Michigan Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers.

GP Sandy, a division of GP Strategies engages a wide variety of professionals to design and develop product and process training, in-dealership consulting, and other performance improvement/marketing programs for the Automotive OEMs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects, both tech support and editing
• Video and audio editing knowledge
• Familiar with the production process
• Would include setting up laptops, projectors, audio, and video equipment
• Familiar with assembling a shot selection
• Familiar with tagging metadata entry on all video assets
• Software must know
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Software preferred
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Creative Cloud programs
• Possess a sense of urgency in completing tasks
• Assist with projects and initiatives as needed
• Passion and desire to participate in the video production process and grow with the responsibilities you will be assigned
• Flexible hours to meet project demands

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum 1 year of video editing experience
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team and take direction
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic-to-complex knowledge on PC software
• Knowledge or automobile systems, features and functions
• Ability to manage other employees, if necessary and as directed
• Demonstrate flexible attitude
• Local travel and some out-of-state travel required.

General Physical Requirements

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Activities—Reaching, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling stooping, lifting, walking, fingering (typing), grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and driving.
• Visual Acuity— Requires visual acuity to view surroundings and identify potential hazards to safety while performing essential functions of the job.
• Visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle.
• Visual acuity necessary to operate audio and visual equipment.
• General Working Conditions— Indoor and outdoor environmental conditions in temperatures which may fluctuate from extreme cold to extreme hot.
• May need to wear protective gear.

This Position Description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.

GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers.

GP Sandy, a division of GP Strategies engages a wide variety of professionals to design and develop product and process training, in-dealership consulting, and other performance improvement/marketing programs for the Automotive OEMs

General Physical Requirements

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Activities—Reaching, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling stooping, lifting, walking, fingering (typing), grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and driving.
• Visual Acuity— Requires visual acuity to view surroundings and identify potential hazards to safety while performing essential functions of the job.
• Visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle.
• Visual acuity necessary to operate audio and visual equipment.
• General Working Conditions— Indoor and outdoor environmental conditions in temperatures which may fluctuate from extreme cold to extreme hot.
• May need to wear protective gear.

This Position Description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.

GP Strategies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

Primary Location

US-MI-TROY

Work Locations

USATroyMI

Job

Technical and Professional

Organization

USA 100 GP Strategies Corporation

Schedule

Temporary

Job Type

Part-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

Jul 20, 2022, 2:18:20 PM

GP Strategies Corporation

Production Title: Commercial Casting Call

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting real families to work on scenes filming somewhere in SE Michigan between Saturday, July 30th and Sunday, July 31st. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Roles: 

• 3 Family Members 
  • Mom, Daughter (age 8-15), and Grandfather.
  • They own a small family farm; the mom has taken it. 
  • Over since her father is aging and is teaching her daughter about taking care of the farm and honor

• 1 Elderly Woman 
  • Sweet woman who has been living with food insecurity. However, thanks to the community and the family-owned farm, she has fresh produce delivered to her door.

• Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Bi-Racial, Mediterranean (Basically, not obviously white or black.) for all four roles.

Covid Test: TBD

Usage: Events/web/digital global – 2 years

Rate: Pay is $637.50 per person + $637.50 usage (if they use the footage) net payments

Title: Video Producer

Level: Intermediate

Type: Full-time

Location: Troy, MI – Office

Description: Join the Hour Media Group’s Detroit office as a Video Producer. The role collaborates with the Video Team on the Detroit brands. Looking for creative individuals that have experience in multiple video production disciplines and have an appetite to help grow the digital department’s impact.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to produce video content for Detroit’s digital brands. This includes artistic direction, working with internal teams for content and technical execution of the videos.
• Lead short-form video projects from start to finish (pre/shoot/post). Both studio and location work.
• Jobs and crew ranges scale based on the size of the project. For larger shoots we employ the help of area freelancers.
• Maintain production schedules.
• Engage with internal staff and clients with professionalism and efficiency.
• The job is office based but includes frequent remote shooting on-location.
• Hours default to M-F 9a-5:30p but may vary with on shoot days with rare occurrences of nights and weekends.

Skills needed:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and still have fun.
• Creative insight and approaches to content production including how to take advantage of the unique demands of emerging platforms (i.e. TikTok)
• Skilled with video camera and video camera motions.
• Skilled with production lighting and sound.
• Skilled with digital live stream and board-based camera switching.
• Skilled in publishing video content on digital channels such as TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.
• Eye for proper lighting, and color grading.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere
• Efficient and organized editing workflow.
• Ability to physically lift and move camera equipment to on-location shoots.
• Must have drivers license

Standout experience:

• Mastery in Adobe Suite including Premiere, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in Blackmagic Design Resolve
• Proficiency in Drone Operation (Part 107 Certification)
• Passion for Hour Detroit content such as food, design & fashion
• Non-fiction script writing experience
• Mastery of motion graphics

How to Apply: Please send a link to your reel or video examples via LinkedIn submissions. Please note your role on each project.

