New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Broadway Production of “Prayer for the French Republic”

Job Description:
We are excited to announce open auditions for the upcoming Broadway production of “Prayer for the French Republic” presented by the Manhattan Theatre Club. This is a significant opportunity for talented young actors seeking experience and exposure in a major theatrical production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Young Pierre, a pivotal role in the production.
• Attend all rehearsals and perform in scheduled shows between November 13, 2023, and March 24, 2024.
• Collaborate with the director, fellow cast members, and production staff to bring the character and the production to life.
• Participate in promotional activities as required.

Requirements:

• Age: Legally 16 years old, but able to convincingly play a 15-year-old character.
• Skills: Must be proficient in playing the piano.
• Eligibility: Open to both UNION and NON-UNION actors.
• Locality: Seeking NYC local hires only.
• Availability: Must be available for the entire duration of the production and rehearsal period.
• Experience: Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Salary: Competitive pay in line with industry standards. Specific details will be discussed upon casting.
• Benefits: Exposure in a significant Broadway production, potential for career advancement, and an enriching professional experience.

Casting Call: NYC Talent for Major Tech Company’s Episodic Series

Job Overview:

A major tech company is producing an episodic, interview-based short film series and is seeking on-camera talent based in NYC. We are looking for Interviewers and Subjects who are vibrant, expressive, and comfortable on camera, showcasing their expertise in a comedic but informative light.

Roles:

Interviewers:

• Personable and engaging individuals to conduct interviews.

• Must have quick wit and the ability to improvise.

Subjects:

• Experts in specific fields to serve as mentors or gurus.

• Ready to share their knowledge and experience.

Interviewer Talent Specifications:

• Ages: 18 – 25

• Particularly seeking:

  • PC or console gamers

  • Foodies

  • Musicians

• No on-camera experience is necessary.

• Improv experience is a plus.

Subject Talent Specifications:

• Open to all ages.

• Areas of expertise:

  • Gaming (Console or PC, card-based games, tabletop RPGs)

  • Food (Restaurant owners, food bloggers, chefs)

  • Media Production (Video producers, music video directors)

  • Music (Musicians, music producers/engineers)

• No on-camera experience is necessary.

• Must have quick wit and be comfortable with improvisation.

Requirements for All Talent:

• Must be NYC-based.

• Must have valid U.S. work authorization (W9 required).

• Must be available on December 11th – 13th, 2023.

• Open to all gender identities, sizes, ethnicities/races, and talents with disabilities.

• Open to both signed and unsigned talent.

Compensation:

• $200/day for stand-ins.

• Specific rates for interviewers and subjects to be discussed upon application approval.

Casting Call: Baby Actor for “Law & Order: SVU” Baptism Scene

Job Description: The casting team for “Law & Order: SVU” is seeking a baby actor to portray a Caucasian baby in a baptism scene. We are looking for minors aged between 3 to 8 months who can naturally interact in a serene, church-like setting for the filming of this special moment on the show.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate calmly and safely in a baptism scene under the close supervision of a parent or guardian.
• Remain on set for the duration of the filming, which will be conducted with the highest standards of safety for minors.
• Interact with the main cast as the script requires for the authenticity of the scene.

Requirements:

• Age: 3-8 months old.
• Descent: Caucasian.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times on set.
• Comfortable in a quiet set environment.
• Previous acting experience is not required.
• Available to work for 1-2 days between November 27th and December 10th (exact dates to be determined).

Compensation Details:

• Rate for Twins: $250 for an 8-hour day.
• Rate for Single Baby: $200 for an 8-hour day.
• Compensation for any overtime if necessary.

Account Director – New York

Clarity is a different kind of marketing and communications agency, built to meet the needs of today’s businesses driving change through technology: rebellious startups, ambitious scaleups, visionary corporates, and industry titans.

We are a global agency that creates and delivers truly integrated communications programs for companies. We solve business challenges, seize market opportunities and deliver tangible results.

We’re looking for an Account Director to join our team based in New York. You can’t make it in New York City without understanding hustle, and our local team is no different! Our team has its ears to the ground, with deep industry connections and the expertise to promote client stories. Global, proud and forever fearless – join our team building the agency of tomorrow.

The ideal candidate

Account Directors are true leaders, both for the agency’s clients and our teams.

You have mastered the art of client communication and are adept at building long-lasting relationships and delivering creative, impactful campaigns.

You inspire trust and confidence in others, through your ability to listen and persuade by providing thoughtful, considered counsel.

You’re comfortable with both B2B and B2C communications, and know what it takes to tell a good story. You also have a good understanding of how integrated campaigns work and how to demonstrate success.

