Pennsylvania Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Are you a talented creative visionary who excels in both big idea thinking and translating those big ideas into actionable designs that engage audiences? Aardvark is seeking an experienced creative leader with a proven track record of building a team of creative A-players. We want an innovative player-coach, who is a non-linear thinker and can concept and develop beyond the tagline and :30 spot, someone who excels at experiential and non-traditional marketing. We promise a non-corporate, free-thinking environment where great ideas come to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES | ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job responsibilities of our Creative Director include, but are not limited to:

● Building a top-performing Creative, design and storytelling team

● Managing all internal and external creative resources including graphic designers, copywriters, 3D-renderers, photographers/videographers, digital and content designers to:

-Further build the Aardvark brand through web, social, content and more

-To create killer concept decks for existing clients and new business pitches that win business and drive client success

-To lead the organization in identifying and implementing cutting edge concepts & experiences

-To design and develop the marketing materials in support of those concepts

-To build a differentiated, talented and profitable creative team

-To inspire Aardvark to deliver the best creative solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Attitude Required

● 10+ Years of creative brand or agency experience

● 5+ Years of creative team management

● Ability to create, and manage execution of, a robust content / campaign strategy

● Willingness to join as a Player-Coach, digging in while building a high performing team

● Team oriented, ability and desire to work cross functionally with sales, strategy and operations teams to generate the best, most effective creative

● Ability to translate a strategic vision into actionable, effective creative outputs, Ideas that work!

● Comfort with very direct communication; You are clear, upfront and concise

● Strong Leadership and communication skills

● Strong moral compass

● Proven ability to “get stuff done”

● Expert knowledge of core creative tools

The Intangibles and the Extras

● You have experience beyond traditional media/marketing channels: Experiential marketing experience or similar

● You have a proven track record of generating effective creative that drives results

● You have a high EQ: Able to communicate clearly and collaborate. You are an optimistic and positive force for good on the creative team, throughout Aardvark and to our clients

● You are a lifelong learner that is dialed in to what’s new, what’s next and has your finger on the pulse of trends…in fact, you’ve created them

● You are passionate but not precious about creative

Success in this role will be measured by:

● Aardvark brand success

-Net promoter score

-Awareness

-Reputation

● Quality of Creative Product

-Engagement rate of Aardvark content

-Close rate of pitch decks

-Client success – Determined by their KPIs

-Awards and accolades

● Financial Success

-Achievement of company revenue and profit targets

This position is based in Conshohocken, PA; candidates must be in the area or relocatable to this area. This is an on-site position that will report to the COO.

Why Aardvark?

We are a culture-oriented company. Alignment with our Core Values and Guiding Principles is critical.

Our Core Values:

– What is right for our customers above all else

– Creators, not duplicators

– Obsessive attention to detail and planning

– Proactive not reactive

Alignment with our Guiding Principles:

Of Service – Customer & Employee centric

Rigor – Comfortable with the use of standard processes & tools to 10X our team’s effectiveness.

Committed – Ability to show a track record of commitment to a plan and strategy, but not a stubbornness or resistance to pivoting.

Integrity – Unwavering focus on doing what is right for the customer and the company in all you do.

Proactive – Your instinct has been ahead of the market, and your sales strategy in past roles reflects that. You will be required to use a forward-thinking mindset in your role and embrace the latest and greatest ways to strengthen revenue and customer relationships.

Versatile – When the market changes, your plan changes. When new opportunities present themselves, your priorities shift accordingly. Your career has been built upon achieving results while remaining nimble.

Ingenuity – Your sales results in past roles reflect creative solutions. Your resume should reflect successful sales results, despite market interruptions.

Excellence – Mediocrity isn’t in your vocabulary; it definitely isn’t in your past work. You have a proven track record of delivering results. Your coaching and guidance inspire excellence in your Team members and clients alike.

Passion – The moment people meet you they know you have a passion for sales and are a competent and creative leader.

Up-tempo – You move fast and have no plans of slowing down. Your track record reflects this.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills and experience to leave a lasting impact on a fast growing company?If you read this and think, “that was written for me,” APPLY NOW!

