New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

BBDO is the world’s most awarded advertising agency. Today BBDO is 15,000 employees in 289 offices across 81 countries, all focused on:

The Work. The Work. The Work.

Simply put, our goal is to create and deliver the most compelling content for our clients. Consequently, we seek those who love ideas, get excited by creativity, and rise to the challenge of making “The Work” happen.

Brand Strategy Director

The Brand Strategy Director, leads and inspires our Brand Strategy. In this position, you must act as the voice of the consumer, ensuring our marketing efforts reach target consumers in the right way, with the right message. They will utilize business, consumer, and category data to help identify the most effective marketing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client business strategy, senior client relationships, and identifying long-term client needs and growth opportunities outside of a brief.
• Guide clients with business vision, insight, understanding, and rock-solid presentation skills.
• Develop strategic narratives to encourage audience-led, idea-centric strategies and meet brand needs effectively.
• Partner closely with a variety of agency specialties(including creative, account, production) to bring to life impactful strategy.
• Inspire creative teams with consumer/cultural insight, articulate briefs and collaborative relationships.
• Motivate and develop teams of fiercely intelligent brand strategists of all backgrounds and levels.
• Ensure the work is achieving our clients broader business and marketing goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance on branding initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years supervisory and management experience
• Expertise in Brand Strategy, Digital Strategy, Experience Strategy, CRM Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Strategy
• Deep experience with consumer insights, personas, segmentation and journeys, understanding of how to grow relationships with people
• Experience building go-to-market plans across omnichannel ecosystem
• Ability to inspire Creative teams
• Strong collaboration skills and flexibility with different ways to work is required
• Exceptional communication skills — on the page and in presentation
• Curiosity, passion, collaborative spirit, optimism to find the answer, and work ethic to deliver

BBDO New York

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Summary

The Audience Strategy team is a function within the Strategy craft, built to strengthen our data led products and services throughout the agency and evolve and future proof the client’s audience first, data driven and outcome-based approach across all media buys.

The Director, Audience Strategy is a digital native and an expert in leveraging agency’s proprietary data and platforms and play a pivotal role in accelerating client’s audience centric and data driven efforts. To be successful in this role, the person needs to be eager to learn and leverage emerging tech and data solutions, uncovering the insights and have an entrepreneur mentality to bring and develop new ideas and solutions to the team. This is a client facing role and the person will work closely with client to help connect client’s MarTech and AdTech solutions to provide consultancies across paid, owned and earned media ecosystem and develop the foundation for client’s addressable media approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage agency’s proprietary data and platform to identify the highest value audiences and develop audience first, addressable strategies that reach the highest value consumers and maximize business goals and outcomes
• Conduct business and audience analysis and provide the insights and outputs to planning teams that can help define audience profiling and segmentation
• Identify channels, tactics and data sources (across 1P, 2P and 3P) that help accurately translate key audiences in media and maximize the performance outcomes of the campaigns
• Familiar with outcome-based planning to forecast and deliver on specific business KPIs
• Guide development and management of client’s data driven marketing by educating clients on how data and tech can hep unlock consumer insights and activation/engagement
• Collaborate with Client Solutions team to develop a clear Audience learning agenda and measurement framework and KPIs
• Pioneer new approaches and work to best frame the use of data in all use cases from understanding and helping on client’s 1st Party data roadmaps, activating omni-channel addressable strategies, guiding dynamic creative strategies and defining closed-loop audience measurement approach
• Champion in innovation and help client educate and develop forward-thinking digital roadmap and testing plan in facing the cookie-less world
• Understand value proposition for key data and media vendors and partners and manage the relationships and help evaluate and provide recommendations in partner selections
• Be on a forefront of the latest industry developments (changes in privacy laws and regulations, cookiesless, etc.)

