Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Agency Overview:

Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown + Conquer has established itself as an industry leader by working with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the world. C+C lives at the cross section of where operations, brand partnerships and events naturally meet. We challenge those brands to be an interaction with culture by ultimately creating MOMENTS OF TRUTH that comes to life across a unique alchemy of experiences, campaigns and partnerships. With our team’s diverse perspectives and individual authenticity, we create the perfect blend of minds, people, energy and environment to communicate and celebrate TRUTH .

Job Overview:

We are seeking a tested and seasoned Director of Influencer Marketing to grow our influencer vertical. The ideal candidate will have a mix of influencer marketing, social media, analytics, and content marketing experience. We’ll need a visionary with foresight, big ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit, who can implement the day-to-day strategy and campaign execution for C+C’s current and growing client roster. The ideal person will have proven experience identifying and engaging influencers, managing influencer outreach programs, and creating engaging, brand-worthy content. This person will also have a deeply rooted interest in culture, entertainment, and lifestyle and be able to identify deep insights, make a compelling business case for influencer programs rooted in insights and analytics for both paid and earned opportunities. Other responsibilities include creative ideation, managing briefs, client relationships, presenting concepts, developing proposals, and delivering clear POVs and rationale.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and understand how to utilize influencers for both paid and earned opportunities for clients resulting in engaging, authentic, relevant content.
• Manage and execute digital media influencer marketing campaigns from signed SOW to post-campaign reporting.
• Lead communication on influencer campaigns between clients and influencers, including negotiating with brands and influencers, ensuring campaign and messaging are executed correctly and on time, and optimizing strategy when necessary.
• Create and execute project campaign timelines and schedules, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of campaigns and client goals.
• Use data and knowledge of space to identify influencers for campaigns, while having a deep understanding of what a brand wants when being represented.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with influencers across a variety of verticals – entertainment, lifestyle, luxury, beauty, etc.
• Assist with outreach to talent agencies aiming to work with influencers they represent, ultimately generating interest in C+C’s campaigns for their influencer rosters.
• Collaborate and sometimes lead creative ideation, strategy, and research in response to active pitches and proposals involving Influencers.
• Assist in drafting proposals, contracts, and presentations for agency use.
• Lead client campaign calls to outline influencer selection and execution details and timeline.
• Leverage data and analytics to deliver key business insights and meaningful recaps of program performance relative to campaign objectives to drive optimization and continuously highlight the value of our service.

Core Competencies:

• Confidently express POV to lead the business
• Manage finances and maintain account health and profit margins
• Personal accountability and integrity
• Presence, inspiring others and managing upwards
• Embody the vision and culture of C+C and lead with purpose.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or relevant area of study
• An ever-evolving, trend-forward professional with 7+ years of experience with influencer marketing preferably at an agency
• Excellent project management skills with an eye for detail, including drafting contracts, SOWs, negotiating fees, and collaborating with team members to execute and follow through
• Must be hungry, resilient, resourceful, a self starter, a big picture thinker and very detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple clients and competing priorities
• Knowledgeable of all major social platforms and software, social listening tools, analytics and measurement tools
• Always up-to-date on the latest cultural trends and innovations in the social realm
• Ability to THRIVE in a high-pressure, extremely fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to juggle scope and resources to meet consistently meet deadlines
• Passionate about Social Media, Influencer Marketing, with an emphasis on pop-culture, lifestyle and multicultural marketing.
• Has existing relationships with digital influencers across platforms
• Proficient in Google Suite, Google analytics, Keynote, Monday, Harvest, Slack, Expensify, etc.

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Crown + Conquer

A rapidly-growing influencer agency are looking for a dynamic & commercially minded leader to head up their USA operations.

Based in their Los Angeles officer, you will oversee operations across the Atlantic and help the agency to grow and develop a high-performing team of influencer experts.

• Lead the agency’s presence across the United States
• Support and approve strategies that generate revenue and help the agency to flourish Stateside
• Cultivate and form strong relationships with media owners and stakeholders
• Ensure agency processes are streamlined and that operations are as efficient as possible
• Be a brand ambassador for the agency – promoting company values and ensuring the US offering grows in line with the company ethos
• An expert understanding of social media & influencer marketing is required
• Previous experience as a General Manager of a large-scale agency is essentia

SUMO London

Boston.com is one of the most-read media outlets in the region. Each month, our stories reach millions of people, and we’re seeking to improve our offering by adding a daytime content producer to our team.

The ideal candidate will proactively surface Boston.com journalism across our platforms with accuracy, speed, and consistency.

This role will constantly experiment with newly developed features and capabilities within our content management systems, including WordPress, MailChimp, SocialFlow, and more. It’s an opportunity for a versatile journalist to push the boundaries of how Boston.com shows up for our readers.