Salary – $150,000-180,000 base salary, bonus eligible

Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Match, Unlimited PTO, On-site gym and batting cage, Dog-friendly, Full kitchen, Free Tesla charging. Amazing workspace!

Aardvark Mobile Tours & Mobile Health

FEATURED EXTRAS NEEDED ON “AMERICAN RUST” FOR WEDS, APRIL 5 FOR PHOTO SHOOT!

Pays $175 for a 6-hour or less shoot

Who’s needed:

• GIRL – Biracial female ages 6-12. (1 Guardian would need to be present on set)
  
• GRANDPARENTS – African American Grandparents ages 55+
  
• DAD – Caucasian Male 30s

Agency is seeking:

• Talent who are Native American,
• Mid Eastern and Asian
• Ages 10 to 65 years

For a series of spokesperson commercials and voiceovers.

Excellent pay To be shot in Philadelphia area.

Can you make people say, “wow” without saying a word? Do you want to invent new ways to take people’s breath away? Do you defend the beauty of an idea to its death but then become immediately determined to beat it the moment it dies?

The Mandatories

1. Love of big ideas
2. Intelligence
3. Gumption
4. Like to laugh or make people laugh. Or both.

The Perks

1. Solid Health Bennies.
2. 401k and Profit Share Programs.
3. Vacation policy: We all take them and love the refreshing feeling they offer and so our policy is unlimited vacay.
4. A work environment that enthusiastically encourages creativity, risk-taking and growth.

Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and winner of the 2022 Society for Features Journalism contest (circulation 90,000 to 199,999), is looking for an ambitious and innovative journalist to join our award-winning Features staff. Top candidates will have an interest in all-things Food & Drink in the Pittsburgh area: restaurants, bars, local food producers, markets and more. We need a savvy digital news editor who’s always looking for new and innovative ways of telling stories and engaging audiences on all platforms. This position requires someone adept at juggling breaking news with longer-term projects and everything in between.

Bonus points if you have handled music, television, film and other Arts & Entertainment stories. While growing the Food section is first and foremost, you’ll also be responsible for editing general Features content, especially breaking news, and assisting our other Features editors.

Regular duties include, but are not limited to: coaching and mentoring our talented reporting team; editing and writing stories; producing those stories for the web and posting them at optimal times; using analytics to inform (not lead) coverage decisions; producing a weekly newsletter; promoting content on the PG Food Instagram; and collaborating with both the Food team and other Features staffers.

Candidates should:

 Possess a stellar writing and reporting background

 Have significant editing experience – dailies, breaking news and interactives

 Perform effectively on deadline with designers, both for digital and print presentations, to create compelling multimedia packages

 Be eager to invent and design experiences and innovate new story forms that become regular elements of our coverage

 Have a proven track record of working with other divisions of the company to promote our coverage and engage new and existing audiences

Other Things to Know

 Competitive salary and benefits package

 We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it

 As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs

Education and Experience

 Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism 

 3 to 7 years of experience, preferably on digital platforms 

 Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat 

 Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills;

 Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail;

 Ability to effectively manage and mentor staff

 Display exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business. 

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This is a Full-Time Role (40 hours per week) with no option for part-time work. While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. 

B Lab U.S. & Canada is one of seven global partners of the global network. We foster and mobilize a growing community of people and businesses working towards a more fair and inclusive economy in the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 B Corps make up the U.S. & Canada community, supported by the nonprofit, B Lab U.S. & Canada. Learn more about the U.S. & Canada network at wearebcorps.com

About the Opportunity

The Marketing & Communications team plays an integral role in amplifying the impact of the B Corp community and realizing B Lab’s global vision of inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance operational, programmatic, and growth objectives, while working to advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s Theory of Change: building on a foundation of stakeholder governance, businesses can and must play a leading changemaker role to address climate justice and racial inequity. 

