Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

• Hourly Rate: $55-$65/Hour
• Hours: 40 Hours Per Week/Hybrid (1 day on office; more if shoots are scheduled)
• Location: NYC People Inc. Office (Hybrid: 1 day on office; more if shoots are scheduled)
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 6 months, with the potential to extend

• Own end-to-end production, including conceptualization, pre-production, shooting, editing, and final delivery.
• Direct, produce, and manage the workflows for content ranging from daily short, reactive social clips to premium short-form series.
• Help to concept and launch recurring formats that showcase the brand and product’s utility and value.
• Edit with strong instincts for hooks, pacing, retention, and shareability, adding creative value beyond the brief.
• Optimize all video content for Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
• Stay ahead of platform trends, features, and cultural moments.
• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving, startup environment.

• 4+ years of experience producing and editing social-first video for brands, publishers, or personal platforms.
• A portfolio of short-form work demonstrating strong pacing, storytelling, and viral performance (examples required).
• Proven ability to create formats and series that drive social engagement and growth.
• Deep understanding of Instagram and TikTok, including platform trends and retention strategies.
• Strong instincts for pacing, hooks, and finding the most compelling “moment” in raw footage.
• Knowledge of celebrity culture, fashion/style, beauty, and shopping, and how these topics are consumed and engaged with on social platforms.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end, from concept through final delivery.

• Familiar with TikTok, Instagram, and emerging social platforms
• Passionate about content creation, digital culture, and shopping
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
• Obsessed with hooks, retention, and audience behavior
• Collaborative, decisive, and solutions-oriented

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at People Inc. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@people.inc.

Website Video & Photo Shoot Talent

Job Description
A commercial production is casting talent for a website video and promotional content featuring an air conditioning and plumbing company. This project will showcase real-life service scenarios in a friendly, professional, and relatable tone. Filming will take place in San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas, highlighting authentic customer interactions and team-based work environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray employees, homeowners, or clients in a commercial-style video
• Participate in natural, conversational scenes demonstrating services
• Follow direction while maintaining a relaxed and authentic on-camera presence
• Collaborate with other cast members in ensemble scenes
• Deliver actions or light dialogue in a clear, natural way

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–60
• Professional, warm, and relatable on-camera presence
• Comfortable working in team-based scenes
• Able to take direction and adapt during filming
• Must be local to San Antonio, TX or surrounding areas
• Prior acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate based on experience)

Female Background Dancers for Music Video

Job Description
A music video for a popular British pop artist is casting female background dancers to appear in a stylish and energetic production. This role is perfect for talent with natural confidence and movement who can bring strong on-screen presence without requiring formal choreography.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform natural movement and light dancing on camera
• Bring confidence, style, and personality to background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Collaborate with other performers to create visually engaging scenes

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 18–30
• No professional dance experience required
• Comfortable with movement and being on camera
• Strong presence and confidence in a music video setting
• Able to work in London within the M25 area

Compensation

• £200 (including agency fees)

Bilingual Male Spokesperson #2 for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a bilingual male spokesperson for a secondary featured role in an insurance campaign. This role involves expressive on-camera performance with a focus on subtle gestures and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in featured scenes with expressive body language
• Deliver lines in English and Spanish
• Follow creative direction during filming
• Participate in indoor scenes with close-up or partial visibility

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–47
• Ethnically ambiguous or Latino
• Average build with dark hair
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• $650 per day

Bilingual Male Spokesperson #1 for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking a bilingual male spokesperson for a featured role in an insurance campaign. This role requires a strong on-camera presence and the ability to deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines in English and Spanish
• Appear in featured scenes with clear on-camera presence
• Follow direction from the production team
• Portray a confident and relatable character

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–47
• Ethnically ambiguous or Latino
• Average build with dark hair
• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Comfortable speaking on camera

Compensation

• $750 per day (recognizable on camera)

Families (Adults & Kids) for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting families for a featured non-speaking role in an insurance campaign filming in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. This role focuses on natural, everyday moments, making it perfect for real families who can bring authenticity and warmth on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle scenes as a family unit
• Follow direction from the production team
• Portray natural interactions in home or car settings
• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Families of Ambiguous or Latino ethnicity preferred
• Parents (ages 30–38) and children (boys and girls ages 7–15)
• Minors must have valid work permits
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction
• Must have reliable transportation

Compensation

• $500 per day
• Additional $25 if wardrobe fitting is required

Actors and Background Talent for Music Video

Job Description
A music video production is casting a range of unique and expressive talent for multiple roles in a visually striking project filming in Chicago. This production is seeking individuals with distinct looks and strong on-camera presence to bring dramatic and cinematic scenes to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in stylized music video scenes
• Perform under direction in dramatic or atmospheric setups
• Participate in scenes involving prosthetic makeup or special effects if selected
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the desired visual tone

Requirements

• Open to various roles including lead antagonist, featured actors, and background talent
• Must be comfortable portraying intense or eerie characters
• Some roles require comfort with prosthetic makeup
• Strong presence, unique look, or character-driven appearance preferred
• Able to take direction and perform reliably on set

Compensation

• $135 for 8 hours

Male Soccer Players for Music Video

Job Description
A music video production is casting male soccer players of all ages who can perform advanced soccer skills on camera. This is a great opportunity for athletic talent to showcase freestyle tricks, ball control, and dynamic movement in a high-energy shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform soccer tricks and skills on camera (freestyle and controlled movements)
• Demonstrate strong ball control and creativity during filming
• Follow direction from the production team
• Bring energy, confidence, and authenticity to each scene

Requirements

• Male talent (boys, teens, and adults)
• Must have strong soccer skills and experience with tricks
• Ability to perform moves such as step-overs, turns, and freestyle techniques
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and able to take direction

Compensation

• $500 flat rate

Job Description
A music video production in Los Angeles is casting two Indian reporters who are fluent in Hindi. This role is perfect for performers who can deliver authentic on-camera presence while speaking Hindi naturally, bringing realism and cultural accuracy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a reporter role on camera in a music video setting
• Deliver lines or संवाद fluently in Hindi
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain strong on-screen presence and professionalism

Requirements

• Indian talent
• Must be fluent in Hindi (spoken proficiency required)
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Able to take direction and work in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

• $150 for 6 hours

Job Description
A dynamic music video production in the Los Angeles area is seeking talented male and female dancers who can authentically perform the Crip Walk. This casting is ideal for performers with strong street dance experience who can bring style, rhythm, and authenticity to an on-camera performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Crip Walk dance moves confidently on camera
• Follow choreography or freestyle as directed by the production team
• Maintain high energy and stage presence throughout filming
• Work collaboratively with other dancers and crew on set

Requirements

• Male and female dancers
• Must have real experience performing the Crip Walk
• Strong sense of rhythm, timing, and movement
• Comfortable performing in a music video setting
• Professional, reliable, and able to take direction

Compensation

• $150 for 10 hours