Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

WE ARE RALLY

is an issue-driven communications firm with a record of driving progress around complex political and social problems. Our firm was founded in California and over the past ten-plus years has grown to four offices and a team of 80-plus professionals. Organizations like the ACLU, Black Lives Matter, March for Our Lives, EarthJustice, and GoFundMe are among the more than 300 clients we’ve worked with. As a team, we strive to be:

• Adaptable and agile
• Inspiring and persuasive
• Innovative and inventive
• Curious and growth-minded
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Culturally intelligent and equity-promotive

As a firm, we are committed to fostering belonging in a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn and work together to change the world. RALLY is strengthened by our team’s diversity, including race and ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. RALLY is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. We strongly encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply.

Please also note that RALLY requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination from all employees. This role is not a remote position.

How We Work

RALLY is proud to work on an extensive range of critical social issues, including education, environmental protection, immigration, health care, women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, financial inequality, gun violence, and more. We work with leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, high-profile individuals, and commercial entities who strive to shape public policy, discourse, and opinion. They engage us to:

• Identify unique strategies to advance critical issues
• Design and execute impactful communications campaigns with powerful messaging
• Build advocacy organizations from the ground up
• Develop and execute sophisticated digital campaigns
• Design compelling brand identities, graphics, and storytelling content
• Conceive of and execute large-scale events

VIDEO PRODUCER

RALLY seeks a video producer who can shoot, edit, and animate videos for issue advocacy, social change, and political campaigns. RALLY currently produces TV, digital, and issue-related content with a small in-house team, as well as with partner production houses. The new video producer will expand our in-house video capabilities – coordinating with our current video producer, design team, project managers, and external vendors. The video producer should be comfortable throughout the creative process – from writing scripts and planning shot lists, to capturing video and interviewing subjects in the field, to making edits and applying client feedback. The video producer must have good organizational and communications skills as they relate to video workflow – they will be asked to work with diverse teams both within Rally and outside it, as well as track budgets, communicate with clients, and file deliverables on deadline. We are open to candidates with various skill sets and would love to see prior video projects showing individual style and creative flair.

Responsibilities

• Creating videos from start to finish – capturing video, editing footage, developing graphics, and delivering visually compelling projects
• Contributing to creative ideation for video projects
• Guiding clients and RALLY teams through the creative process, helping them develop video ideas in line with clients’ communications goals
• Writing impactful, visually compelling, and on-message scripts
• Handling video file management, sharing, and delivery
• Coordinating with RALLY colleagues, design and digital team members, and clients
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Helping lead RALLY’s approach to video processes and platforms

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• A strong portfolio of video projects
• 2+ years’ experience of nonlinear video editing, preferably in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Audio capturing and editing experience, preferably in Adobe Audition
• Title and motion graphics capabilities, preferably in Adobe After Effects
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with varying levels of company staff, clients, media, and vendors
• Strong computer literacy, e.g. in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Google Suite)
• Ability to manage project workflow, juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Interest in the progressive issue advocacy space
• Experience using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Innovative and solutions-oriented – demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility in approach to project assignments
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Intellectual curiosity and sense of humor
• Team player with the ability to step into leadership roles

Preferred skills would include:

• Videography
• Intermediate or advanced After Effects
• Non-English language skills

Benefits And Perks

At RALLY, we believe a business is only as good as its people. That’s why we’re invested in providing a broad range of employee benefits and perks that demonstrate our commitment to our people, their growth and development, and the vibrant RALLY culture we are building together.