Responsibilities Include

• Curate the Boston.com homepage based on the news cycle, audience behavior, and instinct. Update section pages in a similar manner.
• Assist reporters and editors by improving article display and packaging for users on mobile devices.
• Build and deploy multiple newsletters and alerts daily.
• Surface content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Collaborate with our social team to produce platform-specific content tied to our journalism.
• Spot, package, and publish syndicated content from the Associated Press and other news services.
• Occasionally write quick hits and/or copyedit as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• A track record of successful, audience-focused work.
• Sound editorial judgment and strong visual journalism skills.
• A progressive understanding of the ways that readers engage with content on social, search, and mobile platforms.
• The daytime content producer works from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Monday through Friday schedule
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

Vaccination Statement

BGMP will require that all employees, including temporary employees, co-ops, and interns, regardless of work location, provide the company Human Resources team with proof of vaccination status through the secure system that will be provided for these purposes. For those who are not vaccinated for company-approved and verified medical and/or religious reasons, that same system will also allow you to upload required weekly COVID test results. Failure to comply with or enforce any part of this policy, or misrepresentation of compliance with this policy, may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment

EEO Statement

Boston Globe Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. Boston Globe Media is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
Boston Globe Media

Active Theory is an award-winning, independent creative studio. We make some of the highest quality digital experiences for clients around the world, and we are growing.

We care about creating never seen before interactive experiences on the web for world class clients. We’re constantly asking ourselves what a digital experience can be.

We remain deeply committed to our philosophies and are looking for like-minded people from around the world who want to learn and play like we do.

Location

Active Theory welcomes applicants located outside of our LA and Amsterdam offices.

For this role, West coast working hours are required regardless of location.

Contract

Permanent, full time. No freelance.

Salary based on experience. Immediate start.

Role

The Senior Digital Producer will lead an interactive team of developers, designers and clients through all stages of an interactive digital project: scoping, concepting, prototyping, production, QA, and deployment.

This person must welcome the critical nature of their role in our studio, and relish in leading people through highly detailed, creative, and technologically complex builds.

Reports to: Executive Producer

Collaborates Most Closely With: Developers, Designers, Clients, Co-Founders

Direct Reports: as projects demand, you’ll have support of a mid or junior level producer

Requirements

• Minimum of 3, desired 5+ years of experience executing projects within an interactive or creative studio
• Solid understanding of design tools and the web development process
• Knowledge of risk and limitations of web technologies
• Stellar project management process within a technology setting, including: budgeting, production schedules, client status meetings, documentation
• Experience working as hybrid: production + project management + account management

Ability to:

• clearly communicate unknowns and issues relating to time management/estimating in a remote environment
• work autonomously and lead a project
• meet tight deadlines on multiple projects at once
• identify, set and manage delivery of client expectations
• price and draft (with oversight and support) scopes and tracking internal resources spent against them

Program knowledge

Intimate: Slack, Google Suite

Relevant: Figma, Photoshop

Bonus: WebGL

Benefits

• Company sponsored medical plans, group term life & long term disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match + immediate vesting

More Info

• Active Theory is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting candidates who are being actively considered for a position.

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Active Theory

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

WJXT-TV, a Graham Media Group Station, is looking for a newscast producer. We need a journalist who can put together engaging newscasts that incorporate all the bells and whistles. You must be a strong writer who is creative and understands good storytelling. You will work closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and the assignment desk. You will also be responsible for web and social media content.

Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS: At least 2 years TV newscast producing experience. Prefer college degree in journalism or communications.

Requirements:

This is a producer-driven newsroom and an excellent move for someone looking for that next producing position. Expect to work long hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Contact:

Stacey Readout, [email protected]

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, GMG/WJXT/WCWJ requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first day of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law, unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

GMG/WJXT/WCWJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG/WJXT/WCWJ will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Contact:

Stacey Readout, [email protected]

WJXT

TBWAMedia Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we’ll do the best work we’ve ever done.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 5 further international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We’d love to meet you!

Reporting to the Executive Producers of Content Production, the Assistant Producer assists with all duties related to execution and delivery of TV broadcast commercials, and content for any and all mediums.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creation of production schedule and project timelines
• Create estimates and revisions to estimates, based on bids from various vendors
• Issue PO’s and submit invoices from vendors for proper payment
• Bid and purchase production insurance via AON web portal
• Take notes at all meetings, reviews and on set; and sends summary to the team
• Learn and gain experience/exposure to legal concerns/parameters, film/video/stock footage/brand/music licensing, budget oversight and talent guidelines
• Build relationships with producers, creatives, vendors, account teams, BA and beyond
• Facilitate travel process needs in service of the team’s traveling members (for all departments traveling on the job) and manages approval processes with lead producers and account team
• Participate in and primarily manage the quality control of final file outputs for an air masters and client deliverables
• Manage (with oversight and approval from leads/juniors) any cost plus wrap process administration
• Assist in creation and completion of wrap doc reports for all finished projects
• Upload spots to internal spot library and ensures uploads have landed and that completion reports are finished per lead producer approval
• Stays abreast of great work happening around the world

