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**This is a W-2 Direct Hire position**

Summary

The Director of Music collaborates with the parish pastor, staff, and volunteers to promote an engaged parish community, foster teamwork, and support the ongoing tradition of inspired music. This position leads the parish musical life with the adult choir, youth hand chime choir and adult and youth cantors, as well as the planning, scheduling and organizing of all liturgical musicians. The Director of Music provides leadership at weekend masses and special liturgies to encourage participation with a welcoming spirit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report directly to, and consult with, the pastor.
• Select appropriate music for parish liturgies (weekends, holy days, Triduum, First Communion, Confirmation, Thanksgiving Day Mass, etc.), drawing from the worship aids or approved resources used by the parish.
• Provide musicians for parish liturgies as required.
• Research and introduce new congregational and choir music to be used for parish liturgies.
• Research and incorporate bilingual (English and Spanish) music into the parish repertoire and teach it to cantors, choirs and assemblies.
• Organize, direct and schedule the Adult Choir (September – Pentecost).
• Organize, direct and schedule the parish Bell Choir (October – Easter).
• Organize, train and schedule the adult lead cantors and cantor groups (all year).
• Hire, train, supervise and schedule the parish organists and submit their timecards for payroll.
• Oversee and maintain music materials and equipment:

* church sound system and related sound equipment

* music libraries for choirs

* parish worship aids (Breaking Bread and Misal del Día books plus covers)

* hand chimes, church piano and organ

* Bell Choir laptop, monitors and related electronic equipment

• Create printed worship aids for the parish as needed, particularly for the Easter Triduum.
• Prepare accompanist and lead cantor music binders for parish liturgies.
• Consult with engaged couples on approved wedding music and assist them in finding approved musicians.
• Provide music and musicians for all parish funerals on site (35-40 per year), confer with families to plan music, if needed.
• Maintain appropriate copyright licenses; secure copyrights when needed.
• Prior to use, vet all music to be used at livestreamed Masses and report those titles to the licensor in a timely manner.
• Keep parish wedding guidelines and funeral planning materials current.
• Compose and arrange choral, instrumental and bell choir music as needed.
• Generate an annual music budget and monitor expenditures
• Act as resource person/adviser to the school music teacher for school Masses
• Collaborate or confer with parish staff colleagues as appropriate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Degree in Music
• Experience in choral conducting, with proficiency in singing, teaching/leading vocalists and reading music, as well as excellent keyboard skills
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills; detail oriented
• Experience with Spanish is preferred
• Experience with copyright laws and licensing procedures is preferred

In addition:

• These responsibilities pertain to parish liturgies in English.
• Applicants shall exhibit behavior and lifestyle values compatible with Catholic beliefs in particular, as well as being a practicing Roman Catholic.
• All employees must comply with the provisions of the Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Evansville.

Future Talent, LLC

WHO IS VMLY&R?

VMLY&R Canada is all about putting everything we are into everything we do. We’re a full-service experience agency that thrives on creating work that brings people together, creating new value for people and businesses through connected brands.

We resist the usual ways of seeing, thinking, and doing. We question everything, using data and insights to reimagine the entire connected customer experience.

WHY WORK WITH VMLY&R?

“VMLY&R values individual career growth by encouraging new skill and process development within the project management team. The company places an importance on culture and wellness, and it shows through all the amazing people that I work with.” – Alicia, Project Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

Art Director (Junior)

Could this be you?

VMLY&R Canada is looking for a Jr. Art Director to assist with the realization of multidisciplinary projects (digital, content, radio etc.) as well as for the follow-up and overall quality of his/her projects. Our ideal candidate must be able to work in collaboration with copywriters, designers, co-creative directors, and production teams. This role supports VMLY&R, and GTB Canada.