We believe that changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck, time to recharge, and support to reach new heights. RALLY offers a competitive salary plus eligibility for performance-based and new business bonuses. We also offer a healthy benefits package, plus some perks:

• Eighteen days paid time off
• Eleven Federal holidays including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Two bereavement days a year
• One floating holiday a year to use at your discretion
• One week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Summer Fridays (half-days) and half-days prior to Federal holidays
• A one-month paid sabbatical after seven years of employment
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan with an employer match
• Cell phone and home internet stipend up to $150 per month
• Networking stipend
• Paid family and medical leave policy which greatly exceeds what the law mandates
• Mentorship program plus monthly learning sessions/seminars
• Annual review with 360 feedback and semi-annual check-ins
• Monthly in-office birthday celebrations
• Paid lunch stipend of $25 on your birthday
• Annual RALLY holiday party, summer BBQ, and annual staff retreat

Our firm uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

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RALLY

As part of the global Content Marketing team at ONE, the Senior Producer will play a key role in driving the organization’s ongoing expansion and specialization of video content across social media, with a focus on YouTube and Facebook, by ideating and producing socially engaging and shareable content. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage all elements of content pre-production, production, and post-production process, including writing, filming, planning, scheduling, storyboarding, and editing. 
• Oversee budget and resource allocation on shoots and projects   
• Ensure all projects meet deadlines and high creative standards 
• Brainstorm and execute new content concepts with cross-functional teams 
• Oversee content audio, graphics, visual effects, and platform/language versioning 
• Conduct and facilitate interviews when required and help direct on-screen talent 
• Work with producers and production assistants in managing video library  

Requirements:  

• 5+ years experience with production and filming work, preferably with experience creating serialized content for YouTube and/or Facebook  
• Excellent writing/scripting skills 
• Expert knowledge in digital video production 
• Knowledge of the combat sports industry strongly preferred 
• Highly organized and able to oversee multiple projects concurrently 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights/weekends of events 

ONE

Video Producers at Likeable are experienced digital media storytellers focused on producing brand-defining video content. You are an organized, dependable team player eager to help the team excel. You know how to create projects on time and on budget that are visually beautiful, technically sound, and meet client goals.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling video content for a variety of clients that will live on social sites, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and YouTube pre-rolls
• Concept and storyboard ideas with client goals in mind
• Understand what will (and won’t) work for brands on various social media platforms; be knowledgeable of emerging digital tech and trends
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Copywriters and Strategists in the development of campaigns, creating pre-production documents to articulate the video execution of client strategy.
• Secure off-site locations, actors, transportation, additional rental equipment, and any other logistical production needs; coordinate pre-production meetings to ensure creative is on-brand and meets client expectations
• Direct high-quality content utilizing unique and professional video trends and techniques while working within tight deadlines and low budgets
• Manage relationships with freelance videographers and editors, booking travel, following up on deadlines, checking footage, resolving issues
• Shoot and edit as needed (preferred, not required)

Competencies:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, passionate, driven, team player
• A clear understanding of and passion for media and how it benefits brands both large and small is crucial for this position
• Interest and excitement in working with clients and understanding clients’ strategic goals
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in fast-paced setting
• Values pre-production and strategy to ensure every video ladders up to client goals
• Experience resourcing and working with freelancers

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience focused on developing videos from concept to completion in a brand or agency setting – producing, directing, shooting, editing.
• Proficiency in video and photo production with Super HD 35mm Camcorders and D-SLR cameras
• Strong storytelling skills. Doesn’t matter if it is 3 seconds or 3 minutes, you have an eye for good narrative
• Understanding of video costs and budgets

Benefits:

Generous vacation policy, comprehensive healthcare plans, and amazing company culture!

About us:

Likeable is one of the first-ever pure-play social media agencies and remain rooted in social-first thinking to this day. With a strong expertise in finance, food, and fun, we’ve been named a Top 50 Ad Agency and Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Businesses by WPO and American Express OPEN as well as Crain’s 6th “Best Place To Work in NYC.”

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Likeable, a 10Pearls Company

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

Casting

Female Models needed for Music Video Shoot

Location: Port Chester, NY

• Sunday April 10th
• Call Time: 6PM

*Compensated*

HBO Series ‘The Gilded Age”

SEEKING NEWPORT, RI LOCALS

• To portray footmen for the HBO Series The Gilded Age.
• Must be 18+
• Natural Hair colors only: MEN: No buzz cuts

Shooting 5/16, 5/17, 5/18

covid test 5/13;

fitting dates 4/14 & 4/15 covid test 4/12 or 4/13.

