Maine Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

JOB SUMMARY: Founded in 1997, The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) serves the MetroWest Boston region by increasing opportunities to experience, participate in and learn about the arts. TCAN attracts 30,000 patrons each year to attend concerts by national touring artists, first-run and art house movie screenings, comedy events, community theater, and theater education programs for children.

The Theater Operations Manager is responsible to develop and direct an operational structure for the successful running of our nonprofit venue. This will include managing the box office and front-of-house event staff, planning and managing program events, coordination of all venue schedules, inventory management of concessions and office supplies, and compliance with all state and local requirements including permits, health and safety standards, and TIPS certification. 

The Theater Operations Manager will assist in qualifying rental opportunities with prospective clients and may work as Event Manager for several events monthly, as required. Event programs and rental events are scheduled primarily during evening and weekend time periods.

Participates in the creation and communication of related policies and procedures.

This is a full-time position – salary commensurate with experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Management and Supervision

• Recruiting and training of event staff, Event Managers, and box office volunteers
• Scheduling of volunteers to support all events and box office hours
• Maintain all staff certifications required to offer food and alcohol service
• Support, motivate, and supervise volunteers to meet and exceed patron expectations

Box Office Management

• Create and maintain events on ticketing system – PatronManager (Salesforce.com)
• Perform settlement reconciliation of transactions, make bank deposits
• Maintain database quality and serve as primary expert on the ticketing platform
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve transaction issues and disputes
• Support reporting requests from program directors, booking agencies, ASCAP, SESAC
• Serve as sales agent for all group sales and private rental requests

Event and Program Support

• Manage the fulfillment of venue contract obligations for all programs and rental events
• With Facility Manager, manage the preparation of the facility for all events including stage, seating, artist rider, concessions, lobby, and common areas, hospitality, security, load-in/load-out
• Manage concession inventory and restocking process, including food prep equipment
• Manage prompt and accurate payment of performing artists, tech staff, and Event Managers
• As required, works as Event Manager for selected events and movie screenings
• Prepare digital cinema playlists, ingest DCPs and KDMs as needed for movie screenings

Facility and Office Management

• Manage coordination and transitions of all scheduled events and programs
• Manage purchasing and inventory management of all office supplies
• With Facility Manager, monitor, identify and resolve all issues with facility and systems
• With Facility Manager, secure all licenses and permits required for operation

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree required
• 3-5 years of professional experience in operations or theater management
• Willingness to work evening and weekend programs required
• MA residents only

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Preferred candidates will meet the following criteria:

• A passion for the arts – music, theater, film and arts education
• Experience and ability to recruit, train, supervise and lead event staff and volunteers of all ages
• Exceptional computer skills, including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Expertise with Salesforce.com or PatronManager integrated ticketing/donation system highly preferred
• High capacity to learn new technology
• Superlative customer service skills
• Experience in financial or business analysis preferred
• Excellent business communication skills, including business writing and presentation
• Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed with strong time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a small office environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight schedules and deadlines

Salary range $42,000 – $61,000 commensurate with experience

The Center for Arts in Natick

Sr. Content Producer, Marketing Services

This role manages the execution of photo and video shoots from start to finish to ensure the photo strategy is accomplished for print, digital, and eCommerce. The Sr. Content Producer is responsible for coordinating the acquisition of talent, crew and production needs, while managing overarching photography budgets for the brands. This role will also manage the negotiation of vendor rates, creating project estimates, and compiling vendor contracts. The Content Producer is a leader within the department and works closely with Creative and Brand partners to help bring the marketing strategy and creative vision to life at a high level. This role assists in researching industry standards and trends, and presenting initiatives that drive for the department forward.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Collaborate with the Creative and Brand teams to bring the creative concept to life by managing every facet of photo and video production, including location, talent, stylist and crew.
• The Content Producer will generate estimates and manage shoot budgets. This role will work with and manage outside producers when needed to bring the concept to life.
• Partner with creative directors, art directors, project management and brand team members to schedule shoots based on production deadlines and sample availability.
• Oversee production logistics of various ad campaigns, PR, e-commerce/digital and still life photo shoots for each TJX brand, while managing the legal aspects of image usage.
• Develop strong relationships with outside agencies while sourcing new locations, talent and models for the creative teams.
• Explore new photography, crew, talent and locations to bring current trends and resources to the brands. Attend industry conferences as deemed necessary for exploration purposes.
• Negotiate competitive rates for photographers, stylists, models and all production needs.
• Provide operational direction on photo shoots and oversee all productions while keeping shoots timely and on budget.
• Post-production tasks of scheduling returns, review and approve all invoices from photo shoots and management of the photography budget.
• Work within the process and procedures of TJX corporate, meeting with the legal department to insure proper legal updates.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Exhibits strong attention to detail, organization and superior time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to partner and build strong relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing demands
• Exhibits drive, resourcefulness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in the gray and prioritize accordingly
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Company Description

