Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NOW CASTING
HANDSOME BAR GUYS 
NEW TV MOVIE

WORK DATES: 6/29
– shoots can last -/+ 12 hours/ Must have open availability/ Dates subject to change

LOCATION: ATLANTA GA AREA
– Must have reliable transportation. Locations may be outside of the perimeter.

RATE: $135/12 + ot
– Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks

COVID TESTING IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME

NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING TALENT TO PLAY

HANDSOME BAR GUYS

• To play very fit and attractive drunk guys
• All ethnicities, males
• Appear ages 25-35

NOW CASTING PAID  EXTRAS for a new TYLER PERRY STUDIOS movie titled, “DITB” in Atlanta, GA.

WE ARE NOW CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING  FOR THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2023:

• DIVORCE PARTY BG
  • AGES 21+
  • ALL RACE
  • WOMEN ONLY
• BARTENDERS
  • AGES 21+
  • ALL RACE
  • MEN ONLY

The rate for MINOR extras on this production is $100 for 10hrs,

ADULTS $100 for 8hrs of work, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming. They will be on set for the whole 10 hours, receive meals, and have craft services for snacks throughout the day. 

Snapped Ep. 3225/JUP 3303
Filming in Knoxville

June 27-28 (some roles may not be needed both days)

Network: Oxygen

Role:

GAGE, VICTIM’S NEPHEW –

• White male,
• age 5-7.
• Brown hair.
• Scenes will not involve graphic content.
• Rate – $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

AALIYHA, VICTIM’S NIECE –

• White female,
• age 5-7.
• Reddish brown hair.
• Scenes will not involve graphic content.
• Rate – $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

DIXIE –

• White female, 20’s.
• Helps dig a hole to bury a body.
• Rate – $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

CYNTHIA –

• White female, mid 60’s.
• Rate $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

ALLEN –

• White male, mid 40’s.
• Helps dig a hole to bury a body.
• Rate – $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

GAS STATION CLERK/ROOMMATE –

• White male,
• 20’s to 30’s.
• Rate – $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

TOMMY’S MOM –

• White female, 60’s.
• Rate $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

CSI –

• Male or female,
• open ethnicity.
• Athletic build.
• Must be comfortable around staged crime scene.
• Rate $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

OFFICER –

• Male, open ethnicity.
• Athletic build.
• Must be able to wear size XL or smaller uniform.
• Must be comfortable handling prop gun—
• Rate – $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). 

NASHVILLE, TN AREA – CASTING CALL
BACKGROUND TALENT for MUSIC VIDEO 6/26/23

Project: MUSIC VIDEO – MG/KB Undisclosed Artist

Filming Date: MONDAY – JUNE 26th, 2023

Location: NASHVILLE, TN area (Germantown area)

LOCAL HIRE ONLY – must be able to self-report as NO travel or accommodation expenses will be covered

Rate: $100.00 for an 8-hour day [CASH PAID AT WRAP]

ROLES CASTING:

• [BACKGROUND EXTRAS – CLUBGOERS ]
  • Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 18-45, hip, stylish, cool, people who might hang out at a trendy nightclub

BOSTON CASTING IS SEEKING

• Non-Union Black and Latina female actors for an Independent Film
  • Black female [35-50 years old]
  • Latina female [40-60 years old]

Shoots: July 12-30 in the Boston Area

Paid opportunity

CASTING CALL

• Female Plus Size Models
• 3xl-4xl

Date: June 28th and 29th

Location: Tampa

OTG – LAKE NORMAN AREA IN  MOORESVILLE, NC

RUSH CALL FOR AN ADDED SCENE TOMORROW – WEDNESDAY, 6/21

• BOY WITH SUPER SOAKER
  • BOY between 8-11 years old. All Ethnicities. 

Rate: $132

Wednesday, June 21 

At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate.

The Manager, Lifestyle and Wellness will be a self-starter, but also a team player with the ability to lead and motivate others. An individual in this role will possess substantive industry knowledge and passion for hospitality and wellness categories. Ideally, this candidate will have strong relationships with lifestyle media.

The candidate must have an interest in fashion, entertainment and lifestyle trends and luxury culture. A true team player and committed mentor, this individual will be collaborative and eager to share ideas and information with all Karla Otto offices and teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS INCLUDE:

• Work closely with clients to develop compelling PR programs that drive brand awareness and purchase behavior.

