NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

NBC’s ‘Young Rock’ Referees Casting Call

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Oversight of all live event related matters including, but not limited to management of the live event calendar, on-air talent and above-the-line production personnel, team relationships, budgets, technology and on-site logistics for all NBC Sports Chicago live events
• Serve as Executive Producer of all live event telecasts and demonstrate full aptitude of production/post-production processes and sound editorial judgment
• Plan to continuously drive the improvement of story development and presentation, particularly with the incorporation of new technologies and platforms
• Partner with VP, Content to strategize and execute on all production related efforts in support of the one content team philosophy
• Partner with network management team on strategic initiatives regarding marketing, advertising sales and content distribution for all platforms
• Partner and collaborate with all internal departments to ensure content is relevant for all platforms and all operational needs of live events on the network are me
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and remote crewing services to coordinate and manage remote production for all live sports remote telecasts.
• Serve as contact and resource to RSN group management team on all live-event related matters
• Track and deliver monthly reports of relevant financial data related to live events budgets
• Develop, coach and lead live event staff, including Producers, Directors, Associate Producers and Editors
• Seek to increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience in sports television production experience as a Producer, Executive/Coordinating Producer, or Director capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in related area of study preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3+) years’ managing a team of multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
• Show and live event management and creation production experience, ideally in a major market
• Solid editorial judgement and knowledge of Chicago sports scene

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership skills and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of multi-platform viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, multi-task abilities

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBC Sports

NBC “Chicago Fire” Casting Call for Parents

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

The Role

Job Description

• Films experience and exposure is an importany element of this role
• Contribute to the overall strategic development of MSNBC Films, NBC News Studios and NBCU News Group communications initiatives.
• Oversee MSNBC Films and NBC News Studios overall communications strategy
• Expand the brand’s presence, proactively pitch press, and secure media placements
• Proactively develop long-term publicity campaigns for all longform content
• Assist with longform diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including NBCU Academy’s Original Voices Fellowship
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to help support division priorities including marketing, social, editorial, and digital teams
• Develop, lead, plan and execute select events for film festivals across the country
• Secure media placements, speaker opportunities, and internal employee engagement in support of MSNBC Films and NBC News Studios initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with film industry press
• Identify trends in the film industry and publicize successes of longform programming, leveraging film festival knowledge
• Provide communications updates to internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level executives across NBCU News Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Communications, preferably films focused
• Minimum 5 years of experience in films or documentary

Additional Requirements

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong background in film, documentary, film festivals, and/or TV programming
• Strong relationships with film, TV, documentary reporters
• Experience in both internal and external communications and event management
• Proven track record in media placements and securing speaker opportunities at film festivals, conferences and events
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work flexibly across departments as well as manage internal and external partners in a dynamic and high-pressure

environment

• Ability to manage large scale, cross-functional, cross-business initiatives and work with multiple stakeholders including marketing team, filmmakers, agencies, and

more

• Experience working with public and not-for-profit organizations
• Self-starter, assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated leader
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment, with capability to work within target deadline
• Ability to multi-task several projects with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, as well as the ability to effectively interface with senior management
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing
• Crisis management experience
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on nights and weekends with short notice

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 annually; bonus eligible

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBC News

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBC Universal Owned Television Stations is the division of NBCUniversal that includes 11 local NBC television stations, 28 local Telemundo stations, 5 Regional Sports Newtorks and their digital channels and websites, as well as a group of out-of-home properties and a production company. The stations produce and deliver compelling and unique local news, information and entertainment programming to viewers in the communities they serve, which include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Diego and Connecticut, with a goal of connecting to their audiences anytime and anywhere.

Job Description

NBC 5 Chicago, WMAQ-TV, is looking for a talented and motivated DayPart Manager responsible for news coverage and newscasts.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Responsible for overall editorial content on all platforms produced by WMAQ, NBC Chicago, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and on-air broadcast.
• The Daypart News Manager will oversee the platform managers and the pool of content producers creating content for all platforms.
• Collaborates with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC Local, for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
• Will work with all facets of the organization, including Production, IT, Creative Services and Broadcast Operations and the newsroom to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Responsible for tracking coverage-related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news department.
• Responsible for scheduling content producers and platform managers to ensure proper coverage.
• Responsible for writing and delivering performance reviews for platform managers and content producers
• Responsible for hiring quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees.
• Will be part of an on-call rotation of manager to provide oversight of weekend morning and evening newscasts.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsroom management or supervisory role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as assigned
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired

• Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms.
• Team-player attitude
• Experience in script approval–with strong editorial judgment
• Ability to lead the newsroom–offering positive and negative feedback to help grow and develop the team
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make NBC Chicago’s local content the best in the market

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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NBC “Chicago Fire” Latino Male Photo Double

Casting Alert!

Searching for a LATINO MALE, BALD, 5’10” TO 6′, 180 TO 210 lbs to work as a standin (same height and weight, ethnicity as actor to use for lighting and camera setup) for Thursday, Dec. 15th and Friday, Dec 16th.

You will need to either covid test today or rapid test early tomorrow morning.

NBC “Chicago Fire” Casting Call for Middle Eastern Actors

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert! For our next episode of Chicago Fire we are searching for a MIDDLE EASTERN MALES, 20’s/50’s, brown hair, THIN TO  MEDIUM build, to work as a STANDIN (same height and coloring, weight, as actor for lighting and camera setup).

Height needed 5’10” to 6′

Filming is on MONDAY, Jan. 9th, with a Covid test on FRIDAY, Jan 6TH.

Let us know if you have any standin experience, or extra experience.