Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Department Summary

Our communications team is made up of a variety of storytellers with a united purpose. They work cross-functionally to communicate the DISH story to journalists, colleagues, thought leaders and industry experts. From media relations to internal message building, they tell DISH’s unique story of innovation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

What you will be doing

We have an opportunity available for a skilled and imaginative photographer and videographer to help shape and tell our story via social media through the eyes of the executive leadership team. In addition, this role will assist Studio Operations in support of other executive video and photography projects as needed. We’re looking for someone with flexibility and adaptability to produce outstanding social media content that engages customers, prospective customers, employees and other key audiences.

Day-to-day job responsibilities

• Pre-production collaboration with key stakeholders and implementation of digital content strategy with the goal of increasing engagement and follower growth of social media platforms.
• Produces video and graphic content for executive social media accounts at DISH Network; project management and production planning.
• Video filming for social platforms, executive projects, and market-facing press coverage; still photography of events.
• Works to ensure a consistent personal brand identity is maintained.
• Editing within tight timeframes; the ability and flexibility to work on short notice and outside normal business hours as needed; strong work ethic.
• Impeccable track record for reliability and dependability; learning and assisting core studio production components.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience with social media content production in a multimedia setting (video & photography)
• Expert-level experience in photo and video editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator).
• The ability to conceptualize and create high-quality content.
• Proficiency in all aspects of audio-visual production.
• Professional experience in developing assets for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; technical troubleshooting skills desirable.
• Experience with field lighting for video and still photography; familiarity with broadcast control room production concepts and terminology a plus.
• The ability to work with C-suite executives and provide a professional and comfortable atmosphere.

Travel required:

• Up to 50% local travel within the Denver-metro area
• Up to 10% domestic travel outside of the Denver-metro area

Schedule:

• Flexibility needed to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays based on influencer availability/preference.

Salary Range

Compensation: $64,800.00/Year – $89,400.00/Year
Benefits

From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.
DISH

**MAJOR CASTING NOTICE**
All new MAJOR DC FEATURE FILM

Is casting for Thin Males to play ANCIENT WORKERS in the month of May!

Must be available for possibly fittings in April!

Men must be willing to shave their heads and be covered in Makeup! Vaccine not required!

CASTING MALES, 18-75 YEARS OLD, MIDDLE EASTERN DESCENT/AFRICAN DESCENT/EUROPEAN/EGYPTIAN DESCENT, SHOULD BE COMPLETELY BALD AND/OR WILLING TO SHAVE TO WORK THESE SPOTS. SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. IF COMFORTABLE SHAVING PLEASE NOTE IN SUBMISSION. 

RATES: $350.00 for 12 hours. Time and a half for any work over 12! THIS IS FOR THOSE SHAVING THEIR HEADS! 
HAIRCUT AND FITTING DAY: TBD
COVID TESTING COMPENSATION: $45.00 
MAKEUP BUMP: $50

**RUSH GENTLEMEN’S CLUB CASTING NOTICE**
Brand new AMAZON series shooting in Atlanta

is looking for MALES & FEMALES, available to work April 12th, with a Covid  test TOMORROW AT 10AM, AND MONDAY between 8:30a and 3:30p!
Casting FEMALES & MALES, AGED 18+, and AFRICAN AMERICAN to portray VARIOUS ROLES – must be available to shoot on Tuesday April 12th! Booking for the following:

-Bouncer
-Janitor (40-60)
-Customers (Male and Female)
-Den Mother (40-60)
-Female Stand-in (5’5-5’7)

**CARS ALSO NEEDED! If you have a vehicle pre-2017, not white or bright red, please include! You will receive a bump!

**This is a Zone A Production – per STUDIO POLICY, all talent must be fully vaccinated, with a booster shot if applicable (5 Months past 2nd or Final dose of vaccine)**

* STAND-IN CASTING NOTICE **
Brand new Disney/FX series shooting in Atlanta

Is looking for a

•  Females
• 18+
• Caucasian
• Approximate height: 5’4-5’6
• approx. weight: 110-130 lb. 

To work MONDAY, 4/18, with testing prior!
Day Rate: $216/12
Testing Bump: $45

**This is a Zone A Production – per STUDIO POLICY, all talent must be fully vaccinated, with a booster shot if applicable (5 Months past 2nd or Final dose of vaccine)**

**CASTING NOTICE**
Brand new AMAZON series shooting in Atlanta

Casting

• MALES & FEMALES
• AGED 18+
• ALL ETHNICITIES
• To work in a restaurant scene portraying WAITRESSES AND CUSTOMERS!

 Available to work Wednesday, April 13th, with a Covid test BOTH Monday, April 11th, and Tuesday, April 12th!

**This is a Zone A Production – per STUDIO POLICY, all talent MUST BE fully vaccinated, WITH A BOOSTER shot if applicable (5 Months past 2nd or Final dose of vaccine)**

**STAND-IN CASTING NOTICE**
Brand new AMAZON series shooting in Atlanta

is looking for 

• Casting MALES, AGED 18+, CAUCASIAN
• Approx. Heighht: 6’1 – 6’3.
• Approx. Weight: 180-200

Available to work Thursday, April 14th, with a Covid test BOTH Tuesday, April 12th, and Wednesday, April 13th!

**This is a Zone A Production – per STUDIO POLICY, all talent MUST BE fully vaccinated, WITH A BOOSTER shot if applicable (5 Months past 2nd or Final dose of vaccine)**

**CASTING NOTICE**
Brand new AMAZON series shooting in Atlanta

is looking for COLLEGE GUYS for a PARTY scene, available to work Thursday, April 14th, with a Covid test BOTH Tuesday, April 12th, and Wednesday, April 13th!

• Casting MALES
• AGED 18-25
• ALL ETHNICITIES, to work in a College Penthouse party scene portraying Frat Guys and Baseball Players!

**This is a Zone A Production – per STUDIO POLICY, all talent MUST BE fully vaccinated, WITH A BOOSTER shot if applicable (5 Months past 2nd or Final dose of vaccine)**

*FBI Series Rush Casting Notice* 
Brand New FX/Disney Series

Looking For Males MUST NOT HAVE WORKED ON THIS SHOW YET

physically Fit/ athletic types, clean cut, 21-45 yrs old, to work as on Wednesday April 13!  

Covid test today and costume fit tomorrow!

Per Disney’s policy, we are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated and able to provide a vaccine card! 

Location: Atlanta and surrounding areas

Pay Rate: $150/12

COVID bump: $50

**CASTING NOTICE**

Exciting new FX/Disney series shooting in Atlanta

Looking for Males 30-50, all ethnicities, with a cool, fun vibe to play restaurant patrons.

is looking for background to be part of a fun Restaurant scene shooting Thursday April 14th!

*Mandatory Covid test on Tuesday, April 12th! Think big city, Hip/Trendy restaurant with a great high-end happy hour vibe! 

*Please note, per STUDIO POLICY, all talent must be fully vaccinated, plus boosted if applicable (5 months past 2nd or final dose of vaccine)*

**Stand-In Casting**

• Casting people 18 years of age or older
• 5’5-5’8, and available to work 4/13 with a test on 4/12 (in Santa Fe).

Working in Las Vegas, NM +$25 Travel Bump
Rate: $135 for 8  +$45 off set COVID test. 
Testing location Santa Fe, NM
Vaccination NOT required