Philadelphia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

WQLN PBS/NPR seeks a lead fundraising professional with a knowledge of and a passion for public television and radio.

The Director of Advancement is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all aspects of fundraising in conjunction with WQLN’s CEO and WQLN’s Board of Directors. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility is to acquire Major and Planned Gifts and work towards advancing the mission of WQLN by creating and directing a comprehensive development program capable of generating the philanthropic revenue needed to support WQLN’s strategic plan and objectives. This position includes oversight of Membership, Underwriting, Grants, and Events. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility is to acquire Major Gifts.

Responsibilities

The qualified candidate will have served in roles that include:

• Experience and success in fundraising or related fields.
• Understanding of the best professional and ethical practices recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
• Demonstrate an ability to conceptualize and implement a new comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Experience in managing the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major and planned gifts.
• Experience in personally engaging six or more major donors or prospects per month to discuss their philanthropic interests related to WQLN’s mission.
• Establish and oversee donor engagement by CEO, board members, and volunteers.
• Knowledge of budget management and financial projections for revenue and expenses.  

The qualified candidate will:

• Work with the CEO and board to strengthen recognition of the organization’s capabilities locally and regionally.  
• Have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Engage in creating high-performance teams.
• Work with colleagues to create a process to ensure the organization has consistent messaging.
• Participate in on-air and off-air fundraising campaigns.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Five+ years of full-time fundraising experience, including three years of major gift ($10,000 and above) fundraising experience
• Proven and successful experience managing a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of major gifts and planned giving
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to plan and execute a comprehensive development program
• Ability to manage a corporate philanthropy program and engage senior-level management in corporate partnerships
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with donor database applications

WQLN PBS/NPR is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, along the southern shore of a remarkable Great Lake. Erie is a hub for technology and social innovation strategically located between Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. The area is the headquarters of many entrepreneurial businesses and legacy corporations. With four universities, a medical school, think tanks, major medical affiliations, advanced manufacturing, and sophisticated research, the region is recognized for its leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WQLN is the region’s only independent, nonprofit, nationally affiliated media organization. WQLN’s first board of directors met in 1953, intending to use television to entertain and educate the public. WQLN first signed on the air in 1967.

More information about WQLN, including our strategic plan, can be found at https://www.wqln.org/career-volunteer-internship-opportunities

The salary range is $70k – $80K and includes a complete benefits package and a hybrid work option.

WQLN PBS/NPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer and an affirmative action/EEO employer that fully supports workplace diversity.

Send a cover letter and a resume to Cindy Spizarny at cspizarny@wqln.org

WQLN PBS NPR

We are working directly with a major tech firm in need of a Product Manager who will focus heavily on product data governance. Details below!

**W2 only**

The fine print:

• Position will work on a hybrid model (2-3x weekly up front, with flexibility after onboarding) in Philadelphia
• Long term (several year) contract with strong potential of FTE in the future
• Compensation- pay range is 60-65/hr, depending on experience
• This role is W2 ONLY. We cannot entertain any type of visa sponsorship, and we cannot work C2C or margin share. No third party inquiries, please.

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least four years of product management experience
• *Background in data governance and analytics is required, as this role will focus heavily on product data
• Agile experience required
• Experience in either Tableau or Kibana for data visualization

