Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Marketing Manger – Country Music

Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content.  Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.

We are searching for creative, innovative and passionate people to join our team. If you love music and got excited just thinking about joining this amazing organization, we would love to meet you!

Reporting to Senior Director, Marketing & International, Universal Music Canada is seeking an experienced Country Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team.  As a Marketing Manager – Country Music you will oversee and direct all aspects of marketing across artist campaigns, partnering with our labels, managers and artists to develop marketing campaigns that strategize the best course to market for their releases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of marketing, project, and product management for country artists both domestically and internationally
• Be able to plan and execute country music events such as showcases, award show events, and artist promotional trips
• Be immersed and have thorough knowledge of country music culture with experience of promoter and festival circuit, digital and social media platforms, and grassroots/street marketing
• Create, communicate and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns that engage fans, raise visibility and drive commercial results
• Build and manage smart marketing budgets that help deliver maximum visibility while also focusing on the highest return of investment
• Understand and leverage user engagement and marketing opportunities on digital platforms such as YouTube, VEVO, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok and more
• Identify viral, digital, and word-of-mouth marketing opportunities with the goal of driving traffic to artist profiles across DSPs, fan acquisition, and building brand awareness for artists
• Explore new digital platforms to develop relationships to maximize audience reach and build artist profile in Canada and globally
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to build and support artists’ brands
• Oversee the execution of artist assets (photos and videos, content for social platforms, advertising assets, logos, website, street marketing tools)
• Consult with A&R, Promotion, Creative, Digital Strategy, E-Commerce, and Publicity teams on rollout plans to maximize opportunities and exposure for each artist project
• Continually evaluate consumer response data including streaming, radio, media and artist socials in order to make informed marketing decisions, staying proactive with appropriately designed campaigns
• Spearhead all Country Life branded CRM communications including planning content, contesting and new release content for e-blasts and socials
• Know how to query and speak to specific data points that are meaningful to partner account relations and artist/manager expectations
• Work cross-functionally across all departments and with artist management
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Be willing to join and participate in global and domestic country music task forces and committees
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Post-secondary education preferred
• A winning attitude and willingness to find new opportunities for our artists’ long-term success
• Self-starter driven to build and maintain positive relationships
• Team player and collaborator who will lead projects while learning with peers in various departments working toward shared success for all artists
• Experience creating and leading marketing campaigns and strategies for music launches and artist development
• General knowledge of all departments within a label including digital marketing, publicity, A&R, creative and radio promotion
• Deep knowledge of analytical tools available on all social platforms and ability to pull actionable insights from the data available
• Organize, prioritize and execute a wide range of tasks under tight deadlines
• Creative, innovative, detail-oriented and resourceful
• Must be tech savvy with deep understanding of current and emerging technologies and general market trends
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Must have strong music industry relationships and vision to work with in-house and 3rd party PR, Promo, Creative and Digital Marketing teams
• 5+ years experience in music industry marketing
• Label experience preferred including strong knowledge in both Domestic and International repertoire

The UMC team works in a hybrid, flexible environment with three days a week from our creative campus located in Liberty Village, Toronto and two days to work virtually.

Closing Date March 24, 2023

Universal Music Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons with disabilities, people who are 2SLGBTQIA+, and people from other diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All UMC employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.

Universal Music Canada

CASTING

CAUCASIAN MEN AND WOMEN IN ATLANTA

AGES 23-65

WITH FAR-RIGHT CONSERVATIVE VIEWS FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO 3/20/23

PAY RATE:
LEAD $300/3
BG $150/3

CASTING CALL

LOOKING FOR PEOPLE AGED 18-28 FOR A MUSIC VIDEO

We are looking for the following as walk-on cast for a music video.

-South Asian male aged 18-28 for “bell boy” role.
– female of any ethnicity, slim and attractive aged 25-35 for the “receptionist” role
– male, caucasian, handsome EU or UK. Aged 18-28 for “waiter” role

The fee is £250 all in for a walk-on role.

shoot will be one day on the 25th of March

ESPRIT CASTING
LOS ANGELES
MAJOR MALLE AFROBEATS ARTIST
MUSIC VIDEO

LOOKING FOR: FEATURED MODELS

• FEMALE
• AFRICAN AMERICAN/ LATINX/ ASIAN
• AGES 18-30

RATE: $300 PER DAY (10 HOURS)

CASTING CALL
SEEKING BACKGROUND TALENT FOR A MUSIC VIDEO

LOS ANGELES
SHOOT DATE: 3/18 OR 3/19

NON-UNION, PAID
WILL BE PLAYING POOL
AGE: 20’S, ALL ETHNICITIES AND GENDERS
INTERESTING AND UNIQUE LOOKS

MIAMI – PHARMA SHOOT

See ALL details for the shooting scene below, so you make sure you are avail for fitting and shoot dates !!!
Rates are for shoots and stills. 

