New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Overview

Makeout is in search of a Video Producer to lead and execute various video productions from award through delivery. This role is a hybrid of creative and logistics, and we are looking for someone with experience in commercial video production specifically. 

The Producer supports a variety of video productions across various industries and genres. You’ll report to the Production Manager. When relevant, you will be directly responsible for overseeing casting, crew and vendor research, deal memos and contracting, sourcing gear and equipment quotes, and location selection, so you should be familiar and confident with those processes. (As well as, you know, everything else related to bringing a video production to life.) 

The Producer role at Makeout is seen as a highly creative/editorial force, so rather than taking orders back and forth between client and creative department, we expect you to serve as a confident and opinionated voice who can translate a Director’s creative vision into actionable logistics. That said, you should also be an all-around solid producer, comfortable working alone from a production oversight perspective, while also empowered to seek support to get everything done – giving regular reports to our Production Manager, of course. Ideally you have experience overseeing a range of video production approaches including live and taped and have a range of experience with equipment (camera types, lenses, lighting gear). Finally, you will sometimes be responsible for client communications/management.

This role is NYC-area only. We expect about 4+ years experience in Producer, Associate Producer, and/or Production Coordinator roles, ideally in contexts where you also gained client service experience. Strong skills in spreadsheet development and maintenance, budgeting, expense tracking, organization, communication and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Producer on video-related and/or still photography productions and production tasks that get assigned to you, including all tasks related to pre-production, production and post-production.
• Collaborate with other producers on active projects and support new business initiatives (research, budget development, scouting, casting, etc.)
• Be able to meaningfully discuss and collaborate with the Director on production-related elements (lighting approaches, gear options, etc.) to find solutions that balance vision against scope.
• Research and support the creation of documents to communicate ideas to clients, including proposals, production plans, and treatments.
• Manage budgets and oversee bill payments, and expense tracking — ensuring they’re accurate and received on time.
• Assist in the negotiation, setting up, hiring and management of freelancers, collaborators and vendors on a project basis.
• Source and manage vendors to obtain and negotiate quotes, oversee production and track deliveries.
• Ensure all production aspects are properly planned and supported, directly executing them yourself when needed — including casting, location scouting/permitting, set/prop procurement, etc.
• When relevant and if required, serve as post-production supervisor on all projects that we edit in-house, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both internal and freelance editors, designers, animators, vfx artists, etc. to oversee creation of all post assets. 
• Schedule internal and client meetings and collate feedback notes.
• When relevant, communicate effectively, and with grace, to clients in order to drive progress, receive approvals, and satisfy project requirements.
• Communicate clearly and cordially with colleagues using collaboration tools such as Slack and Google Suite
• Prepare contracts, call sheets, schedules/run of shows and talent agreements and releases.
• Serve as an on-set and on-location production lead; weekend/evening availability as needed for shoots and post.
• Assist in general project administration – travel booking, file management and expenses reporting.
• Assist in occasional Coordinator tasks including but not limited to gear handling/pickups/returns and runs, if Coordinator is not contracted or on staff
• Manage Production Coordinators and PAs, hiring and onboarding Coordinators when needed.
• Maintain and enforce any company collaboration tools, calendars, file sharing, time tracking.
• Support the policies, practices, and procedures related to the company’s work.
• Support internal projects as directed by the Production Manager.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and are comfortable driving commercial vehicles (e.g., cargo vans).
• Willing and able to travel by plane for out-of-town pitches, shoots, events, etc.

Requirements:

• At least 4+ years of experience as a Video Production professional, ideally as a producer, production coordinator, or associate producer.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with creatives and production professionals and driving alignment for all departments 
• Experience overseeing post-production team and familiarity with post workflow
• Proven track record of creating, managing and reconciling budgets. Anonymized budget samples may be requested. 
• Experience managing client expectations and communicating in a clear, friendly and professional manner
• Extensive experience and comfort on set and overseeing crews of various sizes
• Proficiency in Google Suite, particularly in spreadsheet creation and management
• Familiarity with project management software (Asana, Harvest, etc.) is a plus

Working at Makeout:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• After a 30-day waiting period, group medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, a portion of which will be paid by Makeout.
• 2 weeks (10 days) paid vacation time (earned on an accrual basis based on start date anniversary).
• 4-flexible summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• In addition to this PTO, Makeout typically closes between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 30 day, 90 day and 6-month performance reviews to foster growth and development

How to apply

Email your resume to jobs@makeout.nyc with “Video Producer” in the subject line, along with relevant links to your portfolio and/or selected projects, and a short description about why your background, capabilities and passions match what Makeout is looking for in the candidate.

