Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About Studio71

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio leading in development, production, and distribution of original programming, reaching audiences at scale on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, and Roku. Studio71 is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, and London.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of short form entertainment. Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.

Coordinator, Sales & Client Services Executive Description:

Studio71 is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, experienced coordinator to support their sales & client services team.

What You Will Do:

– Respond to inbound brand opportunities from various advertisers or agencies for creators (aka “Talent”) in the Studio71 network.

– Support brand agencies/vendors and provide them with appropriate Talent lists, packages, and strategy to achieve their KPIs.

-Work across production and creative service team to build budget proposals as necessary.

– Contract YouTube or social campaigns (at times quick-turnaround, high volume of creators) and work with Studio71 Talent Team to manage campaign deliverables.

– Define most important social media KPIs and develop, implement, and manage social media strategies to achieve these KPIs.

– Communicate with industry professionals (agents, managers, lawyers) and influencers themselves.

– Complex problem solving and decision making across many teams, communicating to internal and external stakeholders.

– Stay current with changes on all platforms ensuring maximum reach and effectiveness.

– Utilize metrics and reports of marketing results to optimize current and future strategies.

– Identify and use best practices, including preferred creator lists, campaign management methods, platform insights, etc.

What You Will Bring:

– Minimum 1 year of experience in an influencer marketing role, digital talent agency, or other advertising-related atmosphere (digital preferred).

– Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.

– A degree in Marketing, Business, PR, Entertainment (various), or related field.

– Proficiencies required: Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets.

– Knowledge of YouTube and all social media platforms.

– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Salary Expectations

Salary Range: $50,000 annually + benefits.

This represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Studio71, LP

Job Summary
Utilizing independent judgment, the Director of AV Services is primarily responsible for
overseeing and providing all media services for the facility including video production,
audio, graphic design, and technical services. This position will also oversee one full
time manager as well as managing a part time staff for events and special projects. The
position also provide AV support to the UML Athletic Department in addition to being
responsible to the Tsongas Center operation.

Responsibilities:
• Direct, coordinate and oversee the activities of employees engaged in providing,
telecommunications, technical support, audio-visual services, and overall client satisfaction
during events.
• Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate and evaluate AV Manager and provide staff
training, work with part time employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline
and termination procedures.
• Exercise direct supervision over AV Manager and AV part time staff
• Prepare departmental annual budget, recommend capital improvements; control and
monitor departmental expenditures; assist event managers in costs involved in
events as it relates to department
• Supervise and produce all Basketball/Hockey games from an In-house
entertainment perspective.
• Schedule and train part time employees with audio/video equipment (cameras,
mixers, playback and switcher systems etc.) during all AV required events.
• Supervise all video operation staff for events as they pertain to the video scoreboard
and in-house television feeds.
• Set and strike portable sound systems, microphones, projectors, and lighting
equipment for various events and internal needs.
• Assist event staff and production staffs of events in the building as they relate to th e
videoboard, in house feeds, audio systems and intercoms.
• Keep accurate inventory of tools, machinery, cleaning supplies, and related audio
visual equipment.
• Perform off-season maintenance and preventive maintenance projects, and secure
competitive bids for facility maintenance and repair projects as needed.
• Shoot and edit promotional video pieces for the building as well as the University
Athletic programs.
• Assist Athletics marketing and communication departments with various video
projects, athletic events, motion graphics designs and sponsorship projects.
• Provide tech support for all software and hardware related computer issues inside
the facility and outside fibers connected to the Tsongas Center.
• Assist athletic department with ESPN3 broadcast and engineering with their onsite
and off site events.
• Provide IT support or coordinate as liaison with UMass Lowell IT to ensure the
building IT issues are handled effectively.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
• Extensive knowledge of electronics and electrical systems, Audio and Video
systems, fiber and lighting systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of production systems such as video switchers, replay
systems, routers, audio mixers, and video streaming equipment.
• Knowledge of various audio equipment (microphones, sound recording devices,
speaker systems etc.)
• Knowledge of production camera equipment and operation a plus.
• Prior supervision of A/V or similar staff strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in design and operation of video/matrix boards, at a fast –
paced arena or like venue.
• Prior Daktronics experience a plus.
• Strong background in motion graphics design and video editing software (After
Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, are a must)
• Experience with video streaming services and live event production strongly
preferred.
• Must be willing to learn new audio/video operations and workflows, and be able
to teach methods to part time production staff.
• Must be able to competently analyze, prioritize and relay information to make
appropriate recommendations for various productions.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the
ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, live
production and communications staff, and vendors.
• Must have proven job reliability, diligence, dedication, and strong organizational
skills.
• Must be flexible with working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with direct reports, clients and coworkers
in a team oriented environment.
Education and Formal Training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Video/Audio Engineering,
Communications or related fields.
•
Experience:
• A minimum 5 year’s experience with audio and video systems and Daktronics video
matrix system.
• 5 year’s experience working in fast paced live event productions and entertainment
preferred.
• 1-2 years experience of broadcast engineering preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro,
Microsoft Office, and other related software.
• Prior experience in an Arena is recommended but not required.