At Biogen, our mission is clear – we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population. 

We at Biogen are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve. We are focused on strengthening our foundation to advance our overall Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and, most importantly, ensure all our employees feel included.

As an intern or co-op at Biogen, you can expect to be placed on a real project, under the guidance of experience professionals and subject matter experts who are invested in your career and academic growth. We also ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to build your network, learn more about our organization through weekly lunch and learns led by leaders from across the company, and join us for several fun events.

Job Description

This application is for a 6-month student role from July – December 2022. Resume review begins in January 2022.

The Corporate Affairs function is responsible for positioning Biogen as a leader in neuroscience and enhancing the company’s reputation with key stakeholders, employees, and patients. At the core, Corporate Affairs supports the company’s business objectives by communicating and informing Biogen’s company value proposition and bringing the brand’s promise to life.

As a Corporate Communication Video Production Co-Op, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that further establish Biogen as the leader in neuroscience, elevate Biogen’s corporate social responsibility and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and drive employee engagement.

Position Description

Detailed description of role including but not limited to:

• Identify and develop video projects to support Biogen’s position as a leader in neuroscience and the company’s strategic goals.
• Work across every level of the organization and engage subject-matter experts to develop video content as needed
• Liaise day-to-day with key partners, design agencies, and collaborators in support of project deliverables
• Amplify our impact by inspiring and engaging employees in a way that connects them to the business and elevates Biogen’s profile
• Specific projects that you may work on include:
• Create authentic and compelling Biogen video content as needed
• Assist video production team with projects across Biogen including brand campaigns, visual storytelling for digital media (including social, website and intranet)
• Assist with video production projects and requests
• Work with Video Production Lead to shoot, edit and produce videos for a variety of uses, channels and needs
• Assist in management of video studio

Qualifications

To participate in the Biogen Internship Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Additional Qualifications

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop. After Effects preferred.)
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential.
• Experience with video cameras, audio and lighting equipment
• Ability to recognize story potential and independently develop video assets.
• Creative eye and enthusiasm for video storytelling
• Ability to thrive in an energetic corporate environment

Education

Current Undergraduate.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Biogen

Description

Riddle & Bloom is an Ideas and Access agency specializing in helping brands connect with the Next Generation of consumers. Our integrated approach allows our clients to understand and engage with high schoolers, college students, and young professional through behavioral insights, experiential marketing, digital strategy, physical activations, e-commerce solutions, and exclusive partnerships.

The Role

We are looking for a Social Media & Influencer Marketing intern to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As a Social Media & Influencer Marketing intern, you will be part of our client services team and actively contribute to the success of client brand social handles and influencer marketing campaigns. This is a hands-on learning opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to work and be successful in an agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on special projects with R&B team members on accounts for nationally renowned brands
• Support new business efforts and generate consumer insights through primary and secondary research
• Create, curate, and edit static and video content for client brand handles (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter)
• Plan and schedule content using scheduling platform and internal project management tools
• Participate in team brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage the target audience and capitalize on trends
• Assist in sourcing top-tier student influencers for campaigns and surprise PR kit deliveries
• Research platform best practices and optimization tactics
• Share insights into current student consumer habits and behaviors
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• You are extremely well-versed in and have high acumen for social media platforms, specifically TikTok
• You have an eye for up-and-coming, Gen-Z based trends, and you’re a creative thinker that is willing to travel outside of the box for the right solutions
• You have experience shooting and editing static and video content made for social media. Graphic design or knowledge of Canva is a plus!
• You have a good sense of humor and can quickly understand brand voice and tenants, and translate this into relatable copy that excites, educates, and inspires.
• You have availability to contribute 15 hours a week over the course of 10 weeks