SAG-AFTRA COVERED
Pay:$182/8
Covid Stipend: $100

This production will require mandatory vaccination + booster 1 for those working in ZONE A.

If you are offered a role, would be required to verify that you are fully vaccinated, and your employment in ZONE A would be conditioned on that validation.

NOW CASTING “FINDING MAGIC MIKE”

FOR HBO MAX!

Are you ready to find your inner “Magic Mike”?

Want to compete for a MASSIVE CASH PRIZE and a spot in the MAGIC MIKE LIVE SHOW?

The Emmy-winning Creative Content Group is seeking a diverse group of men for a feel-good amateur dance competition with a MASSIVE CASH PRIZE!

From HBO Max & the producers behind the Magic Mike franchise and live shows comes an exhilarating and sexy series that will transform a group of men into real-life Magic Mikes!

*Must be 18 or older and a U.S. legal resident.

Participants will be subject to additional eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

Casting Call for Garnier Olia Users!

We are looking for women & men who colour their own hair and who are currently or have in the past used GARNIER OLIA – to appear in the brand’s latest commercial campaign.

We are looking for ALL hair colours & types, all looks, ages, body shapes, ethnicities & heritage!

MUST BE:

• Aged 30 and up
• London based
• All cast must have used Olia permanent home hair dye in the past and be willing to do so again pre-shoot (we will be matching your current/natural hair colour i.e. NOT doing colour changes)
• Fluent in English and able to deliver scripted lines in a natural, authentic way (happy to consider people who are not native speakers i.e. people with a range of accents as long as they’re able to confidently deliver lines in English to camera)
• Two of the people we’re looking to cast must be real Mother & Daughter
• No heavy tattoos or piercings that could distract from the hair colour

No acting experience necessary – we’re simply looking for great personalities, happy to chat about their hair on camera!

DATES
Recall: date TBC – once we’ve received all applications, the client will invite favourites to meet them in person at their offices
Hair colouring day: 29th April / 3rd May
Shoot day: 4th May (shooting in London, within M25)

FEES (per person)
Shoot Day Fee: £300
Recall fee: £50ea
Hair colouring will happen at a professional salon and cost of service will be covered by production

Buyout: £2500 to cover the usage of the campaign

ATTENTION CLARKSVILLE AREA  – STAND-IN

CASTING CALL – NON UNION FOR AN INDIE FEATURE FILM IN ERIN, TN 
MUST BE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF ERIN, TN

Casting: 

• STAND-IN 18-40 years of age
• 5’7-5’9 RED HAIR /BRUNETTE/DIRTY BLONDE
• (COMPLEXION AND HEIGHT ARE MOST IMPORTANT) We can provide a wig if necessary!

Erin: 
April 7th-9th 
April 11th-April 15th 
April 18th-April 22nd 
April 25th-26th, April 28th-April 29th 

Burgess Falls: 
April 27th 

Nashville: 
May 2nd-May 4th 

Rate: $80.00** for 8 hours ($10.00 an hour with an 8 hour guarantee and time and a 1/2 after 8 hours)

MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY REGARDLESS OF CALL TIME 

Now Casting Photo Double

for Major Universal Studios Production

We are currently seeking a photo double for one of our lead actors.

This will be for an exciting project filming in the Cleveland/Akron Area.

Role: AJW Photo Double 

• Age: 18+
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American
• Height: 6’2
• Weight: 140-170

Casting Requirements: 

• Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
• Must be willing to be late 1990’s period correct or willing to alter look
• Men: Clean Shaven and allow production to alter hair
• Ladies: No gel nails, fake nails, braids, twists, or piercings (besides ears)

Rates: 
$104/8

Dates: 
April 18th is your initial work date. You will then be needed every M-F between April 18th and June 6th.

You must have FULL DAY availability and a flexible schedule as dates and times in this industry and subject to change.

Location: 
Cleveland/Akron Area