New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions
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We are The Soze Agency, a social impact creative firm and worker-owned cooperative driven by our three core values: compassion, authenticity and equity. Our team is made up of entrepreneurs, activists, storytellers, artists and strategists. We create immersive experiences, expansive social movements, strategies for the future and high-profile, large-scale public and virtual events.
We like people who have a wide-range of interests and are attuned to culture—low to high-brow, and think about storytelling, art, culture and design as levers to fundamentally shift social issues and how we interact with the world at large.
We are hiring a Talent Associate, who will be responsible for supporting talent and influencer engagement projects across our campaigns and projects. This person must be organized and fastidious, has a journalist-approach to nosiness and research, and loves spotting up and coming talent that we can potentially integrate into our social impact campaigns.
This is a part-time role that has potential to transition into a full-time position.
Your resume matters, but so does your heart.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING in as a single PDF shared through the resume upload link or email to [email protected]:
- A cover letter concisely explaining why you want this role
- An experience aligned resume, that includes two (2) references
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Work with the team on talent and influencer engagement across clients
- Support on tracking and reporting for influencer engagement campaigns
- Conduct research on influencers for campaigns of various sizes
- Support on influencer engagement strategy and ideation
- Create outreach and campaign materials (i.e. outreach language and creative briefs)
- Support communication with the talent teams (agents, managers, publicists, etc) for logistics coordination as needed
- Track ongoing influencer outreach with project management tools
- Support with talent invoicing
- Manage contracts and creator agreements with talent teams
- Identify relevant emerging talent across industries and platforms
- Attend and participate in weekly status calls for existing agencies/campaigns
- Research industry trends and best practices for presentations and proposals
- Maintain and update project and agency talent databases
- Support the communication of weekly client updates
- Remain current with content creation, social media, visual and storytelling trends
- Keep up with pop culture, up and coming influencers and news in entertainment, advocacy and media
- Contribute to cultivating an authentic, compassionate and equitable culture within our agency
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- SOCIAL LISTENING: Hashtag tracking
- SOCIAL MEDIA: Firm understanding of platform capabilities for, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.
- INFLUENCER RESEARCH: Creator iQ, TikTok Creator Marketplace
- DATABASING: Airtable, Google sheets
- RESEARCH:
- Understand the importance of vetting talent and compiling campaign-related data and insights
- Ability to curate influencer lists based on campaign goals, needs and target audiences
- Must be detail and solutions oriented
- Takes initiative and anticipates needs
- Desire for constant absorption of new media and knowledge
- Experienced with the Google and Adobe Creative Suites
- Communicates plainly and directly—with empathy and insight.
- The ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds
- Must have interest and aware of trends in popular culture, social media and content creation, celebrity and influencer culture and current events
- A keen appreciation and understanding of how culture is a lever for social change
The Soze Agency
Production Title: Children’s Brand Commercial
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting family actors to work on scenes filming in New York City Studio on Friday, July 8th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Casting: Families
- Looking for families
- preferably with two siblings or one sibling + a baby sibling.
- All kinds of families are welcome, and we would love a family with a dog too.
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $500/day and per person
Production Title: Printed Fashion Editorial
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in New York City, New York, from Tuesday, June 28th to Wednesday, June 29th. Must be available to work on the said dates.
Role: Models
- Female identifying and non-binary individuals
- 18 years old and above
- Must be Local in New York
Covid Test: Not required
Production Title: ‘Up Here’ Season 1
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in New York City, New York, on Thursday, June 28th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Role: 1990s East Village Pedestrians
- Male
- Caucasian
- Ages: 18-40 year sold
Covid Test: Tuesday, June 26th in Brooklyn, New York
Rate: Pay is $165 for 10 hours + $100 for COVID test
Vaccination Requirements
According to the newly re-negotiated Return to work agreement, All Zone A Cast and Crew must be up to date with their vaccines, including boosters, by March 15th, 2022.
The Return to Work Agreement stipulates that effective March 15th, 2022, only individuals who are “up to date” on their vaccines, as the CDC defines, shall be considered “fully vaccinated.”
Per the CDC, individuals are considered “up to date” on their vaccines if they have received a booster dose at least five months after the last dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or a booster dose at least two months after the first dose of the J&J/ Janssen vaccine.
Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
Individuals seeking an exception/exemption from the vaccine requirements must submit an accommodation request and be given proper instruction on how to do so.
Production Title: Hip-Hop Music Video
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors and models to work on scenes filming in Rochester, New York from on Tuesday, July 28th or Wednesday, June 29th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Roles:
Actors
- 18 years old and above
- all ethnicities
- all genders
Lead Model
- 18 years old and above
- all ethnicities
- all genders
Covid Test: Not required
Rate: Pay is $$
Production Title: Popular Jewelry Store Photoshoot
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in Manhattan, New York.
Role: Model
- Caucasian
- Female
- 18 years old and above
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $$$
Production Title: Major Artist Album Cover Videoshoot
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, June 25th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Casting: Models
- Female
- 18 years old and above
- All ethnicities
- Must have experience, fully available
- Must be New York or New Jersey-based with reliable transportation
Covid Test: Not required
Rate: Pay is $$
Production Title: Printed Fashion Editorial
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting model to work on scenes filming in New York City, New York.