Requirements:

• Experience in broadcast production—either agency or production company
• Familiarity with the work flow of various post production processes including: editorial, sound/mix, animation/vfx, online/flame
• Familiarity with various global broadcast formats
• Familiarity with file formats and video file types
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized, efficient, calm, and quick thinking

TBWAMedia Arts Lab

**Experience in fasion / beauty / stills photography is a must. This is a business focused on campaign / advertising production. TV / scripted content / feature film experience is not relevant to our operations.**

About AP Studio, Inc

AP Studio, Inc is an integrated creative production studio offering full-service production, including art buying and casting, for editorial and commercial shoots of all sizes, covering both stills and motion. We support clients and creatives in navigating the artistic and production landscape – we can handle everything from initial concept to post-production and final delivery.

We are an agile, flexible company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris and a global network of partners. We are inspired by the artists we work with and find creativity and innovation essential to every project. We prioritize client services without sacrificing artistry.

Clients include Prada, Chloe, Victoria’s Secret, Nike amongst others.

Responsibilities / Shoot Production

• Directly communicate with clients and high-level executives
• Estimate and manage production budgets
• Demonstrate ability to accommodate and budget within tight constraints when necessary
• Lead and manage all pre-production, production, and post production phases
• Source talent, oversee location and handle all logistics associated with the production of a shoot
• Negotiate usage and rates for artists, talent etc.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations
• Close jobs, review final backup, and taking care of all other billing reconciliations

Daily Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive work environment
• Ensure the team is held to high creative standards
• Guide production team through projects
• Establish and grow the company’s relationships with agencies, clients and photographers
• Report to and communicate with CEO

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in production for a production company
• Must have experience in production with fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and luxury brands
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel for short and longer-term projects
• Excellent communication skills both in person and via email/phone
• Attention to detail, with strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Proven ability to manage relationships
• Naturally self-motivated and ability to make decisions under pressure
• Strong project management and negotiation skills
• Ability to bring in new production contacts and clients

AP Studio, Inc

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

Stable is a venture-backed company, with B2B operations in Chicago, as well as London and Bermuda. We help our clients understand and manage volatile commodity prices with awesome video-led content and a groundbreaking product. Content will include livestreams, news, education and presenter led shows, podcasts and blogs covering the commodity markets, our partners and expert commentators

We’re a diverse and talented team of 50+ people who are making big things happen as we continue to use engaging content, technology and innovation to inform our clients and grow our business.

Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team that is small enough for your ideas to be recognised, but big enough to make them a reality.

We are now looking for an experienced video producer to play a leading role in shaping and implementing our content led marketing strategy and build our audience.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable producing studio based livestreams and VOD

• 4+ years of experience creating and managing the production of premium digital video

• Experience in covering business related media would be an advantage

• A desire to multi-task and facilitate quick turn-a-rounds

• Ability to think independently, strategically and efficiently across multiple events and platforms

• A track record of coming up with creative solutions for logistical challenges

• Ability to closely supervise post-production, maintaining editorial integrity and quality control

• Passion for creating engaging, interactive, non-fiction programming

Responsibilities

• He/she will produce and project manage a wide range of original content

• The Producer will act as a liaison between internal departments, external interviewees and company creative leads and experts

• Lead the production of assigned video projects to deliver on schedules and within budgets

• Produce original video that is conceived, shot and formatted specific to the needs of the web and mobile platforms

• Manage the end-to-end production process, from project planning to graphics to finishing (color/sound) to distribution

• Develop, pitch and produce pilots of new video concepts that drive video views and engage audiences

• Communicate clearly and professionally across departments and with managers about budgets, schedules, approvals and deliverables

• Help implement video strategies focused on audience development and brand growth

• Be supremely organized, proactive and positive at every stage of production

• Embrace and exploit emerging video platforms and formats

• Stay up to date on technical developments and industry standards to help improve work-flow and quality

• Oversee management of assets, working with teams to archive and organize footage for future use and distribution

• Some travel is required in this position

Summary

We put a premium on attracting and retaining the best talent. That’s why we reward our people with a greatsalary and a wealth of amazing benefits, including company equity, flexible working, paid family medical, dental and vision insurance premiums and 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to travel to our operations in Europe and Bermuda to work with the wider team.

The role is based in Chicago.

Employment Type

Full-time

Stable is an equal opportunity employer

Stable