Why Riddle & Bloom

We are constantly striving to create a culture at Riddle & Bloom that fosters creativity and accountability. Experience a marketing agency through collaborative, team-oriented assignments. Sit in on client meetings. Soak up what it takes to run a successful marketing campaign from those who live it every day. We are committed to investing in our team members, their personal and professional well-being and celebrating the successes we know will come from our combined efforts.

Interested? Send your resume, and a portfolio of work if applicable to Alyssa Van Liere ([email protected]) if you’re interested!
Wasserman

Job Description

The Boston Globe’s growing audio unit has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned producer. This person will collaborate with members of an investigative team to create a compelling, marquee podcast in collaboration with another major media company.

Responsibilities

• Manage production workflow, schedule, and media assets
• Help establish editorial vision and structure for series, alongside project editor and reporters
• Run editorial meetings alongside project editor and serve as primary contact for associate producer
• Produce, direct, and record in-person and remote interviews in studio and in the field
• Book and pre-interview podcast guests/sources and arrange tape syncs as necessary
• Coach show host(s) on tracking and interviewing
• Contribute reporting and primary research as necessary
• Write, edit, and workshop scripts alongside project editor and reporters
• Assemble podcast episodes in DAW, preferably Adobe Audition
• Serve as primary contact for mixing/mastering engineer and sound designer on episode cuts and final deliverables
• Work closely with outside production and/or ad and distribution partners as necessary
• Oversee team edits/reviews, uploads, and final QC of all episodes
• Ensure guest consent forms are signed and collected
• Oversee recording, producing, and trafficking of potential sponsor and house ad spots
• Assist as necessary with show promotion, newsletter copy, social media demands, and creative assets
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

This is a contract position of 12 months with possibility of extension.

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

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

Do you love posting on Instagram or setting up photoshoots with friends? Does getting paid for your creative content excite you? We are looking for exceptional Micro-Influencers with a following of 1,000+, who actively post and receive strong engagement on Instagram. The Micro-Influencer program is a great opportunity to grow your following and enhance your brand. You will get the chance to use your Instagram profile to create content for housing companies on your campus and a variety of national brands. If social media, creative freedom, and getting paid to post sounds like something that interests you, then this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• Post approved content on schedule

• Strong communication with your National Influencer Manager

• Submit post insights and analytics on time for payment

Time Commitment:

• A couple of hours per month for taking photos

• About an hour per week to edit, submit for approval, post, and submit payment for your photos

Requirements:

• Live or attend a school in the Boston area

• 1,000+ Instagram followers

• 10%+ engagement rate

• Experience with brands or social content creation

• Willing to be a public profile during the campaign

• Willing to turn profile into a Creator Profile

• Legally allowed to work in the U.S.

In order to be considered for the role, please message me directly or contact my email [email protected] with your Instagram handle. If you are a fit for the position, we will reach back out!

The Black Sheep

Cramer is looking for someone who is excited about the process of filmmaking. The ideal candidate will have an educational track that focuses primarily on the production side of the industry. This means that we will meet with people who are interested in actively participating in location and studio shoots. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Lighting, grip and camera preparation
• Location scouting
• Rentals and returns
• Shot listing
• Studio preparation (set build assistance, video village, craft services area)
• Assist with lighting and grip set-up and strike
• Supports DoP (Director of Photography), as well as Directors and Producers as needed

Requirements

• Must have own transportation – personal car and a valid driver’s license.
• Must commit to 3 or more days per week, (8 hours non-shoot days / 10+ hours shoot days)
• Must be in an accredited program, (Junior or Senior), which results in either BA or master’s degree in film, television, or media production.
• Video Work submission a plus (student, personal or paid work examples encouraged)

This position is paid and/or may be used for course credit.

