Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Extras Casting Call: The Bounty Chase

EXTRAS CASTING CALL: THE BOUNTY CHASE

Morgan Casting is on the run with “The Bounty Chase,” a SAG-AFTRA theatrical film shooting in and around Gulfport. This action-packed buddy film has lots of twists and turns as it navigates the gray area between “good guys” and “bad guys”!

If you are interested in being an EXTRA, please READ the following; casting now!

We’re casting background players for a scene featuring residents in an assisted living/nursing facility; ideally, everyone would appear to be age 70+. Male and female; any ethnicity; all body types.

Must be available to shoot during the day Saturday, Dec. 17 in Gulfport.

Pays $100 for up to 8 hours; paid by check on set at the end of the day.

You will need to present a valid photo ID + proof of a negative COVID antigen test (taken within 48 hours of coming to set).

Hazmat Suit Extras Casting Call

“Crafted for Christmas” Tavern Patrons Casting Call

We will not need any more submissions for the 18th for this one. Emails going out by Sunday afternoon if you were submitted. Then, please stand by until Tuesday morning for the 18th when we can book. 
For Monday & Tuesday we will know late in the day tomorrow, Sunday. No more submissions will be going in after 9PM tonight.

CRAFTED FOR CHRISTMAS background talent casting!
Last few days before wrapping extras on this one.

• 12/12 (Monday)Towns Tavern Patrons (new faces)LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS*need reliable transportation or live nearby
  
• Any gender/ethnicityMust be at least 21 years old & older
  OR
  
• 12/13 (Tuesday) Towns Tavern Patrons (new faces)LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS*need reliable transportation or live nearby
• Any gender/ethnicityMust be at least 21 years old & older
• 12/18 (Sunday)
  
• just a few TV Station Employees
  
• Filmed at WTTW Production Center in CHICAGO
  
• This will not be up long–only day for extras in Chicago, it is on a Sunday for those that work during the week
• Only need a few News Reporter types that have NEVER worked this movieAny gender/ethnicity 25 to
• 60 years old

We are getting close to wrap on both projects for background talent.
You have all been amazing! 

Please do not submit if you have worked the CHRISTMAS MOVIE already. OK if submitted before but not selected for this week or worked this film at all. Need to be new faces.
$123.20 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime. 

‘Crafted For Christmas’ will have your QR code on site for if you do not start your payroll paperwork digitally when you get you from detail email. A link will be sent to you. This expedites payroll efficiently and quickly. Free parking.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Indoor Event Casting Call

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert! For our next episode of Chicago Fire we are searching for MALES AND FEMALES, all ethnicities, ages 16 thru 50, to work as STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS. This is for an  indoor EVENT scene.

Filming is on Wed., Jan. 4th with a Covid test on Monday, Jan 2nd (takes about one hour)

Major Retail Chain Commercial Casting Call

COMMERCIAL EXTRAS CASTING CALL 
MAJOR RETAIL CHAIN 
Non-Union 
Austin, TX, and Surrounding Areas 
Rate: $200/day 
Shoot Dates: 12/12-12/15 

SEE BELOW FOR A SPECIFIC BREAKDOWN. 

ALL TALENT FOR THIS SHOOT MUST BE AGE 18+ 

• MONDAY, 12/12 / GOLFERS – in Manor, Texas 
  
• Adults of all genders, age18+, all ethnicities, 

**SEEKING PEOPLE WITH REAL GOLF EXPERIENCE. 

• TUESDAY, 12/13 / RUNNERS/JOGGER – in Downtown, Austin, Texas 
  
• Adults of all genders, age 18+,  all ethnicities, who are physically fit. 

• WEDNESDAY, 12/14 / SPECTATORS AT A MARATHON – in East Austin, Texas 
  
• Adults of all genders, age 18+, all ethnicities. Spectators and Runners. 
  
• THURSDAY, 12/15 / SPECTATORS AT A SOFTBALL GAME – North Austin, Texas 
  
• Adults of all genders, age 18+, all ethnicities 

Our Fortine 500 Client is looking for an experienced digital producer with strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to encourage positive collaboration, an understanding of user experience concepts, style guides, strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the strategic approach and vision for their corporate website
• Collaborate with designers and other producers
• Work urgently and carefully to publish quality pages under tight timelines
• Use content management system to produce pages
• Lead and train newer members and contractors as needed
• Continually search for efficiency gains

Qualifications

• 5+ years of digital publication or design experience
• Experience publishing with AEM
• Excellent design and conceptual skills
• Motivated and self-directed
• Strong sense of urgency
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organization skills

Onward Search

We’re seeking a CONTENT PRODUCER! The ideal candidate is a problem solver that knows every detail of any given motion project and serves as the ‘go-to’ for both clients and the DE-YAN team. They know what to expect, what to do next, and where they need to be at all times. They’re responsible for shaping and managing creative projects that flow through the team, ensuring on-budget quality control, tracking and timely delivery/execution of all projects as well as shaping project management processes.

