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Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve.
Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 30 + local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.
The Environment: Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
What we’re looking for: An Executive Producer has managerial oversight on all things editorial across multiple platforms. This may be tasks such as scripts for special content and event coverage. You will have supervisory responsibilities in the newsroom and may fill in for Producers, working with broadcast personnel to ensure assignment needs are met. You will have overseeing abilities on lineups, video/audio, graphics and timing.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
- Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work rapidly and accurately
- Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of current events and industry trends
- Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
- Ability to effectively train others
- Basic editing skills
- Must adhere to attendance guidelines
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience required
- 5+ years of producing and executive producing experience in television news required
- 2+ years of management experience
- Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
Working Conditions:
- Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
- Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
- Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!
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LEBRON JAMES MOVIE CASTING CALL
Casting Students for Universal Studios Movie about LeBron James and the Fab 5
We are currently casting students, ages 14-24, to portray High School Students.
This is a huge project filming in the Cleveland/Akron area so you will not want to miss out!
This movie is about young LeBron James and the Fab 5 and we will have a lot of fun/exciting student scenes!!
Role: High School Student
- Age: 14-24 (Must look like a High School Student)
- Gender: Any
- Ethnicity: Any
Casting Requirements:
- Must be FULLY vaccinated; Including booster shot (If eligible)
- Must be willing to be late 1990’s period correct and willing to alter look.
- No colored hair, braids, twists, or dreads
- Men must be willing to shave facial hair
Please note, minors cannot submit themselves. All minors must be submitted through a parent/guardian’s email account.
Parental/Guardian consent is mandatory and consent forms will be provided to all minors who are booked. Parents MUST be on set with the minor at all time.
Pay:
$88/8
Date Options:
- Friday, April 22nd
- Monday, April 25th
- Tuesday, April 26th
- Monday, May 2nd
- Must have FULL availability for any date that you apply for.
We encourage you to apply for multiple dates if you are available!
Location:
Cleveland/Akron Area
Covid Testing:
Everyone will be required to COVID test within 48 hours of initial work date. These covid tests are paid by production and you will receive $30 per test.
Fittings:
Considering this production is a period piece (late 1990s) you may be required to attend a costume fitting before filming- you will be paid for this.
‘CITY PRIMEVAL’ CASTING CALL!
We are casting a ‘nude’ body double for Boyd Holbrook for Justified: City Primeval filming in Chicago.
- Dark Blonde to Light Brown hair (may have some dark streaks in this).
- Hair not too short. They need to touch up back of head.
- No tattoos. Nice built. 6″ to 6’3″, 170 lbs. to 185 lbs,
- 30 to 45 years of age.
Most likely shoot date would be 5/31. This could change. Need to be flexible in case it does.
$750 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half if overtime.
All meals and parking provided.
*Need to be ‘fully’ vaccinated on these shows; and, go through the mandatory covid testing procedures*
Scenes will be shot from the back. No frontal nudity. Set will be closed to only those that need to be there.
RUSH CALL!!!
Vicky Boone Casting is looking for a
Heavy Set Suburban Dad for a Featured Background role for a commercial shooting in Austin TOMORROW or THURSDAY! Please submit ASAP!
Project Details:
Rate of Pay: Featured Background – $300 session
Union Status: Non-Union
Project Type: CASEY’S Commercial
Start Date: 4/13/22 OR 4/14/22
Shoot Location: Austin
CASTING
- Heavy Set Suburban Dad for Featured Background Role
- 40 to 60 years old, all ethnicities.
- Outdoorsy and outgoing. Confidence floating in an inner tube on a river or dancing.
- Need to be able to understand simple choreography quickly.
*PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR SUBMISSION IF YOU HAVE DANCE EXPERIENCE*
**May be required to tape a short dance**
**Photo-Double Casting**
Casting people
- 18 years of age
- 5’8-5’10, 165-180lbs,
- and available to work 4/21 with a test on 4/20 in Santa Fe, NM
Rate: $135 for 8 +$45 off set COVID test.
Testing location Santa Fe, NM
Vaccination NOT required
CASTING CALL FOR AN ICE CREAM BRAND
- Age range: 20s – 30s
- Hispanic look
- fluent in Spanish and English
CASTING CALL FOR AN ICE CREAM BRAND
- Age range: 60s – 80s
- Hispanic look
- able to speak perfect Spanish with a neutral or Mexican accent.
CASTING CALL FOR AN ICE CREAM BRAND
- Age range: Mid 30s – 50s
- Hispanic look
- able to speak perfect Spanish with a neutral or Mexican accent.
CASTING CALL FOR AN ICE CREAM BRAND
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Age range: early 20s – late 20s
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Hispanic look
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Fluent in Spanish and English
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Casting direction:Everpost _ Casting Direction I Latina Daughter.pdf
EVERPOST OPEN CASTING CALL
We’re looking for talent in Los Angeles, CA, for an upcoming comedic commercial for Everpost that will take place on Sunday, 4/17.
We’re looking for a wide range of people for several male and female roles: all complexion types, all body types, and open to all ethnicities.
Applicants should feel comfortable speaking on camera and delivering comedic lines.
The rate for each role is $1,000/day (agent fee included).
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 4/12.
Role: Susan the Executive
- Female
- Age range: mid 30s – mid 50s
- Application form: