Pennsylvania Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description:

Our client is not a typical ad agency. We are global and diverse marketing professionals who create communication strategies with a different point of view. Communicating what matters most to Hispanics and multicultural consumers in hard-to-reach communities is our jam.

We are looking for a talented Art Director with an energetic, optimistic attitude who cares about creating powerful work. The selected candidate will be part of the fast-evolving Creative Team and collaborate with Copywriters, Designers and other Art Directors under the supervision of the Creative Director. Together, we will serve various current national and local clients and pitch new clients in diverse industries and markets.

If you have a passion for high-level visual design and award-winning creative thinking and want to join our intercultural family, hit the apply button.

A Day in Your Life:

• Be creative, be creative and be a little bit more creative.
• Brainstorm original strategies and concepts to overpass the goals established in the Creative Brief.
• Delivers conceptual, platform driven work with superior design in a broad range of media: TV, print, OOH, digital, social, collateral, experiential marketing, etc.
• Design appealing visuals thinking of multicultural and diverse audiences, with a special focus on underserved and hard to-reach communities.
• Team up with Copywriters to concept ideas and to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect sync.
• Supervise and train Jr. Art Directors and Designers.
• Provide instructions and feedback to other internal or external designers.
• Quality review of the final assets to ensure the perfect release of our work.
• Communicate with printers and other production vendors, as well as oversee video productions, including casting proposals, recording sessions, rough cut feedback, and managing final files.
• Stay up to-date on trends, best practices, and requirements from the main social media channels and digital marketing.

What the perfect match needs to have:

• 5+ years of experience
• Previous Agency Experience or similar positions working as part of an Art Director / Copywriter team (3+ years).
• A passion for excellence, self motivated, proactive, open-minded and buena vibra.
• Hands-on proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. Is skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud software (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to distill complex concepts into digestible visuals
• Knowledge of most common standard formats of print, digital and social assets.
• Strong respect for and understanding of multicultural markets and diverse audiences, with a special focus on underserved and hard to-reach communities.
• Consistent organization and strong attention to detail. Comfortable working with automated Project Management and cloud storage tools.
• Ability to multitask and manage time-sensitive deadlines.

Outline of benefits:

• Other compensation benefits:Health insurance
• Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance – 100% employer paid
• 401k Plan
• 15 initial PTO days annually (PTO increases with the years).
• 12 Paid holidays annually
• Company issued laptop
• Reimbursement of ordinary business expenses

Coda Search│Staffing

Job Title: Junior Agent and Agent’s Assistant

Job Details: The Talent Group, Pittsburgh and Cleveland’s premier agency for Actors and Models, is excited to offer an excellent career opportunity for passionate individuals to join our team as Junior Agent and Agent’s Assistants. Suppose you dream of working in the dynamic world of the entertainment industry. In that case, this is your chance to be a part of a thriving agency that represents talented individuals and helps them secure roles in film, TV, commercials, and print projects.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Organize On-Camera Auditions: Coordinate and schedule auditions for actors and models, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
2. Talent Scouting: Assist in identifying potential talent by attending showcases, talent events, and online platforms to recruit new actors and models.
3. Talent Material Management: Help maintain and update talent profiles, headshots, and reels in our database to showcase their skills and experiences effectively.
4. Booking Talent: Collaborate with senior agents to submit talent for casting opportunities and facilitate bookings for various projects.
5. Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance in day-to-day operations, including handling phone calls, emails, and other communication with clients and industry professionals.
6. Industry Research: Stay updated with industry trends, casting calls, and talent requirements to serve our clients better.

Requirements:

• Passion for the entertainment industry and a genuine interest in helping talented individuals succeed.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage auditions and talent profiles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with clients, talent, and industry professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the entertainment industry and talent agencies is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation Details:

• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.
• Full-time positions will be eligible for additional benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
• Part-time positions will receive competitive hourly rates.

How to Apply: To apply for the Junior Agent and Agent’s Assistant positions, please submit your updated resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the entertainment industry and relevant skills. 

Join our team and take the first step towards an exciting career in the entertainment world with The Talent Group! We are excited to receive your application and help you grow professionally in this dynamic field.

Senior Engagement Manager – Philadelphia – Base + Bonus

We have partnered with an exciting Data and Analytics consulting company. They help Fortune 500 or similar organizations build core capabilities that set them on a path to achieve analytics self-sufficiency. They are transforming the way companies execute enterprise-wide data engineering and data science initiatives.

For this role, you will be helping a U.S based client in the telecommunications vertical with strategic analytics and enabling them to use data for making business decisions. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset and be involved with a company dedicated to your career growth.

Location: Philadelphia Compensation: 170-190k base + 12% bonus

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with client leadership and enable translation of business problems into analytics solution designs
• Lead project teams of 15+ consultants and own end to end project delivery; Manage 3 – 5 projects
• Provide thought leadership and deliver business insights to identify and resolve complex issues that are critical to the client’s success

Qualifications:

• Degree in Data analytics, Computer Engineering, Math, Statistics, Economics or related analytics field
• Extensive experience comprising of analytics service delivery, consulting, solution design and client management
• Previous experience working with consulting firms, Fortune 500 or equivalent organizations
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships, often in complex and sensitive environments

If this looks like an interesting opportunity for you and would like to discuss it further, apply now.

Senior Engagement Manager – Philadelphia – Base + Bonus

Lawrence Harvey

YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR TECH COMPANY COMMERCIALS!

Shooting in the Pittsburgh, PA area on August 2, 3 or 4. 

(Must be fully available all three days since the schedule is not determined yet but will only film one day.) 

Looking for the following:

• REAL YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL players – Ages 10-12.  Must be an active player with experience.  Pays $300. (4-5 Hour shoot)
• The players will celebrate their swings and home runs with their new teammates in this video shoot.
• We are looking for kids who can grab the phone and record his/her friends playing in the backyard.
• Must have BIG, FUN, ENGAGING personalities!
• Must be comfortable performing, laughing & celebrating on camera.
• Must be an experienced baseball/softball player and be able to hit a ball off the tee.
• Must be a great teammate and comfortable interacting with new friends in this shoot.

Poretta & Orr is looking to add talented individuals to our Production Department. The Production Coordinator will work with our Production Managers, under our Director of Operations. The focus of this position will be to support the print production of a variety of portable items. This may include; table drapes, pop up exhibits, banner stands, table top displays or graphic posters.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Complete quotes for projects with selected print partners
• Manage production timelines and communicate artwork deadlines to account team members
• Coordinate and prioritize print production schedules internally and with print vendors
• Review artwork against templates to ensure correct sizing
• Confirm all artwork elements are included and are of print quality
• Provide e-proofs and communication to account teams
• Provide tracking and delivery confirmation
• Keep internal company portable catalogue and print resources up to date

Preferred Job Skills Include

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Flexible in working with members of a team and switching priorities as needed
• Proven track record of staying organized in a fast pace, high demand environment
• Experience utilizing the Adobe CC Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Experience with agency or print production a plus

Poretta & Orr, Exhibits | Events

The Editorial Director oversees and manages internal Editorial Services personnel and external editorial contractors as needed to accommodate workflow and timely delivery of projects across all clients and products while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy. The Editorial Director plays a key role in establishing, evaluating, and maintaining departmental policies and procedures as well as ensuring adherence to these procedures and prioritizing work schedules. The Editorial Director also has primary responsibility for assigned departmental personnel, including employee recruitment, mentorship, and retention. Accountabilities include team leadership and development, as well as the efficient and high-quality execution of editorial services within industry regulations and requirements for pharmaceutical marketing communications.

Job Duties

Leadership/Management

• Manage resourcing and workflow for editorial review of promotional marketing communication materials (eg, print and digital selling tools, promotional emails and mailers, print and digital advertisements, videos, websites)
• Establish, maintain, and oversee adherence to editorial procedures, processes, and work schedules
• Work closely with the Program Management and Medical Services departments to ensure proper resourcing and review/revise policies/procedures as needed to increase department efficiency
• Work closely with Program Management and Account Services to actively manage the departmental budget as it relates to contract editorial expenses
• Proactively assist colleagues across departments with editorial- and resourcing-related problem-solving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming, including development of new editorial policies/procedures if needed
• Provide direct supervision and oversight to all department personnel, including employee recruitment, mentorship, and retention
• Ensure departmental adherence to time reporting expectations as an essential part of resourcing and cost assessment

Internal and External Relationships

• Support key internal committees pertaining to Editorial Services
• Foster and develop collaboration between Editorial Services and other departments, internal groups, and individuals to ensure innovative and collaborative solutions to departmental efficiency and client needs
• Be a positive force for enhancing the team culture, consensus building, and internal communications
• Keep senior management apprised of key departmental concerns and issues

Editorial Services

• Take primary ownership and responsibility for maintaining the highest quality editorial work across products and clients
• Collaborate with Medical Services and Creative Services team members to ensure accuracy of content and convey editorial comments
• Ensure Editorial Services participation in internal kickoff, brainstorming, and review meetings at all stages of content development to provide input regarding content clarity, format, presentation, and messaging
• Attend product status meetings as required, and all individual project kick-off meetings as the senior representative for upcoming or in-progress editorial projects
• Assign work to department personnel, and review work to provide guidance/feedback as needed
• Contract with and provide guidance to external freelance editors to accommodate departmental workflow; monitor quality of work and provide feedback as needed
• Identify need for, create, maintain, and ensure adherence of department personnel to project-, product-, and client-specific style guides where applicable to ensure consistency across projects
• Ensure communication of internal style to all internal team members as well as external contract editors and writers; communicate changes in style to team members to ensure consistency/accuracy across projects
• Serve as subject-matter expert with regard to copyright permissions and obtain permissions as needed
• Actively pursue expertise in industry best practices and regulatory guidance across types of promotional advertising/marketing materials and serve as subject-matter expert in this regard
• Perform spectrum of project-specific editorial tasks as needed

Key Competencies

• Highly effective and developed leadership skills
• Ability to manage outcomes to win-win resolution
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with a track record of attention to detail and ability to manage group priorities to meet timelines
• Expert knowledge of industry guidelines, regulations, and requirements
• Expert communicator both verbally and in writing
• Ability to train and provide management and developmental support to direct reports in preparation for future positions
• Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to serve many therapeutic teams and meet project goals
• Outstanding knowledge of grammar and usage, medical writing style guidelines, and promotional activity regulations and specifications, particularly in the digital space
• Familiarity with general scientific concepts and ability to grasp more complex scientific applications
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat applications
• Ability to master various content management systems
• Desire to meet professional goals and acquire new skills

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (science or English degrees preferred)
• 5-7 years’ pharmaceutical/medical editing experience
• 1-2 years’ experience managing personnel

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience specifically managing editorial work at a pharmaceutical advertising/promotional agency
• Familiarity with electronic document review systems (eg, Veeva Vault)

Working Conditions

• Ability to commit to extra and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

Additional Information

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE. Synchrony is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Core Industries, LLC

Title: Production Artist- Agency Experience

Location: Philadelphia, PA- onsite

Rate: $20-30/hr

Clutch is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent for their open opportunities to help their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

PRIMARY DUTY

Under the supervision of the Production Manager – Product, the Production Artist will assist the design team in preparing purchased artwork for development and complete all final files as it relates to product art. The ability to develop successful die lines is also key to this role.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the design team in preparing purchased artwork for development.
• Prepare organized production files from concept art provided by Product Designers.
• Prepare organized layout and electronic files according to specification.
• Complete pre-production preparation of files by putting them in a format that allows for artwork development.
• Obtain and retain current production specifications.
• Inspect production files prepared by the other designers prior to sending to the vendor to make sure they are correctly set up.
• Color correct imagery.
• Prepare layout by placing art and text; specifying print requirements such as bleeds, clear zones, die-cut and coverage.
• Create successful die lines for customer presentations.
• Ensure that all electronic product files are prepared properly for appropriate media output and according to relevant style guides and printer requirements.
• Manage the highest level of quality by proofing all products for accuracy.
• Assure accurate printability, including traps, overprints and minimum half tone dots and line weights. Experience in preparing art for flexographic printing is preferred.
• Review matchprints and pre-production samples against final files for accuracy.
• Provide proofs for review; coordinating with creative team, internal clients; review and implement changes.
• Back up all final files and maintain a well-organized archive.
• When necessary, may help with mock-ups and printing files to in-house printers (knowledge of using cutting tools such as an Exacto knife helpful).
• Keep on the cutting edge of design and production innovations within industry and in customer products field.
• Help train/mentor Associate and Assistant Production Artists.
• Lead projects, troubleshooting issues as they arise to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent leadership, follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. This includes strong communication and time management/prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with little direction.
• Strong internet and email skills.
• A working understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of various printing methods (primarily flexography but also offset, rotogravure, etc.) and how to prepare art for each method.
• Knowledge of 4 color process printing, as well as spot color printing and various printing techniques.
• Understanding of the concept of ink gain and how ink gain in respect to the various printing methods affects the files prepared.
• Must be skilled in Adobe Creative Suite especially in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or its equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree from a four-year art college or university strongly preferred.
• 4 years of related experience and/or training required; 5 or more years preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Clutch

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Do you get excited when you tell people about your job?

If not, a career with the Kurt J. Lesker Company is in your future. It’s a team where you can advance your career and support cutting edge future technologies. We are waiting for you!

Who We Are:

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading technology and manufacturing company that touches your life every day, you just may not know it yet. How? By manufacturing and providing enabling technology products to industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, LED, Consumer Electronics, Medical Device, Electric Vehicles, Thin Film Battery Production and Crystal Growth just to name a few. Did you see the recent rocket launch? Talked to someone via video chat with your phone? Like those new sunglasses? Shave? Each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved.

Job Summary

The Thin Film Test Engineer will perform quality checks and performance qualifications of the electrical and mechanical assemblies while working from engineering schematics or work instructions of an often-complex nature. They will carry out testing and quality control of thin film deposition and vacuum systems and its sub-assemblies in order to confirm that it meets quality standards and customer specifications. This person will also responsible for providing recommendations related to design improvements and developing design improvements based on results of equipment testing.

Travel required for position is around 20%.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Testing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, performance expectations and specifications, as well as compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical assemblies using KJLC procedures, software (sometimes custom) and schematics to verify functional operation of all equipment
• Thorough understanding of vacuum technology and thin film deposition techniques, components and processes, including electron beam, thermal evaporation and sputtering deposition.
• Understanding of the precautions and limitations required for the proper and safe use of high powered equipment, hazardous gases (such as O2) and some hazardous deposition materials (such as organics used for OLED and photovoltaic processes).
• Professional customer interaction including verification of proper installation and on-site training of equipment end users, technicians, engineers and professors
• Develop technical content for customer user manuals, internal procedures and training documents
• Understanding of KJLC and vendor software navigation, structure and PC/PLC operation.
• Using independent discretion and judgment to create and modify standard and custom process recipes via KJLC software that meet KJLC and other applicable safety requirements.
• Independent determination of the development and use of safety interlocks and component limitations to ensure proper and safe operation of the system and its operators.
• Ability to perform helium leak detection and perform basic analysis via a Residual Gas Analyzer (RGA).
• Responsible for giving final recommendation to the Production Manager that the system has met all system requirements and is able to be delivered to the customer.
• Responsible to achieve final acceptance of equipment at the customers facility.
• Internal interdepartmental collaboration on a regular basis including with the Sales, Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) departments
• Ability to safely use portable power equipment, computer controlled thin film measurement equipment and quality control tools
• Perform work in a logical, orderly and skillful manner while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship
• Control and verification of test and process data, performance limits and system reports
• Leadership for mentoring, training and coaching of other Test Engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of related experience
• Experience utilizing standard quality control tools and equipment, including software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; ability to drive and/or fly to customer locations
• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience in a related field

Preferred

• 10 + years related experience or relevant course work with a Bachelor degree, including leadership, project management or supervisor experience

Benefits & Awards

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Match
• Flexible Spending Plan
• On site Gym and Running Trail
• Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs
• PBT’s Best Places to Work
• Business Ethics Award
• Advanced Manufacturing Award
• Competitive Wages

Relocation assistance available.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

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Kurt J. Lesker Company

Public Relations Communications Assistant

We’re pleased to announce 4-6 new and exciting opportunities to join our PR and Brand Marketing team right here in Pittsburgh!

