New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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After School Short Film Casting Call

Job Description
A short film is now casting SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent for lead and supporting roles. This character-driven story follows a sensitive young boy navigating “feminine” interests while facing rigid expectations around masculinity. Casting is open to all ethnicities, with roles for child actors and adult performers. Filming will take place in New York.

Job Responsibilities

Perform scripted scenes for a short film production, including emotional and dialogue-driven moments
Take direction from the director and collaborate with cast for natural, authentic performances
Maintain professionalism on set, including punctuality, focus, and continuity between takes
For select adult roles, participate in intimacy scenes with appropriate coordination and consent practices

Requirements

Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds
Lead Child Role: Male, ages 4–8 (bright, bubbly, expressive; no prior acting experience required)
Lead Child Role: Female, ages 4–8 (energetic, self-aware, playful; no prior acting experience required)
Lead Adult Role: Male, 30s–40s (blue-collar/construction-worker type; includes male/male intimacy)
Supporting Adult Role: Male, ages 25–40 (masculine, intense; includes male/male intimacy)
Supporting Adult Role: Female, ages 22–30 (warm, fun, playful teacher energy; comedic timing a plus)
Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian per production rules and child performer requirements

Compensation

$125/day

January 5, 2026

Queer Cast and Crew Call

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Queer Cast and Crew for Short Holiday Film (NYC)

Job Description
A short holiday film is booking queer cast and crew for a fun, passion-project shoot filming in New York City. The story follows Raven, a Christmas-hating queer who unexpectedly collides with Parker during a festive bar crawl, leading to flirtation, clashing holiday cheer, and chemistry that challenges them both. This is an unpaid project, with food and IMDb credit provided, and there may be opportunities to discuss work trades or future paid projects.

Job Responsibilities

Perform or crew on a short holiday film set in NYC
Collaborate with a queer-forward creative team in a supportive environment
For cast: deliver natural, chemistry-driven performances suited to romantic comedy energy
For crew: support production needs on set and help keep the shoot running smoothly
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication during production

Requirements

Queer cast and crew encouraged to apply
Must be able to work in New York City as a local hire or travel independently
Comfortable working on an indie, passion-project style production
Collaborative attitude and reliability

Compensation

Unpaid roles
Food provided
IMDb credit provided
Work trades or other options may be discussed

January 5, 2026

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Calling All Performing Artists

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Performing Artists for Juneteenth Pop-Up Event

Job Description
Performing artists are invited to be considered for a Juneteenth pop-up event in Brooklyn, New York. This opportunity is open to performers across disciplines who can bring strong live energy, cultural celebration, and audience connection to an event honoring Juneteenth. Talent should be professional, prepared, and comfortable performing in a pop-up/event setting.

Job Responsibilities

Perform live at a Juneteenth pop-up event in Brooklyn
Deliver an engaging set appropriate for a community-centered celebration
Arrive prepared, on time, and ready for soundcheck or run-of-show needs
Work professionally with event organizers and other performers
Support a positive, respectful atmosphere for attendees and community

Requirements

Open to performing artists across disciplines
Must be able to work in Brooklyn, NY as a local hire or travel independently
Comfortable performing live in a pop-up/event environment
Professionalism, reliability, and strong stage presence

Compensation

Compensation details provided upon selection

January 5, 2026

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Pink Lucky New York Fashion Week Model Call

Job Type:

Model

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Modeling

New York Fashion Week Runway Models (Female)

Job Description
Female runway models are invited to be considered for New York Fashion Week appearances. This opportunity is ideal for confident, fashion-forward talent ready to walk in a professional runway show and represent high-end designs during one of the industry’s most high-profile fashion events. Models should be poised, camera-ready, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Job Responsibilities

Walk the runway during New York Fashion Week shows
Model designer looks with confidence, posture, and strong presence
Follow runway direction, pacing, and show choreography
Maintain professionalism backstage and on the runway
Be prepared for fittings, rehearsals, and show-day requirements