As a future agency leader, you have a keen managerial acumen and you’re a role model and mentor for junior staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as the main senior counsel to some of our largest and most exciting clients, oversee high-level strategy, ensuring alignment and delivery against communication and commercial goals
• Be able to think and plan ahead, anticipating client needs while proactively recommending strategic, creative solutions
• Perform as a fearless, inclusive and positive leader for account teams, inspiring junior colleagues, mentoring and leading by example
• Exhibit a global mindset: build connections and work with colleagues throughout the agency, our partner network and beyond, to ensure seamless client service, effective team collaboration, and successful delivery of internal campaigns and initiatives
• Be responsible for resourcing: ensure account teams are correctly staffed, recommending changes where this will improve the client experience, teamwork and the success of the program
• Have a proven track record of leading and executing integrated campaigns
• Support new business development and proactively seek opportunities to expand the agency’s scope with clients, through the addition of new services and/or geographies, or pursue opportunities with colleagues from across the business
• Keep abreast of developments and innovations in the communications industry, making time to learn about new thinking or techniques that may be applied to our client work
• Work with a wide range of B2C and B2B brands, from household names to startups
• Have the ability to work successfully in a hybrid model – we love meeting up in person and working together twice a week, and also believe in remote work flexibility.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and incredible benefits including healthcare, phone allowance, a flexible remote work policy, unlimited paid time off (and we mean it!) paid time off for volunteering, summer Fridays, generous paid family leave policies, and much more.

Clarity is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and for our clients. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff or clients on the basis of age, disability, neurodiversity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Salary range

New York: $95,000 – $120,000

Other information

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs.

How to apply

Send your resume to [email protected]. If you’d like to have an informal, confidential, no-strings conversation about the role before applying, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Clarity

PR Account Manager/ Director (Pharma)

InfoVision Inc. New Jersey, United States (On-site)

At InfoVision, we are in search of an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Account Manager/ Director who is from the public relations space catering to pharma companies.

Our company thrives on innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry, and we are looking for an individual who shares our passion for research-backed storytelling and communicating it effectively to the leadership teams at Fortune 500 pharma companies. If you’re a skilled professional with a background in research report writing, a deep understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, and a knack for effective PR, we encourage you to apply. Join us at InfoVision and be part of a team that transforms data into impactful narratives in the ever-evolving world of pharmaceuticals.

Job title: Account Manager/ Director (Pharma)

Responsibilities:

• Ability to drive the storytelling and narratives for the research reports.
• The candidate will create well-structured & comprehensive reports that effectively communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to relevant senior stakeholders at a pharma company.
• Blend research findings with captivating storytelling while ensuring balance between analytical depth and narrative appeal.
• Support the sales team to acquire new logos in the pharma space.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
• Craft reports that align with the standards of top consulting firms, providing actionable insights for clients in the pharma industry.
• Review and edit reports for clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to formatting and style guidelines.
• Identify best practices and implement them for client projects.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and guidelines related to pharmaceutical research and ensure that reports comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of 5 years at a PR agency focused on Pharma clients.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline. A degree in Journalism and Communications would also be considered.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical science, drug development processes, clinical trial methodologies, and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision in scientific reporting.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines
• Adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in pharmaceutical research and report writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• The candidate should be willing to commute to client site as and when required.

InfoVision Inc.

MEDIA DIRECTOR

HYBRID 3-DAYS IN OFFICE NYC

SALARY: $140-150K

MUST HAVE B2B EXPERIENCE

The Role

As Media Director, you will provide strategic vision and leadership across a portfolio of media clients, ensuring the execution of innovative, effective media plans that deliver client goals. You will be a strategic partner to clients, developing lasting relationships based on consistent business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee a portfolio of media clients, with a focus on strategic vision and team management
• Play an integral role in the scaling and growth of our agency
• Provide efficient and profitable servicing of clients, including staffing, team structure and assignments
• Manage all projects to ensure the highest level of quality assurance, performance, and innovation
• Develop innovative media strategies and recommendations that are consistent with client objectives
• Lead client contact, responsible for developing lasting, collaborative relationships
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of client’s business as basis for all future work

· Foster an environment which encourages intelligent risk taking, innovation and creativity

• Keep abreast of technology, market, and media trends to apply strategically to clients’ business
• Actively promote agency’s ambition to media partners and build strong partner relationships
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level planners, with oversight and ultimate accountability for their growth, training, and professional development

· Accurately, objectively, and constructively evaluate performance of junior and senior media planners

• Exhibit ambition by driving agency thought leadership and new business

· Actively participate in new business pitch presentations

Discipline Specific Skills:

· Highly skilled at developing and driving media and account strategy

• Superior knowledge of media fundamentals and quantitative skills, including analytical abilities

· Proven success leading and growing client business

• Decisive management of multidisciplinary teams
• Management of campaign client billing, budget reconciliation
• Knowledge of reporting, analytic, auditing, and financial platforms, and tools
• Experience onboarding new client accounts
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong ability to communicate with all levels of employees and clients
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• 8+ years of integrated media planning experience
• Experience managing media teams
• Expert in PowerPoint, Excel, Word

Search Max, Inc

Our communications agency client has a Director of Communications opportunity for a PR specialist with an agency/PR firm background.

The Director of Communications will lead a team developing media angles and narratives, conveying meaningful company messages.

