Michigan Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Pro is a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity.

Ford Pro delivers a work-ready suite of vehicles, software, charging, service, and financing solutions for virtually every vocation, backed by a strong foundation of customer loyalty. A true one-stop shop, offering a full portfolio of electrified and internal combustion vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with the Ford Pro ecosystem, helping customers’ businesses thrive today and into the new era of electrification.

Within the marketing function, you will report to the Head of Content and will be instrumental in helping to organize and manage a new creative/content team within the organization; as well as coordinate creative/content assignments across external agencies. In this role, you will act as a liaison to internal stakeholders and operations teams to ensure the creative/content team is resourced appropriately for upcoming projects and has been provided accurate details to complete those assignments. You must have a strong understanding of workflow management within a creative/content team, be solutions driven, and organized to assure that high quality work is delivered on time and within scope. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is a creative problem solver with the attitude that there is always a solution; constant communication and the ability to remain calm under pressure must be in your DNA.

If you are serious about stepping outside your comfort zone and helping to define and build the first in-house creative/content team within Ford Motor Company, then we would love to talk to you.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Manage and oversee all creative workflow within the Ford Pro team
• Partner with Creative Leadership and Marketing Operations to formalize and enhance the standard operating procedures for the Ford Pro creative/content team
• Define, implement, and optimize creative processes, resource and revenue tracking systems
• Educate and train internal stakeholders and partner teams on creative process and capabilities
• Establish relationships across internal and partner agency teams to define content production processes
• Partner with HR/Recruiting/Finance/Purchasing to define a process for freelance creative resources
• Partner with IT to ensure creative teams have the appropriate hardware and software to perform tasks effectively (i.e., dual monitors, Wacom tablets, Adobe Creative Suite, Macbooks, etc.)
• Ensure creative development schedules and quality standards are being met
• Attend project meetings to determine creative/content needs
• Partner with Creative Directors, Producers, and Marketing Operations to provide timing and estimates for creative deliverables
• Define and manage a routing process for in-house creative deliverables: legal, safety, product information, proofreading, etc.
• Proactively communicate direction from internal stakeholders and creative leadership to creative teams while motivating, challenging, and mentoring
• Look for creative solutions when dealing with strict project timelines and deliverables. “No” is not an option

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role at a creative agency or in-house creative department: advertising, digital, social media, publishing/content, public relations, etc.
• Strong written and presentation skills; create detailed process documentation to convey your thoughts and ideas to various stakeholders
• Excellence in interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, smart-working, well-organized, and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
• Ongoing drive to understand emerging techniques, trends and philosophies in creative team building and process improvement
• Understanding of various workflow management tools and software to optimize creative workflow and tracking; tool examples include SharePoint, Slack, etc.
• Excellence in interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term needs

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please visit: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-cp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

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This is a paid freelance, remote position — that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule!

CBR (also known as

Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV news content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor in the position of Entertainment Writer: Movie/TV News. The selected candidates will help source, brainstorm, produce, self-edit and publish original new content for our knowledgeable audience and have the opportunity for tremendous career growth within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Candidates should be passionate for the field of Movies/TV and preferably have an in-depth understanding of the latest, most breaking and biggest news trends. We want researchers whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of the Movie/TV world and its culture, and who know exactly where to look for its most interesting developments.

At the same time, we want seasoned content creators with proven experience writing clean, informative copy to tight deadlines and exacting editorial standards.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

If you think this describes you and that you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors, we would be more than happy to consider your application, regardless of prior experience! In your cover letter, please be sure to let us know the extent of your knowledge and passion and how it would apply to CBR’s content!

Expectations

• Researching, writing, self-editing and posting 3-5 articles per week in CBR’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
• Exploring relevant news and social media feeds, including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok and more, and tuning in to popular podcasts, streams and YouTube shows to enhance coverage.
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• 2-3 sample titles you would present right now as suitable CBR news pieces (if possible)
• A passion for the content and a drive for industry growth
• Broad working knowledge of comic books, film and TV, namely blockbusters and major franchises (DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Availability at peak hours and strategic weekend posting times

What CBR Has To Offer:

• Open Schedule — Write as much as you like, whenever and from wherever!
• Future bonus 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 cover letter and resume will be considered. It is vital for you to utilize your cover letter to emphasize your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content just as much as niche interests. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.