Required Skills & Experience

• Intellectual curiosity and solid understanding in data and digital media ecosystem with the ability to see from the brand’s business lens
• Experience working on holistic, cross-channel media recommendations and optimizations that is tied to business outcomes, from both a strategic and birds eye view to a technical implementation.
• Experience in building audience based and performance-based media plans using outcomes and KPIs to determine digital partner and channel splits
• Hands on experience working on a DMP, CDP, CRM platform, onboarding partners, other ad tech platforms for audience development, onboarding or/and syndication and taxonomy structure maintenance strongly preferred
• Proven experience in developing data-driven insights for clients
• Experience in managing or developing a team and can delegate and oversee direct reports
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to develop story-telling presentation decks
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in audience development, data driven marketing and/or digital marketing with a strong understanding in ad tech landscape and biddable media ecosystem (across search, social, or programmatic)
• Expertise in all media activation channels (programmatic, social, search, TV, OOH, etc.) and understand full funnel addressable activation best practices
• Understanding of audience strategy approach in health industry, understanding of privacy regulations and restrictions
• Experience driving omnichannel strategies for clients

We See You

We embrace diversity, and our responsibility to maintain an inclusive environment is core to our culture and values. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for creativity and innovation needed to bring about the best experiences and services. A diverse workforce means we can grow together, be better problem solvers, and bring about long-term, meaningful change where we will achieve above and beyond our business goals. We are better together..

When you join Mediabrands, you join a global community and are valued for who you are – your lived experiences, the contributions you make, and the distinct perspectives you bring. Here, what you think and who you are is just as important as what you do. As we recruit, we are dedicated to looking beyond what a resume can show. If you think you’d be a great addition to the team but don’t have the exact experience or skills, we encourage you to apply and share your unique background with us. We see you at Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Reprise, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix,

Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

 Casting Call: Equestrian Riders for Commercial Shoot

Location: New York, CT, NJ, Philly, and Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Temporary, Commercial Shoot

Job Details: We seek college-aged female equestrians with exceptional riding skills for an upcoming commercial shoot in New York. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled riders to showcase their talents on a professional platform. The commercial will feature equestrian scenes highlighting the grace, beauty, and connection between riders and their horses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform various equestrian riding sequences as directed by the director and choreographer.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the vision of the commercial to life.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout the shoot.
• Work with the horse trainers and other riders to ensure the safety and smooth execution of scenes.

Requirements:

• Must be a female equestrian with a college-aged appearance (18-25 years old).
• Demonstrated exceptional riding skills and comfort with various riding styles (English, Western, etc.).
• Ability to handle and control horses confidently and skillfully.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions accurately.
• Availability to attend the shoot on the designated dates (9/8 & 9/9).

Compensation:

• Payment will be provided based on industry standards and experience.
• Meals, refreshments, and transportation (if applicable) will be provided during the shoot.
• Opportunity for exposure and potential networking within the entertainment industry.

Casting Call: Baby Girls for Advertising Campaign

Job Detail: We are casting for adorable baby girls of Caucasian ethnicity, aged 4-6 months, for an upcoming advertising campaign. The shoot will take place in the New York City area over one day, specifically on September 8th, 9th, or 10th (exact date to be determined). The selected babies will be featured in a heartwarming advertising campaign that showcases the joys of parenthood and family life.

Job Responsibilities: The chosen baby girls must appear comfortable and content in a Snugli baby carrier. They will also interact with a male actor portraying the role of a dad, holding the babies in various scenes that capture the essence of bonding between father and child. The shoot will be a collaborative and supportive environment, ensuring the comfort and safety of the babies throughout the process.

Requirements:

• Baby girls of Caucasian ethnicity
• Age: 4-6 months
• Location: New York City area residents only
• Must be comfortable in a Snugli baby carrier
• Should be at ease being held and interacted with by others, including the male actor portraying the dad

Compensation: Selected babies will be compensated with a fee of $1000 for their participation in the advertising campaign shoot. This compensation covers their time, participation, and potential inconvenience during the shoot day.