You will…

• Concept and collaborate with creative teams, including other art directors, copywriters and designers
• Create visually stunning art including layout, typography and photography (when needed)
• Maintain our commitment to changing consumer behaviour through disruptive ideas at all contact points
• Ensure creative concepts and tactics are on brand and strategically sound
• Ensure quality of deliverables and oversee work throughout the production process
• Ensure creative files are prepped properly for production (digital, print and video)
• Work with the Creative Director in all areas of creative development
• Present work to clients with solid rationale and support
• Build presentation decks and visual mock-ups
• Lead and/or contribute to brainstorms
• Participate in agency-client and new business activity as required

You have…

• 1+ years’ experience in a creative agency
• Experience working on retail, in-store or shopper marketing (Automotive would be considered an asset)
• A College/university diploma in design or advertising
• A demonstrated ability to expand thinking to integrated channels
• Experience working on large brands
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, GoogleDocs, and MS Office (Word & PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of typography, layout and colour
• Strong conceptual and design skills – brand guidelines, logos, poster design and content storytelling
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, juggle multiple projects and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits of Working Here

• Hybrid flexible working environment
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation, plus the following paid days off:
• 4 day long weekends for stat holidays (April to October)
• Your birthday off
• December holiday shut-down
• A focus on your mental health (e.g., free workout app)
• Guided meditation sessions
• Weekly culture get togethers
• Annual Mind & Body program
• Employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities
• WPP employee discounts

VMLY&R

The Company

Amelia Studios is a 360 creative studio, known for their artful productions for artists, labels & brands. 2022 has seen Amelia Studios truly emerge and be involved in some of the most significant music moments of the year.

Creative production across The 1975’s number one album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, as well as creative direction across Lewis Capaldi’s musical return, to name just two. In line with its musical clients, Amelia Studio’s commercial clients continue to grow, with projects in 2022 including creative work for Spotify, YouTube Music & more.

The company has four key pillars:

Creative Direction – working directly with artists/brands to creatively steer their visual output

Creative Production – producing photography, video & installations for labels & brands

Creative Representation – managing some of the world’s most renowned creatives (directors, photographers & illustrators).

Creative Commissioning – connecting record labels & brands with freelance creatives

Job Description

The Amelia Studios team is seeking a Creative Producer to join the fast growing, London-based, team. As Creative Producer, you’ll develop creative concepts based on an initial brief from a client, before seeing those ideas through from inception through to execution (pre-production, on-set responsibilities & final delivery).

You’ll assemble creative teams, pulling on your own existing network, as well forming close working relationships with Amelia Studios’ creative network. You’ll have a passion and natural ability for creativity, producing stand out creative in a range of mediums, including photography, video & more.

The role will require someone who can work quickly & efficiently with a strong eye to detail. You’ll need to showcase high levels of organisation, excellent problem-solving abilities & a positive dynamic response to a change in brief. The individual will need to work methodically and meet deadlines, working on several projects at once.

Primary Responsibilities:

-The management of key productions, delivering them to the highest possible standard, on the agreed timelines and budgets.

-Coming up with creative ideas for your projects, supported by references & suggestions of creatives who can make it happen

-Working closely with the Amelia Studios leadership team through the life cycle of your projects, taking responsibility in other areas of the business when called upon.

-Always having an understanding of what your artist / client needs, ensuring that expectations are met from initial idea through to final delivery.

-Taking pride in the detail of your project related documentation, including briefs, treatments, budgets, production timelines, PPM documents & post-production wraps

-Passionate in striving to always improve your creative output

Requirements:

-3+ years experience in stills & video production (pre-production, on-set, post-production)

-Experience in project management, specifically communicating externally with clients

-Confident creating stand out treatments & creative briefs

-Confident creating estimates & budgets, varying from promo to commercial

-Strong communication & people skills – a real team player who loves working collaboratively

-Experience working with talent

-A proficiency in creative softwares (e.g. adobe suite) is a bonus, not a requirement

Additional Information:

As we progress and develop as a company, so will you. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to develop your skill set and you’ll be encouraged to be curious and share new ideas. Alongside a competitive salary, there’ll be incentives to share in the upside of the company building & growing.

