New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Assignment Details

• Hourly Rate: $45/hr
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: On Site
• Location: People Inc. NYC Office, 225 Liberty Street
• Duration: April 1 – Sept 30, 2026 (Potential for extension)

Key Post-Production Responsibilities

• Dual-Track Editing: Manage a daily workflow that alternates between rapid-response social trending moments and long-lead narrative storytelling.
• Creative Initiative: Go beyond the provided footage. You are expected to add editorial value through pacing, music selection, and visual “hooks” that make food feel accessible and exciting.
• Autonomous Workflow: Work with minimal direction to take projects from raw ingest to final delivery. You should be able to interpret a brief and execute a final cut that hits the mark the first time.
• Priority Management: Successfully juggles multiple, competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment where schedules shift based on food trends.
• Authentic Storytelling: Shape the edit around moments, the textures, and the emotion on the plate. Letting food carry the narrative and meaning, instead of leaning on polish or visual gloss.
• Technical Optimization: Deliver finished exports optimized for 9:16, 4:5, and 1:1 ratios, ensuring framing and text placement are perfect for each platform.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable Success: 2+ years of experience editing social-first video content with a portfolio that shows high engagement and views.
• Expert-level in Adobe Premiere Pro is required: You must be fast, organized, and technically efficient in the timeline.
• Editorial Judgment: A strong sense of what makes the “hook.” You know how to find the most relatable, authentic clip in a sea of raw footage and build a narrative around it.
• Visual Creativity: Proficiency in basic motion graphics, text overlays, and sound design to enhance the viewer experience without over-producing.
• High-Volume Background: Experience working in a digital media or agency environment where you are expected to deliver high-quality work on a tight turnaround.

Male and Female Models

Job Description
A fashion casting event is seeking male and female models to participate in an upcoming model casting call. This opportunity is open to aspiring and experienced models who want to showcase their look and personality in front of fashion industry professionals. The casting event aims to discover fresh talent and connect models with opportunities in fashion shows, editorial work, and creative projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the in-person model casting call

• Present yourself confidently to casting directors and industry professionals

• Follow directions from the casting team during the evaluation process

• Showcase your walk, style, and personality for potential modeling opportunities

Requirements

• Male and female models welcome

• Open to individuals with or without prior modeling experience

• Comfortable presenting yourself in a professional casting environment

• Interested in fashion, runway, or modeling opportunities

Compensation

• Opportunity to be selected for future fashion shows and modeling projects

• Networking opportunity with industry professionals

• Exposure to potential modeling opportunities

Male Fit Model

Job Description
A feature film production is casting a male fit model to portray an ethnically ambiguous character in an upcoming movie project. This role is looking for talent with a strong physical presence and confident on-camera appearance to appear in featured scenes. The production seeks individuals who meet specific size requirements and can bring a polished, professional look suitable for film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fit model character in featured film scenes

• Follow direction from the film’s production team and assistant directors

• Maintain professional posture and presence during filming

• Participate in wardrobe fitting and on-set adjustments if required

• Help maintain visual continuity during multiple takes

Requirements

• Male talent with an ethnically ambiguous appearance

• Height between 6’0” and 6’2”

• Jacket size approximately 42

• Waist size approximately 34

• Shoe size approximately 11

• Physically fit with strong on-camera presence

• Comfortable appearing in a feature film production environment

Compensation

• $262 for an 8-hour filming day

• Opportunity to appear in a feature film production

• Professional on-set experience in a film project

Job Description
A skincare brand is seeking a dark-skinned male model for an upcoming paid photo shoot in Brooklyn, New York. The project will focus on capturing clean, high-quality skincare imagery for promotional and marketing use. Selected talent will work with a creative team to showcase skincare products through professional lifestyle and beauty photography.

This opportunity is ideal for models who are comfortable on camera and can confidently represent a skincare brand in a professional studio or lifestyle setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional skincare photo shoot

• Model skincare products in a natural and confident manner

• Follow direction from photographers and creative team members

• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the production process

• Arrive prepared and ready for the scheduled shoot

Requirements

• Dark-skinned male talent

• Ages 18 and older

• Comfortable modeling skincare or beauty products on camera

• Ability to take direction and collaborate with the production team

• Must be able to work locally in Brooklyn, New York

• Prior modeling experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity

• Professional photo shoot experience

• Potential portfolio-quality images for personal use

Job Description

A musical theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar is seeking additional male or male-identifying actors to complete the cast for several supporting roles. This production is looking for four performers to portray supporting characters with minor breakaway roles. Actors will participate in rehearsals and live stage performances as part of a collaborative theater production.

