Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: Fashion Models Needed for Upcoming Event in North Carolina

Job Detail: We are seeking six dynamic and versatile models to participate in an exciting fashion event scheduled for this Thursday in North Carolina. This is a paid opportunity to work with a team of professionals in a vibrant and fast-paced environment, showcasing a new collection.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers and event coordinators to meet the vision of the showcase.
• Attend fittings and rehearsals as required prior to the event.
• Model clothing and accessories on the runway or in a fashion presentation setting.
• Engage with the audience and photographers professionally.
• Be punctual, reliable, and maintain a high level of energy throughout the event.

Requirements:

• Previous modeling experience preferred, but new faces are welcome to apply.
• Must be available for the entire day on Thursday for the event and any prior fittings or rehearsals.
• Height, clothing size, and specific looks may be required depending on the designer’s needs.
• Must provide a portfolio or comp card, including recent photographs and measurements.
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction well.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay rate to be disclosed upon application acceptance.
• Payment will be rendered upon completion of the event.
• Transportation and accommodations are not provided unless otherwise negotiated.

Casting Call: Extras Needed for Music Video Production

Job Detail: We are excited to announce a casting call for extras to participate in an upcoming music video shoot for two major recording artists. The shoot is scheduled for this Wednesday and will take place in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional music video production and gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the music video as background performers.
• Follow directions from the director and assistant directors promptly and enthusiastically.
• Be prepared for various scenes, which may include group settings or crowd scenes.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set at all times.
• Be punctual, cooperative, and ready to work with a diverse team.
• Adhere to the wardrobe, makeup, and styling requirements as instructed.

Requirements:

• Must be available this Wednesday for the entire day (call times to be provided upon selection).
• No previous acting experience required, but must be comfortable in front of the camera.
• Ages 18 and older are welcome to apply.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the set location in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must follow all set safety protocols, including any COVID-19 measures in place.

Compensation:

• This is a paid opportunity. Compensation will be a flat rate for the day.

Casting Call: Extras for Music Video Shoot

Job Description: We are excited to announce an open casting call for extras to participate in a music video shoot for two major artists in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic set and experience the behind-the-scenes process of music video production. The shoot will take place on Tuesday, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to bring energy and movement to various scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time at the designated location in Atlanta, Georgia, with a professional attitude.
• Follow the instructions of the director and production staff.
• Actively participate in the background of various music video scenes.
• Be prepared to take part in multiple takes of scenes as required.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative presence on set.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No prior acting experience is required, but you must be comfortable being on camera.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the set location.
• Ability to follow directions and quickly adapt to changes.
• Must be available for the entire shoot day, as times can vary depending on the production schedule.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid opportunity.

CROSSOVER TOURING is seeking an executive level ​MUSIC AGENT ASSISTANT ​to join our growing company. Candidates for this full-time support position must be based in Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL or willing to relocate. The role is ideal for an adaptable and energetic team player who excels in organization and communication. The assistant will be required to provide professional administrative support for a lead Agent, representing a diverse roster of clientele. The position is not entry level and requires a strong understanding of the music industry with a specific emphasis on live touring. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks to provide support to the Agent
• Oversees and assists in the planning of each performance, from point of confirmation to show completion
• Updates company database, CRM and manages several Artist tour calendars with a high level of accuracy
• Manages multi-date tour announcements, ensures marketing and ticketing materials are prepared and communicated to the appropriate teams in a timely manner
• Extensive data entry including generating, sending and tracking Artist contracts, liaising with the accounts team to ensure deposits and balances are paid on time and monitoring of ticket counts and show finals
• Maintains and organizes riders, promotional materials, business contacts and Artist specific details for buyers
• Manages extensive outbound communication, including on the phone and via email
• Basic website and social media management
• Must take on additional tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Agent 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Position requires demonstrated professionalism, tact and confidentiality via phone, email and in person
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle varied personalities and sensitive situations
• Work requires impeccable attention to detail with a focus on data organization and reporting 
• Solution focused approach; able to use initiative and work autonomously when needed
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle a heavy workload and meet various deadlines 

REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience at an assistant level in a live touring office environment 
• Strong, confident phone skills with experience directing calls and screening incoming leads 
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office, contracting databases, email deployment software and Squarespace 
• Physical: This position requires frequent sitting at a desk, typing, and extended hours in front of a computer
• Education: High School Diploma with related experience is required; BA/BS degree is preferred 

CROSSOVER TOURING provides customized, international touring for multi-genre Artists. We combine over six decades of experience, a life-long passion for music and a talented staff to offer exceptional service to our clients. Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 (k). Crossover Touring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Online applicants will not be considered. In order to apply for this position, you must email a resume and list of at least three music industry professional references directly to : ​Kate Begani at ​[email protected]. 