Makeout

CreativeDrive is a team of Passionate Creators who help brand owners, creative agencies and media partners produce innovative content at unparalleled speed and scale. Our mission is to Innovate to create solutions that empower clients to drive sales and awareness.

The Senior Producer is responsible for acting as the primary liaison between the Company and assigned client(s) as well as leading and supporting the Production workflow for assigned clients, estimating and invoicing of all assigned client projects. This role will project manage a team of creatives, producers and assistants in the execution and development of digital content strategy including ecommerce, existing social media platforms and new platforms for clients within the Fashion & Beauty portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project integrity for client(s) with projects ranging from photo to video, ecommerce to marketing, soft and hard goods
• Oversee production and project crew including manager schedules, booking talent, models, stylist, freelancers, coordinating merchandise and inventory required.
• Coordinate and manage the production workflow, ensuring that all shoots remain on schedule and within budget, troubleshooting discrepancies in coordination with leadership and client representatives as needed.
• Ensure all areas of production strategy and project management are aligned and agreed to with key stakeholders, providing on-set coordination as needed and reacting quickly to changes.
• Assist with developing content per client expectations and in line with current events, trending topics and pop culture in a way that is relevant to the brand and its customer base.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the creative output, ensuring client’s style guide standards are being met.
• Where and when necessary, give creative help and guidance from a production standpoint and mentor junior creatives
• In collaboration with Production Manager, develop estimates, finalize billing, research vendors, and generate final project reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communication or related field
• 5 years of related experience with an agency or production company in social media, content production, e-commerce, or commercial photography/ set production with the fashion or beauty industry
• Experience and/or portfolio of clients within the fashion, beauty, luxury or high-end consumer goods industry a must.
• Detail oriented and proficient in project and file management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Teams, Outlook and Smartsheets.
• Proven experience in both still and fashion high-volume photography production
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously producing quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and effective communication skills

CreativeDrive

Description: Secures on-air guests for interviews and reports to head of booking department as part of the network booking team as well as to the executive producer of the show to which they are assigned. Responsible for outreach and vetting of guests and developing and maintaining relationships with guests and guests’ representatives. This position works closely with news, programming, and talent in production.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the show’s Executive Producer and team in identifying top-tier guests for broadcast

· Conduct guest research and outreach.

· Support the team in identifying and booking relevant on-air guests for appearances and interviews.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, experts, elected and appointed officials, publicists, press secretaries, communications directors, agents, managers, and celebrities.

· Represent the network as the primary point of contact for guests and their representatives.

· Conduct pre-interviews and guest vetting with potential on-air guests.

· Confirm interview logistics including date, time, and location for on-air appearances via remote, phone, field, or in-studio appearances.

· Provide guests with interview topics and areas of discussion.

· Communicate on-air appearance requirements to guests.

· Secure exclusive interviews and content with newsmaker guests.

· Identify new and emerging voices as subject matter experts.

· Ideate and pitch guest ideas to production team to which they are assigned.

· Ensure the guests are of the caliber and quality consistent with Newsmax brand.

· Must be a news junkie and comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional work environment

Newsmax Media, Inc.

General Description: Responsible for working with show hosts, preparing the rundown of new stories, identifying and integrating guests, overseeing and executing the production of key video and graphic elements with guidance from the Executive Producer. Makes important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers for daily show development. EP is also responsible for insuring technical team and control room follow show instructions. Must be able to build segments and develop story ideas from beginning to air. Responsible for the oversight of daily rundown changes and work with the show director and production crew to block the newscast. This includes editorial discussions, writing scripts, package production, graphics elements, out-of-show teasing, show timing and field coordination. Must calmly deal with changes and breaking news during the show and ensure all content meets Newsmax Media Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Determine best news stories for the newscast and create daily rundown

·      Work with show host in program preparation and execution

·      Identify stories for provocative, compelling television

·      Develop story ideas, research and plan segments

·      Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors and video editors

·      Supervise production staff

·      Produce timely content under heavy deadline pressure

·      Keep current of local events and politics

·      Excel in a highly competitive environment

·      Create compelling and provocative content including tease writing

·      Exceptional editorial skills; attention to detail

·      Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree preferred

·      3+ years executive producing experience or overseeing newscast production

·      Strong writing and organizational skills required as is the ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.