Role: Models
- Transgender men and / or Non-binary MASC presenting talent
- 18 years old and above
- TFP – Trade for Print, no rate as this is a self-funding project by the photographer
Covid Test: Not required
Production Title: Private Event
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in New York City, New York, on Thursday, June 24th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Casting: Models
- Female
- All ethnicities
- 18 years old and above
- Major A-list Celebrity in attendance
Covid Test: Not required
Rate: Pay is $$
Influencer Marketing Strategist Intern
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Contract: Internship
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Job title: Influencer Marketing Intern
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Length: 6 months
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Location: USA – Offices in NY, LA, or remote available
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When: ASAP
About Upfluence
Upfluence helps brands tell their story with powerful influencer & content marketing technology. Upfluence’s software allows brands and agencies to identify and contact millions of social influencers and bloggers at scale to execute comprehensive influencer marketing campaigns, as well as provide detailed reporting metrics. Since the launch of our SaaS software in January 2017, the company has yielded a monthly double-digit growth rate, and we are therefore seeking further expansion for our team and offices. Our rapidly growing global team is currently distributed between our offices in NYC, Los Angeles, Switzerland, and Lyon.
We are open to applicants anywhere in the U.S as we are able to fully support remote work. However, we are headquartered in New York and have an office location offering a hybrid model as well.
About The Internship Program
During your internship at Upfluence, you’ll be immersed within the Digital Entertainment Industry. You will work with your team to provide support to our clients to launch their first Influencer Marketing Campaigns. You will have hands-on experience understanding their needs and come up with creative ideas to launch a successful partnership with their creators in various industries, both B2C and B2B.
You will gain insight into the entire Influencer Partnership processes onboarding with the brand, strategy design according to the client’s objectives, creator brief creation, come up with creator’s email communication templates, and a bespoke set up of each of your client’s Upfluence Software account. You’ll also collaboratively shape what success looks like for the changes you propose. The projects you could work on may be team level or span our entire tech organization.
You’ll be challenged and mentored by our experienced team of influencer marketing strategists in turn to develop the skills it takes to strategize, target, and run highly visible digital influencer campaigns. We’re excited to welcome a new intern for the Spring-Summer 2022 Intern Program, send us your outstanding resume and answer our pre-screening questions.
Responsibilities
Project Management (80%)
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Project management with various clients: understanding their needs, creating project strategies and documents to successfully launch their Influencer Marketing partnerships (campaign briefs, email templates…)
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Follow closely the start and the progress of your client’s influencer marketing projects,
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Conduct analyses, monitor progress, & provide insights and weekly reports on completed projects
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Provide editorial oversight and share new information from the influencer industry and digital media space to clients,
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Participate in strategic thinking in planning influencer marketing campaigns and brand integrations in partnership with Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter Influencers, and Twitch Streamers.
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Find creative solutions for brands in various industries in collaboration with the operational team
Customer Success (20%)
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Collaborate closely with the Customer Success Managers to ensure the delivery of the best client’s experience,
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Stay up to date with our internal Software improvements and new technical features,
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Integrate new Software features into strategic campaigns,
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Become an extension of various clients’ teams: understand each brand’s campaign goals & mission,
Who we are looking for
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You have relevant influencer marketing experience and/or are working towards an Undergraduate or Master’s level degree in a university,
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You have experience in the digital industry and/or project management,
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You know the ins and outs of social media platforms and are always aware of the latest trends,
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You are positive and resilient: you believe that mistakes and failures are learning opportunities and you value feedback as you are always looking to grow,
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Experience working at an agency or for brands where you help with social media and/or influencers is a true plus,
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Mastery of G Suite web tools, social amplification, analytics would be appreciated,
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Curious, you like to take on challenges and find solutions; You have good listening and communication skills; Motivated and sociable, you like teamwork and customer relations.
What we can offer you
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Paid internship
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College credits
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A diverse and international team
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An entrepreneurial environment with room for growth
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New York City Office or Eastern time based remote employment available
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Future opportunity to be a part of a growing team and company
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Join a motivated and growing team!
Upfluence is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We offer a flexible hybrid work model, providing our employees with an office setting, the option to work from home, and even fully remote structures. We believe in work-life balance and provide access so we can make the best of our workdays.
Upfluence
Unlock Your Acting Potential: New York City Casting Calls and Auditions on Project Casting
New York City, often dubbed the “Big Apple,” is not only the largest city in the United States but also a global epicenter for the performing arts. From the dazzling lights of Broadway to the bustling film and television studios, NYC offers a plethora of opportunities for actors at all stages of their careers. If you’re an aspiring actor looking to break into the industry or a seasoned professional seeking new roles, Project Casting is your gateway to the city’s vibrant casting calls and auditions. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how Project Casting can help you navigate the competitive landscape of New York City’s entertainment industry.
Why New York City?
A Hub for Entertainment
New York City boasts a rich cultural heritage and a dynamic entertainment scene. It’s home to:
•Broadway Theater: The pinnacle of live theatrical performances.