• Proactively outreach to key lifestyle editors in long/short lead, broadcast and online media outlets to secure coverage, features, and news items

• Create pitches and lead brainstorms for client profiles and features

• Develop, write and edit PR materials and secure client sign-off as appropriate

• Compile monthly status and monitor progress on an on-going basis

• Partner with Karla Otto events team and outside vendors to ensure seamless execution of brand vision and deliverables at events

• Identify opportunities to expand services within the existing client portfolio such as offering additional digital, events or VIP services

• Develop and retain relationships with key contacts in the hospitality, luxury and lifestyle fields

• Able to lead, encourage, mentor, and develop junior staff members

KEY ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate solid understanding of and ongoing interest in culture, arts, fashion, lifestyle

• 5-7 years of relevant industry experience

• Must have a solid understanding of hospitality, lifestyle, luxury and wellness trends and industry

• Experience with business pitches

• Connections with press, media, influencers and social contacts preferred

• A keen eye for detail both with quantitative and qualitative data

• Strong agency/in-house background working with hospitality brands

• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and effectively delegate to juniors where appropriate

• Ability to effectively influence junior level individuals and teams to meet their respective goals

• Sets goals, monitors and reviews plans and prioritizes tasks effectively

• Effectively manage multiple tasks and projects

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Karla Otto is an international brand, communications & digital agency for industry leaders across fashion, beauty, design and lifestyle. It was established over 30 years ago in Milan, with offices subsequently opened in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, and most recently in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai & Seoul. Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Karla Otto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!

KARLA OTTO

Department: Global Communications

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Global Communications

Job Location: Hybrid: Remote Monday & Friday; DTLA Office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Position Summary: The Manager, Global Communications will help service our key markets by assisting with agency management, handling media inquiries, drafting press materials, staffing FAM trips and other media relations activities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working full-time with a PR agency or in-house on a public relations/communications team with excellent media relations and writing skills. This role requires frequent travel within Los Angeles as well as occasional evenings and weekends for media visits and events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed in order of importance:

1. Manage media relations including proactively pitching and placing stories with travel/lifestyle/business media. Serve as a day-to-day PR contact for Los Angeles Tourism. Capitalize on current trends and create customized messaging that aligns to the organization’s messaging priorities across various domestic and international markets. – 25%

2. Liaise with LA Tourism’s in-house PR team and PR agencies to manage communications and media relations activities to advance the programs and initiatives of Los Angeles Tourism as well and promote the LA destination, including assisting with support for LA Tourism hosted media familiarization tours (shaping, coordinating and executive domestic and international media fam trips, working in conjunction with international offices and membership, as necessary). – 20%

3. Research and write press materials and briefings that will be distributed globally including the quarterly What’s New in LA media press kit; fact sheets; corporate and destination press releases; corporate bio, corporate LinkedIn posts, corporate media statements, etc. Manage outreach to external partners, members and stakeholders to devise effective communications materials. – 20%

4. Manage the Global Communications editorial calendar to track activity including key openings, DEI messaging, LA Tourism On the Road, key events and holidays, corporate announcements and more. – 10%

5. Devise a communications strategy and media relations plan to further elevate LA across various product pillars including culinary; retail/shopping; outdoor and wellness; theme parks and attractions; arts and culture; and sports and entertainment. – 10%

6. Manage the tracking/KPIs summary of the LA Tourism press office in tandem with

the SVP and the Coordinator, Marketing. Includes tracking global press coverage across multiple international and domestic markets. 10%

7. Perform other duties as assigned. 5%

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

8. Monitors news and global trends (including in pop culture) to support strategic PR efforts.

9. Represents Los Angeles Tourism at industry and member events and media missions as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience required. Prior travel, tourism or hospitality industry experience is preferred; candidates must have prior experience working full-time with a PR agency or in-house on a public relations/communications team. Strong writing and proofreading skills a must.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle for work-related travel as needed and as applicable to the position. Must be willing to partake in a comprehensive background check including a drug test in accordance with applicable laws.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

2. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

3. Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player.

4. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

5. Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.

6. Ability to communicate effectively across various departments.

7. Ability to work in a changing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, move. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, pull, push, transport and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ascends and/or descends stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Requires prolonged sitting, driving, some bending, some twisting neck and body, some stooping and stretching/reaching (up, down, out), requires grasping, feeling, and detecting, requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, photocopier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, projector, screen for presentations, and other office equipment on a repetitive basis. Requires normal range of hearing, talking, and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and information.