Crossover Touring

We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

There are four I’s in Initiative and these represent our core values and behaviors.

• INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.
• INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around.
• IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.
• IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.

Company Perks:

• Discretionary Unlimited Vacation Time – Unlimited DTO / PTO
• Baby Bonding Leave (6-month parental leave + up to 10K in family planning
• reimbursement)
• 1K Cultureship – grant to support our employees’ passions and talents as we feel it
• will contribute to bringing their whole selves to work
• Employee Appreciation week (1 week off during August for us to relax and enjoy
• summer)
• We also offer various perks and discounts (ex. Gym discounts, ticket discounts,
• etc.)
• Winter Break – Closed off between Christmas and New Years
• 401K Match up to 6%
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance) – 1 month from date of hire
• # Paid Holidays / Bonus Holidays
• 1 Wellness Day per Month (any day off during the month of your choosing for you
• to enjoy and relax)
• Lucrative Referral Bonuses

Position Overview

As Group Director, Media Planning (Video/ Digital) you are at the forefront of bringing the next generation of planning to life. As the Design leader of your client group, you are ensuring the adoption and adherence of communications design principles across your client base, ensuring your team consistently delivers best in class idea led, culturally empowered communications ecosystems that drive effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead design counsel for clients at key periods (e.g. annual planning) or across key projects (eg. New launches)
• Responsible for communications design product excellence across major planning initiatives across designated client base
• Lead the team’s adoption of best-in-class communications design approaches and innovation, and adherence to planning process
• Oversee collaboration with external partners (creative agency), and internal strategy and partnerships teams through the planning process to ensure creative excellence, strategic fit and commercial feasibility of the Connections Design approach
• Oversight of connections architecture development, analytics strategy and ecosystem delivery across owned, earned, shared & paid (OESP)
• Responsible for best-in-class quality and consistency of every output from the communications design client team they oversee, in line with the communications design discipline vision
• Responsible for ensuring profitable integration of Specialty Business Unit (SBU) leadership within design team
• Oversee opportunities to grow scope to appropriate communications design staffing levels and up-leveled talent on client assignments
• Manage the product outcomes for new business efforts across pitches for Communications Design resource, including casting talent, running brainstorms, and integrating with partnerships & SBU’s

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience within the Entertainment industry
• Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Experience with high budget clients that participate in the linear video and CTV Upfront
• Skilled at utilizing tools for optimizations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven ability to develop and maintain high level professional relationships with senior clients, colleagues and vendors
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills
• Strong experience/involvement in new business planning and presentations skills
• Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years relevant experience with 5+ years leading, managing and motivating a team
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment
• Ability to lead strategic thinking for integrated marketing communication plans encompassing traditional and non-traditional media strategies
• Ability to ensure consistency and best practices across all projects; strong project management skills
• Ability to assess client needs for utilization and development of planning and research tools and resources

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We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together.

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is $xxx to $xxx. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Initiative, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Initiative, please email [email protected].

About Mediabrands:

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

Casting Call: Actors for Internal Training Video

Job Description: We are seeking diverse actors for an upcoming internal training video titled “EnAble Journey Scripts”. This project aims to create internal videos that demonstrate actual employee stories to encourage C-Suite executives to address and resolve issues within their companies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character in line with the character breakdowns provided, bringing authenticity and depth to real employee stories.
• Work closely with the director and production team to achieve the project’s vision.
• Attend scheduled auditions, rehearsals, and shooting dates, fully prepared and on time.
• Provide feedback and collaborate with the production team to ensure the representation is accurate and respectful.

Character Breakdowns:

1. Carlos: Male, 40-60, Latino. Must convincingly portray living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Mental Illness.
2. Mary: Female, 20-40, Open Ethnicity. Must portray a character living life in a wheelchair or some form of mobility support.
3. Eilena: Female, 35-50, BIPOC. Must convincingly portray living with progressive hearing loss.
4. Kathy: Woman, 35-50, AAPI/Native/Moir/Middle Eastern/Ethnically Ambiguous. Living with a chronic but unapparent illness.
5. Liv: Woman, 25-40, Open Ethnicity. Must convincingly portray a character living with rheumatoid arthritis and being a caregiver to a special needs, neurodivergent, or disabled child.