Our marketing and communications efforts engage B Corps in the work necessary to shift narratives, reform business practices, and affect the policies under which business operates. The Marketing & Communications team is responsible for the health of the B Corp brand, while ensuring consistent measurement around awareness, engagement and impact. We also work closely with B Lab Global and Global Partners to ensure a consistent global brand, build credibility of the certification, and engage in collective action campaigns relevant to both our region and the global community. 

The Senior Manager, External Communications will develop and execute our media and thought leadership strategy to directly advance B Lab U.S. & Canada’s organizational objectives and Theory of Change. The role will specialize in creating, managing, and implementing communications initiatives, campaigns, and partnerships to secure positive media coverage that furthers the work of B Lab and Certified B Corporations in the U.S. and Canada. 

The role will identify and amplify stories and storytellers in the B Corp community to build credibility with key audiences. Working with thought leaders at B Lab U.S. & Canada, they will vet, seek out and secure speaking engagements, briefings, and media opportunities. The Senior Manager of External Communications will also partner with the Global Communications team to advance global communications priorities and respond to controversial issues with external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication, writing and organizational skills; possesses tactical, creative and strategic acumen; and can show a track record of success across a broad spectrum of today’s media and marketing channels.

Core Responsibilities: 

Public Relations (40%) 

• Onboard and manage PR agency; identity scope, workflow, and outcomes. 
• Develop External Communications strategy to influence key audiences, including B Corp employees, policymakers (local, state & federal), and large enterprise executives. 
• Oversee the development of external content, including press releases, op-eds, official statements, web and social media content, brand messaging, speaking engagement proposals, and award submissions. 
• Oversee inbound and outbound media relations efforts, including pitching, managing incoming media inquiries and issues, and media lists. Establish and deepen strategic relationships with key members of the media and relevant organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message. 
• Develop materials including messaging, talking points, backgrounders and FAQs in response to external inquiries from media.
• Monitor and lead external response for controversial issues and crisis communications. 
• Measure and report on KPIs for media relations programs. 

Speaking and Events (40%) 

• Identify key conferences and industry events, and work to secure speeches, panels, and interactive presentations at events.
• Oversee the creation of a speakers bureau to leverage spokespersons within B Lab and the B Corp community. 
• Manage and identify speakers for inbound requests. 
• Identify themes, manage, and execute quarterly conversation series for B Lab U.S. & Canada CEO. 
• Collaborate with B Lab global network to build and share our public narrative. 

Thought Leadership (20%) 

• Lead thought leadership development on B Lab U.S. & Canada’s brand narrative and Theory of Change pillars (stakeholder economy, racial equity, and climate justice). 
• Develop issues framework to align programs and impact communications on real-time issues.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that will help elevate and amplify our message.

About You

• At least 5 years experience in a communications role
• Demonstrated experience working in corporate social responsibility settings with cross-sector partnership development, and/or experience working in social impact, non-profit, or philanthropic sectors
• Ability to collaborate well within a cross-functional team and across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated success with planning, developing, executing and monitoring PR/communications projects 
• Ability to use our marketing and communications data to inform strategy and decision-making
• Expertise in reputation management, thought leadership, communications strategy 
• Strong written communication
• Skilled at creating concise presentations and comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Engaging and inclusive storyteller and relationship-builder
• Experience working in rapidly evolving business landscape with the ability to pivot and adapt
• Fluent in media database and reporting platform (e.g. Cision) 
• Experience with virtual event software and applications (e.g. Zoom, Eventbrite, LinkedIn Live)
• Experience with project management platforms (e.g. Asana)

The ideal candidate also:

• PR agency experience is a plus but not required
• Understand the value of certifications, while direct experience with B Corps is not required
• Be an active listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a conceptual thinker with the ability to problem-solve and make balanced decisions
• Have experience working with nonprofits, for profit businesses, and with multi-national organizations
• Be someone who is able to approach their work through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proficiency in other languages is not required but could be include in your application – Canadian French and Spanish are a plus
• Is in an active listener
• Exudes empathy, self awareness, and curiosity

Compensation Details

B Lab has a compensation plan that includes:

• An annual salary of $80,000
• Excellent health benefits package including access to medical, vision and dental coverage
• Paid time off for vacation – in your first year, you’ll start with 3 weeks (prorated in to your start date)
• 403(b) with a match of up to 3%
• Unlimited sick and personal time – if you need it, use it
• After your first year of employment, 40 hours paid time off for community service; paid parental leave; and time and budget for your professional development (we assess this PD budget annually)
• A remote first workplace

While this is a remote-first opportunity, the candidate filling this role must be a resident of California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, or New York at the start of employment. Additionally, they must be within commuting distance of our office in Oakland, Denver, Philadelphia, or New York City.