•Film and Television Studios: Including Silvercup Studios and Kaufman Astoria Studios.
•Independent Film Scene: A thriving community of indie filmmakers.
•Commercial and Modeling Opportunities: Numerous advertising agencies and fashion shows.
The city’s diverse backdrop and iconic locations make it a favorite for filmmakers and producers, leading to constant demand for fresh talent.
Introducing Project Casting
What is Project Casting?
Project Casting is a leading online platform that connects actors, models, and other performers with casting calls and auditions across the United States. It offers a user-friendly interface where talent can find opportunities ranging from major film productions to local theater projects.
Why Use Project Casting for NYC Opportunities?
•Comprehensive Listings: Access a wide array of casting calls specific to New York City.
•Real-Time Updates: Stay informed about the latest auditions and opportunities.
•User-Friendly Search: Filter casting calls by type, location, and role requirements.
•Industry Insights: Gain valuable information on audition tips, industry trends, and networking events.
Navigating New York City Casting Calls on Project Casting
Setting Up Your Profile
To maximize your chances of landing a role, start by creating a compelling profile:
•Professional Headshots: Upload clear, high-quality photos.
•Resume: Include your acting experience, training, and special skills.
•Demo Reel: Showcase your talent through video clips of past performances.
Searching for Casting Calls
Use the platform’s search function to find opportunities:
1. Visit the Project Casting Website: Navigate to Project Casting.
2. Select Location: Choose “New York City” or specify boroughs like Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens.
3. Filter by Category: Select categories such as film, theater, commercials, or modeling.
4. Review Listings: Browse through the casting calls that match your criteria.
Understanding Casting Call Details
Each casting call provides essential information:
•Role Description: Details about the character, including age range, ethnicity, and personality traits.
•Project Type: Indicates whether it’s a film, commercial, theater production, etc.
•Audition Dates and Locations: Know when and where to show up.
•Submission Requirements: Instructions on how to apply, including materials to submit.
Tips for Success in NYC Auditions
Preparation is Key
•Research the Project: Understand the production’s tone, style, and context.
•Know Your Material: Memorize lines and be ready to perform with confidence.
•Dress Appropriately: Wear attire that fits the character without being a full costume.
Professionalism Matters
•Be Punctual: Arrive early to allow time for check-in and preparation.
•Bring Necessary Materials: Have extra copies of your headshot and resume.
•Positive Attitude: Maintain enthusiasm and courtesy throughout the process.
Networking Opportunities
Auditions are also a chance to network:
•Connect with Peers: Build relationships with other actors and industry professionals.
•Stay in Touch: Exchange contact information for future collaborations.
Unique Opportunities in New York City
Broadway and Off-Broadway Productions
Project Casting lists auditions for:
•Musicals and Plays: Opportunities to perform on some of the world’s most renowned stages.
•Workshops and Readings: Get involved in the development of new works.
Film and Television Roles
With numerous productions shooting in NYC, casting calls are plentiful:
•Major Studios: Auditions for films by prominent directors and producers.
•Independent Films: Opportunities to take on challenging roles in indie projects.
•Television Series: From network shows to streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.
Commercials and Print Ads
The city’s advertising industry offers:
•Commercial Spots: Appear in national or regional advertisements.
•Modeling Gigs: Opportunities for print and digital campaigns.
Success Stories
Testimonials
•“Project Casting has been an invaluable resource. The platform is easy to use, and I’ve found numerous auditions that led to significant roles.” – Michael L., Actor
•“Being new to NYC, I didn’t know where to start. Project Casting connected me with casting calls that matched my type and experience level.” – Tanya S., Actress
Leveraging Project Casting Beyond Auditions
Educational Resources
•Blog Articles: Access tips on acting techniques, industry news, and career advice.
•Workshops and Classes: Find information on acting classes and workshops in NYC.
Community Engagement
•Forums and Groups: Participate in discussions with fellow actors.
•Social Media: Follow Project Casting on platforms like Instagram and Twitter for updates.
Staying Safe and Informed
Avoiding Scams
Project Casting strives to verify all postings, but actors should:
•Research Productions: Ensure the legitimacy of the project and casting directors.
•Never Pay to Audition: Reputable casting calls do not require payment to apply or audition.
Adhering to COVID-19 Protocols
•Stay Updated: Be aware of any health guidelines or requirements.
•Follow Instructions: Comply with any safety measures outlined in the casting call.
Conclusion
New York City is a land of endless possibilities for actors, and Project Casting serves as a valuable tool to unlock these opportunities. By providing a centralized platform for casting calls and auditions, it simplifies the search process and connects talent with the projects that suit them best. Whether you’re dreaming of gracing the Broadway stage, starring in a film, or appearing in a commercial, Project Casting can help you navigate the vibrant NYC entertainment landscape.
Take the Next Step
•Visit Project Casting Today: Start exploring casting calls in New York City at Project Casting.
•Create Your Profile: Set up a compelling profile to catch the eye of casting directors.
•Stay Persistent: The road to success requires dedication, so keep honing your craft and applying to opportunities.
Embark on your acting journey in the city that never sleeps, and let Project Casting be your guide to the spotlight.