San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

TMZ is looking for a News Desk Associate Producer. The ideal candidate must have solid editorial news judgment and investigative reporting skills. We are seeking applicants with a passion for news and research. On a daily basis, you must be able to pitch and identify news stories for our website that fit within our brand. The ability to forge solid relationships is a key skillset to have for success in this position.

The ideal candidate has a journalism background (network news, local station and/or university news experience is a plus). Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work various shifts and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to navigate through entertainment news, analyze content and recognize big stories
• Keep a finger on the pulse of trending news, both locally and nationally
• Provide original story angles
• Ability to develop contacts, cultivate sources, and maintain relationships to aid in the news-gathering process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working within network news, digital news outlet, or local station environment
• An interest in reporting and breaking news stories
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of social media and ability to effectively use and monitor various platforms

“Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour. This position is regularly scheduled for a 50-hour work week but scheduled overtime hours are not guaranteed”.

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TMZ

Must sit in LA (Hybrid 1-2 days a week), or fully remote out of Seattle, Sunnyvale, or Salt Lake City.

Contract to Hire

Must-haves

– Strong knowledge of Agile principles and tools. A CSM and an advanced Agile certification (e.g. SPC, CSP, PMI-ACP, etc.) highly desired.

-Program/Project Management within the streaming/entertainment industry

– 5+ years’ experience as an agile project manager/scrum master building complex software-based systems from inception to release, including coordinating

cadence-based releases.

– Able to handle high-level partners within the organization and help to balance competing

needs and requests.

– Experience resolving conflicts and coaching high-functioning development teams, with an eye on using those skills to increase the speed and quality of software delivery.

– Experience using agile techniques to deliver large software epics with reliability, speed, and quality.

– Experience coaching the team on finding new solutions to impediments and blockers

– Ability to organize requirements and timelines with cross functional teams across the

globe, leading them to online delivery and successful execution.

– Ability to think creativity to improve processes and bring more efficiency

Day-to-Day

An employer based in the LA area is looking from a Sr. Project/Program Manager to join the cross functional team within the PMO. This teams supports multiple agile release trains and multiple platforms. You will be responsible for working in alignment with multiple scrum masters on delivery. Each platform has its own product and scrum master, you will have to synchronize all the issues and delivery.

This is a meaningful role with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

– Cross- Team Communication: Driving cross-team collaboration, alignment and

communication by providing accurate and proactive project tracking to partners and the

larger organization.

– Agile Best Practices: Implementing agile methodologies to govern the day-to-day

activities of the team, serving as a team process coach and agile subject matter

authority. Coordinating agile ceremonies at the team level.

– Impediment Removal: Actively identifying and facilitating conversations in removing

impediments that may impact team velocity or deliverables. Working with other program

managers and organizational leaders to balance risks.

– Program Planning: Participating in quarterly planning, balancing cross-team

dependencies with the PMO, leading cross-team alignments, and setting delivery plans.

– Servant Leadership: Working as a servant-leader within the team, using leadership

skills to nurture healthy and productive working relationships.

– Development Team Relationship: Developing a healthy working relationship within

your teams and building respect and transparency.

– Relentless Improvement: Implementing processes that foster relentless improvement and drive the team and the organization towards more efficient product delivery.

Insight Global

Art Director

Responsibilities:

• Work with the CBO/Creative Director to lead the global creative vision
• Ensure creative vision aligns with product development, digital strategies and business objectives
• Concept, design, and produce engaging assets across video, social and influencer campaigns, marketing and promotional, email, print, branding and logo design, packaging, media and PR programs, and whatever comes next
• Work closely and build relationships with Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Development, Ecommerce, and Social Media teams to drive the creative strategy
• Ensure that brand and visual identity is consistently applied to all collateral and marketing materials both internally and externally
• Work with the CBO/Creative Director to provide photo direction that will be used in packaging, social media, and Ecommerce
• Ensure execution of a thoughtful creative strategy and positive user interface across multiple digital platforms
• Manage a team of designers by demonstrating enthusiasm for the creative landscape and new technologies; and contributing strong, inspirational, and relevant creative thinking
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in a managerial role for design teams at a hypergrowth consumer startup or top tier CPG company, preferable ecom
• Excellent interpersonal skills: You feel at your best in a team environment; You are a curious, patient leader who thrives coaching young designers and illustrators in daily crit sessions; You understand the nuances and value of the critical role of right hand to a C-Suite.
• You are a well-seasoned, graceful giver and receiver of feedback.
• Clear, transparent, and confident communicating (presenting and selling-in) creative ideas, their rationale, and the specifics of the solutions
• Advanced Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills (After Effects / Primer plus)
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Animation and video production
• Understanding the role of music as a story telling backdrop for motion
• Working across social, digital, print, audio, and experiential
• Design sensibilities and an understanding of how composition, information hierarchy, color theory and typography work together to drive home a message
• Managing budgets
• Experience with baby models is a huge plus
• Expert knowledge in the graphic printing and production processes, including translations needed for international commerce

Compensation: $ 110,000 – $150,000 annually

This role will be onsite in Van Nuys, CA 3 days a week.