AGI Fine Art is an artists agency founded by Agora Gallery of NYC, the agency is focused on the advancement of emerging artists via a wide range of promotional services.

AGI seeks a seasoned professional with a background in team management, marketing, and a strong understanding of exhibition coordination, art fairs, artists, and sales. The Director will report to upper management to develop business strategies and oversee all aspects of the agency, from marketing to logistics to sales.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Meeting with artists (mainly via Zoom) to review portfolios, discuss career goals and the agency services which might serve them best
• Communicating proposals to artists for art fairs and other exhibition opportunities
• Planning ongoing art fair participation schedules and deadlines throughout the year
• Overseeing A-Z aspects of art fair coordination, such as applications, marketing, booth design, promotion, logistics, travel arrangements, and artwork sales

Qualifications:

• BFA or equivalent arts degree
• Previous experience working in a gallery and/or other art-related organizations.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proactivity, willingness to seek out information or assistance when needed
• High level of attention to detail



The expected total salary will be above 75K dollars per year, which includes both base salary and commissions.

Candidates must live in or around the New York area and be able to commute to Manhattan at least 3 times per week. Additionally, candidates must be able to travel for art fairs. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@agora-gallery.com

AGI Fine Art

Casting Call: Model/Dancers for NYC/NJ Events

Job Detail: We are casting motivated and talented Models/Dancers for various upcoming events in the NYC/NJ area. This exciting opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about dance and performance who want to participate in thrilling, family-friendly events at renowned venues like Edison Ballroom, Mandarin Hotel, Tao, and even Yankee Stadium. The events will blend Commercial, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop dance styles.

Job Responsibilities: Selected Model/Dancers will be responsible for bringing high-energy performances to engage and entertain audiences at a range of family-friendly events. Choreographed routines will be provided, but dancers are encouraged to infuse their unique style and creativity into their performances. Dancers will need to attend rehearsals, collaborate with fellow performers, and ensure that their performances align with the overall theme and mood of each event.

Requirements:

• Individuals of all genders
• Age: 18 years and older
• Strong dance background with expertise in Commercial, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop styles
• Energetic and captivating stage presence
• Ability to adapt to choreography while adding personal flair
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Availability for the audition date and event dates

Audition Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Location: [Audition Venue Address]

Compensation: $300 per event (Note: Compensation is per event, and details regarding payment schedule and methods will be provided upon selection.)

This casting call is a fantastic opportunity for Models/Dancers in the NYC/NJ area to showcase their talent, captivate audiences, and participate in unforgettable events at prestigious venues. Suppose you’re enthusiastic, skilled, and ready to contribute your passion for dance to an engaging atmosphere. In that case, we invite you to attend the audition on August 24th and take the first step toward an exciting performance journey.

Casting Call: NYFW Runway Model for Sprayground

Job Detail: Join the spotlight of the fashion world as a runway model for Sprayground at New York Fashion Week (NYFW). We seek confident, charismatic individuals to grace the runway and showcase our cutting-edge collection. This is an incredible opportunity to become a part of the fashion industry’s most anticipated event and make your mark on the runway.

Job Responsibilities:

• Walk the runway with poise, confidence, and style, showcasing Sprayground’s latest collection during NYFW.
• Collaborate with the creative team, including designers, stylists, and makeup artists, to ensure the successful presentation of the collection.
• Take direction from the runway director and choreographers to perfect your walk and positioning.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout the casting call and the runway show.
• Represent Sprayground with authenticity and enthusiasm, embodying the brand’s unique and vibrant spirit.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong runway presence and the ability to captivate an audience with modeling skills.
• Confidence, charisma, and a passion for the fashion industry.
• All genders, ethnicities, and body types are welcome to apply.
• No runway experience is required, but previous modeling experience is a plus.
• Availability for the casting call on Monday, August 21st, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Flexibility to potentially attend fittings and rehearsals leading up to the NYFW show.