Application:

If you’d like to apply for the role, please email a CV & a cover letter to [email protected] before Monday 14th November 2022.

Amelia Studios Ltd

Description

Chernoff Newman is passionate about solving problems through creative communications. We enjoy the folks we spend our days with, whether it’s inside the office or outside after hours. We have a relentless curiosity, no matter what discipline we’re working within, and that drives our passion for creativity. It also fuels a culture of collaboration and fun. We live in a team environment, where we truly work across all disciplines in our marketing efforts. And the most important member of our team? That’s our client. This approach, where we put our clients first, helps us work together as a unified team. A team built to connect with consumers on a personal level. Technology may drive this engagement, but people are who really make it happen.

We’re in search of someone who is able to routinely conceptualize creative solutions that effectively communicate strategic intent across a variety of mediums. Ultimately, our art directors are expected to understand clients’ needs and visually express ideas through compelling, persuasive imagery and design. Art directors work closely with our associate creative directors and copywriters to schedule and monitor all art direction and graphic design projects.

Our best work is achieved when we bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets together to solve problems for our clients. In addition to diversity of thought, we value diversity of people and are committed to a workforce that’s inclusive of our community and culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associates (2 year) degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting is required.
• If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills. Macintosh operating platform a must. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Adobe Creative Cloud, Keynote and any widely utilized word processing application.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design
• Interact with Copywriters, FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).
• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director or ACDs.
• The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Training & Development

Growth Path

Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow. As a general guide, Art Directors will be trained and developed to become Senior Art Directors.

And here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

• Curious – everyone here has the courage to wonder what’s next for our clients and our industry
• Team-driven – this is a true team environment where our clients are the most important member of the team
• Big thinkers – we are all makers, innovators and catalysts for change
• Business savvy – our focus is on strategic, original work that drives a positive bottom line for our client
• Get it done attitude – we are client-focused, responsive and always thinking about measuring our results
• Pride in work – we do what we say by the best of our ability and we are always going for great

If you are ready for the challenge, then we are ready to hear from you!

Pay Range: Industry competitive, commensurate with experience
Chernoff Newman

Chernoff Newman is passionate about solving problems through creative communications. We enjoy the folks we spend our days with, whether it’s inside the office or outside after hours. We have a relentless curiosity, no matter what discipline we’re working within, and that drives our passion for creativity. It also fuels a culture of collaboration and fun. We live in a team environment, where we truly work across all disciplines in our marketing efforts. And the most important member of our team? That’s our client. This approach, where we put our clients first, helps us work together as a unified team. A team built to connect with consumers on a personal level. Technology may drive this engagement, but people are who really make it happen.

We’re in search of someone who is able to routinely conceptualize creative solutions that effectively communicate strategic intent across a variety of mediums. Ultimately, our art directors are expected to understand clients’ needs and visually express ideas through compelling, persuasive imagery and design. Art directors work closely with our associate creative directors and copywriters to schedule and monitor all art direction and graphic design projects.

Our best work is achieved when we bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets together to solve problems for our clients. In addition to diversity of thought, we value diversity of people and are committed to a workforce that’s inclusive of our community and culture.

Specific responsibilities include:

Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design

Interact with Copywriters, FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).

Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).

Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.

Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.

Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director or ACDs.

The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

A few of other things that we’re looking for:

• A minimum of an associates (2 year) degree in advertising, communication, design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
• 3+ years design experience in an agency setting is required.
• If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills. Macintosh operating platform a must. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Adobe Creative Cloud, Keynote and any widely utilized word processing application.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Matching Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Family Leave
• Training & Development

Growth Path

Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow. As a general guide, Art Directors will be trained and developed to become Senior Art Directors.

And here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

• Curious – everyone here has the courage to wonder what’s next for our clients and our industry
• Team-driven – this is a true team environment where our clients are the most important member of the team
• Big thinkers – we are all makers, innovators and catalysts for change
• Business savvy – our focus is on strategic, original work that drives a positive bottom line for our client
• Get it done attitude – we are client-focused, responsive and always thinking about measuring our results
• Pride in work – we do what we say by the best of our ability and we are always going for great

If you are ready for the challenge, then we are ready to hear from you!

