New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Scenic Charge

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring a Scenic Charge to lead scenic painting and finishing across multiple live productions. This role is ideal for an experienced scenic artist who can manage paint calls, supervise assistants, and deliver high-quality scenic textures and finishes on a tight seasonal schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead scenic painting and finishing for multiple productions, including textures, aging, and specialty finishes

• Plan and run paint calls, managing materials, timelines, and daily priorities

• Mix and match paint colors accurately and maintain consistent finish quality throughout the season

• Supervise and support scenic art assistants and collaborate with scenic/props teams

• Maintain a clean, safe paint space and track inventory of paint supplies and materials

Requirements

• Prior scenic charge or scenic painting experience in theatre, film, or live events

• Strong knowledge of scenic painting techniques, color theory, and specialty finishes

• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organization and leadership

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment with evenings/weekends as needed

• Reliable, collaborative, and able to meet production deadlines

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and role scope)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

Props Designer

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring a Props Designer to create and source props for multiple live productions throughout the season. This role is perfect for a creative, detail-driven theatre professional who can design, build, and coordinate props that support storytelling while meeting tight timelines in a collaborative production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, source, and build props for multiple theatre productions and season events

• Create prop lists, budgets, and build schedules to support rehearsals and tech

• Coordinate rentals, purchases, and fabrication while tracking expenses and receipts

• Maintain prop organization, storage, and backstage/run support during performances

• Collaborate with directors, scenic/costume teams, and production leadership to meet the show’s visual needs

Requirements

• Prior experience in theatre props design, props mastering, or prop fabrication

• Strong craft and build skills with an eye for detail and period/style accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple productions with clear organization and time management

• Comfortable working evenings/weekends and adapting to changing production needs

• Reliable, collaborative, and able to work independently when needed

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and role scope)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

A2 / A1 Sound / Media

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring A2/A1 Sound and Media crew for a fast-paced season supporting multiple live productions and events. This role is ideal for skilled audio and media technicians who can run shows, support rehearsals, and maintain sound and playback systems with consistency and professionalism in a repertory environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support sound and media needs for rehearsals, tech, and live performances across multiple productions

• Operate audio consoles, wireless microphones, playback, and basic media systems during shows

• Assist with mic placement, backstage audio support, and troubleshooting during performances (A2 duties)

• Maintain and organize sound equipment, wiring, labeling, and documentation

• Collaborate with designers, stage management, and production leadership to meet show requirements

Requirements

• Experience working as an A1 and/or A2 in theatre, live events, or performance venues

• Strong knowledge of audio systems, signal flow, and wireless mic coordination

• Comfortable operating playback/media systems and following show cueing precisely

• Ability to troubleshoot quickly in a live performance setting

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and available for evenings/weekends as needed

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and role scope)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

Assistant to Artistic Director & Social Media

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring an Assistant to the Artistic Director & Social Media to support daily artistic operations while helping manage content and communications. This role is ideal for an organized, creative self-starter who can juggle administrative tasks, coordinate across teams, and create engaging social media content that reflects the energy of a live production season. Remote work opportunities may be available.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Artistic Director, including scheduling, documentation, and daily coordination

• Serve as a key communication link between the artistic team, designers, production staff, and administrative departments

• Assist with project management and ongoing season planning across multiple productions

• Execute social media content creation, publishing, and engagement tracking

• Support marketing and community-facing initiatives, including photo/video capture and basic design needs

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional mindset

• Comfortable working with designers, performers, and staff in a fast-paced creative environment

• Social media and content experience, including writing clear, engaging copy independently

• Basic photo/video skills and familiarity with tracking engagement or performance metrics

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and role scope)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

Production Electrician

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring a Production Electrician to lead lighting execution and maintenance across multiple live productions and events. This role is ideal for an experienced lighting professional who can manage installs, programming, run support, and safety while coordinating with designers and production leadership in a fast-paced repertory environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead lighting implementation for mainstage productions, special events, and secondary venues

• Install, maintain, and strike lighting systems, including hang, focus, circuits, and strikes

• Support programming, operation, and ongoing run support throughout the season

• Coordinate with lighting designers and production leadership to manage updates and documentation

• Maintain inventory, paperwork, budget tracking, and adhere to theatre safety standards

Requirements

• Professional experience in theatre lighting with hands-on electrical work background

• Strong technical proficiency with lighting systems and equipment maintenance

• Experience with ETC lighting consoles and common lighting paperwork workflows

• Familiarity with drafting/paperwork tools (AutoCAD and Vectorworks experience helpful)

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting, working at heights, and in confined spaces

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and role scope)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

Production Manager

Job Description
A professional summer theatre production company is hiring a Production Manager to lead technical and production operations across multiple live productions. This role is ideal for an experienced production professional who can coordinate teams, schedules, and logistics while keeping projects on track from planning through performances. You’ll oversee execution across departments, maintain clear communication, and ensure a safe, efficient production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all technical and production execution for multiple productions and events

• Build and manage production schedules, staffing plans, and logistics for the season

• Lead communication between creative teams, technical departments, and administrative staff

• Manage production operations including budgets, purchasing, inventory, and documentation

• Ensure safety standards, run-of-show needs, and production quality are maintained throughout the season

Requirements

• Proven experience in theatrical production management, stage management, or technical direction

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise teams and support cross-department workflows

• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working evenings/weekends and handling overlapping deadlines

• Ability to manage budgets, procurement, and production paperwork with accuracy

Compensation

• $400–$900 per week (based on experience and season needs)