**Immediate hire vacancies – Please only apply if you are available to start work within the next 2 weeks**

If you’re interested in learning brand marketing, public relations, customer service & low-pressure sales, want to improve your sales skills… we want to meet you! At Canvas, we firmly believe that every individual should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and grow based on their efforts. For that reason, we are always looking for the next rising star to join our team.

We’re expanding our PR Events team to keep up with the increasing demand for our direct marketing services. Our face-to-face marketing strategy is the fuel that lights up brands and brings what we call the human touch. Our attention to detail-style marketing allows us to connect with customers in a way that they’ve never been reached before.

PR Communications Assistant Responsibilities:

Your time at Canvas will be guided by your career objectives, but all of our PR Communication Assistants get actively involved in our campaigns. You’ll be working with the existing PR Events team to:

• Speaking with our client’s existing and future customers face-to-face
• Building relationships and establishing rapport and trust with customers
• Taking the initiative to speak with customers that look curious or interested
• Using open and interactive communication to engage customers in conversation
• Identifying and assessing customers’ needs quickly and effectively by asking questions
• Aiming to achieve customer satisfaction in all situations
• Providing accurate, valid, and complete product or service information
• Helping our clients to acquire new customers when the timing is right
• Keeping records of customer interactions and processing sales for new customers

Growth & Training:

At Canvas, we believe in growth. Growth not only for us but for you. We try our best to educate, inspire, and challenge you to become the best version of yourself. One of the things we pride ourselves on is being able to offer everyone that comes through our doors the opportunity to improve their skills. Regardless of background or experience, we provide everyone with the same chance to learn, develop and grow. Your training will be structured and tailored to your experience and career objectives.

Hours, Pay & Perks:

This position requires full-time hours because the more you put in, the more you get out. We’d prefer long-term working relationships but can accommodate some short-term situations also. Account Managers receive weekly pay, a combination of a base plus commissions + bonuses. Additional perks include growth, travel, competition, fun, & diversity.

Before sending us an application, please make sure you qualify!

Firstly, you’ll need to be 18+ due to the nature of the role and the transactions you’ll be completing on behalf of our clients. You’ll also need to be authorized to work in the USA as we’re unable to provide sponsorship to overseas applicants.

Canvas PGH

Campaign Sales Assistant

Location: Full-time or Part-time

Start Date: Immediate Start

Looking to get into something new and exciting?

Are you bored of sitting in an office making calls?

Are you looking for a career change where you can transfer your telesales skills?

Campaign Sales Assistant Responsibilities:

The concept of creating an experience means that the audience should feel like they are being dealt with as individual and valued on a one to one basis, because in the end the customer experience is everything. As a Campaign Sales Assistant, it is your role to make it happen!

• Interacting with our client’s customers to ensure they feel welcome
• Present a detailed explanation of our client’s products and services to answer any questions they have to create a tailored experience
• Come up with and create new innovative ideas for the events
• Maintain a sales pipeline by successfully processing any sales request from customers
• Provide excellent customer service to current and future customers
• Act as a liaison between our clients and customers
• Ensure sales goals are being met
• Keep track of clients merchandise

Campaign Sales Assistant Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Weekly pay with potential bonuses
• Travel opportunities- internationally and domestically
• Attend client and staff meetings
• Work alongside experts and receive mentorship

Sales Assistant Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work in the USA legally- work visas are welcome, however, we are not able to provide work visas at this time
• Must be able to commute to the Pittsburgh office on a daily basis
• No degree is required but an interest in marketing, sales, business, hospitality, retail and etc are welcome

*Keep in mind, we are looking for immediate starts and the selection process is based on a first-come, first serve basis.*

Does this sound like your new opportunity? Hit the APPLY button and our HR team will be contacting you shortly!

Canvas PGH