CBR is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applications from women, BIPOC professionals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

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Senior Art Director, seeds marketing + design

Birmingham, MI (Hybrid Opportunity)

seeds marketing+design, an advertising agency covering a variety of mediums with exciting new clients, is looking to add a versatile Senior Art Director to our team! 

A successful Senior Art Director will: 

As a Senior Art Director on our team, you’ll be responsible for concepting and executing brilliant design solutions while upholding client brand standards. The perfect addition to our team is someone who brings a variety of skills and unique experiences to the table, pays attention to detail and doesn’t have an ego. You’ll be collaborating every day in a team environment with fellow designers, strategists, writers, thinkers and programmers.

Requirements and skills include:

·Collaborate with Creative Director and team to conceptualize and ultimately dictate art direction for a diverse client base in both print and digital mediums. 

·Oversee the creation and development of both print and digital projects ranging from marketing collateral and multi-media campaigns to environmental graphics and advertising for an array of clients

·Provide clear direction and feedback to members of the team or outside vendors to bring creative to life

·Concepting and executing brilliant design solutions including compelling and effective logos, branding, print and digital media

·Oversee the preparation and distribution of files for production according to vendor specs (print and digital)

· Understand and follow established brand guidelines and oversee development of new brand guidelines 

·Participate in strategic development and creative ideation meetings

·Participate in meetings with clients, and lead creative presentations as needed

·Participate in new business development

·Define and serve as steward of agency brand identity and standards across all mediums

·Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint

What You Need

·BFA in art direction, graphic design or related discipline

·5-7 years of relevant work experience. 

·Extensive experience in Microsoft PowerPoint is required

·Digital experience (websites, light html coding, Squarespace/Shopify/WordPress/MailChimp) is a plus

· Experience designing in various media including traditional/print, digital/web and motion/animation

·Portfolio that demonstrates exceptional creative thinking and attention to detail

·Understands how to prepare and package art files for industry standard production

·Excellent design, color, and typographic skills

·Takes ownership of every assigned task until the project is complete

·Strongly desires to learn and grow as a professional creative

·Demands organization and is detail oriented

·Flexible and able to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment

·Ability to absorb and incorporate feedback quickly and professionally

Bonus Points 

·       Working knowledge of HMTL/CSS/Javascript

·       UX/UI experience

·       Video/animation experience

seeds marketing + design

Company Description

• This role is ONSITE at the client studio in Sterling Heights, Michigan**

Working on weekends and holidays is required for this role.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

You will work closely with Producers, Product Specialists and Executive Producers on live virtual car walkthroughs for customers for our General Motors client. This role requires a mixture of technical knowledge as well as knowledge of digital workflows, with an onsite experiential component. In this role, you will work onsite at the GM studio, ensuring all technical and digital aspects of the virtual walkthrough flow smoothly – from setting up video equipment and setting up the network connection to ensuring there are no connection issues and that onscreen intro and end frames are correct.

The Associate Producer is an entry level position responsible for supporting all levels of production on integrated engagements, sometimes leading small engagements on his/her own. It is a learning position where priority is to have wide exposure into different productions, but also a role who is expected to independently manage small/low stakes productions. You are our first source of information, communications, and statuses/successes/failures, and act as the documenters and trouble shooters for all things going on in the studio, ensuring the correct info gets to the correct people in a timely manner.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Your top three daily duties:
• Monitoring live tour sessions
• Prepping and maintaining equipment
• Key personnel for group tours (responsible for entire administration of each tour)
• Dentsu Producers elevate the creative; find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive. They lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions.
• Ambitiously gather knowledge on production process – try to apply on projects and advocate for adherence to it to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality assets. Escalate any potential project risks to the lead producer
• Support lead producers in the creative development, development and trafficking of all the digital campaign elements for our high-volume, fast paced client.
• Maintain schedules set by lead producers, communicate progress and status on multiple projects, coordinate people and resources, identify challenges and recommend solutions.
• Asset Management and banner content creation within Google Studio and associated tools leading to generating client preview links and ensuring quality control before links are sent to internal and client stakeholders for review.
• Manage communication with partners and maintain knowledge and awareness of partner agency efforts in order to communicate risks and manage expectations around timelines.
• Assign tickets and track progress in our internal task management system (JIRA).
• Production organization; Coordinate meetings, notes, status reports, task lists, hot sheets, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of art directors, copywriters, account and PM
• Develop and track small/low stakes project timelines and resources with minimal oversight
• Manage multi asset deliveries using assets tracker to ensure on time and on spec delivery.
• Close out projects properly; file management and final budget/resource actualization.
• Conduct and document post project summary meetings

