Michigan Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

$1,100 Commercial Casting Call for Kid Actors

Boston Casting is seeking: 

Boys 6-8 years old for a commercial project.

• Non Union
• Have acting experience

Shoots: 12/14 & 12/15

Pay: $1,100

Art Director at Alteris Group, LLC

Alteris Group is seeking to hire an Art Director in our Southfield office. We are seeking an individual with highly conceptual and strong design skills, an eye for production and an excellent strategic mind. Someone that is motivated, a self-starter with an action-oriented and can-do attitude.

Summary

The Art Director’s responsibility is to produce bold, strategic and persuasive products in all media for our clients and complies with quality standards for the team. Responsibilities include concept generation, layout, revisions, direction distillation, presentation and production. Must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops concepts and collaborates with the project teams to plan, analyze, organize and execute assigned projects as needed.
• Presents concepts to other departments.
• Builds relationships with appropriate agency leads.
• Maintains stewardship of client’s look, tone and feel
• Works collaboratively and harmoniously as a teammate both within and outside the creative department.
• Art direction of assets including image selection and direction on set, working collaboratively with producers, art buyers and photographers.
• Juggle multiple projects, sticking to deadlines and ensuring high-quality error-free output.
• Meets with project management to review work in progress and selects desired concepts.
• Partners with copywriters to develop a range of ideas and designs that are on-brief and on-strategy
• Partners with Creative team members to concept creative, on-strategy ideas
• Partners with Account team to solve problems and answer client needs and ensure on-strategy design
• Maintains file-management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures
• Loves the creative process and knows how to have fun while working hard

Required Qualifications

This position requires:

• A minimum of 6+ years of related experience
• Portfolio to demonstrate creative and technical skills

Required Skills

This position requires:

• Good sense of aesthetic, typography and practicing knowledge of information design and hands-on understanding of fundamental principles marketing
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard software/programs: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in designing in PowerPoint and Word.
• Skilled in art techniques as well as computer proficient
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong time management skills
• Able to juggle multiple projects, sticking to deadlines and ensuring high-quality error-free output.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with creative agencies/professional services
• Direct marketing and digital experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in the latest trends of HTML and CSS a big plus
• Adobe After Effects and HTML experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Alteris Group

At 9&10 News of Northern Michigan you will find a thriving, robust and exciting company with a world class facility and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first class benefits and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in the industry.

The Company: Heritage Broadcasting’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the News Leader in Northern Michigan! Today, we are home to news, weather, and entertainment content, 9&10 News, Local 32, and CW 32 as well as ME TV, Lake Effect Digital, ION, and Mane Content.

The Position: No one covers local sports like 9&10 News. That’s why we have branded our sports department to separate it from above the rest—as MISportsNow. We take pride in covering the 100+ high schools, as well as the local colleges and universities like Central Michigan University and Ferris State University. This position will continue to push the envelope that and bring the Sports team to new heights as we venture into not only game day coverage, but also strengthening our original content and storytelling. This position will lead our sports team as we build our own sports network—MISportsNow+, and strengthen our livestreams of niche sporting events and local games. This person will bring their passion to local sports and instill it into the staff of reporters and photojournalists, while also creating content strategies for the department.

The Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Employee Medical and Dental Insurance
• Dependent Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with a Company Match
• 17 Days PTO
• Unlimited Sick Time
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus
• Clothing & Grooming Allowances
• Relocation Allowance

The Culture

• Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
• Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
• Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
• Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!

Responsibilities

· Sports Anchor will provide sports reports for news programs and online properties

• Work with the News Director and other managers to establish Sports department goals and work to develop and further the grand of the station’s sports programs
• Responsible for managing the analytical reporting for the Sports Planning team
• Work with other departments to execute special sporting events
• Will be someone who embraces social media, OTT and all of our digital platforms
• Assign daily stories to Sports reporters and Sports photojournalists
• Perform other duties assigned

Requirements

• Must have a positive attitude, especially during high-stress situations
• Should be able to generate story & project ideas
• Proven management and people skills to direct staff
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community
• Thorough understanding of Adobe Premiere software
• A degree in journalism or a related field
• Must have strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to come up with innovative and creative ideas

In Addition, We Hope You’ll Appreciate:

• Great and inspiring company culture. Entrepreneurship mentality.
• Rest and relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off. 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits
• Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years.
• Development opportunities. We are growing which in turn provides opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Ability to live in beautiful Northern Michigan and take advantage of the sandy beaches to the snowcapped mountains and everything in between.

The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be located at our Cadillac office. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shoreline, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!

Are you ready? Are you excited?

Yes? Apply today!

Heritage Broadcasting is an EEO Employer.