Requirements:

• Must fit the age and ethnicity requirements as stated for each character.
• Ability to portray the nuances of living with the specified conditions or disabilities.
• Previous acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be available for in-person auditions on January 24, 2024, and for shoot dates on February 1 OR 2, 2024.
• Must be non-union talent.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,500 + 20% for a 10-hour session.
• Session Fee: $750/10 hours + 20%
• Travel Fee: $375 per travel day + 20%
• If self-driving, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.67 per gallon.
• Per-Diem: $55 per travel day.
• Usage: None – for internal training purposes only.

Job Title: CeeLo Green and André 3000 Lookalike Actors for Music Video

Job Description: We are seeking talented and enthusiastic actors to play the roles of CeeLo Green and André 3000 lookalikes in an upcoming music video. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-energy production and to portray two iconic figures in the music industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in video shoots as directed by the production team.
• Portray the mannerisms and style of CeeLo Green or André 3000 convincingly.
• Collaborate with the director and other actors to bring the vision of the music video to life.
• Be available for costume fittings, makeup sessions, and rehearsals as required by the production schedule.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must closely resemble CeeLo Green (with hair) or André 3000 in appearance.
• Ethnicity: African American.
• Ages: CeeLo Green lookalike (8-9 & 15/16), André 3000 lookalike (8-9 & 15/16).
• Ability to take direction and adapt to changes in the production environment.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be local to or able to travel to Atlanta, GA for the shoot.

Compensation:

• This is a non-union gig.
• The rate of pay will be disclosed upon application and is based on industry standards.
• Additional details regarding shoot time and dates will be provided to selected candidates.

Casting Call: Roles for a Popular Hip Hop Music Video

Roles and Compensation:

1. Weatherman

   • Gender: Male
   • Ethnicity: Any
   • Age Range: 25-50 years
   • Rate: $100.00

Job Details: We are excited to announce casting opportunities for a popular Hip Hop music video shooting in Atlanta, GA. We are looking for talented individuals to fill roles – Weatherman. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain exposure and experience in the music video industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Weatherman:

  • Present weather segments with enthusiasm and accuracy.
  • Interact with props and/or visual aids as part of the weather report.
  • Work alongside the production team to create a believable setting.
  • Follow scripted lines with potential ad-lib moments.

Requirements:

• Prior acting experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the shoot.
• Professionalism and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Casting Call: Roles for a Popular Hip Hop Music Video

Roles and Compensation:

1. News Anchor

   • Gender: Female
   • Ethnicity: African American
   • Age Range: 25-35 years
   • Rate: $150.00

Job Details: We are excited to announce casting opportunities for a popular Hip Hop music video shooting in Atlanta, GA. We are looking for talented individuals to fill two key roles – a News Anchor and a Weatherman. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain exposure and experience in the music video industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• News Anchor:

  • Deliver news segments in a professional manner.
  • Engage with the camera with confidence and charisma.
  • Follow directorial guidance for specific scene requirements.
  • Ability to memorize and deliver lines clearly.

Requirements:

• Prior acting experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the shoot.
• Professionalism and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Castiing Call: Actors for Internal Training Videos

Job Description: We are seeking diverse, talented, non-union actors to fill various roles in a series of internal training videos. This project will be filmed in Northern California, and we are looking for individuals who are locally based or willing to travel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portraying a character in internal training videos with authenticity and engagement.
• Learning scripts and taking direction from the director and other film staff.
• Participating in costume fittings and makeup sessions as required.
• Collaborating with other actors and staff to ensure a smooth production process.
• Being punctual and maintaining a professional demeanor on set.

Roles:

• LISA: Female, Caucasian, 25-30ish
• PAT: Female, Hispanic, 30-40ish
• SARA: Female, Black, 40ish
• JANICE: Female, Asian, 50ish
• RICK: Male, Middle Eastern, 25-30ish
• JOHN: Male, Black, 30-40ish
• SAM: Male, Caucasian, 30ish
• MARK: Male, Asian, 35-40
• DAVE: Male, Caucasian, 40ish
• DON: Male, Hispanic, 50ish

Requirements:

• Must be a non-union actor.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the set location in Northern California.
• Prior acting experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be available for filming in mid-February.
• Must be comfortable with potentially long shooting days.
• Ability to memorize lines and take direction well.

Compensation:

• $750 + 20% for agency fees (if applicable).