Requirements

Female models, ages 18 and older
Height requirement: 5’8” or taller
Must be based in the NY Tri-State area or able to provide own travel
Strong runway walk and polished appearance
Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation

Fashion Week runway opportunity
Industry exposure
Additional details provided upon selection

Modeling

Jonny Casting Director

January 5, 2026

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$1,000/Day Photo Shoot Casting Call for Men of New York

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Model

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Modeling

Men Needed in NYC for Paid Shoot (Fighters, Firefighters, Construction, Distinctive Look)

Job Description
Male talent is needed in the NYC area for a paid shoot in Brooklyn. Production is looking for authentic “real world” types—fighters (boxing, MMA, BJJ), firefighters, construction workers, and men with distinctive neck/face tattoos or visible facial scars. The most important feature is intense, camera-grabbing eyes. This is a great fit for strong character looks and natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

Appear on camera for a professional shoot in Brooklyn, NY
Bring an authentic, natural presence that matches the requested real-world type
Follow direction for movement, positioning, and continuity
Arrive camera-ready and prepared to work on the scheduled shoot day
Maintain professionalism and flexibility on set

Requirements

White male, NYC-area local hire
Ages 29–39 (approx.)
Intense eyes (key feature)
Fits one or more of the following types:
- Boxers, MMA fighters, or BJJ fighters
- Firefighters
- Construction workers
- Men with neck/face tattoos or facial scars
Must be able to work in Brooklyn, NY as a local hire or travel independently

Compensation

$1,000 rate

Commercials

Jonny Casting Director

January 2, 2026

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$1,000/Day NYC Male Talent for Commercial Shoot Featuring Fighters, Firefighters, and...

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NYC Male Talent for Commercial Shoot Featuring Fighters, Firefighters, and Workers

Job Description
A paid commercial shoot is seeking NYC-area male talent with strong character looks and real-world experience to match specific featured roles. Production is looking for white men with intense eyes and an authentic, rugged presence—especially those with backgrounds in combat sports, firefighting, construction, or distinctive facial/neck tattoos or scars. This is a great opportunity for talent with a bold on-camera look to land a featured spot in a professional shoot.

Job Responsibilities

Appear on camera in a featured role with a strong, natural presence
Follow direction from the director and production team on set
Perform simple, realistic actions that match your real-life skill set or job type
Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

White male talent, NYC-area local
Ages 29–39 (approx.)
Intense eyes / strong on-camera look preferred
Seeking authentic types, including: boxers, MMA fighters, BJJ fighters, firefighters, construction workers, and men with neck/face tattoos or visible scars
Must be able to work as a local hire in Brooklyn, NY

Compensation

$1,000 (flat rate)

Entertainment Careers

News Corp

January 2, 2026

$$$

Story Editor

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Full Time

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About the Team:

Since 1921, Barron’s has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron’s is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron’s is seeking a Story Editor to join a team of talented editors on Barron’s digital news desk. This editor should have solid news judgement, impeccable editing chops, and a passion for reaching readers online with timely and thoughtful analysis of financial markets, the economy, and corporate America.

You Will:

+ Edit, rewrite, and publish everything from breaking news alerts and live coverage files to analysis and in-depth features for Barron’s

+ Coach and direct reporters to ensure timely, quality journalism

+ Collaborate with the art department and graphics team to ensure our stories have the appropriate charts, tables, photos, and illustrations to create a compelling experience for readers

+ Team up with other editors who oversee the homepage, social media channels, and mobile app to highlight our biggest and newsiest stories

You Have:

+ Minimum of 7 years editing experience, preferably in business/markets/finance

+ Solid news judgment, and an ability to edit quickly and accurately on deadline

+ Experience editing at a major publication

+ Expertise in finance, markets, and business

+ Knowledge of SEO and digital best practices

+ A knack for writing snappy headlines and ledes

+ A sharp eye for graphics, charts, illustrations, and photos

Our Benefits

+ Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

+ Paid Time Off

+ Retirement Plans

+ Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

+ Education Benefits

+ Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ Family Care Benefits

+ Commuter Transit Program

+ Subscription Discounts

+ Employee Referral Program

Learn more about all our US benefits

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones – W&I – Barrons Newsroom

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $110,000 – $140,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 50624

Entertainment Careers

Paramount Global

January 2, 2026

$$$

Senior Manager, Sports Social Media

Job Type:

Full Time

Skills:

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Job Posting Title: Sr Manager, Sports Social Media (Paramount+)
Department: Entertainment
Location: Burbank, CA/

Role Details:
Our team at Paramount+ is looking for a Sr Social Media Manager to help shape and execute the sports social strategy as part of the broader Paramount+ digital ecosystem. This role is pivotal in leading the day-to-day planning and execution of sports campaigns (UFC, NFL, UEFA, Masters, Zuffa Boxing),creative ideation and production, and working in close partnership with Sports Marketing and other internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working in digital marketing and/or social media, forging partnerships with colleagues across divisions, has a personal interest in sports, and is passionate about the intersection of sports and entertainment.

This position reports to the Sports Social Strategy Lead on the Paramount+ Brand & Audience Development team.

Responsibilities
● Craft and execute innovative, data-driven social content strategies across platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
● Manage an ongoing pipeline of social content projects, collaborating closely with internal and external creative teams on the development of bespoke social assets.
● Plan the release of, and schedule campaign assets, according to existing channel strategies.
● Bring a creative mind to frequent brainstorming sessions to pitch new sports-themed social content ideas and campaigns that you will lead from ideation to execution.
● Consistently refine and optimize content and formats to iterate and leverage social insights and data.
● Track against social team KPIs and goals to ensure content produced helps to achieve growth and engagement goals, creating social recap reports and presenting key findings to executives and stakeholders.
● Collaborate with Paramount+ teams across video, design, sports marketing, and PR to develop innovative social creative and ensure best practices are employed across all assets.
● Partner with brand social teams across Paramount Global and represent the Paramount+ social team in frequent meetings and planning sessions
● Supervise social media coordinators and help develop training & growth plans to foster talent.
● Study competitor strategies, industry trends, and new product features to ensure Paramount+ stays ahead of the curve

Qualifications:
What you bring to the team:
You have –
● BS/BA or equivalent work experience
● 5-7+ years experience producing custom social content and managing brand social accounts, preferably in entertainment.
● Expert project management skills, including: the ability to work against tight timelines with flexibility and creative thinking to adjust on strategies and content development when necessary.
● Experience developing and creating visuals and videos optimized for sharing.
● Deep understanding of publishing on various social platforms and nuances of the end-user experience on each.
● Must be detail-oriented and a stickler for grammar and consistency in voice.
● Must be able to see the broader picture of sports and social as they relate to the streaming industry..
● Passionate and knowledgeable about sports (particularly NFL, soccer and combat sports like UFC and Boxing),television and pop culture.
● Great communication skills and ability to articulate concepts, strategies, and speak to all levels of management.
● Ability to synthesize and leverage audience data to develop content quickly against social trends.
● Collaborative thought-leader with a demonstrable commitment to fostering an inclusive and productive work environment.
● Must be able to provide samples of prior work.
● Must be regularly available to work evenings and/or weekends to cover live sporting events.

You might also have–
● Experience directly supervising social media professionals
● Previous entertainment or sports experience
● Previous agency experience
● Familiarity with social publishing tools (native and 3rd party, e.g., Sprout, Sprinklr, etc.)
● Working knowledge of Photoshop/Canva/basic design skills
● Keen eye for visual storytelling through photo and video, with ability to use photo and video editing tools to self-serve on content for distribution (working knowledge of Photoshop/Premiere)

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Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 – 115,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.