Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Looking for Twin Babies! 6 months old

Dates: Test Tue 8/2, Film Wed 8/3

Location: Conyers, GA

Film Rate: $300 per child per day (test pay $50, fitting pay $75)

 

Now taking PHOTO submissions for the following specialty BG role that will be chosen by the episode’s director. Photos should be CURRENT and in good lighting. Filming will take place in Conyers next week. Guardians accompanying the minors will be required to take a COVID test prior to filming.

 

TWIN BABIES: Looking for twins 6months old who portray CAUCASIAN. Please send a photo showing both children next to each other!

Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world’s most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore’s Top 100 Properties.

New York, NY

• Handles all production logistics for a shoot. Working collaboratively with Senior Producer and/or Coordinating Producer when needed.
• Produces shoots with a holistic approach and an eye for detail and what will end up in edit.
• This individual is capable of directing their shoots and working with Associate Producers to bring their projects to fruition.
• Is the driving force behind their shoots. Directs, produces, researches, this role does it all and displays a “all hands on deck” approach to their work ethic.
• Creative directing video shoots, including art direction, onset creative, and/or location selection.
• Excellent knowledge of video, audio and graphics needed throughout the pre & post production process.
• Works closely with Production Management, Coordinating Producers/Senior Producers and Directors.
• Manages the team of writers, researchers, associate producers.
• Must be able to flex creatively and assist producers and/or directors, as needed. Ability to work collaboratively and can take feedback and notes on their projects.
• Strengthen client and brand relationships, foster relationships.
• Have an expert understanding or knowledge of building a channel and programming series across the digital video landscape including Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
• Collaborate with the creative/strategy teams to bring key concepts to life, but not limited to: renew existing series, revamp format and platform, etc.
• The individual must be nimble and agile to changing asks and timelines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time while working under tight deadlines with limited resources.
• The individual has experience interacting and managing a-list talent and their reps with professionalism and discretion, as a face of the brand.
• Conduct interviews in the field, in-studio, or via all means necessary.
• Must be able to go through casting options, pre-interviewing talent, and directing talent
• This individual will lead production, provide direction, and partner closely with crew members in the field/studio
• Handle brand and client feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Working collaboratively is essential in this role.
• This individual is a strong researcher.
• Always hits deadlines, leads by example, a model CNE employee for all to emulate.
• Reviewing, editing, and approving preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, casting, production schedules, budgets, and final versions of all assigned programs, with supervision from the Director of Content Production / Supervising Producer or Executive

• Manage or support the post production process, responsible for collecting all creative notes through the process, and ensure deadlines are being met. Requirements are, but not

• This individual can quickly pick-up new skills and is willing to become an expert in their field

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience producing and developing digital videos on various platforms.
• A demonstrated track record in production execution.

• Demonstrated aptitude to work closely with internal and external producers.
• Strong understanding of production and post-production workflow.
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience managing a slate of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a master communicator and always a solution-oriented adult in the room.

Position Overview

The Senior Show Producer is primarily responsible for the successful planning and execution of corporate events, association events, keynotes, special events and branding activations. The Senior Show Producer will lead and inspire event teams, manage expectations and work collaboratively to find creative solutions during the development of projects. The Senior Show Producer will provide design guidance, and oversight of event management team for large scale events. They will produce and stage all elements of a program, hire or select and oversee show staff, forge positive relationships with client and verify final billing. This role manages efforts of all departments working on an event to properly execute a flawless production process while maintaining budget control, safeguarding profitability, and exceeding customer expectations. The Senior Show Producer is responsible for creating a Scope of Work relevant to the event. The Senior Show Producer is responsible for relaying any pertinent information up a Program Producer, when applicable. The Senior Show Producer reports to the Director, Program Production.

Key Job Responsibilities

Sales and Marketing Support:

• Partner with Sales during the proposal stage (including RFP assistance and/or proposal writing)
• Evaluate initial creative concepts, define deliverables and budgetary elements
• Keep current with changing trends in event technology and design
• Work with marketing team to produce collateral for Encore service offerings (scenic, creative, event production)

Event Pre-Production:

• Manage and maintain the event’s creative vision by bringing all elements/teams together from planning to execution.
• Consult with a Program Producer to prepare event budget, and review any scope changes throughout event pre-production.
• Collaborate with venue teams for any projects in managed properties, if applicable.
• Lead all project management elements, team meetings, benchmarks, etc.
• Arrange and attend client site inspections.
• Engage Creative Department to develop graphics and print materials.
• Engage Project Manager to oversee technical elements and create production schedule.
• Identify and mitigate risks to projects and solve issues before they affect production by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Research, recommend and hire suppliers, freelance support and talent where needed, including the review and negotiation of contracts.

Event:

• Maintain quality control throughout the entire show, while keeping event on scope.
• Ensure production budgets are well executed and remain profitable.
• Lead show calls and assist in stage management as needed.

Post-Event:

• Schedule and lead internal and client debriefs.
• Review, approve and ensure any event POs have been submitted.
• Work with finance on invoice approvals prior to client billing.

Relationship Management:

• Actively mentor team members.
• Manage and build client relationships across multiple events.
• Perform other duties as needed for Program Production.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• 7+ years of show management or production experience required
• Onsite crew management experience
• Strong client relationship skills, strong written and oral communications skills, and detail oriented
• Knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes required in addition to the ability to read and decipher financial reports and records
• Computer proficiency required including MS Office

Competencies (by Core Values)

• Responsiveness
• Ownership
• Professionalism
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Quality Results
• Plans and Aligns
• Situational Adaptability

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio visual equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

ROLE: Role is a Latino Man, 20s-30s.

Covid Test on Thurs 7/28

Fitting on Friday 7/29

Covid Test on Weds 8/3

Shoot Day: Friday 8/5

Looking for:

 

Rate: $50 Half day

Shoot date: Sat July 30