Maryland Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Tammy Thompson of Thompson Productions is in need of several dependable extras for the Christian movie, “The Beauty of Forgiveness.”

You do not have to be a Christian to be an extra, but you must dress modestly for the scene filmed in the church.

Filming details:
The date of filming is Saturday, March 4th. Extras will need to be on time and arrive at 5:30 PM. Filming will start shortly after sunset at 6:00 PM, and the scene will be filmed until complete. It could be 2-4 hours. Extras will need to commit to remaining for the whole time.

The filming will take place at a Church in Westminster, Maryland (the address will be emailed to you with the actor release form)

Extra acting details:
– The extras will be seated as an audience attending the book launch of the pastor’s wife in the movie. The role of the extras is to be engaged in her speech.
– There is no childcare at the church during filming; only those accepted with a signed contract can be on set.
– There is no room for observers while filming. Phones will need to be off during the filming time. Extras are to wear plain, solid clothing and not busy distracting prints, as the scene focuses on the pastor’s wife and her book launch. Do not wear red, as the book is the only red thing in the movie. Do not wear facial masks or any clothing/items that would be seen as from a non-Christian faith.
– The parts are unpaid, but the extras will explicitly receive; a copy of the finished movie, their name listed in the movie credits, and an invitation to the private viewing.

IMMEDIATE CASTING – URBAN / ATHLETIC APPAREL COMPANY PRINT PHOTOSHOOT (BALTIMORE, MARYLAND)

SHOOT DATE: WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2023 (EXACT DAY TBD)
RATE: $640.00 (8-HOURS)
TALENT SPECS: Print models Male & Female, Ages 17 – 26 y.o. (or that can pass look wise for these ages) – Open to All Ethnicities

Models needed for the Summer Collection for lifestyle retailer of urban-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories.
Must have some modeling experience

Overview Of The Company

Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

Job Description

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, the #1 news station in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with the most hours of local news and entertainment, is looking for our next Executive Producer. The executive producers at FOX 5 are advocates for our viewers and the station. The EP team ensures engaging, high quality content is reaching our audience. They uphold our brand by consistently delivering informative, captivating and flawless newscasts. They challenge, coach, and mentor the team to perform at their highest levels every day.

We are looking for experienced candidates with a competitive spirit and creative vision who can lead a team of highly skilled broadcast professionals. We are looking for leaders who thrive off collaboration of the minds and leading a top-level news team. We are looking for leaders who own the editorial process and constantly strategize on ways to achieve big-picture goals.

JOB SUMMARY: The executive producer is a leader in the newsroom who will supervise the work of others. They manage a team of direct and indirect reports to include writers, producers, editors, anchors, reporters, assignment editors and planners, and digital staff. Responsible for recruiting and interviewing, managing the daily affairs of the team, and cultivating a productive and supported work environment. Produce timely and compelling newscasts that are editorially and visually dynamic, including content in the field and news specials. Develop and assemble content on multiple platforms. Must have strong knowledge of social media and be able to incorporate and showcase content from multiple platforms into newscasts. Will work closely with news management to continually evolve our newscasts. Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned by the news director and assistant news director.

YOU ARE BRINGING: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a senior producer or executive producer in a medium to large television market. Minimum 2 years’ experience managing a team of direct reports. Exceptional news and editorial judgment. Flawless writing and copy editing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high professionalism. High standard of quality and attention to detail. Deadline driven. Social media enthusiast. Friendly, respectful, and collaborative. Exceptional creativity and ability to find new ways to present information. Must be self-motivated and effectively work independently and on a team. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks

Job ID R50020629

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

FOX 5 DC

IMMEDIATE CASTING – COMMERCIAL (BALTIMORE, MARYLAND) 

SHOOT DATE: February 22, 2023
TALENT SPECS:  A male and one female, 25-45, of any race. This is a couple of dinner scenes.
*Talent can submit individually or as a real-life couple or put-together couple. 
RATE: $600.00 – $750.00

IMMEDIATE CASTING – HAT RETAILER PHOTOSHOOT (ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD)

Date(s) : TBD – between 2/10-2/28 (1-Day Shoot)
Rate : $320.00 (4 hrs)
Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
TALENT SPECS : Seeking male & female talent to model designer handmade hats for a hat retailer.
Ages 30-50 y.o., open to all ethnicities.