Cypress HCM

Art Director

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the CBO/Creative Director to help lead the global creative vision.
• Concept, design, and produce engaging strategic content and creative assets across video, social and influencer campaigns, marketing and promotional, email, print, branding and logo design, packaging, media and PR programs, and whatever comes next.
• Work cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Development, Ecommerce, and Social Media teams.
• Ensure consistent brand identity across all collateral and marketing materials.
• Ensure external vendors are using brand guidelines appropriately.
• Work alongside CBO/Creative Director to provide art direction for photography in packaging, social media, and Ecommerce.
• Manage a team of designers by demonstrating enthusiasm for the creative landscape and new technologies; and contributing strong, inspirational, and relevant creative thinking. Ensure the Creative Team delivers on business objectives.
• Mentoring designers and copywriters
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of experience in a managerial role for design teams at a hypergrowth consumer startup or top tier CPG company.
• You are a well-seasoned, graceful giver and receiver of feedback.
• Clear, transparent, and confident communicating (presenting and selling-in) creative ideas, their rationale, and the specifics of the solutions.
• Advanced Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign skills (Premier / After Effects pluses)
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Animation and video production for social.
• Understanding music as a story telling backdrop for motion.
• Working on 360 campaigns across social, digital, print, audio, and experiential.
• Strong communication design sensibilities and an understanding of how composition, information hierarchy, color theory and typography work together to drive home a message.
• Maintaining consistency across a multitude of channels including digital, social, advertising, and experiential.

Desired skills:

• Stunning photo and video art direction. Experience with baby models is a huge plus.
• Proven experience allocating and managing budgets.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire internal and external creative teams.
• Expert knowledge in the graphic printing and production processes, including translations needed for international commerce.

Compensation: $ 110,000 – $150,000 annually

This role will be onsite in Van Nuys, CA 3 days a week.

Cypress HCM

Job Title: Broadcast Studio Manager

Client Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 3 months to start with possibly extension

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Stage Manager to provide crucial assistance in both Studio and Remote productions for our client. In this role, you will serve as the eyes and ears of the Director, ensuring smooth and efficient operations on stage and in the studio. Your primary responsibilities will include conveying precise instructions to talent and the technical crew, coordinating set arrangements, and ensuring adequate staffing. Additionally, you will be responsible for identifying and addressing potential production issues, collaborating with the Technical Team, and managing the distribution of studio props.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Director’s representative, providing clear instructions to talent and the technical crew during both Studio and Remote productions.
• Ensure all sets are in place and production positions are adequately staffed for seamless operations.
• Anticipate and promptly address any issues that may arise during production, informing the Director of potential problems.
• Collaborate with the Technical Team to maintain and prepare performance areas for the show.
• Supervise the management and distribution of studio props.
• Coordinate facilities, utilities, logistics, back of house, and general production, including studio operations.
• Communicate any changes in the production rundown and their impact on camera blocking and talent positions.
• Arrange the positioning of floor monitors based on talent locations.
• Identify and report any issues with studios and production staff, following up to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with established standard operating procedures for assigned tasks.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot potential problems that may arise during a production, alerting the Director accordingly.
• Ensure talent needs are met in terms of equipment, including technology, chairs, pens/papers, and mirrors.
• Participate in pre-production activities to contribute to the overall success of the production.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a passion for customer service and delivering exceptional results.
• Effectively present and articulate ideas to contribute to the production’s success.
• Utilize experience in handling studio equipment to support smooth operations (previous experience with high-end broadcast equipment is a plus).
• Ability to lift and push at least 25lbs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of live theatrical or live television stage management experience.
• Highly motivated and able to work unusual hours, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of live television production methods.
• Excellent communication skills to convey changes and instructions effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently with little direction and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous experience working with executive presenters is preferred.
• Familiarity with theatrical and live television lighting and audio is desirable.
• Experience in a corporate environment is a plus.

Preferred qualifications include: 10+ years of studio production support experience with a technical background in high-end broadcast and field production, including experience with technical equipment.

Aquent

GATES is a creative-led agency specializing in beauty, fashion and retail. We are a team of creatives who live to tell a brand story, big stories, small stories, true stories, stories that connect people with brands. We are strategists, artists, writers, and producers.