This is an opportunity for performers interested in musical theater to join an active production already in rehearsal and contribute to a dynamic stage performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray supporting characters in a live musical theater production

• Participate in rehearsals and stage performances as scheduled

• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team during rehearsals

• Learn blocking, choreography, and vocal parts as required for the role

• Deliver performances consistent with the creative vision of the production

Requirements

• Male or male-identifying actors

• Ability to perform in a musical theater environment

• Strong stage presence and willingness to take on supporting roles

• Ability to attend scheduled rehearsals and performances

• Prior theater or stage performance experience is preferred but not required

• Must submit a resume when contacting the production team

Compensation

• Compensation details were not specified

• This opportunity may provide valuable stage experience and exposure in a musical theater production

Job Description
A casting team is scouting male models with long or medium-length blonde hair for a paid project filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for individuals with unique looks and natural style who can bring strong on-camera presence to a fashion or lifestyle-focused production. This opportunity is ideal for models or creatives who fit a distinctive aesthetic and are comfortable being featured on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a modeling or lifestyle production
• Showcase natural style and personality during filming or photography
• Follow direction from the creative team on set
• Help create visually engaging content for the project

Requirements

• Male models with long or medium-length blonde hair
• Must be based in New York City
• Comfortable appearing on camera for fashion or lifestyle content
• Strong personal style and confidence in front of the camera

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity

Job Description

Welder Underground is seeking a skilled cinematographer to join its media team and document the daily work, people, and learning environment inside a live fabrication studio and apprenticeship program. This role blends documentary-style storytelling with cinematic visuals, capturing authentic moments inside a fast-paced workshop environment.

The cinematographer will collaborate closely with the media team to plan, shoot, and edit videos for social media and storytelling initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys observing real moments as they unfold, anticipating compelling visuals, and transforming everyday activities into engaging visual stories.

This position also involves filming outside the shop environment, including visits to welding and fabrication facilities, connecting with tradespeople, and telling the stories of people and places connected to the skilled trades industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture documentary-style footage inside a working fabrication studio

• Operate professional video equipment to film high-quality footage

• Collaborate with the media team to plan shot concepts and story direction

• Edit footage into polished video content for social media and digital platforms

• Document apprentices, instructors, and daily shop activities

• Organize media files and maintain efficient backup systems

• Assist with post-production tasks including editing, color grading, and sound adjustments

• Participate in storytelling and creative planning with the production team

Requirements

• Experience operating professional cameras such as DSLRs or mirrorless systems

• Experience with Sony FX30 or FX3 cameras preferred

• Strong understanding of manual exposure and camera settings

• Ability to capture stable handheld footage and dynamic camera movement

• Comfortable filming unscripted moments in active environments

• Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Familiarity with color grading, basic sound design, and post-production workflows

• Experience using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or After Effects preferred

• Strong storytelling instincts and documentary-style visual sensibility

• Organized, reliable, and able to collaborate with a creative team

• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment

Compensation

• $25–$35 per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Flexible part-time schedule (3–5 days per week)

• Opportunity to work with a creative media team producing meaningful content

Fashion-Forward Women for A24 TV Show

Job Description
A television production is casting stylish, fashion-forward women to appear in an upcoming A24 TV series filming in New York City. Casting directors are looking for chic individuals with strong personal style who can bring an authentic fashion-world presence to the screen. This paid opportunity is ideal for women who naturally embody modern fashion culture and can confidently appear on camera in a trend-driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in scenes for a television series

• Portray fashionable characters within a stylish setting

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Contribute to the visual atmosphere of a fashion-focused scene

Requirements

• Women with chic or fashion-forward personal style

• Must be based in New York City

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a television production

• Strong presence and confidence in fashion-oriented environments

Compensation

• Paid acting or background opportunity

• Opportunity to appear in a television series production

Job Description
A casting team is seeking talented actors and actresses for an upcoming Off-Broadway theater reading of the stage project Negro Leather Shoes. The production is looking for performers with strong theater experience and the ability to project their voice across a live theater environment.

The reading will feature a compelling neo-folktale inspired by little-known historical events, exploring themes of intergenerational wealth, power, and privilege within an American family. Selected actors will participate in a live script reading and collaborate with the creative team to bring the characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a staged reading for an Off-Broadway theater project

• Deliver dialogue with strong voice projection suitable for live theater

• Interpret characters and follow direction from the creative team

• Participate in rehearsals and live reading performance

• Collaborate with fellow actors and production staff during the project

Requirements

• Must have theater acting experience

• Ability to project voice effectively across a theater stage

• Strong performance skills and ability to interpret scripted material

• Professional resume, headshot, and acting reel required for submission

• Ability to perform in a live theater environment

Roles Available

• Gwen – Euro-American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), strong Southern accent preferred

• Njinga – African-American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), Gwen’s roommate

• Trinity – Native American Gen Z actress (or Gen Z passing), Njinga’s best friend

• Elizabeth – Euro-American Gen X actress (or Gen X passing), strong Southern accent preferred, Gwen’s mother

• Miscellaneous Voices – Any age, gender, or ethnicity; strong Old British or European accent preferred

• Stage Directions and Voice – Any age, gender, or ethnicity; strong Old British or European accent preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)

• Opportunity to participate in an Off-Broadway theater reading

• Professional networking with theater creatives and performers