Please visit our Careers page to review all opportunities and submit your application for the role(s) that best fit your location and work authorization.

Hiring Process

We require the following in order to consider your application:

• Resume
• In lieu of a cover letter we ask that all candidates respond to a standard set of application questions

If you progress through additional stages in the hiring process you can expect to:

• Step 1: Submit your resume and responses to our application questions with the option to share a work sample
• Step 2: Participate in an interview with a panel via Google Meet
• Step 3: Complete a brief hiring exercise & participate in a final interview with a panel via Google Meet

We will begin reviewing applications on March 27, 2023 and will continue until we identify a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

Please note: All applications will be reviewed by our team, and all candidates will receive a status update via email after their application has been reviewed, which we expect to complete by April 19. Due to capacity constraints on our hiring team, we are unable to provide you with a specific status update beyond these parameters. Our ideal start date for this role is June 5, 2023.

B Lab U.S. & Canada

Overview:

When you are part of the team at Duquesne Light Company, you’ll do important work, like helping to deliver safe and reliable electricity to nearly 600,000 customers every single day. We’re creating a dynamic and sustainable future by unleashing the boundless potential of the grid. In other words, we don’t just keep your lights on, we keep your life on. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Position Summary:

The Category Manager as directed by the Manger, Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing category plans for the strategic sourcing of various spend categories, primarily Engineering and Construction Services but may also include Information Technology, Corporate Services, and MRO. Responsible for cross functional sourcing and contracting activities to leverage Duquesne Light Company’s services and materials spend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategy(ies) for assigned categories to generate value for the company.
• Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community
• Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities to increase spend opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional)
• Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, in order to create and execute project pipeline
• Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner in order to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers
• Drives a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories
• Manages supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes
• Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers
• Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year over year cost savings
• Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement
• Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one’s own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work is typically of moderate complexity requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Finance; Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum two years’ experience in sourcing various materials or services.

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions
• Exceptional ability to engage cross functional teams and influence decision making process.
• Must be able to navigate a complex organization structure to solve problems
• Advanced contract negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience with successfully developing and executing multi-year sourcing category strategies
• Strong analytical skills required
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application of the process to sourcing projects
• Strong influencing, project management and change management skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Must be able to work within all functions and levels of an organization.
• Experience in increasing supplier diversity spend
• ERP system experience: Maximo experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Power Advocate Energy Intelligence Platform a plus or web-based tools, such as e-Sourcing, Spend Analytics, Contract Management.

Duquesne Light Company

Looking for Runner and Skilled Utility 

Event: Men’s Ice Hockey Regionals

Location: PPL Center / Allentown PA

Dates and call times:  
March 23 – 9 am
March 24 – 11 am
March 26 – 12:30 pm

Position: Utility II
Rate: $250/10

Position: Runner II
Rate: $200/10

CASTING CALL

NON-UNION/ LOCAL HIRE ONLY/ MUST BE FULLY COVID 19 VACCINATED

PROJECT: COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNAL PROMOTION
RATE: $300
LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, PA
SHOOT DATE: MARCH 31, 2023
USAGE: INTERNAL PROMOTION, NO BROADCASTING

MUST BE 18+ AND FULLY VACCINATED PER PRODUCTION RULES

LOOKING FOR:

• A DIVERSE GROUP OF TALENT IN THEIR MID 20S/LATE 30S.
• MUST BE FULLY COVID 19 VACCINATED.
• NON SPEAKING BUT ACTING INVOLVED.

Summary

Tierney Creative Directors are big idea people, skilled artists, and emerging leaders.