Compensation:

• Runway models will receive a competitive compensation package for participating in the NYFW show.
• Compensation details will be discussed during the casting call and may vary based on experience and role.
• This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure in the fashion industry, expand your portfolio, and connect with industry professionals.

Casting Call: Creatives & Professionals for NYC Campaign

Job Details: We are excited to announce an upcoming campaign shooting in the heart of NYC from September 7th to 14th. The campaign aims to showcase a diverse and intriguing ensemble of 30 individuals, highlighting creatives’ and professionals’ vibrant and multifaceted lives. We seek talented individuals aged 40 to 60 who have made significant contributions in various fields such as music, arts, STEM, education, composing, designing, animating, and more.

Job Responsibilities: As a selected cast member, you will play a pivotal role in our campaign, portraying individuals’ dynamic lives and achievements within the 40-60 age range. You will collaborate with our creative team to bring your unique story to life through photography and short video segments. Your participation will help capture the essence of your profession, passion, and personal journey, contributing to a powerful narrative that celebrates the accomplishments and creativity of this age group.

Requirements:

• Reside in NYC or be able to commute to the city during the shoot dates (September 7-14th).
• Age range: 40-60 years.
• Demonstrate excellence and significant experience in your respective field (music, arts, STEM, education, composing, designing, animating, etc.).
• Comfortable in front of the camera and able to articulate your experiences and achievements.

Compensation: This is a paid opportunity. Compensation details will be discussed during the selection process and will be commensurate with your experience and the scope of your involvement. Additionally, this campaign offers a unique chance for exposure and networking within your professional community.

Casting Call Job Description: Music Video – High School Kids

Job Details: We seek talented individuals to portray high school kids in an upcoming music video production. The music video will be a vibrant and energetic portrayal of high school life, capturing the essence of youth and camaraderie. We want to hear from you if you’re enthusiastic, dynamic, and ready to bring your acting skills to the screen!

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray high school students in various scenes, capturing the spirit of youth and authenticity.
• Follow the director’s guidance and instructions to deliver authentic and passionate performances.
• Collaborate with fellow cast members to create a convincing high school environment.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and adhere to the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Age: 18 and above (applicants must be at least 18).
• Gender: Male and Female.
• Enthusiasm for acting and performing.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt to different scenarios.
• Must have reliable transportation to the shooting location.

Compensation:

• Payment will be provided. Compensation details will be discussed during the audition process.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure and experience in dynamic music video production.

Date and Time:

• Auditions will be held on August 22nd at 8 PM.
• Please arrive promptly and be prepared to showcase your acting skills.

Job Title: Art Director or Sr. Art Director (There is also a Copywriter/Sr. Copywriter opening for this team)

Client: Consumer agency with a healthy DTC pharma portfolio

NOTE: If your portfolio is not linked to your resume, please send it directly to NATHAN@TAYLOREDSEARCH.COM

Overview:

An established network consumer agency with a health portfolio of pharma business is seeking an Art Director or Sr. Art Director to bring their curiosity and creativity to benefit the company’s portfolio of exciting DTC pharma accounts.

This role would be part of an Art/Copy duo – so there are two openings for both art (AD/SAD) and copy (CW/SCW).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other account and strategy teams to design creative solutions appropriate to client objectives
• Design/write projects from concept through completion
• Ensure tactics are executed in an accurate, imaginative, and timely manner
• Create educational and motivational tools for the sales force
• Acquire additional background and current development information through research (Internet, medical publications, etc.)
• Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of specific and related goods and services in order to formulate a presentation approach
• Contribute to the development and refinement of brand strategy on assigned account
• Develop expertise in industry practices/procedures, especially FDA regulations

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience at an advertising agency (pharma or healthcare experience a plus!)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a related field – advertising, design, public health, medicine/science, writing
• Portfolio of work demonstrating conceptual capabilities in both digital and print mediums
• Proficiency in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• An inquisitive mind that asks relevant questions in the search for insights
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Learns quickly and demonstrates a growth mindset
• Ability to work in a team environment

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