We believe in trust and responsibility—you should be used to managing your own projects, and be able to work autonomously to create, contribute to and finish tasks on your own and with the studio team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day aspects of motion graphics and editorial projects with through kickoff, ideation, design, development, and delivery
• Accurately estimate & develop project SOWs that clearly state client goals, deliverables, production schedules, and budgets
• Experience producing a variety of motion projects (especially post-production for 2D and 3D motion graphics)
• Experience shooting, or ed
• Manage execution of creative projects across studio disciplines including resource allocation, deliverable timelines, project plans, production schedules, run of show, status updates
• On-boarding and overseeing freelance production staff on a project-basis
• Source and manage contractors and consultants
• Lead meetings and conference calls, and effectively present/articulate creative work
• Create a positive and constructive team working relationship and atmosphere

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years working in a production capacity in a studio/agency environment
• Working understanding of event related permits and industry standards
• Expert organization skills across project management systems
• Experience developing Scopes of Work and project plans for project budgets over $500,000
• Flexible attitude toward evolving responsibilities and environments
• Proven experience producing projects including events, photo/video shoots, brand identity/strategy, and interactive installations
• Client-facing communication skills; ability to communicate with confidence and positivity
• Extreme attention to detail
• Proficient in GSuite Applications (Drive, Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc)
• Desire to work in a fast-paced creative environment

DE-YAN

This role is 100% remote.

Bookmap is a cutting-edge data visualization and trading software platform for stocks, futures, and crypto currency traders. We are seeking a seasoned copywriter and content manager with previous financial services experience and/or trading background.

Job requirements:

Develop a thorough understanding of our products, customers, market/industry trends, and competition. Use this positioning to develop messaging and content for products/platform, web pages, emails, white papers, and other marketing or sales collateral.

• Manage copy initiatives for emails, website, marketing collateral, PR, search, and social media.
• Refine copy workflows, owning end-to-end project management.
• Manage copy deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Provide regular status reports, timelines, and delivery calendars to key stakeholders. Measure and report on the impact of content and gather insights that will help optimize content.
• Partner with our UX/product manager, designer, and content creators to develop clear and effective user experiences. Oversee the creation of various landing pages, pillar pages and coordinate assets with these various stakeholders.
• Act as the Email/CRM owner from the Marketing team and lead all email initiatives including on-demand, lifecycle, digest, action triggered and drip campaigns. Be responsible for all data pulls and analysis of email campaigns to gauge performance.
• Manage website content through WordPress including creating new pages, optimizing content on existing pages, implementing content updates, or coordinating complex changes and tests directly with the development team.
• Manage and keep track of all copywriting and editing project requests through Jira. Centralize copy assets so they are easily accessible to various stakeholders. Complete copy request tasks in a timely manner.

Bookmap

Working for a business which specialises in luxury tourism you will be joining as their new Content Producer. You will work closely with the Social Media Manager to help with filming for social media, photography and video editing.

Based in South West London you will be joining a marketing team of 11, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with ongoing training and development.

Key responsibilities;

• Supporting the Social Media Manager to implement marketing strategy across social media channels via content production.
• Help build the social media content plan and help decide the most effective content, such as imagery, animation, and graphics.
• Planning and the production of social content, stills and Video
• Sourcing content from stock.
• Creating and editing using design tools from Adobe Suite, creating video content, using Instagram Reels and Tik Tok.

Essentials to be considered for this role:

• Have experience with Adobe Suite, such as Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro and InDesign.
• Experience in creating content for social media
• Video editing experience
• Filming and photography experience
• Full right to work in the UK

Our client is interviewing for this role this week so if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.

EMR | Specialist in Marketing Recruitment

Cyrus Knits is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead social media strategy and execution. A strong storyteller and innovative thinker, you will be responsible for the creative planning and execution of our content across all organic channels (including, but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Snapchat, and YouTube). With a passion for engaging and inspiring audiences on a global scale, you will also lead community management and content creator partnerships to raise brand awareness of Cyrus Knits and support overall website sales.

• Content calendar ownership, with the day-to-day management of the social media strategy, creating and publishing inspirational content that is on-brand and tailored to each channel.
• Work to include upcoming events, seasonal activations, and culturally relevant moments.
• Lead community management and focus on improving the social media experience, new user acquisition, and growth.
• Develop and implement innovative ways to grow and drive engagement.
• Develop social media plans for specific campaigns and initiatives.
• Be a brand champion, ensuring our brand voice and personality are reflected in all copy, content, and creativity.
• Develop and implement influencer marketing strategies, manage outreach, and foster relationships with the NYC influencer community.
• Work with external creative agencies to produce social-optimized creative (photo and video).
• Edit photos and videos to create compelling visual content for ‘the moment posts and stories.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Assist with photography and video shoots on the property to capture content for social channels.
• Develop weekly and monthly reports on social media data, performance, and learnings with a focus on analytics and insights to drive optimization.
• Tracking and monitoring of KPIs.
• Monitor social sentiment and listening.
• Keep abreast with industry trends and developments.
• Be able to quickly react and implement changes based on results and trends.
• Monitor review sites to manage public perception and reputation.
• Monitor and update the company website with new products and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 4 years of social media marketing experience working on content creation and execution, community management, and engagement strategies.
• Solid understanding and experience implementing growth strategies across multiple platforms.
• Experience using social media channels to build brand awareness and drive sales
• Experience working with external agencies to develop marketing campaigns across social platforms. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work to deadlines and targets with strong interpersonal skills.
• Tapped into social trends and culture.
• Stay up-to-speed on best practices, technologies, and analytics tools as well as sponsored/partner content protocols.
• Flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with social media management tools and social listening platforms
• Strong copywriting skills with an understanding of brand voice and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Ability to collect and analyze social data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to carry out basic tasks on Adobe creative suite; Photoshop, InDesign, and Movie Maker.
• Experience in consumer attraction marketing or within leisure/culture/arts is a plus.

Cyrus Knits