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for a Art Director for an agency client of ours. The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By having a knowledge of emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able create cross-channel deliverables to clients that meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and project teams to understand client objectives and project design
• Develop and present creative projects that support agreed upon goals and strategy
• Create cross-channel visual communication strategies (digital, print, and motion)
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence
• Committed to understanding user personas, industry nuances, trends and marketing techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 5+ years’ of digital and print design or advertising experience
• Breadth of style and design capability

Clutch

A leading marketing agency headquartered near Columbia, MD is looking for a hybrid Art Director for an immediate, full-time role. The agency is currently working on a hybrid remote schedule, working three days a week in the Columbia, MD office.

The Art Director will be responsible for collaborating, concepting and taking great ideas and turning them into beautiful visual work. Ideal candidates should be able to balance their design principles with a serious attention to detail.

Art Director Responsibilities:

• Produce work the department, agency and customers will be proud to share.
• Defend your work with skill and grace.
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence.
• Revise work as needed with accuracy.
• Encourage originality and inspire innovation by being a student of great work and sharing best-in-class examples.
• Work within deadlines and communicate deadline issues in a timely manner.
• Work with Client Service and Production team members to ensure project parameters are clear and actionable.
• Work with Media & Performance team to understand how the work will be measured and to learn how it performs.
• Work with Media & Performance and Client Services teams to develop optimization recommendations based on performance results.
• Use soft skills to coach and direct designers and other team members.

Art Director Requirements:

• Ideal candidates should be able to balance their design principles with a serious attention to detail.
• The ability to bring together and concept big ideas with cohesive, stunning designs.
• The ability to advise other designers on how to stay within brand standards and have a working knowledge of the many different communications channels.
• Strong portfolio of work required to be considered.

About Profiles

An award-winning creative and marketing workforce solutions provider. Profiles places the highest caliber candidates in Fortune 500 companies and leading brands, nationwide. Our specialized recruiters represent an elite group of skilled professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions. Profiles is headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a remote staff of entrepreneurial individuals across the nation.

New job opportunities are listed daily – www.careerprofiles.com.

Profiles

Washington College is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that builds community as an essential foundation to the success of our students. Members of the Washington community benefit from a welcoming, energetic culture that empowers students and generates impact well beyond our beautiful campus. Staff and faculty enjoy outstanding benefits and the unique opportunity to work in a setting dedicated to personal and intellectual growth. We strongly encourage qualified professionals from all backgrounds to apply.

The Director of News and Media Relations promotes the Washington College brand story to the world through proactive, strategic, and comprehensive media communications planning. Reporting to the Senior Director/Director of Communications, the Director of News and Media Relations will work to elevate the College’s regional and national reputation by leveraging Washington’s outstanding academics as exemplified through the work of our excellent students and expert faculty and staff. This position will also contribute to the content of the Office of Marketing and Communications (MarComm) by writing stories about news related items for publication on the washcoll.edu website and in the Washington College Magazine.