·      Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work on deadline.

·      Attention to detail is must.

·      Ability to collect and analyze data and information accuracy as well as follow through.

·      Team player with strong communication skills both written and verbal.

·      Proactive and solutions focused.

·      Professional appearance.

Newsmax Media, Inc.

Write for fast paced prime time and overnight newscasts. You are an exceptional storyteller with a dedicated command for news and cultural trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with show producers to write voice overs, manage live shots, handle guest segments and write snappy teases
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics
• Identify News, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television and the internet

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of national or large market local news experience
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography and current events
• Ability to write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Flexibility to work prime time and overnight shifts

Newsmax Media, Inc.

The Associate Web Producer is responsible for the execution of the marketing & development plans for the 3 currently managed brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall team responsibility for maintaining calendars and updates for cross-functional projects
• Code, test and schedule all emails for all brands
• Create, test, and schedule all SMS messages for all brands
• Assist in the execution of all site updates and seasonal refreshes for brands
• General light coding assistance including CSS and HTML (basic knowledge required)
• Assist in the QA process for new builds, new enhancement releases, emails and the regular refreshes
• Prior web production and/or email marketing experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• 2-3 Years Experience
• HTML knowledge
• CSS Experience a plus
• Adobe photoshop knowledge
• Multi brand experience a plus
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Proof of vaccination required for employment. Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Marc Fisher Footwear

Showtime ‘City On a Hill’ Casting Call

Seeking people with real experience as a ER/Trauma nurse to play 1990’s Trauma nurses for interior scenes for the Showtime series CITY ON A HILL Filming in Staten Island, NY

Pay rate: $350/8hrs. 

COVID testing: $100 stipend.    

• This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA  and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

Tentatively schedule dates:

Covid tests for fitting: TBD

Fitting: TBD

Covid tests for work: 1/25 & 1/26

Works: 1/27

Covid test & fittings are held in Brooklyn, NY.

This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief.  Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer.

We are currently casting kids for The Binge 2. There will be more roles, but this is what we’re looking for now: 

ROLES FOR KIDS! 

1. Wednesday, February 2nd AND Friday February 4th (must do both days) – Need 2 kids who can be at a family dinner. Age 7 – 12

2. Thursday, February 10th – Need kids ages 8-11 who can be in an orphanage scene. One kid will be cast to scream really loudly, so if your kid can scream, please note that in your email! 

3. Thursday February 17th – Need a baby who’s approximately 0-3 or 4 months old. Any gender, one scene, 4 hours on set. Twins would be ideal, but we’re open to any/all babies. 

All roles are in Syracuse NY and the rate is $182/day. If your child is selected, you will need to obtain a child actor permit and UTMA/UGMA trust fund before they can work. I can assist in this process once the casting is finalized. Everyone who enters the set will be tested for COVID upon arrival. At this time anyone over 12 must be fully vaccinated against COVID and ideally younger kids will be vaccinated.

THE ROLE

Dion Lee has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Creative Producer to work on our multi-faceted USA business. This dynamic role will begin as a freelance position, with the potential to grow into a full-time in-house role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering end to end production, including pre and postproduction for the business from stills + motion campaigns, to social media content, e-commerce shoots and brand-driven projects. This individual will partner with the creatives, cross functions teams and external talent to drive successful productions and realise creative concepts on time and to budget.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• End to end production of all Dion Lee content + special projects, including management of the production schedule

• Development of production timelines, ensuring briefs are delivered on brand and on budget

• Negotiation and booking of all models, talent and creative teams

• Location research, site visits, studio bookings and permit filing (where necessary)

• Negotiation and management of appropriate usage rights for all original assets produced

• Oversee all suppliers and coordinate insurance and legal documents where relevant

• Act as an on-set producer on the day of the shoot, managing all production needs to ensure a successful and smooth photoshoot for all teams

• Budgeting and invoice management, including tracking estimated to actual spend to ensure the budget is adhered to and accurate

• Partner with the Brand Manager to develop a roster of talent, photographers, film-makers, set designers and creatives at the start of each season

• Continually identify and recommend production workflow process improvements

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in shoot and post-production. Agency experience is a plus.