Pay Range: Industry competitive, commensurate with experience

Chernoff Newman

HEY AUSTRALIA ACTORS & HOSTS!

We are looking to add our all star broadcasting team for our game show. It’s an innovative concept that bridges TV and gaming! Think of a TV game show with LIVE Professional hosts, but available on your mobile device. 

All of our sets are studio produced and we are working on growing our team. 

We are the future in unscripted entertainment at the intersection between mobile gaming, live streaming, and linear television and the leader in live-hosted games 24/7 with studios in LA and London. Recently featured in Forbes and award recipients of the innovative EKG award.

Hosts must be able to present themselves in a professional, fun, authentic way and work well with a team of producers, whether remotely or in person at our studios. 

About the position:

Our contracts are hourly, and hosts average 10-20 hours per week at the rate of $50 USD per hour. Depending on how well you are received by the audience, a half or day rate may be available as well. 

Hosts for this role must have the ability and space to have a remote set up if hired. We will provide the equipment, however, you must have good wifi. We will provide everything else. 

TO BE CONSIDERED: Please submit a self-tape with the instructions on the next page. Please also include 2-3 headshots or any video showcasing your work and personality to [email protected]. Make sure to include your ongoing availability as well. Weekend availability is a must.

Selected candidates will receive an email with directions and confirmation on call back details. 

Part-time hours: 10-20 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

SELF TAPE INSTRUCTIONS: 

SELF TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

ROLE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL WE FILL THE POSITIONS (HIRING 2). The sooner you submit, the higher chance you have of being considered. We highly encourage you to apply early. 

Step 1: How to do self tape (watch this): https://vimeo.com/showcase/bingoaudition

AND Use Password to access = Bingo2021!

Step 2: Email your Self Tape to [email protected] ASAP. 

Please make sure to include a mention of what your availability is in your self tape. Thanks! 

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Private Drake Album Release Party

Looking for ladies interested in attending

Time: Tomorrow, November 3, 2022.

Location: Miami, Florida

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Musical Artists Fashion Show Casting Call

We are casting for a musical artists Fashion label and looking for the below talent

Must be LA/Northern California based!

Paid shoot for a very cool brand.

Models

10-25 years old

Black interesting, unique looks, street cast vibe and style.

Albino model

15-30, Male

Older woman

65+ black, wrinkled face, interesting characterful looks, unconventionally beautiful.

Father Man

50+, Black interesting characterful face, unique features, ability to ride a motorcycle is a BIG plus.

TV Movie Warehouse Workers Casting Call

Work Dates: Thursday 11/10/2022

-Shoot can last -/+12 hours/ must have open availability/Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, GA area

-Must have reliable transportation. Locations may be the outside perimeter.

Rate: $135/12+ OT

Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks.

Mandatory COVID testing: Talent will test upon arrival.

Now Casting the following background talent

Warehouse Workers

• Any ethnicity
• male and Females
• Ages: 18+ 

Vedo Music Video Casting Call

NOW CASTING

Seeking Multiple Roles for a Popular R&B music video!

MONDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2022

ANGEL –  20’s Brown /Dark Skinned, nice shape, pretty needs acting experience and can cry on cue, devastated 
Rate: $300
(Needed for a FULL Day)

SOLIDERS– 5 men, any ethnicity,20s-30s, physically fit, must be able to do light training scenes, walking on logs, jogging etc
Rate: $150
(8 hrs)

SUPERIOR GENERAL– ages 40 – 60, who can look like a hardened war hero
Rate: $75
(2 hours)

EXTRAS
3 bakery customers – 1 little girl and mom, teenage boy, any ethnicity
Rate: $75 each
(2 hours or less)

6 family members
African American (looking to create a family to include: mom, dad, grandma, brother, sister, uncle)
Rate: $75 each
(2 hours or less)