• Drive long distances and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Fly on an airplane and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to get in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis while traveling for work.
• Able to carry, lift, roll luggage or equipment for work-related travel.
• Reliable transportation.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

$70,000 – $85,000

Bonus Eligible

BENEFITS + PERKS:

At Los Angeles Tourism, we believe your best work happens when you have the tools to stay healthy, enjoy the present moment, save for your future, and look forward to coming into work. That’s why we’re committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program.

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⏰Early Friday’s – our office closes every Friday at 2:30 pm

❄Holiday Office Closure (December 25th – January 1st)

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⛑Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability, Aflac

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????Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare & Dependent Care)

????401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 6% match that vests immediately

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Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board reserves the right to modify the benefit plans and employee services at any time, with or without notice.

Mandatory Vaccine Requirement: Los Angeles Tourism continues to prioritize the health and safety of our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our team be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. For individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, the Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy and applicable law.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected], noting the position title in the subject line. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to respond to each individual submission and cannot accept phone inquiries. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing from you.

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Senior Manager of Content Marketing – Hybrid

• Contract Duration 5+ Months
• Pay range – $66.30 to $89.66/hr
  

Job Description:

• Senior Manager of  Original Content Marketing oversees the execution of content strategy and marketing initiatives from green light through launch while setting and continuously managing appropriate expectations with all relevant stakeholders, including senior leaders across the company/Amazon as well as talent partners.
• The Senior Manager of Content Marketing role demands an ability to leverage data and analytics to continuously improve and make sound business decisions, but also know how to make the call when all the data isn’t available.
• The role will help support the release of exclusive and original titles by formulating the strategy, developing marketing tactics for promotion on and off the company/Amazon platforms, contributing to the development and execution of earned, owned, and paid media plans, and above all, bringing together and overseeing seamless execution of title-specific campaigns.
• In crafting campaigns that make buzzy, blockbuster hits out of our premium original content, a strong command of the media and entertainment landscapes and the ability to inspire campaign strategy and execution to those ends is critical for our success and competitive presence.
• A successful candidate will have a high degree of organization and focus on details, while simultaneously being able to think creatively and innovate to develop big ideas.
• Senior Manager of Content Marketing will work cross-functionally with the Creative Services, Social Media, Paid Media, PR, CRM, Business Intelligence, and UX teams to connect all the dots on the customer journey and execute plan elements.
• This role calls for someone who is not only an excellent internal collaborator, but also a savvy, consummate professional when interfacing with external partners.
• The candidate should have experience working closely with media agencies to plan and optimize large media buys designed to drive sales, engagement, and subscription trials for entertainment content. As we look to link various teams, platforms, and respective objectives together, the customer experience and user journey must remain the guiding light.
• The role will be interfacing with multiple agencies and additionally collaborating in the strategy and execution of experiential marketing events. The candidate should possess great project management and influencing skills to work across multiple teams to achieve success.
  

Key  Responsibilities:

• Drive marketing strategy by creating marketing plans for audience segments on various channels and deploy the optimal messaging and creativity at all touch points along the customer journey.
• Leverage the Amazon ecosystem to provide the company and Amazon members with seamless, personalized experiences that drive acquisition and activation activities.
• Drive business case development by bringing together customer insights, research, financial data, and analytics to develop a perspective on revenue and profitability potential for new-to-market initiatives.
• Senior Manager of Content Marketing partners with Analytics, Data Science, and other key stakeholders to define and measure success.
• Share best practices with cross-functional teams in the US and international regions.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that may impair the organization’s ability to meet its strategic, financial, and technical goals.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in marketing/digital media/partnerships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills with the proven ability to handle multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for entertainment content and pop culture, with a strong editorial sense.
• Strong analytical capability and a solid understanding of success metrics.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office.
• Must be a self-starter, creative thinker, and quick learner.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• E-commerce experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience within the entertainment or publishing industries.
• Basic HTML skills and a general understanding of web development.
• Background in online media and entertainment.
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund
  

About the Company:

• Our client is a company whose entrepreneurial spirit with a team of pioneers and inventors who are not afraid to disrupt the status quo and apply an innovative approach to everything they do—from revolutionizing an art form to enacting positive change in the cities and countries in which we operate. As the largest producer of audiobooks in the world, they are passionate about well-composed words that are artfully performed. The company’s consistent focus on technological innovation and superior programming has earned them many millions of habituated subscribers.
• The company’s People Principles celebrate who they are and where they have been, and guide the way they work shoulder to shoulder to enhance the lives of their millions of customers. They reflect and apply to everyone who works with our clients. The entrepreneurs and operators, the dreamers and the doers, those who have worked there for 20 years, and those who have arrived in the past few weeks and months.

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