The Judge Group

Come join one of the largest entertainment venues around! Shopping, lodging, gaming with five star food and beverage amenities for our fans to enjoy. We are looking for a Director if IT to join our award winning team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages application portfolios and all IT services for the user community within the organization.
• Works closely with Corporate to champion and deliver Corporate IT initiatives, recommend systems, applications and maintain regular communications with corporate IT leadership.
• Plans, coordinates, directs, and designs all operational activities of the IT department and provides direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations.
• Manages IT department project planning and organizing the allocation of resources.
• Coordinates activities related to the procedures and controls that are in place that define and limit interaction between both the slot operations department and finance department and the computerized slot monitoring system including access to system menus, the establishment of slot machine profile parameters, and the ability of each department to access, delete, create or modify information contained in the slot monitoring system
• Partners with corporate to oversee the monitoring, maintenance, and support of all hardware and software based on property needs.
• Oversees provision of end-user services including helpdesk and technical support and infrastructure maintenance.
• Coordinates activities related to the access codes and other security controls used to insure limited access to computer software and the system wide reliability of data.
• Responsible for all computer tapes, disks or other electronic storage media containing data relevant to the slot machine licensee’s operations.
• Provides input on the development of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and ensures compliance with regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to state and federal laws and the Gaming Control Board regulations.
• Hires, trains and manages staff in accordance with organizational and approved departmental standards, policies and programs.
• Responsible for specification of appropriate computer software, hardware and procedures for security, physical integrity, and audit.
• Maintenance of access codes and other computer security controls used to insure appropriately limited access to computer software and data
• Monitoring logs of user access, security incidents and unusual transactions.
• Maintenance of computer tapes, disks or other electronic storage media containing data relevant to Rush Street Interactive’s interactive gaming operations.
• Manages computer hardware, communications equipment and software used in the conduct of interactive gaming.
• Responsible for all computer hardware, communications equipment and software used in the conduct of the slot machine licensee’s operations.
• Responsible for the computerized slot monitoring system utilized by the slot machine licensee to make sure that the slot machines located on the gaming floor are connected electronically to the control computer.
• Performing other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years IT leadership experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity and discretion.
• Able to interact with others while maintaining a positive and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work in a noisy and smoke filled environment
• Regularly required to sit, see, talk, hear, and use hands.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

iNtegrity+

The Business Travel Sales Manager is responsible for representing the hotel’s services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.   We are seeking someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, is organized and able to multi-task.   Specifically, the Sales Manager would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Respond to sales inquiries from potential clients and customers seeking local business travel accomodations
• Initiate new sales, prospects and qualifies RFP leads and solicits potential clients
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
• Conduct property site visits and answer questions
• Determine rates, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, service accounts and analyze lost business for the hotel(s)
• Develop sales plans and strategies to meet or exceed established revenue and room night goals
• Partner with operations departments to ensure full participation in servicing accounts

The Business Travel Sales Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our clients and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, the following requirements must be met:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably specializing in Hospitality, Food & Beverage and or equivalent experience is required.
• Must have at least 3-5 years or more years of strong Hotel Sales Management experience.
• Excellent leadership, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience working with Delphi is a plus.
• High level of IT proficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for an extended period of time
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials
• Proper lifting techniques required
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Other:   The hotel functions seven (7) days a week and twenty-four (24) hours per day.  All employees, both management and hourly, must realize this fact and be aware that at times it may be necessary to move employees from their accustomed shift as business demands.

We are a drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screen and criminal background required.  We participate in Everify.  EOE/M/F/D/V

Pyramid Global Hospitality

Dexerto is looking for a talented Viral News and Influencer Entertainment Writer to join our US Editorial team.

Do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the biggest personalities and trending topics in the world of social media, influencer culture, and celebrity gossip?

Together with your colleagues, you will be at the cutting edge of the influencer industry, covering the biggest trending news stories and lifting the veil on the spectacular, and often wacky, lives of the stars.

Experience in writing for a publication is advantageous, but it is also important that you can demonstrate your passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment, be it influencer culture, reality TV, TikTok and YouTube creators, or even the stars of TV & Movies and music.

SEO knowledge is also desirable as you will be tasked with writing and updating our entertainment evergreen content.

Requirements

• Understanding and knowledge of influencer culture, streaming, and social media stars.
• A snappy and compelling writing style
• Fluent in English
• Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
• Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check
• Creative ability – able to think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
• Able to act independently on writing tasks
• Is confident with social media
• Own computing equipment that can run photo editing and be able to use it competently
• SEO knowledge desirable
• Knowledge of evergreen content is desirable
• Experience with content management systems is desirable
• Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND DO THIS

Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see links to your previous work.
Dexerto

Interested, qualified applicants should apply by sending your Resume and Cover Letter. Applications received with no Cover Letter will NOT be considered.

SUMMARY

The Communication Projects Coordinator will support Hope Walks efforts to increase engagement and support of our organization. The Communication Projects Coordinator will work with the Hope Walks’ program and development teams to facilitate activities that increase program compliance and clearly communicate our mission and increase annual giving. This will be done by leading three main initiatives: social media, brace painting project, and outreach activities. He/she will have a creative and competitive drive to grow these initiatives and an affable and energetic personality to connect and communicate well with individuals and groups. This is a unique position, working across many departments of Hope Walks so collaboration and project management skills are essential. This position can be either full-time or part-time based on skills and experience, and it will be based in our US office in York Springs, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lead Hope Walks’ social media channels in collaboration with other development team members in order to grow donor engagement and annual giving campaigns.