Hour Media

Production Title: (Indie Film) ‘Canvas’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in  Holland, Michigan on Tuesday, June 7th.

Role: Pedestrians

• 18-70 years of age
• All ethnicities

Covid Test: June 7,2022

Rate: Pay is $80.00/ 8 hours ($10.00 an hour with an 8 hour guarantee and time and a 1/2 after 8 hours) 

Job Description:

Exciting new creative producer opportunity. You’ll work with our team of artists to organize project timelines, budgets, and daily work pipelines. Experience in animation, design, experiential, or media production required. This role is a hybrid position and will require coming on site Tuesday- Friday in Detroit.

Job description & Role responsibilities:

• Project management for animation and illustration projects: project budgets, timelines, and production.
• Book & schedule artists, and manage project teams.
• Serve as liaison between clients and studio.

Qualifications

• Animation, experiential, or digital media production experience are big time plus.
• Able to communicate positively and effectively with all kinds of people.
• Highly-adaptable, quick learner.
• Demonstrated ability to master new processes and technologies and develop new methods of problem-solving.
• Great sense of humor and an ability to laugh at oneself.
• Experience with a range of software including Slack, Google Docs and Sheets, and various project management applications is a plus.

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ABOUT THE TEAM 

VVK PR + Creative is a full-service integrated communications agency based in downtown Detroit. VVK (formally Velocity Cow) brings decades of strategic communications and creative production experience to media, automotive, energy, insurance, IT, legal, nonprofit, retail and real estate industries. We provide clients and partners with communication solutions that advance their brand and connect with their audiences. VVK is currently growing its 13-person team and 20+ client portfolio. We are a flexible hybrid workplace. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

VVK PR + Creative is looking for a Senior Video Producer to join the creative production department who will report directly to the VP of Creative Production. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with five or more years of producing high quality video content and handling projects from concept to completion. The Senior Video Producer will work closely with the six-person (and growing) video production team and engage with the public relations department and leadership to ensure alignment across business objectives. 

Creativity is key for this position. We produce broadcast commercials, digital marketing content, and even episodic stories and we need someone who will push the envelope of great storytelling, effective project management and creativity. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and execute branded and creative content 

• Pitch, plan, and shoot image/branding campaigns for clients 

• Be a project lead 

• Gather feedback by asking the right questions from the stakeholders/clients to ensure the video represents said objectives 

• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. 

• Possess confidence with clients, in the edit room, and on the set. 

• Have a professional demeanor with community partners and lead all shoots. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Well organized, professional and high energy. 

• Excellent editing and proofing skills. 

• Commitment to representation in our projects. 

• If you edit, that would be great. 

• Develop scripts for video shoots and broadcast-style productions for online and social media. 

• At video shoots, give feedback to individuals on look and positioning. 

• Provide excellent logistic support for on staff and freelance crew so they can focus on creative content. 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS OR HAS: 

· A consummate project manager with a track record of being highly dependable and organized. 

· Strong knowledge of how to produce for broadcast and social media/digital mediums 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of company staff, clients, and vendors  

· Exemplary client relations skills 

· Strong attention to detail that allows thoroughness and accuracy to your work 

· An experienced multi-tasker of competing priorities who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments   

· The strong desire to be a team player and ability to work well with a diverse group of professionals 

· At least five years of experience producing, writing and delivering projects on budget and on time.

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WORKING AT VVK PR + CREATIVE 

We want the VVK team to be successful and have a healthy work/life balance and commit the following to our team: 

· A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow 

· A competitive salary with opportunities for commission 

· 75% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums 

· Generous paid time off including “closing” the office between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 

· 10 paid holidays 

VVK PR + Creative

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

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

STEALING JOKES Casting Call

About 85 Extras will be needed in the Detroit area over the week!
General Extras rate is $150/10hrs.
Production provided COVID Testing for Monday will be this Friday or Saturday morning in Ferndale.

Specific details will be sent to those selected as Extras.
Here are the role descriptions for week two:

(All roles are open to all ethnicities, unless otherwise specified)

PRISON INMATES, GUARDS, & SERVERS – MEN – 20-50ish
JACK CROWD, STAFF, STAGEHANDS – People of all kinds – 21-45ish
TONY’S FRIEND – African American – MALE – 20’s
MARTIN CREW – Hispanic – MALE – 20’s
TRAY HOMIE – African American – MALE – 20’s-30’s

TWO PEOPLE NEEDED FOR A HEALTH CARE COMMERCIAL TEST SHOOT IN THE DETROIT AREA ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH!!

The rate for this project is $250 for 8 hours or less.

This video will be for internal agency use only. If the test is a success, they will come back and shoot the actual commercial(s) sometime in the future.

Here are the role descriptions I was given:

• Carlos – Latino, 62-ish, mustache, middle build (Construction Malfunction)
• Debra – Mediterranean, 56-ish, middle build, shorter hair (Painful Peel)