The position calls for a creative, innovative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills who can assess news value while maintaining high journalistic standards of accuracy and integrity. The individual in this role will bring a fresh perspective on ways to gain media attention, be well versed on the latest industry trends and technology and committed to collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted media lists; build and maintain relationships with newsroom contacts through various channels, including print, broadcast, podcasts, and social media.
• Works with colleagues in MarComm and across campus to identify media trends and opportunities that align with faculty expertise and content with broad media appeal to promote with media outlets.
• Pitches story ideas and write media advisories.
• Supports the College’s senior leadership in conveying complex topics to diverse constituencies via op-eds and talking points.
• Engages in message preparation and media training.
• Serves as a liaison of MarComm to units across the College.
• Facilitates the needs of visiting media on campus.
• Utilize PR Management software platforms to track, analyze, and react to media coverage.
• Manage Merit platform to promote student accomplishments.
• May serve as a spokesperson for the College.
• Serves as a member of the MarComm editorial team, contributing stories and ideas to help build and promote the brand of Washington College.
• Participates in MarComm editing and proofing processes.
• Actively support the College’s plan to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity on its campus and in the community in general.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field required.
• 5 or more years of experience in a field directly related to media relations and/or communications, including a minimum of 2 years of proven experience working directly with the media and successfully pitching and placing stories.
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience preparing talking points, op-eds, and other communications with executive-level staff.
• Experience in higher education a plus.
• Experience with PR Management Software, such as Meltwater or Merit.
• Experience coordinating paid media efforts.
• Experience using web content management systems.
• Ability to shoot and edit video and audio a plus.
• Experience as a spokesperson preferred.
• Passionate about editing, writing and grammar.

About Washington College

Founded in 1782, Washington College is the nation’s first liberal arts institution and the tenth oldest college in the nation. Enrolling approximately 1,100 undergraduates from more than 35 states and a dozen nations, Washington is known for outstanding academics with an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning across more than 40 multidisciplinary areas of study. The College is home to nationally recognized academic centers in the environment, history, and writing, and has a 4,700-acre river and field campus that provides unique positioning for the College. Learn more at washcoll.edu.

To apply, upload your letter of interest, resume, 5-8 writing samples including at least one media pitch, and names/contact information for three references, preferably as one PDF, through the Careers at Washington College portal. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

EEO Statement & Title IX

Washington College values diversity within campus community and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. The College does not discriminate in hiring based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For information on Washington College’s Title IX compliance, please visit www.washcoll.edu/title-ix/ .

Other Information

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check and establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

It is the policy of Washington College to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact hr@washcoll.edu.
Washington College

Model Call! ???? I’m now casting models in the Baltimore/DC area who are available to walk on Saturday, February 25th for a show I’m producing and hosting.

Requirements:

• -Adults only
• -Males and females needed
• -All sizes
• -Must look great in a fedora/hat
• -Must be available all day on 2/25 in Baltimore
• -Runway experience is a must!

(I’m also looking for models on 2/17 to be on the news in DC )

Many models will not get selected for this particular gig but may be considered for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your interest!

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an innovative and experienced Communications Director for a non-partisan non-profit based in North Bethesda. The Director will collaborate closely with the President to develop and implement the non-profit’s brand, communication and marketing strategy, and drive strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will have experience managing and building a team, overseeing communications platforms, and have demonstrated communications experience on the Hill, think tanks, or in other public policy organizations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional with demonstrated leadership experience to take on a pivotal role in a high-impact organization. This role is onsite 5 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement the brand, positioning, and PR
• Develop marketing strategy to reach target audiences and for revenue-generating products
• Oversee the development and creation of a wide range of communications materials including press releases, social media posts, newsletters, video, podcasts, and other updates
• Analyze and report metrics related to distribution, engagement, and lead generation
• Translate and summarize scholarly publications into digestible content for various platforms
• Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, Hill staffers, and policymakers
• Develop and oversee a marketing and communications team
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to help with their marketing and communications needs
• Collaborate with leadership team to identify and develop partnerships with other organizations

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of communications or marketing experience
• Experience from the Hill, think tanks, or within public policy
• Experience building and managing teams
• Established network within the policy community, congress, and media organizations
• Superb communication and writing skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Technical skills:
• Strong understanding of CRMs
• Marketing and communications platforms

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, D.C. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

This is a direct hire position. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to:

jobs@ford-agency.com

Attn: Communications Director

To see more open positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.

The Ford Agency