Comcast

PREMIERE DIGITAL SERVICES, INC

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.  Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.  Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Buying

From developing the product strategies to growing our brands, merchandising careers at Centric Brands offer exciting possibilities to grow a career with one of world’s foremost lifestyle brands collectives. From helping develop the merchandise mix to ensuring stores and online site have the right products in the right quantities to creating the long-term brand strategy, a career in merchandising and planning offers you a chance to make a positive impact on our success – and yours. 

The Buying Assistant will work closely with the VP of Sales to build the Seasonal & Core assortment buys and optimize the sell-in and sell-thrus to achieve/exceed the overall financial & margin budgets of the division.  This position will also interact with Sales, Design & Production.

BRANDS include:

Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Calvin Klein, Timberland, Lucky Brands & Bass Outdoor

Responsiblities:

• Create Seasonal Development Calendars with milestone events that incorporate the seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall, Holiday & Trans) deadlines for all tasks in the product cycle starting with SKU plans and ending with delivery in the DC. Once calendar is created, distribute the calendar to Sales, Design & Production and send Outlook invites to team members for key deadline dates and buy dates.
•  In partnership with Sales, develop SKU Plans at the classification level that are aligned with the division’s financial sales & margin budgets. Ensure that assortments are based on business strategies, historical analytical data, seasonal concepts and trends.  Recap at the end of the design process that the Design team is keeping in alignment with SKU plan to manage any potential over-development.
•  Participate in all CAD reviews and feasibility meetings. Provide sell price and MSRP metrics to Sourcing team for costing purposes and maintain a reference file with all prices for Sales.
•  Work closely with the VP of Sales and Design leads to align assortment strategies by customer (pricing, & channel (full price, off price, specialty, etc.) to ensure budget needs are being met.
• Create Buy Plan files for each season that include all material & style information; labeling and prepack information; sell price and MSRP details; shipping requirements; quantity needs; etc. Also create seasonal brand templates for the Sales team for market buys with their accounts.
• Get upfront orders from Sales team and input into files prior to buy meetings. During buy meetings, work with VP of Sales and Sales leads to input ATS & speculative buys.  Keep files updated and recap final buy sell $, units, gross margins and net margins once complete.   Once buys are complete in Buy Files, transfer data into QuickBase to be approved and sent to Production by deadlines.
• Ensure that classifications are being flowed in alignment with monthly inventory flow plans, with both set quantities and flow quantities throughout the season. Be able to identify risks and opportunities to maximize sales opportunities and to manage inventory levels.
• Manage Core All Non-Replenishment inventory for Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Calvin Klein & Lucky Brands, ensuring that we are maintaining year-round inventory needs.
• After buys are submitted, ensure all materials & units are properly uploaded into SAP and that all categories and silhouettes are properly set-up. Alert Sales team to put in bulks for upfront buys and monitor order pool to ensure complete.
• Work with freelance Copywriter to provide CADs & modified Buy templates once buys are complete.
• Create and own Sample & Licensing Tracker, which details what samples need to be ordered and which of those samples need to be imaged by account (using Sample & Licensing Tracker Chart). Share this file with Production and update as samples are passed off and shot.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 1 year professional work experience
• Buying and/or Planning background
• High level of proficiency in retail math and excel
• Knowledge of Nuorder, SAP
• Ability to communicate and effectively follow through on assignments
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Salary Range: $47,500-$57,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent.  Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment.  The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate’s educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.  Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. 