• Due to various industry requirements, it is expected that this intern be fully vaccinated by time of hire.

Cramer

About HqO

For owners and operators of commercial real estate, HqO is an end-to-end tenant experience (TeX) operating system and data and analytics platform that strengthens relationships with current and prospective tenants. We unlock business value for owners while bringing property management, marketing, and leasing teams closer to their customers. For building occupants, HqO is an award-winning tenant app connecting employees to the communities in and around their building and empowering them with tools to control their workday. Join our story and help empower our customers to build a stronger community in offices worldwide.

Our core values of “Let’s Go” (Learning, Excellence, Truth, Speed, Goodness, Ownership) define our culture and push us to be our best. We’re excited to grow our team and learn from people that want to make a difference. If you love what you do and you’re interested in being part of our journey, we want to hear from you.

Create engaging content that helps generate awareness and excitement around HqO and our unique content offerings

Got a strong sense of visuals, timing, an eye for detail, and a passion for storytelling? The HqO marketing team is looking for a motivated, hands-on producer to help create and develop video and audio content that supports our diverse content strategy, including two podcasts, webinars, events, video case studies, and more!

The ideal candidate has a technical understanding of all aspects of video and audio production, including camera, audio, editing, motion graphics, media management, etc., to ensure that the end product meets our high-quality production standards.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Help manage the creation, production, and post-production of video, audio and graphic projects for HqO’s marketing team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on video content production and post-production processes, helping the Director of Brand Marketing scope projects properly and manage internal expectations.
• Hands-on editing of recorded material that enhances and supports our content strategy with engaging visuals.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with contacts, resources, and vendors needed for production.
• Create motion graphics and animation sequences–such as logo and type treatments, video effects, and graphic treatments.
• Collaborate with content writers and designers.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience producing and editing long- and short-form videos and podcasts.
• 2+ years of experience leveraging video and/or animation to support social and content campaigns.
• Expert level knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud suite of apps including Premiere, After Effects, Audition, and Photoshop.
• Outstanding communication and relationship skills, including collaborating cross-functionally within the organization.
• Organizational skills and focus on detail to drive projects from pre-production through post-production.
• Independent, creative thinker with a vision.
• Ability to thrive, adapt, and be responsive in a startup environment.

HqO

This full time position is ideal for a production designer looking for experience in agency life, digital marketing and advertising. We are located downtown in the beautiful city of Newburyport, MA.

Examples of things you may be doing:

• Execute design and creative production across a variety of platforms
• Prioritize your work and deliver creative on-time
• Design and resize digital banner ads for Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Design newsletters within email platforms like Klaviyo, Constant Contact, and Drip
• Update landing pages in Shopify and WordPress
• Perform quality assurance for websites, content, etc.
• Design and resize paid and/or organic social assets
• Print ad production
• Image/Icon sourcing and resizing
• Assist the creative team with a variety of clients and projects

You MUST have:

• 1 or 2 years of academic design experience
• Willing to work in the fast-paced digital marketing world
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams
• Superb skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Organization skills and self-starter
• Excellent writing, attention to detail, and proofing skills
• A desire to learn, grow, and explore new things and achieve goals
• Must be hardworking, dedicated, collaborative, and have a strong sense of urgency

Would be NICE to have:

• Experience with the following programs/platforms:
• Shopify
• WordPress
• Shogun Page Builder
• Email platforms (Klaviyo, Constant Contact, Drip etc.)
• Agency experience
• A sense of humor

What SUCCESS looks like:

• You work well remotely
• You are passionate about your work and your growth as a designer
• You are efficient and meet deadlines
• You have a love of learning new skills
• You deliver quality work
• You are easy to get along with and work well with others
• You always give your best effort

Who you will work with:

• Designers, art directors, project managers, account managers, and a few select animals.
• You will receive mentorship to ensure your success at Carbon

Carbon