Secondary

• Partner with senior Production team members to define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule and budget)
• Support a senior Production team member on larger production initiatives.
• Aim to side kick on bigger mid/high productions
• Actively seek exposure to new project types (scale, media etc.)

Skills

Qualifications

• Passion for the craft of production and creativity
• Experience working in a very fast paced and ever changing production environment
• Positive spirit, team oriented and always a “helping hand” attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and go with the flow as productions schedules shift frequently
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Interpersonal/Emotional intelligence
• Curious with a drive to experiment and to take on new challenges
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills; responsive and flexible to evolving responsibilities and changing environments
• A self-starter that can work well within highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interest in digital, experiential and/or content production process.

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We Are United By Four Signature Strengths

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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This is a paid freelance, remote position — that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule!

CBR (also known as

Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV news content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor in the position of Entertainment Writer: Movie/TV News. The selected candidates will help source, brainstorm, produce, self-edit and publish original new content for our knowledgeable audience and have the opportunity for tremendous career growth within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Candidates should be passionate for the field of Movies/TV and preferably have an in-depth understanding of the latest, most breaking and biggest news trends. We want researchers whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of the Movie/TV world and its culture, and who know exactly where to look for its most interesting developments.

At the same time, we want seasoned content creators with proven experience writing clean, informative copy to tight deadlines and exacting editorial standards.

CBR welcomes everyone. We are striving for more representation on our site and we want to hear YOUR voice. We’re always looking for skilled and passionate writers to make an impact in the world of comics. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

If you think this describes you and that you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors, we would be more than happy to consider your application, regardless of prior experience! In your cover letter, please be sure to let us know the extent of your knowledge and passion and how it would apply to CBR’s content!

Expectations

• Researching, writing, self-editing and posting 3-5 articles per week in CBR’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
• Exploring relevant news and social media feeds, including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok and more, and tuning in to popular podcasts, streams and YouTube shows to enhance coverage.
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• 2-3 sample titles you would present right now as suitable CBR news pieces (if possible)
• A passion for the content and a drive for industry growth
• Broad working knowledge of comic books, film and TV, namely blockbusters and major franchises (DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc.)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Availability at peak hours and strategic weekend posting times

What CBR Has To Offer:

• Open Schedule — Write as much as you like, whenever and from wherever!
• Future bonus 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 cover letter and resume will be considered. It is vital for you to utilize your cover letter to emphasize your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content just as much as niche interests. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.

CBR is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. We welcome applications from women, BIPOC professionals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

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Comic Book Resources

Are you an experienced Library Director looking to join a great city? If so, this position is for you!

About The Organization

The City of Dearborn has three city-operated public libraries: The Henry Ford Centennial Library, the Bryant branch, and the Esper branch. The Dearborn Public Library offers a multitude of services, programs and events through its main location, the Henry Ford Centennial Library; and two branch libraries, Bryant and Esper. The Dearborn Public Library provides a broad range of effective, courteous, quality services and a balanced collection of materials for the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community.

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About The Opportunity

Under direction by the Dearborn Library Commission, this position is responsible for directing the overall operations of the library department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manages staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages operating, capital improvement, and other department budgets
• Manages the repairs, safety, security, improvements, projects, procurement, and other functions of department facilities.
• Performs community outreach, responds to media requests, and serves as a liaison to promote library services.
• Plans and directs library programs in accordance with community needs for services.
• Reviews and approves technology plans for purchasing software, hardware, and other systems.
• Liaison between City and Library Commission and oversees all library committee activities.

About You

Minimum qualifications for this position include the following:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science
• 10 years of related experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information

This position provides a generous compensation package.