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands

Universal Orlando

EBG

The Event Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event; hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff; oversee building security and interact with local public safety officials to ensure events run smoothly; coordinate communication between event staff/security and delegate assignments; be responsible for and ensure overall customer and lessee satisfaction and experience.

• Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates
• Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials
• Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to Spectra’s principles
• Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows
• Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates
• Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements
• Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events
• Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff
• Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results
• Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels
• Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out
• Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff
• Make hospitality arrangements as needed
• Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly
• Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event
• Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff
• Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed
• Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• three to five (3-5) years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and Internet
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers’ license
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of events
• Ability to identify the needs of users of the facility
• Knowledge of crowd management and control techniques
• Knowledge of customer service practices
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, scheduling, and training employees
• Demonstrated familiarity with facility use contracts
• Knowledge of fire and public safety regulations
• Knowledge of A/V equipment and electronic systems in public assembly facilities
• Experience with budget preparation and control
• Familiarity with terminology used in entertainment/convention/public assembly settings
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred but not required

Comcast

With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains twelve full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production and Commercial Endorsements. The agency’s roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors and production talent in film, television, new media, branded content, and stage. For over seven decades, Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry.

The Gersh Agency in New York is seeking an ambitious Assistant to a Talent Agent. 2 years of related experience at a mainstream talent agency/management company. This opportunity is ideal for someone who knows they want to be an agent and is excited to work on a fast-paced, high volume desk. Excellent opportunity for growth.

JOB DUTIES:

• Contact with key players across the entertainment industry.

• Rolling calls and scheduling meetings.

• Calendar management, expense reports, and travel coordination.

• Generating and scheduling auditions as well as coordinating with casting directors, managers, and publicists.

• Drafting email correspondence, sending submissions, and tracking incoming/outgoing materials.

SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• Desire to pursue a career as a talent agent.

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

PAY RATE:

$20-22/hour

The Gersh Agency

Seeking actors for a paid 29 hour reading of ON THIS DAY in NYC followed by a Fall 2023 production. Tentative dates 03/20/23 – 03/24/23.

Personnel:
Producer: On This Day, LLC
Director: Georgia “GG” Glenridge
PSM: Brooke Matterson

ON THIS DAY is a new play exploring the pandemonium of an American family following the unexpected arrival of a stranger on their doorstep. Singing is a plus, but not required, for all 4 roles. The play is a period piece taking place in the 18th century but featuring contemporary text.

Please submit headshot, resume, a short contemporary monologue, and a short singing cut (optional) to the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfez5UJOTfp4lI7ym0nVCv3s2pVa-FK3-g1fyjBroXzkJaRxQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Callbacks (with provided sides) 02/22/23 – 02/25/23 via Zoom or in person in NYC.

Staged Reading Code ($1000 Stipend)

SEEKING:

• AMELIA (seeking actor 18+ to play 14): Female identifying. Naively committed to her idea of a perfect family. Unaware of her mother’s past. Peppy and upbeat, though she can be vulnerable in private with her sister.
• SARAH (early 20’s): female identifying. College educated and wants everyone to know it. Weary of her mother and protective of her sister. Starting to suspect there is more to her family history than she has been told. ***See note below***
• NORA (mid 40’s): Female identifying. Became a mother before she was ready and resents Sarah for it. Loves her family but is counting down the days until she can continue the life she put on hold.
• THE STRANGER (any age): Female identifying. Arrives on the family’s doorstep one afternoon with a suitcase and a note. Dark and broody, though not seemingly dangerous. Has an air of familiarity with Nora and an instant connection with Sarah.

***The role of SARAH has currently a brief moment of scripted nudity. The moment is extremely helpful but not integral to the storytelling. While in the shower, Sarah hears AMELIA cry out and, panicked, runs out only to find that THE STRANGER is there with Amelia. She hurriedly finds and wraps a towel around herself and the action continues. There is also a conversation with NORA referencing Sarah’s build and size, but the playwright is committed to changing that description to fit the actress we find for the role. There will be a closed session with the director, intimacy director, PSM, and actress (with free license given from the playwright) to discuss everyone’s comfort levels at this (and future) stages and tailor the moment to this production.