We’re brave in our thinking, agile in our approach, and embrace any opportunity.

We create and inspire tasteful works of art that make an impact on consumers and culture.

We present with confidence and sell the work before the work is shown.

We lead and mentor green creatives, helping them grow and thrive.

We support the ECD’s vision of delivering elevated creative at every turn.

We have our finger on the pulse of emerging trends.

We have the client’s trust and respect.

We lock arms with our copywriting and content studio counterparts to create things we can all be proud of.

We’re committed to our craft, our personal growth, and our teammates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as an advertising Creative Director (Art Director) or an Associate Creative Director (Art Director) ready for the next level of your career. Client/in-house experience also welcome.
• Embody the highest standard of excellence in graphic design and art direction; Must have relevant, trend-forward and tasteful design styles (plural) and aesthetics.
• College-smollege. If you have a killer digital portfolio, a positive attitude, and an unwavering work ethic, you’re perfect. Bonus points for a certificate in art direction or design from a portfolio or art school, but not mandatory. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT DIGITAL PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE ADVERTISING, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Ability to manage teams of writers and art directors, designers, editors, and animators, to ensure the work meets our high standards of excellence
• Concept big ideas that can be deployed across all channels, and even channels that might not be on the brief
• Must be self-driven to grow as a designer and constantly push your art direction skill set
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Strong, persuasive presentation chops
• Proficiency in industry standard design software and tools including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to prioritize and manage workloads (yours and your direct reports), adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment

General Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day creative output on our largest entertainment client, as well as 1-2 additional clients.
• Oversee creative team(s) on 1-3 client accounts; serves as main creative contact and manages mid- to senior-level client creative relationships
• Jumps in as needed on concepting, art direction, design and RFPs; Helps ECD own the development of case studies, high profile creative/campaigns, pitches, award entries, etc.
• Sets the bar on impeccable design and art direction; Pushes teams to break molds and shatter conventional thinking
• Collaborates and works closely with account management and strategy to ensure that the brief sets the creative team up for success.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships and work to deepen their knowledge of what strong/elevated strategic creative can do for their business
• Strong presentation skills, storytelling capabilities, and ability to tie business and creative strategy tightly to creative in order to sell in creative to clients
• Generates original ideas and visual executions that are both exciting and beautiful
• Advances the overall quality of creative thinking both within the department and on cross-disciplinary teams and new business efforts
• Maintains quality control through all phases of execution
• Creative directs video content, from concept through execution
• Leads and participates in creative brainstorms with cross-functional teams and other agency teams
• Understands the client’s products and business and be a knowledgeable resource for other account team members
• Manages, inspires, and motivates less-experienced art directors, designers and writers
• Communicates with creative team members with respect to deadlines, revisions, quality control and workload, as well as other practice areas as needed

Agency Philosophy

• Our agency philosophy is rooted in how we work. We do what other agencies do, but it’s how we do it that makes us the best partner.
• Think in solutions, not problems. Roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to achieve the common goal.
• Sweat the small stuff. Dig into the details. Understand the client’s business or challenge as well as they do so you can be a trusted partner.
• Remember relationships matter. Relationships are a tool that can lead to growth – for you and for the agency. Actively listen and put effort into your relationships to build trust, find mutual ground, and create better connections.
• Challenge creativity and data to coexist. We live in a data-driven world, but that doesn’t mean we sacrifice creativity. The marriage of creativity and data drives consumer behavior and fuels smart solutions and results for our client partners.
• Have fun. Communications is about connecting – we spend our days telling stories, being creative and occasionally racing towards impossible deadlines. All the while, we share smiles and let music and laughs flow. Together.

Why Tierney?

• Professional Development (annual performance reviews, training and development opportunities, mentoring, leadership coaching, etc.).
• A strong, vibrant, and growing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all aspects of the agency, our people, our culture, our commitment to vendors and clients, and to our community. Read more about our commitment in our Pledge and Actions for Change.
• Competitive, equitable salaries reviewed annually to ensure equity in market.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, generous leave policy, 10-11 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefits (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

Tierney