Main Talent

• $650/day, fitting $250, usage $2,500

Secondary 

• $450/day, usage fee $1,000

Extras

• $450/day, no fitting, no usage. 

VIGNETTES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

SHOPPING

• Main: Caucasian Female 50 or so
• Friends group: all eth females, 50 or so
• vVendor extras, all eth, 30-50 or so. 
• Fitting for main on 3/22. shoots 3/23 – 3/24, will update

SOCCER

• Main: African American man, 60 or so
• youth sports team: girls ages 6-10 or so.
• Coach – Man, all eth 35, or so 
• Spectator family: Men and Women, all eth, 35-50 or so
• Girl age 8-10 or so
• Fitting for main 3/22 and shoot is 3/23 – 3/24. will update**

Art Gallery

• Main: Hispanic woman, 40 or so
• Gallery patrons, Men and Women, all eth 35-60
• Fitting for main 3/22 and shoot is 3/24**

CASTING: Music Video Shoot
Male and Female Extras Needed

Ages 18-22 years old
Wed, March 15th
Call TimeL 4 pm
Location: Jersey City, NJ

COMPENSATED

Overview and Responsibilities:

Louder with Crowder is looking for a Video Director who is responsible for translating Steven’s vision from the script to the screen. The perfect candidate will use their mastery of mise-en-scene and editing to establish comedic tone, style, and rhythm for all Louder with Crowder pre-filmed sketches, opens, commercials, and music videos. This includes:

• Directing actors
• Cinematography and Gaffing
• Staging props and other production design elements
• Editing
• Sound Recording and Design
• VFX compositing and editing
• Motion graphics

The Creative Director dual reports to the Unit Production Manager and the Post-Production Supervisor, who will initiate projects and set deadlines.

Fundamentals:

• Black Magic Cinema Camera
• SONY F-Series
• Lighting Soundstage/On-Location
• Lighting for compositing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• YouTube Studio
• Deep interest in news and current events
• Social media savvy
• You can work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends as needed. The workday starts early, and news is always happening, and you thrive in being in the daily media cycle.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years directing and producing content
• Experience leading a crew
• Experience working in advertising a plus
• Experience working with high-profile talent a plus

Louder with Crowder

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a full-time Director of Worship, Music, and Arts who will further First Methodist Carrollton’s vision of filling every neighborhood with the Good News of God’s love through developing and facilitating dynamic, inspiring, engaging and energetic worship experiences.

Worship is more than just great music and stage presence; worship is an experience; it is an expression of our recognition for who God is and a thankfulness for His goodness. We are looking for someone who can bring great energy to our worship experience and lead the congregation in excellent modern worship while honoring tradition, incorporating the worship team, instrumentals, choir and other art forms.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has proficiency in both singing and playing the piano, with the ability to lead the congregation and worship team while playing, including the verbal and musical ability to segue between songs and provide musical interludes as appropriate for the uninterrupted flow of worship.
• Is fluent in instrumental and choral music as well as leading modern worship.
• Understands and appreciates both traditional and contemporary music and worship styles.
• Has the ability to recruit, train, empower and lead a team of both volunteer and paid musicians.
• Is passionate about Jesus and places a high value of excellence in worship.
• Is organized and manages time effectively.
• Exhibits a spirit of cooperation and teamwork among the worship team, including but not limited to vocalists, instrumentalists and the adult choir.
• Is experienced as a strong communicator verbally, in writing, and in listening skills.
• Is future focused and innovative, introducing unique ways for worship to be experienced.
• Is ready and willing to become invested in this church as your church home.
• Has proficiency in multi-track layering enhancement software such as MainStage.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably music, with experience as a worship leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve and support the vision, mission and strategic plan of the church.
• Work in collaboration with pastoral and worship staff to plan and cast a vision for weekly and special worship service experiences.
• Develop and implement processes and policies that encourage excellence in Worship.
• Create, plan, coordinate and lead all music for weekly and special worship service experiences.
• Ability to build, inspire and lead a team of volunteer and paid band musicians and vocalists, along with an adult choir.
•  Ability to build a strong and cohesive team with the Communications and Production Directors.
• Oversee and manage the Music & Arts budget.

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week requiring flexibility in schedule to meet requirements. Evening and weekend hours required.

To apply, send cover letter, resume and any worship leading samples to [email protected]

First Methodist Carrollton