Expectations:

• Drive all communications opportunities – agency relations, strategy, collaboration, and media outreach and relations
• Develop PR strategies
• Foster and develop new connections including press, industry influencers, and general media professionals
• Work with teams on agency positioning and storytelling
• Manage award stories
• Craft an internal communications plan
• Manage corporate brand and cultural identity
• Manage incoming media requests

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of established public relations experience, preferably in-house for globally recognized and admired brands or ad agency experience +
• Serve as a leader on the communications team
• Experience managing top-tier press for leading brands
• Proven experience as a storyteller and writer for internal and external communications
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to support agency correspondence to external partners
• Lead all marketing and communications materials

Synergy Interactive

Our communications agency client has a Director of Communications opportunity for a PR specialist with an agency/PR firm background.

The Director of Communications will lead a team developing media angles and narratives, conveying meaningful company messages.

Expectations:

• Drive all communications opportunities – agency relations, strategy, collaboration, and media outreach and relations
• Develop PR strategies
• Foster and develop new connections including press, industry influencers, and general media professionals
• Work with teams on agency positioning and storytelling
• Manage award stories
• Craft an internal communications plan
• Manage corporate brand and cultural identity
• Manage incoming media requests

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of established public relations experience, preferably in-house for globally recognized and admired brands or ad agency experience +
• Serve as a leader on the communications team
• Experience managing top-tier press for leading brands
• Proven experience as a storyteller and writer for internal and external communications
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to support agency correspondence to external partners
• Lead all marketing and communications materials

Synergy Interactive

Public Relations Manager

The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for leading client strategies and implementing effective PR campaigns for our healthcare clients. The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in various PR functions and possess strong relationships with media professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thought leadership and strategic planning for client strategies and campaigns.
• Develop compelling press releases and media materials to promote clients and their initiatives.
• Proactively engage with media professionals, responding to interview requests and providing information to enhance media coverage.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
• Devise and execute programs to maintain a favorable public perception of the organization’s agenda and achievements.
• Coach client representatives on effective communication techniques for engaging with the public and employees.
• Analyze organizational objectives, promotional policies, and needs to develop comprehensive PR strategies that shape public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
• Uphold and enhance the organization’s image and identity.
• Draft speeches and schedule interviews to support PR initiatives.
• Prepare and edit internal and external organizational materials, including employee newsletters and other publications.
• Collaborate with clients to identify industry trends and evaluate advertising efforts in alignment with PR goals.
• Identify and coordinate promotional events such as press conferences, conferences, and speaking engagements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a PR or communications role with broadcast experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong existing relationships with media professionals and demonstrated ability to secure media coverage.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful PR campaigns.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and provide innovative PR solutions.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital platforms and tools for PR purposes.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Engage Partners Inc.

Basic Function: Oversee and execute day to day public relations efforts on behalf of Krupp Group clients and responsible for managing a supporting team. Develop original, out-of-the-box ideas to promote the brands, secure larger feature pieces and pitch trend stories. Focus on the bigger picture strategy and achieving client goals, alongside securing product placement.

Essential duties:

• Confidence in developing holistic comms + marketing strategies with a focus on editorial and media relations, but also inclusive of influencer and VIP activity and tactics.
• Auditing industry news, trends, and relevant events
• Brainstorming on new press vehicles, cross-promotion ideas and brand building opportunities for further client promotion
• Creating a working calendar for each client to keep their PR goals on track for the season
• Pitching stories and compiling press releases, to secure: Larger feature-type/ news pieces, Trend Stories, Profile pieces and Thought leadership and speaking opportunities such as podcasts and summits
• Consulting on and at times, writing materials for our clients such as: Bios, Interview responses and Thank you notes for gifts
• Communicating with clients regularly on PR needs such as: Status updates, Lookbooks, Images and News-worthy evolvements
• Orchestrating PR tactics for each client alongside the fashion calendar: Market Appointments, Mailers, Events, Press Releases
• Managing Account Managers, Account Executives & Coordinators on Implementing and evolving processes and new procedures, Client communication, Sample trafficking, Inventory and Press
• Relation building via Editor/ Stylist Appointments: Conduct seasonal press appointments for each client and Hold showroom appointments
• Overseeing coordination of all client events including Production and event logisitcs, Guests lists, outreach, follow up to secure attendance, Event recaps and Post-event follow up with attendees
• Daily communicating with editors, stylists, tastemakers and clients
• Reviewing monthly status reports and recaps before they are sent to clients
• Setting and Analyzing client and team KPIs and helping to ensure they’re achieved

Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of experience of public relations work in the fashion industry
• Bachelor’s degree
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to function effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal communications skills and excellent writing skills
• Ability to manage several clients and their needs
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Fashion GPS is preferred
• Living in NYC Area

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Work/life balance with hybrid work model
• Generous frontloading PTO
• Summer Fridays: 1 pm office closures each Friday beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Winter Fridays: 3pm office closures each Friday beginning Labor Day through Memorial Day
• Offices closed between Christmas and New Years
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual bonus opportunity

Krupp Group