Manage Hope Walks’ brace painting project in coordination with our international clubfoot programs to make it an effective tool to increase brace compliance and facilitate relationships with potential US partners. Brace painting project responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage inventory of supplies necessary for the project
• Support brace painting activities, either individual or groups to ensure goals are met and the timely return of the leathers
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure timely communication and to receive quality images of the completed brace and stories of impact
• Create a memorable donor experience that communicates our core values and fosters ongoing relationships and annual giving
• Work within Hope Walks’ customer relationship management tool (Virtuous).

From time to time Hope Walks participates in activities to increase awareness of our work and generate relationships for ongoing annual giving opportunities. Examples of such opportunities that we have participated in the past are Uprise music festival, Entreleadership Summit and Evening of Hope. Responsibilities include:

• Develop a strategy in collaboration with the development team to optimize the return on Hope Walks’ investment in each activity, ensuring follow-up and long-term donor engagement
• Coordinate the logistics of Hope Walks’ presence, including volunteers and relationships with event organizers 
• Create a memorable donor experience that communicates our core values and fosters ongoing relationships and annual giving
• Work with Communications and Content Manager to create necessary collateral that is appropriate to the demographic at such event

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 2 years of professional experience in a project management, marketing, communications, or related role 
• College degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related degree preferred 
• Personal faith in Christ and commitment to the mission of Hope Walks
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills – including the ability to clearly convey and elicit engagement
• Knowledgeable with proven success managing social media platforms
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and strategic thinking 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on self-started projects 
• Previous experience with Google Suite and spreadsheet operations
• Previous experience with a CRM is a plus. Hope Walks uses Virtuous

Hope Walks builds sustainable national clubfoot programs in low- and middle-income countries. We train and equip national partners in the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment and provide dedicated parent support and education to ensure success. Through quality treatment and compassionate care, we make freedom from clubfoot a reality. Hope Walks frees children, families, and communities from the burden of clubfoot as a platform to share the gospel.

Hope Walks

*Must have extensive experience related to internal communications*

Our client, a global leader in providing a diverse range of products including paints, coatings, optical products, and specialty materials is seeking a Human Resources Communications Manager to join their team!

As the Human Resources Communications Manager, you will elevate HR communications, capturing the voice of our client’s Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR leadership team, and the HR Function, leading a full range of executive, internal, and external communications. You will influence company-wide and functional communications through the development and execution of a wide variety of HR-related messages, programs, policies, and initiatives. Your role will craft a narrative for the function by working across multiple HR Centers of Excellence, focused on energizing our client’s people across the world and bringing to life our purpose to protect and beautify the world.

This role reports directly to a member of the HR Leadership Team while also maintaining a dotted line reporting relationship with the Director of Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and HR leadership team to capture tone, voice, and ensure strategic communication objectives are met.
• Develop a wide-ranging communication strategy to manage the various aspects of HR communication in a consumable, targeted, and cadenced approach.
• Develop communications strategies and lead the implementation of tactics for all internal and external communications.
• Protect corporate brand and increase employee trust through the development and coordination of a robust communications program crafted to establish a compelling workplace story to promote and advance the company globally.
• Manage an HR calendar and cadence of communications based on annual processes, while accounting for campaign-based and ad hoc content as well.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Communications, Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Customer Engagement, and Social Media teams to build a coordinated and consistent voice for the company.
• Provide crisis communications support on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Human Resources Management, Marketing, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience planning, developing, and executing communications, including board-ready presentation materials.
• Proven message and communications strategy development and execution experience.
• Demonstrated change management and content development experience.
• Proficiency in social media and digital tools required.
• Demonstrated writing skills, including speeches, presentations, and internal company communications.

Juno Search Partners

This opportunity is with a leading consulting company focused on providing global analytical, and digital solutions in industries like insurance, healthcare, banking, financial services, media, and retail. With expertise in transforming analytics, data science and change management to help businesses be more efficient, effective, improve relationships and enhance revenue growth.