• College degree in photography, film or creative field preferred

• Existing network of photographers, stylists and creatives

• Interest and strong understanding of the creative industry, keeping abreast of all creatives and up and coming talent in the fashion/photography/film/art community

• In-depth knowledge of project and budget management

• Dynamic and a creative problem solver

• Organized with strong ability to multitask on multiple projects

DION LEE

Launched in 2015, CONVICTS is a digital media brand and creative studio that aims to make the world a better place through original storytelling. We’re all about the right kind of trouble: the status-quo shaking, rebelliously positive actions and attitudes that move the needle from bad to good. To this end, we develop and distribute premium original content and programming about the creators, characters, and movements making the right kind of trouble in contemporary culture, and we amplify their voices through our cross-channel network that reaches a global community of conscious tastemakers.

CONVICTS is looking for an experienced, multi-faceted Executive Producer to join the team and oversee our production department. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver at heart, with a “can-do” attitude, who knows that every day will be different, and quite frankly, loves that. The EP is responsible for producing the absolute best creative work possible across the worlds of video, social media content, strategy, digital ads, photography, campaigns and more. This role requires big-picture thinking and strong attention to detail. A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills – able to engage with a range of collaborators, stakeholders, clients and creatives, whilst always keeping the best interests of client and team in mind.

In this role the Executive Producer will support CONVICTS by:

• Supervising and overseeing the production team of CONVICTS. You will be responsible for managing in-house producers as well as a range of freelance contractors hired to complete each project including producers, directors, editors, strategists, project managers and digital marketing experts.
• Managing the production department, including advising on workflows & processes, data & media management, contracts & legal reviews as well as detailed financial supervision of each project to ensure the department stays within budget every step of the way.
• Liaising with senior management and conducting bi-weekly check-ins to assess the status of all productions, discuss problems & ensure that all projects are adequately resources and remaining within budget
• Liaising with our Agency Managing director & accounts team, to ensure that all clients are satisfied with our work & keeping the accounts team abreast of upcoming new business opportunities
• Overseeing the production process of all projects from conception to delivery including client briefings, budget creation & negotiation, pre-production, shoot, post-production, distribution, marketing & strategy development.
• Helping to oversee the creative process (in collaboration with the accounts team), specifically in regards to defining project scope, deliverables, and production budgets

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supporting and executing creative concepts by collaborating with our team of creative directors, art directors, copy-writers and designers, and managing the creative process effectively from start to finish, from idea development, creative decks, storyboards, production, post-production and financial wrap.
• Vetting, ball-parking and scheduling of creative concepts.
• Reviewing production bids and treatments and advising on qualifications, suitability.
• Cultivating positive relationships with our production partners.
• Creating bids, defining deliverables & SOW’s, managing client approval process on budgets
• Overseeing the budget negotiation process – supporting the client to always suggest additional deliverables or assets that they may not have considered
• Hiring and managing production and creative teams to complete each project – whether this team is internal or external freelancers
• Overseeing the management all project budgets successfully including tracking margin and costs for wrap-out process
• Overseeing all production timelines and delivery dates to ensure successful completion and delivery of assets on time.
• Ensuring that all project-related team meetings are run successfully (i.e. kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews, etc.), and ensuring that action steps are communicated to all teams following these meeting
• Liaising & Managing the process with legal consultants secure usage rights, assess risk, and clear work for distribution
• Creating and maintaining a detailed project status report that includes all project details to share with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors

The right candidate for this role has the following qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in advertising agencies or media publishing brands as a Producer, Senior Producer or Executive Producer
• Expert-level experience in managing different workflows and deliveries for video, photography, motion graphics, digital campaigns and strategy work
• Advanced experience in negotiating bids with clients to ensure the right budget is given
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at one time and oversee a production department including administrative and team aspects
• Experience in developing creative and participating in the pitch process that leads to successful job awards
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• A strong network of reliable and highly-skilled freelancers to pull in for projects as they require
• Innovative thinker and doer, with a proven track record of problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with limited supervision, and communicate up, down and laterally to project stakeholders within the agency

Location: New York.

Culture is everything at CONVICTS. We believe in working hard, having fun, doing good, and treating everyone with respect. If you have what it takes to be a CONVICT and would like to be considered for the role, please submit a cover letter and resume to: JoinConvicts@CONVICTS.nyc and write “Executive Producer” in the subject line.

See our work here: https://convicts.nyc/

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TROUBLEMAKERS FOR A BETTER WORLD.™

CONVICTS