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Responsibilities :
- Contributes to the creative development for all production content extensions on all platforms.
- Oversees the production of assigned video elements.
- Helps develop and integrate the use of interactive social media to drive show content.
- Integrates the use of visual elements into assignments to drive show content.
- Gathers news, facts and video for assigned productions; researches and prepares story ideas for future productions.
- Conducts research in the video archives to obtain material for all assigned production elements.
- Participates in idea generation during show meetings for assigned projects and specialty elements.
- Contributes creative concepts for studio show elements, as well as concepts for non-linear TV platforms.
- Contributes ideas to generate content and manages project from conceptions to execution.
- Collaborates with editors in the production of high-end video elements in AVID and QEP edit facilities.
- May produce ENG field shoots including, but not limited to, interviews, basic art direction, and specialty shoots.
- May produce assigned segments with guests or analysts in studio shows.
- Provides direction and feedback to Production Assistant and Content Associates on assigned shows.
- Operates under close and frequent supervision, within the context of highly defined production processes.
- Work is subject to close and regular scrutiny by Producers and Coordinating Producers at regular intervals and milestones.
Basic Qualifications :
- Demonstrates and applies strong knowledge of most operating processes of production of studio shows and live events.
- Has and applies considerable experience in the conduct of several complex processes and procedures carried out in studio show production.
- Has and applies considerable knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for teases, original features, analysis clips, specialty elements, and features fed in from reporters and producers in the field.
- Has and applies considerable knowledge of what special animation elements to use for assigned productions.
- Has and applies knowledge regarding technological and social media advances relative to studio shows.
- Has strong mastery of sports and sports history.
- Strong writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ television production experience.
Required Education :
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Additional Information :
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NOW CASTING FOR NEW GOSPEL TV MOVIE!
CASTING FEATURED & BACKGROUND TALENT 4/19!
Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for paid, stand ins, background and featured talent to work as local hires in the Atlanta GA area!
NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING FEATURED & BACKGROUND TALENT
FEATURED YOUNG MALE SINGER
Appears African American Male
Appears Ages: 18-21
Will only simulate singing! Not so great either!
Shoot Dates: TUESDAY 4/19/2022
-All dates subject to change
-Shoots can last -/+12hours
-Must have open availability as talent may work multiple days between these dates
Shoot Location: Hiram/Dallas GA (area)
-Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line
-Talent must be able to work as a local hire
-Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day
MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: UPON ARRIVAL
MUST test with Production prior to being allowed on set
SINS OF THE CITY 303
Films in Knoxville TN- April 28-29th
Role: Travis- White male, 30’s, shorter, stockier frame, should resemble photo and be comfortable with scripted gun violence. This is true crime recreation, with no sound up.
Rate: $150/days worked + hotel
Additional project info:
Non-union, true-crime recreation
Network: TVOne, Audio: NO
CASTING CALL NOTICE:
Looking for BIG & TALL male body types – Minimum 6’2 height.
Will work as paid featured background with Floyd Mayweather as his bodyguards in scene.
2 men needed for Monday 4/18 and/or Tuesday 4/19 in Clearwater, FL.
Film: The Plus One also featuring Cedric the Entertainer and Ashanti.
*Warner Bros FEATURE FILM: “The Color Purple-The Musical’
LOCATION: Atlanta/ Covington, GA
**THIS IS A FULLY VACCINATED SET – All Crew, Standins and Background working this project MUST be fully Covid VACCINATED. Covid Testing is still required**
YOU WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Covid Test & Fitting Date: TUESDAY APRIL 19 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $27.50/2
Covid Re-test: WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $27.50/2
Filming Date: THURSDAY APRIL 21 & FRIDAY APRIL 22 (in Covington, GA)
Filming Rate: $110/10 for filming + overtime
Role:
JUKE JOINT-PATRONS – Please be comfortable swaying to live music.
Must be able to portray African American male or female. Must be over the age of 18 to submit.
More Info: This is a period piece meaning no fake lashes, nails must be uncolored and natural, no heavy drawn on brows. No visible piercing or tattoos. No hair extensions, dreads, locs, twists, braids. No unnatural hair colors. No modern cuts or fade. Men must be clean shaven!
*Warner Bros FEATURE FILM: “The Color Purple-The Musical’
LOCATION: Atlanta/ Covington, GA
**THIS IS A FULLY VACCINATED SET – All Crew, Standins and Background working this project MUST be fully Covid VACCINATED. Covid Testing is still required**
YOU WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Covid Test & Fitting Date: TUESDAY APRIL 19 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $27.50/2
Covid Re-test: WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 (in Atlanta, GA)
Rate: $27.50/2
Filming Date: THURSDAY APRIL 21 & FRIDAY APRIL 22 (in Covington, GA)
Filming Rate: $110/10 for filming + overtime
Role:
DANCING COUPLES -Please either submit as a couple or be comfortable with an assigned partner.
More Info: This is a period piece meaning no fake lashes, nails must be uncolored and natural, no heavy drawn on brows. No visible piercing or tattoos. No hair extensions, dreads, locs, twists, braids. No unnatural hair colors. No modern cuts or fade. Men must be clean shaven!
Casting Alert! Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the Surrounding Border States ONLY!
Searching for MALE and FEMALE. 20s to 50’s, all ethnicities, to work as Medical Types for Chicago Fire on Tuesday, April 26th.
There will be a covid test on Sunday, April 24th (takes about an hour).
Don’t apply if you have worked Chicago Fire in the past three weeks!
Casting Alert! Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the Surrounding Border States ONLY!
Searching for MALES and FEMALES, 20’s 50’s, All ethnicities, to work as ‘Looky-loos’ on Chicago Fire Monday, April 25th. There will be a covid test on Friday, April 22nd.
Don’t apply if you have worked Chicago Fire in the past three weeks!
‘HEELS’ Season 2 Casting Call Notice
Hylton Casting is currently casting extras to work on the Starz TV Series Heels Season 2 in interior/exterior Wrestling Convention scenes filming on Tuesday, 4/26/22 and Wednesday, 4/27/22 in Atlanta, GA. You do not need to be available for all filming dates. Please note, you must be fully vaccinated to work on this production.
Interior/Exterior Wrestling Convention Scenes and Interior Restaurant Scenes
-Wrestling Fan Extras
-Convention Employee Extras
-Restaurant Patron Extras
-Waitstaff Extras
-Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older
-All extras should be prepared for atmosphere smoke in these scenes.
** CASTING NOTICE **
Brand new Disney/FX series shooting in Atlanta
is looking for someone with a TOYOTA PRIUS to work with their car next Friday, 4/22, with Covid test on Wednesday, 4/20!
Day Rate: $100/8
Testing Bump: $45
Car Bump: $35
Looking for MALES & FEMALES, 18+, and ALL ETHNICITIES to portray “Los Angeles Neighbors with Cars”!
You must have a PRIUS FROM 2016 OR EARLIER to use!