely from your location, ensuring high-quality video and audio.

Requirements:

1.Female, aged 25-60.

2.Ability to convincingly portray a powerful executive.

3.Ability to act out tickling scenes with genuine laughter and reactions, without actual physical stimuli.

4.Previous experience in acting and/or modeling is preferred.

5.Ability to film remotely with good video and audio quality.

6.Must submit a 1 minute 30 second video audition pertaining to the video game acting needed exactly as described below. General acting sample reels or blank auditions with just resumes attached will be rejected.

Video Audition Instructions:

1.First 30 seconds: Improvise a scene where you portray a powerful, rich executive. Showcase your attitude, demeanor, and dialogue.

2.The next 1 minute: Sit in a chair with arms on the armrests, as if restrained. With one shoe off and feet appearing restrained resting on something, wiggle your toes and laugh heartily, as if being tickled. This is to test how realistic your acting looks against our animated feather within the game programming.

Compensation:

A flat rate of $1,100.00. $550 up front before filming begins, and then the other $550 upon completion of filming.

Application Process:

1.Submit your video audition exactly as per the instructions above.

2.Include a brief introduction about yourself.

Casting Call – Real People in Atlanta

Job Details: We are conducting a casting call in Atlanta to find a diverse range of real people for an upcoming project. We are specifically seeking black boys, men, girls, and women who reflect the authenticity and diversity of Atlanta’s vibrant community. If you are passionate about showcasing real stories and experiences, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend the casting session on the specified date (10/16-10/18) for consideration.
• Present yourself authentically and share your unique personality and story.
• Be open to discussing your experiences and background during the casting process.

Requirements:

• Must be available for one day during the casting period (10/16-10/18).
• No prior acting experience required; we are looking for genuine individuals with real-life stories.
• All ages and backgrounds are welcome to apply.
• Must be a resident of Atlanta or the surrounding areas.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be discussed during the casting process.
• Participants will receive compensation in line with industry standards.

Casting Call: Short Film (Male & Female, 24-40) – Paid

Job Details:

• Project Title: Untitled Short Film
• Produced by: Southern Adventist University
• Shoot Dates: November 2-5, 2023 (Number of shoot dates will be provided per talent)
• Shoot Location: Chattanooga, TN
• Audition: Self-tape Audition

Job Responsibilities:

TRISTAN

• Portray the character Tristan, a 25 to 40-year-old male of any ethnicity.
• Convey a physical presence indicative of hard, manual labor juxtaposed with a white-collar demeanor.
• Embody a quiet, contemplative nature, especially in confrontational situations.
• Express Tristan’s deep love for his wife Laiose and his struggle to come to terms with her infidelity.

LAIOSE

• Portray the character Laiose, a 25 to 40-year-old female of any ethnicity.
• Evoke a youthful spirit on the surface, while subtly conveying inner turmoil and weariness.
• Depict the complexity of torn emotions between her past with Tristan and her new connection with Shay.
• Communicate Laiose’s love for Tristan, amidst the challenges of their relationship’s distant nature and her own feelings of guilt.

SHAY

• Portray the character Shay, a confident 24 to 33-year-old male of any ethnicity.
• Exude confidence bordering on arrogance, unapologetic about his role as “the other man”.
• Display a protective streak towards Laiose, while maintaining an assertive nature, especially when his relationship with her is questioned.
• Demonstrate genuine care for Laiose, combined with a lack of respect for Tristan.

Requirements:

• All applicants must be between 24 and 40 years old.
• Open to actors of any ethnicity.
• Must be available for shoot dates between November 2-5, 2023.
• Self-tape auditions are required.

Compensation:

• Payment of $150.00 per shoot day.

CASTING NOTICE: RUN THE BURBS S3

Job Detail: We are currently seeking East Asian talent in their 50s-70s for three exciting roles in Season 3 of the hit series “Run the Burbs.”

Job Responsibilities:

1. [DO-JANG]

   • Role: Taekwondo Instructor
   • Age Range: 60s-70s
   • Description: “Do-Jang” is an insightful and clever Taekwondo instructor with decades of teaching experience. They maintain a youthful appearance and prowess, reminiscent of the 90s. While Camille remembers Do-Jang as a strict teacher and even a bit of a bully, Do-Jang sees things differently and recognizes the need to help Camille process her trauma.
   • Principal Role: Tentatively recurring in 2 episodes.

   Special Note:

   • Seeking talent with some athletic ability, as the role involves light Taekwondo movements/choreography. Prior experience in Taekwondo is a plus, though not mandatory.

2. [BAC LANG]

   • Role: Friend of Linh
   • Ethnicity: Vietnamese
   • Age Range: 50-60s
   • Description: Bac Lang is a close friend of Linh. She and her friend Bac Huong meet Linh at the club, where they recognize Andrew from a magazine article and excitedly fuss over him.

3. [BAC HUONG]

   • Role: Friend of Linh
   • Ethnicity: Vietnamese
   • Age Range: 50-60s
   • Description: Bac Huong is a close friend of Linh. She and her friend Bac Lang meet Linh at the club, where they recognize Andrew from a magazine article and enthusiastically fuss over him.

Requirements:

• Talent must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Talent must be residents of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Talent must be taxpayers in the province of Ontario.
• Talent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates and will be in line with industry standards.

About the Series: “Run the Burbs” is a fresh and original comedy series centered around a bold, young Canadian family taking a unique approach to embracing life in the suburbs. They embody the spirit of the modern-day Griswolds, diving into wild adventures with a progressive, mixed-race, and supportive parenting style reflective of the 2020s. The Phams tackle each day with the same gusto as Clark Griswold approaches Christmas – with all-out enthusiasm!

We look forward to receiving your submissions and discovering the perfect talent to bring these vibrant characters to life in Season 3 of “Run the Burbs”!