Apply today!

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Amy Cell Talent

MUST LIVE IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA.

We are looking for a motivated & determined Art Director to direct & create content and deliverables for our clients. Since we are Michigan’s biggest cannabis marketing agency, we are looking for someone who can work well under tight deadlines and differentiate brands based on their visual identities. PLEASE attach a website or portfolio for us to look at with this application.

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)
• Create social media posts for the various brands we work with.
• Follow the visual rules set in place by each brand’s identity guide.
• Create Brands and guidelines for those brands.
• Execute the planned strategy that is determined by the content calendar.
• Have deliverables by or before the due date.
• Work with other departments to accomplish and collaborate on projects.
• Maintain and use the basic principles of design, visual hierarchy, proper color use, and typography.
• Oversee a set group of Clients, collaborate with Account Managers to create impactful campaigns
• Approve and review content from the design team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual communications
• 1 – 2 years of design/direction experience
• Knowledge of social platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.)
• Knowledge of Michigan’s Cannabis market
• Typography skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and more.

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Qonkur Media

Position Summary:

Build and maintain an effective technical team to keep production standards high. Responsible for generating and maintaining, along with the Artistic Director, production budgets. Call all score and movement-based cues for performances, both at home and on tour. Manage transportation, storage, rental, and labor needs for productions at home and on tour.

Essential responsibilities:

1. Artistic Administration: Generate detailed production paperwork for all GRB productions. This

includes, but is not limited to, running paperwork for Wardrobe, Props, Rail, Spots, Deck

Electricians, and Deck Carpenters. Paperwork should be updated continually and

redistributed throughout the process.

2. Manage all technical aspects of GRB productions, including lighting, sets, and crew.

3. Manage rentals and transportation of production elements from outside vendors, including

lighting packages, costumes, and sets.

4. Manage rentals of Grand Rapids Ballet productions to other entities.

5. Artistic Direction: Provide support and assistance to visiting choreographers, designers, and

resident artistic staff.

6. Build constructive and supportive relationships with the technical team, create an

environment that is conducive to creative governance and productive meetings; works with

choreographers on helping their vision come to the stage.

7. Provides leadership, guidance and support to the technical team ensuring good management

practices; resolves personnel issues; fosters healthy working relationships between crew,

dancers and artistic leadership; ensures team work and collaboration.

8. Attend and participate in technical cueing sessions and scene change rehearsals in the

theater with designers and staff.

9. Ensure the archival video library, equipment and checkout system is monitored and kept

current.

10. Maintains stock of rehearsal/performance supplies and materials, i.e. music, spike tape,

flashlights, first aid supplies, etc.

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General Direction: Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Advanced supervision: Determine work assignments, priorities, and procedures for subordinates.

Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and quantity of work. Approves time off and schedule adjustments. Provides training and coaching.

Education & Experience:

1. High School diploma and Bachelor of Arts degree (Performing Arts)

2. 4-5 years professional theater experience in similar position.

3. Driver’s License, preferably a chauffer’s License, and have access to a vehicle for

transportation to and from business related events.

4. Ability to drive a large vehicle and up to a 26’ truck.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to read music.

2. Know basic dance vocabulary. Basic knowledge of dance is helpful.

3. Advanced knowledge of Theatrical Productions, technical as well as performance.

4. Excellent communication skills – written, oral, and visual. Ability to effectively interact with a

diverse range of personalities.

5. Understanding of ETC Light boards, QLab, Word, Excel, and some Photoshop and Resolume

helpful.

6. Ability to make the best decision for all aspects of a production in time sensitive situations.

Objectively evaluates alternatives. Consistently select the alternative which most effectively

achieves objectives.

7. Is willing to make decisions; is willing to be held accountable for the results of decisions. Is

able to perceive and diagnose the symptoms of problems; is able to clearly identify and

define problems.

8. Ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule.

9. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able

to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing,

and/or walking.

10. Ability to work safely in an environment containing potentially hazardous electrical

equipment, fumes, and/or materials. Must be willing to travel and work at various sites. May

have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise, vibration,

and dust.

Core Competencies:

1. Management: Ability to achieve desired outcomes by organizing individuals and

setting goals and priorities to deliver results.