Our client is looking for a Senior Engagement Manager to service their Telecommunications/Entertainment and Media Client. This individuals will be leading client relationship and business development to enable translation of business problems into analytics solution designs.

Leading a team of 15+ consultants and own end to end project delivery of 3-5 projects.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Bachelors in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics or similar quantitative field
• 7+ years of analytics service delivery, consulting, solution design and client management
• Experience managing a team and working with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of analytics concepts (basics of data science, data engineering & business intelligence)
• Expertise SQL, Python & Tableau.

Prior experience delivering marketing analytics solutions (ROI of marketing investments, Revenue Attribution) is a plus!

Base Salary: 170-190k + Bonus

This opportunity is located in Philadelphia, PA and on client site 3-4x a week.

At this time no visa sponsorship/transfers provided. US or GC Only

Lawrence Harvey

Our client, one of the world’s most respected Children’s Entertainment production companies, is seeking a talented Digital Producer to lead interactive content development for a new preschool series for PBS KIDS.

This person will produce interactive content for children across multiple platforms, including websites, digital games, and apps. This content is an opportunity for kids to ‘play the show’ and extend the learning and narrative experience of the tv series.

Candidates for this position must have strong experience in creating interactive digital games and websites as well as a passion for creating thoughtful, fun, equity-driven, and accessible interactive content for young children.

****As the show’s website and games are available in Spanish and English, proficiency in both is required.****

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop ideas for games that are on-brand and deliver on the series mission.
• Collaborate with and manage game studios, reviewing and providing feedback on all game development materials.
• Participate in – or lead – playtesting of games, apps, etc., and other research opportunities.
• Manage schedules and workflows to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Identify external content creators to participate in interactive content development, eg games studios, subject matter studios, etc.
• Advise on trends in digital culture, especially relating to children and families.
• As needed, represent FRP at industry events and conferences, as a participant, panelist or speaker.

Requirements:

• 4+ years production experience making games, websites, apps or other digital content.
• Shipped at least one educational or entertainment game, or app that was published in a widely available platform.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Passionate about making high quality experiences for children
• Creative problem-solver.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and kindness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience making children’s media or working with children.
• Familiarity with the principles of Universal Design for Learning.

Our client offers relocation assistance to their studio in Pittsburgh and work is on a hybrid basis.

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience. Base salary range $80,000 – $100,000 USD
• 20 days paid vacation.
• Yearly discretionary bonuses plus cost of living increases.
• Studio-subsidized health care, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with studio match.

Talentry and our client believe that everyone has the right to work in an empathetic environment that promotes equal employment opportunities. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, marital status, disability, or military status in any of our operations. We courage all to apply.

Talentry Gaming Solutions

OVG, an international sports and entertainment firm representing venues, teams and world-class events, is seeking a professional salesperson to join our growing corporate team. The Client Services Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing the corporate partnership fulfillment program for the PPL Center and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, one of the best run franchises in minor league sports.

• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of corporate partnership fulfillment
• Responsible for creating and implementing marketing campaign for Corporate Partnerships
• Responsible for working with outside agencies to get all corporate partnerships signage created and placed
• Responsible for creating season recap of season for corporate partners
• Responsible for prospecting, cultivating and maintaining client relationships for the team
• Being available for select sales presentations when warranted/needed
• Responsible for servicing all clients through various means including direct contact, newsletters, corporate partner gatherings, etc.
• Responsible for creating new client initiatives to better serve the corporate partners
• Responsible for assisting in the design of sales proposals and presentations for potential corporate partners
• Work with suite concierges, box office staff as it relates to partnership inventory
• Provide top level client servicing to Partnership clients
• Works with the ticket department on opportunities to cross sell corporate partners
• Responsible for working and attending games, events and promotions
• Other duties as assigned by Vice President of Partnerships and Premium Seating

• 3-5 years of previous experience in similar working environment
• Experience in the Lehigh Valley marketplace preferred
• Proven track record of managing partnership inventory and/or sales agreements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sales, public relations, business administration, hospitality management, or other related field
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Work, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required
• Outstanding communication skills are essential for interactions with clients, operational leaders 
and other senior executives.

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