• Complimentary housing provided

• Meals provided on campus

Supporting & Day Player Roles for Holiday TV Feature

Job Description
A holiday TV feature is casting non-union supporting and day player talent for scenes filming in the Buffalo, NY area. Production is looking for strong character actors who can bring warmth, humor, and heartfelt energy to a community-driven story. Local and regional performers are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes as a supporting or featured day player character

• Take direction from the director and work efficiently on set

• Bring authentic character choices that fit a holiday, family-friendly tone

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a professional, production-ready environment

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe, blocking, and performance choices

Requirements

• Non-union talent only

• Must be local to Buffalo, NY or able to work as a local hire

• Strong acting skills with a natural, believable on-camera presence

• Comfortable portraying character-driven roles across a range of ages

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced set environment

Compensation

• $500/day (flat rate)

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Overview:

CBS Sports is looking for an experienced editorial leader with proven newsgathering and storytelling judgment to be a News Editor and central figure in the newsgathering and editorial guidance for productions across linear and digital platforms! The ideal candidate for this full-time staff position must be experienced at identifying news and emerging storylines; gathering and organizing articles and other sources for background, potential human-interest stories; evaluating and summarizing key points of storylines or commentaries; and providing recommendations and constructive feedback to enhance and support the coverage across CBS Sports content creation. A strong News Producer displays confidence in delivering context and recommendations for news presentations; and excels at collaboration with a variety of multiplatform contributors to maintain editorial standards across all presentations.

The News Editor must cultivate strong, effective partnerships with contributors throughout the CBS Sports division, and beyond, to identify opportunities, and help to develop and produce journalistically sound and editorially innovative content across multiple productions. To successfully deliver editorial guidance to all productions, this News Editor must have exceptional sports knowledge, the ability to make quick editorial decisions, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about sports journalism and storytelling, enthusiastic about contributing to and committed to upholding the highest editorial standards of the CBS Sports brand. The News Editor will provide story ideas, script and content review for all platforms, and editorial support for major event coverage, as well as daily sports coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor news feeds, including searching social & other media outlets, to gather and evaluate relevant news and information.
• Prepare and distribute news briefs, scripts for broadcasts, and key points for graphic or video presentations on news across all sports, with an emphasis on NFL, college football and college basketball and women’s sports.
• Communicate regularly with studio producers and other production contributors to discuss developing news and provide guidance on the presentation of that news within our programming.
• Write, edit and review scripts and graphics for accuracy, style and editorial value. This includes skills at writing to video and for broadcast news (ex. Writing for voice over and packages).
• React to breaking news with an emphasis on accuracy, creative storytelling, and relevance to our productions and our audience.
• Must be skilled at identifying news and anticipating emerging storylines; gathering ideas and contextualizing information for potential storytelling to enhance and support coverage across CBS Sports.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate with urgency and clarity to producers, on-air talent and production associates.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of sports media production, including knowledge of studio television show content creation or similar digital video programming
• Discover connections between our events and developing news stories; and then provide ideas for how to tell those stories within our games and studio shows. This may include suggesting and gathering elements, potential guests, and details on alternative angles to enhance the telling of those stories.
• Use deep sports knowledge, an insatiable curiosity and sound news judgment, to support storytelling that is timely, relevant, innovative and inclusive.
• Serve as the leading editorial voice during live studio programming and partner with producers to generate urgent, effective coverage of breaking news.
• Under tight deadlines, educate on-air talent and other production staff on the key details of a developing story and offer perspective on proper context for presentation on our shows
• Coordinate with and support management and all production staff to maintain editorial standards for newsgathering and coverage on broadcast and cable platforms
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of on-air content
• Draft suggested questions and topics for interview subjects and analyst discussions.
• Discover connections between our events and relevant storylines; and then provide ideas for how to tell those stories within our games and studio shows. This may include suggesting and gathering elements, potential guests, and details on alternative angles to enhance the telling of those stories.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of sports media production, including knowledge of successful content creation for television, digital video, or similar programming
• Brainstorm and support the accurate, creative, culturally relevant and sensitive, and thorough presentation of content throughout CBS Sports properties
• Maintain files of ongoing stories, upcoming events and themes to anticipate and guide future coverage across platforms.
• Use deep sports knowledge along with strong research techniques to identify and write briefs recapping key storylines related to games, teams, and sports covered on CBS Sports productions
• Conduct a variety of searches using news sites, school/team websites, social media, and other reliable sources to support storytelling and coverage for all game and studio productions
• Brainstorm and support to the accurate, creative, culturally relevant and sensitive, and thorough presentation of content throughout CBS Sports
• Contribute to and guide content development and storytelling involving the subjects of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, and other culture-based topics.
• Work closely with Production personnel, on-air talent, and content creators throughout the Sports division to pitch ideas, fact-check content, and respond real-time to questions and requests for guidance.
• Proactively identify and suggest solutions to address potential coverage angles and storylines
• Prepare general background/research material for other entities as needed.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent training and experience
• 3+ years of experience in a newsroom or similar live production environment preferred
• Experience in digital and/or video preferred
• Experience writing or reporting around live events or other deadline-driven timelines is a plus
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate with urgency and clarity
• Excellent working knowledge of and interest in multiple sports, especially NFL, college football and college basketball, golf, soccer, MMA and women’s sports
• Must be able to work with limited supervision while also thriving in a team-oriented environment
• Must possess strong research skills and editorial judgment.
• Must have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.
• Must have experience with a variety of approaches to research and newsgathering, including employing best practices for urgent and effective use of social media.
• Must be able to work independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment
• Must be available to work in office five days per week, and to work nights, weekends, and holidays

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 – 77,500.00.

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.

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
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• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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