NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Call: Stand-In Actors for Film Production

Job Description: We are currently seeking professional stand-in actors for an upcoming film project starting November 27th, 2023, through early May 2024. Stand-ins are crucial for lighting and camera blocking on set, requiring individuals who closely match the physical attributes of specific actors.

Responsibilities:

• Stand-in for actors during technical preparations, including lighting and camera setup.
• Work closely with the film crew to ensure accurate scene setups.
• Maintain a consistent presence on set for the duration of the filming schedule.
• Be prepared for a full day’s work, which can sometimes extend beyond standard hours.

Requirements:

• Available from November 27th, 2023, through early May 2024, with a one-week break at Christmas.
• Availability for a stand-in audition on Friday, November 17th (time TBD).
• Commitment to a Monday to Friday filming schedule, with occasional Saturdays.
• Physical characteristics: Caucasian male, height 5’10” to 6’, weight approximately 170 to 180 lbs, ages 30s to 40s, blond/dark blond hair, and clean-shaven.
• Previous experience as a stand-in or in extra work is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• $167 per 8-hour day, with time and a half for hours worked beyond 8.
• Typical filming days are 12 hours, occasionally longer.
• A complimentary, quality lunch is provided daily.

Casting Call: Stand-In Actor for Film Production

Job Details: We are currently seeking stand-in actors for an upcoming film project. Stand-ins will be utilized to assist in lighting and camera blocking on set. The production is scheduled to commence filming on November 27th, 2023, and will continue through early May 2024, with a break during Christmas week.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and other crew members to assist in setting up scenes.
• Stand in for actors to allow technical preparations for lighting, camera angles, and scene setup.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shooting schedule, which runs Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.
• Follow directions from the crew and adapt to changes in the shooting schedule as needed.

Requirements:

• Must match the following physical characteristics:
  • Ethnicity: Latino
  • Height: Between 5’11” and 6’1″
  • Weight: Between 200 to 235 pounds
  • Age Range: 30s to 50s
  • Appearance: Bald and clean-shaven
• Must be available from late November 2023 through early May 2024.
• Prior experience as a stand-in or extra is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to commit to a full-time filming schedule, including potential overtime and occasional weekend work.

Compensation:

• Rate: $167 for an 8-hour day.
• Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked beyond 8 hours per day.
• Typical filming days are 12 hours, sometimes longer.
• A high-quality lunch will be provided daily on set.

NBC News is looking for a highly motivated Associate Producer with a passion for news on all platforms (broadcast, digital, and mobile). In this freelance position you will work directly with producers, senior producers, and correspondents to help pitch, write and produce news content for broadcast and the web.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full scope of production including research, booking, pre-interviewing
• Digital journalism including shooting video and stills, and editing skills are required
• Write and produce segments, broadcast and online stories and produce live shots
• Gather visual elements and assist with editing for segment production
• Coordinate with technical and operations staff and outside resources selected by producers
• Produce and pitch story ideas and content to all platforms
• Learn various desk roles & responsibilities for bureau and Network Operations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have at least two years editorial production experience at a network, cable or digital outlet.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have developed digital journalism skills for laptop editing, shooting, latakoo, live-u.
• Must be social media savvy & proficient in finding, attracting, licensing, and tracking user generated content
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing to travel

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong news judgment & work ethic
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of newsroom systems & satellite operations is critical

NBC News

NBC News Public Relations Assistant

New York, NY

About Us

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position is for the Public Relations Assistant is to provide administrative and communications support to the MSNBC Media Relations team.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Perform administrative support tasks, including managing press lists, coverage documents, team calendar, team meeting schedules, bios and headshots and other assignments as required

● Assist department on research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned press projects

● Continuous monitoring of all press clippings – spanning all print/online to TV/audio – related to MSNBC and the industry each day

● Compile daily clips for executives and talent

● Main contact for all program schedules, listings, and changes

● Fulfill all press related requests

● Assist with staffing press events and support the team in breaking news situations and special events

● Facilitate NBCU News Group Speakers’ Bureau requests

● Note: This position will at times require late night and after-hours work.

Basic Qualifications:

● Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

● Must have at least 1 year experience interning in communications or public relations

● Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have basic computer skills

Desired Characteristics:

● Excellent organizational skills

● Excellent inter-personal skills

● Possess good verbal skills and written abilities

● Should be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines

● Understanding of television or news business helpful

● Knowledge of online technology useful

● Highly proficient in time management and communication

NBCUniversal

NBC News Public Relations Assistant

New York, NY

About Us

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position is for the Public Relations Assistant is to provide administrative and communications support to the MSNBC Media Relations team.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Perform administrative support tasks, including managing press lists, coverage documents, team calendar, team meeting schedules, bios and headshots and other assignments as required

● Assist department on research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned press projects

● Continuous monitoring of all press clippings – spanning all print/online to TV/audio – related to MSNBC and the industry each day

● Compile daily clips for executives and talent

● Main contact for all program schedules, listings, and changes

● Fulfill all press related requests

● Assist with staffing press events and support the team in breaking news situations and special events

● Facilitate NBCU News Group Speakers’ Bureau requests

● Note: This position will at times require late night and after-hours work.

Basic Qualifications:

● Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

● Must have at least 1 year experience interning in communications or public relations

● Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have basic computer skills

Desired Characteristics:

● Excellent organizational skills

● Excellent inter-personal skills

● Possess good verbal skills and written abilities

● Should be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines

● Understanding of television or news business helpful

● Knowledge of online technology useful

● Highly proficient in time management and communication

NBCUniversal

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for an:

• AFRICAN AMERICAN
• MALE
• 200 LBS TO 235 LBS
• DARK HAIR
• 20’s to 50’s
• 6′ TO 6’2″

To work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to use to light and camera block the set) on THURSDAY, May 4th, to take a Covid test tomorrow, Tuesday May 2nd, between 6am and 10am taken at Cinespace Studio.

CASTING NEW BORN TWINS/TRIPLES FOR NBC SHOW!

• TO APPEAR CAUCASIAN, 3-6 MONTHS OLD AND TO APPEAR AS NEW BORN.  
• FILMING IN BROOKLYN, NY. WORK DATE IS WEDNESDAY MAY 3RD, PREWORK TEST FOR GUARDIAN/PARENTS PRIOR TO WORK DATE. 
• RATE IS $250/8 PER BABY. 

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border states to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• MALES AND FEMALES,
• all ethnicities,
• 20’s to 70’s,

To work as HOSPITAL TYPES on TUESDAY, May 2ND.

This will require a Covid test (takes about one hour) on MONDAY, MAY 1ST.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border states to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• MALES AND FEMALES,
• all ethnicities,
• 30’s to 50’s,

To work as BUSINESS PEOPLE AND FBI TYPES (males short hair, clean shaven) on Monday, May 1st.

This will require a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Friday, April 28th, you might have to attend a wardrobe fitting on Thursday, April 27th.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the Surrounding border states to IL ONLY!

Searching for:

• MALES AND FEMALES,
• all ethnicities,
• 20’s TO 70’s,

To work as Looky-loos (watching an accident) on Chicago Fire. This will film on Sunday April 30th, and the Covid test will be on  Friday, 4.28th. You might need a wardrobe fitting.