9&10 News – Heritage Broadcasting

ABC CFB – Illinois vs. Michigan – Skilled Utility

Date – 11/19/2022
Project – ABC CFB – Illinois vs Michigan
Location – Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Position – Skilled Utility
Rate – ABC $339.50/10

Extras Casting Call for Actors with Military Experience

Boston Casting is Seeking: Background performers with Military Experience for a feature film

Shoots: November in the Boston Area

Paid Opportunity.

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 and/or Keynote is a plus

·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

Here you will find a thriving, robust and exciting company with a world-class facility and location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay, first-class benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow alongside accomplished leaders in the industry.

The Company: Heritage Broadcasting’s roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the News Leader in Northern Michigan! We strive every day to build community partnerships and inform, educate and entertain our viewers across broadcast, print, and digital platforms.

The Position: 9&10 News is looking a driven Lifestyle Executive Producer who will reshape and grow the best lifestyle shows in the region. Our lifestyle shows celebrate the people, places and events that make northern Michigan so wonderful, and ran out of our News department. Our lifestyle shows are live with studio guests and pre-produced packages. The ideal candidate would push boundaries to engage our viewers and users on all platforms. This position will collaborate with the shows Anchors and Reporters to build and innovate each newscast. You will be the leader in creating television that is both entertaining and informative.

The Benefits:

• 100% Company Paid Employee Medical and Dental Insurance
• Dependent Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with a Company Match
• 17 Days PTO
• Unlimited Sick Time
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonus

The Culture

• Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are welcomed and encouraged!
• Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you will find our team members are proud of their contributions, individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate them!
• Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one another to create an unbeatable team.
• Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds of people!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and fulfill the show’s vision, goals and objectives
• Maintain editorial control of all content appearing on our lifestyle shows
• Work directly with a multitude of clients in a positive and professional way
• Innovate and collaborate with Newsroom to find new creative content
• Interacting with viewers and users on social media sites
• Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling stories in Northern Michigan
• Booth produce both ‘the four’ and ‘Good Day Northern Michigan’
• Establish procedures for all elements of the show including booking of guests, production, calendars, etc
• Develop a reporting procedure with News Director to keep him/her apprised of daily content, in order to collaborate if opportunities arise
• Delegates duties to staff
• Perform other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Experience Producing, preferably on a lifestyle or morning newscast
• A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred
• Understanding of AP & Broadcast-style writing
• Must have strong organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to come up with innovative and creative ideas
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Strong social media skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have a positive attitude.

The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based in beautiful Northern Michigan. The position will be located in Traverse City, Michigan. This is a great place to live, work and play! With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance of shoreline, it’s easy to see why we love it so much! Northern Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!

Are you ready? Are you excited? Let’s Talk!

Heritage Broadcasting is an EEO Employer.

9&10 News – Heritage Broadcasting

Position: Creative Brand Director

Location: Hybrid

Starts: As soon as candidate is identified

Duration: Full-Time

Status: Full-Time

Rate: Depends on Experience

One of our food safety clients is looking for a Creative Brand Manager to join their team as a direct hire, full-time employee and willing to work in the Lansing area.

About the company:

An international food safety company that provides test kits and products to detect dangerous substances in food.

We are looking for you!

• 5+ years experience as a creative leader in an agency or in -house setting
• Hands on experience in creative process, full-cycle brand concepts, marketing, design, brand development and more
• Adobe Creative Suite, MS office, CRM experience a bonus
• Leadership experience/have had direct reports a bonus

What you will do:

• Responsible for evolution of brand style guides and implementation across national and global scale
• Support all marketing initiatives including video, photography and technology/digital
• Lead a small team of creatives to ensure deliverables are within brand style from start to finish
• Work cross-functionally with marketing leaders and stakeholders to drive business
• If not local to Lansing, best fit candidates will still be considered; Relocation available

#IND123

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle

Date – 10/7/2022 & 10/8/2022 Or 10/8/2022

Project – ABC: Ohio State @ Michigan State

Location –  Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI

Position – Utility – Must know how to over under.

Rate –  $339.50/10 +OT

MUST BE VAXED AND BOOSTED

Ryan Hill Casting is currently seeking local people of all kinds from all over Michigan for a national TV commercial campaign!

LOOKING FOR:

• Adults Ages 21- 65ish   
• Kids Ages 12 and under 

No prior experience necessary.

MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!

Individuals are welcome!

Friends (pairs/small groups (4 MAX)) and Families are encouraged to submit together! 

Please submit one form per person, and upload individual pictures of each group member.

This PAID (SAG Commercial Rates) opportunity is open to union (SAG) and non-union models and talent as well as anyone else that is interested.

Selected participants will need to be totally available for ONE of the filming days.

Current filming dates and areas:

• Mackinac Island – Oct 13 & 14
• Charlevoix/Petoskey – Oct 17
• Alpena – Oct 19
• Oscoda – Oct 21
• Detroit – Oct 25

All forms and photos must be submitted by 5pm on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 to be considered for Mackinaw Island.