2. Organized: Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills, balancing multiple

projects, and prioritizing.

3. Decision Making: Ability to select an effective course of action by understanding issues,

comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems.

4. Problem Solving: Ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle

problems or potential problems, and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.

Creatively finding the solution while managing multiple priorities under stressful situations.

5. Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and

uphold safety standards outlined by safety management.

6. Patience: Ability to display good-nature tolerance of delay or adversity, and not being hasty

when acting under strain.

7. Interpersonal: Able to disseminate information to staff and design team in a clear manner

8. Project Management: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of planning, organizing,

delegation, staffing, directing and controlling work tasks.

9. Self Motivated: Ability to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.

Email your resume and salary requirements to Executive Director Glenn Del Vecchio and Artistic Director James Sofranko at [email protected] and [email protected].

Grand Rapids Ballet

$750/Day Commercial Casting Call for Ballerinas

Boston Casting is seeking: Ballerinas for a commercial

• Non-Union
• Open Ethnicity
• 18+

Pay: $750

Shoots: Either January 9th or 10th

Company Description

• This role is ONSITE at the client studio in Sterling Heights, Michigan**

Working on weekends and holidays is required for this role.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

You will work closely with Producers, Product Specialists and Executive Producers on live virtual car walkthroughs for customers for our General Motors client. This role requires a mixture of technical knowledge as well as knowledge of digital workflows, with an onsite experiential component. In this role, you will work onsite at the GM studio, ensuring all technical and digital aspects of the virtual walkthrough flow smoothly – from setting up video equipment and setting up the network connection to ensuring there are no connection issues and that onscreen intro and end frames are correct.

The Associate Producer is an entry level position responsible for supporting all levels of production on integrated engagements, sometimes leading small engagements on his/her own. It is a learning position where priority is to have wide exposure into different productions, but also a role who is expected to independently manage small/low stakes productions. You are our first source of information, communications, and statuses/successes/failures, and act as the documenters and trouble shooters for all things going on in the studio, ensuring the correct info gets to the correct people in a timely manner.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Your top three daily duties:
• Monitoring live tour sessions
• Prepping and maintaining equipment
• Key personnel for group tours (responsible for entire administration of each tour)
• Dentsu Producers elevate the creative; find versatile solutions to keep good ideas alive. They lead the evolution of creative concepts into even stronger executions.
• Ambitiously gather knowledge on production process – try to apply on projects and advocate for adherence to it to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality assets. Escalate any potential project risks to the lead producer
• Support lead producers in the creative development, development and trafficking of all the digital campaign elements for our high-volume, fast paced client.
• Maintain schedules set by lead producers, communicate progress and status on multiple projects, coordinate people and resources, identify challenges and recommend solutions.
• Asset Management and banner content creation within Google Studio and associated tools leading to generating client preview links and ensuring quality control before links are sent to internal and client stakeholders for review.
• Manage communication with partners and maintain knowledge and awareness of partner agency efforts in order to communicate risks and manage expectations around timelines.
• Assign tickets and track progress in our internal task management system (JIRA).
• Production organization; Coordinate meetings, notes, status reports, task lists, hot sheets, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of art directors, copywriters, account and PM
• Develop and track small/low stakes project timelines and resources with minimal oversight
• Manage multi asset deliveries using assets tracker to ensure on time and on spec delivery.
• Close out projects properly; file management and final budget/resource actualization.
• Conduct and document post project summary meetings

Secondary

• Partner with senior Production team members to define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule and budget)
• Support a senior Production team member on larger production initiatives.
• Aim to side kick on bigger mid/high productions
• Actively seek exposure to new project types (scale, media etc.)

Skills

Qualifications

• Passion for the craft of production and creativity
• Experience working in a very fast paced and ever changing production environment
• Positive spirit, team oriented and always a “helping hand” attitude
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and go with the flow as productions schedules shift frequently
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Interpersonal/Emotional intelligence
• Curious with a drive to experiment and to take on new challenges
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills; responsive and flexible to evolving responsibilities and changing environments
• A self-starter that can work well within highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interest in digital, experiential and/or content production process.

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We Are United By Four Signature Strengths

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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