DESCRIPTION

GATES is seeking a Jr. Art Director to join our creative team in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires close collaboration with the Creative Director and Executive Creative Director. You will be responsible for developing creative based on the brand vision as defined by the Creative Director. Ensure that visual communication standards are met across all channels. Collaborate with creative, editorial and account teams to create innovative, compelling work that balance art and commerce. Our growing team produces engaging, high-quality assets in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with the Creative Director to build out brand campaigns from brief to production.
• Assist in the concept and campaign vision, develop original graphics, typography design, website content, social media, and other consumer touch points.
• Conduct research to better understand brand objectives, target markets, and industry trends.
• Staying abreast of new media formats and learning how to incorporate them into campaigns
• Concept, develop and execute integrated marketing activations across all channels
• Collaborate with Account, Producers and Editorial teams on campaign development.
• Always bring new ideas to the table through experimentation and iteration.
• Help clarify creative goals, assist in photo and video shoots, manage production assets, and post-production.
• Present client deliverables to Creative Director with clear POV and explanation of creative vision.
• Manage all print and digital production.
• Prioritize all projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Explore, discover, and manage client requirements, feedback, and expectations
• Foster relationships with photographers, stylists, illustrators and all outside collaborators.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BFA or equivalent with meticulous typography, graphic design and Art Direction
• 5+ years experience in Beauty, Fashion, Retail, Packaging, Print
• Experience in a client facing, creative role in an agency and/or in-house environment
• Ability to analyze content trends and audience insights and translate those to new branded content opportunities
• Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels of both internal and client organizations.
• Strong ability to prioritize work and resources across multiple projects.
• Fluent in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS + PERKS

GATES believes in fostering a challenging and fulfilling work environment and empowering individual growth and career success. We offer a competitive base salary, health insurance (medical, dental and vision) contributions, 401K contributions, work from home, generous PTO, Summer Friday’s and provide an inspiring client roster of highly recognizable projects and campaigns. 

GATES Creative Agency

Enlighten has partnered with a Los-Angeles based consumer packaged goods company to help fill their Art Director role. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role will manage the in-house team in producing content from ideation, and conceptual presentations, to a finished product. The Art Director will be a strong collaborator, with experience liaising across various departments, and the ability to provide clear feedback and direction for projects. 

Required Skills:

• Extensive in-house CPG and Ecommerce design experience in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide the production team and interact effectively with executive leadership.
• Extensive knowledge in printing and production processes, with international experience on design projects. 
• Experience leading photo and video projects. 
• Experience with creating and managing design budgets. 
• Stellar creative vocabulary, and clear and concise communication around giving and receiving feedback. 
• Advanced design skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications. 
• Experience producing animated and video content for social campaigns, along with an understanding of how to create content for engagement on social platforms. 
• Portfolio of work that reflects design across social, digital, print, audio, and experiential. 

The Role: 

• Create content that aligns with the client’s creative vision for marketing, product, and digital. 
• Produce design content from concept for projects across video, social, marketing, email, print, branding, and packaging. 
• Ensure thoughtful execution of creative strategies and user design across digital platforms. 
• Ensure that brand identity is applied to all design projects, ensuring that consistent application of brand style guidelines are adhered to across internal and external content. 
• Lead the vision for photography for use in packaging, social, and Ecommerce. 
• Interact and collaborate with various departments across the organization, building relationships and strong communication with Brand Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Development, Ecommerce, and Social Media teams.
• Management of the design team, with creative and inspired adaption of new ideas and technologies. 

Our client offers a benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, employer-matched 401(k) plan, along with additional benefit plans. 

This is a hybrid role, based in Los Angeles. 

Salary range: $110,000 – $150,000 annually

Enlighten Creative Group

WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ART DIRECTOR TO TAKE THE REIGNS OF OUR AWARD-WINNING RPG FRANCHISE!

• Art Director
• San Mateo (Hybrid)
• To find out more information, feel free to call Katie on; +1 737 290 1693

WHO ARE WE?

We are an indie games developer located in the Bay Area responsible for one of the most successful RPG franchise’s shipped in Steam’s history.

We have amassed a cult following of over 15 million fans who have fallen in love with the distinctive style and welcoming charm of our cosy RPG.

We are now looking for an experienced Art Director to join our ranks and take the reins of the creative direction of the studio. Breathing new life into games past, and weighing in on the conceptual development of those coming in the near future!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You will be spearheading the artistic vision for the game! Offering your brilliant mind, ideas and expertise gained from years of industry experience, to lead our team through planning to launch!

WE NEED YOU TO HAVE…

• 8+ years in a management position (i.e Art Director, Lead Artist, Art Outsource Manager)
• Proven leadership experience
• Shipped titles on both console and PC
• A solid grasp of traditional art principles
• A strong portfolio demonstrating your artwork and creative process on previous projects
• Excellent written and communication skills
• A deep understanding of every stage of the game development cycle

IT’S NICE TO HAVE…

• Stylized portfolio
• A love for cosy games

TO BE CONSIDERED…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [email protected]. For further information please call me on +1 737 290 1693 I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableKatie or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Katie Birchall in Google! I look forward to hearing from you.

KEY SKILLS:

Gaming Industry / Video Games / Gaming / Art Director / Console / PC / Game Development / RPG / Leadership / Art Pipelines / Artistic Vision

Searchability

Our client is a Global Media Entertainment Firm in LA seeking someone for a Head of FP&A professional to be reporting to the CFO. This professional will be managing and driving Finance Operations – Forecasting, Budgeting, and Financing Planning. This professional will be a business partner to Sales and will work closely with Executive Management Team along with Legal and Tax.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Drive Finance including Budgeting and forecasting for short and long-term strategic planning and analysis
• Manage financial models – implementing systems and processes around sales forecasting, expense tracking, and analyzing key performance indicators to accelerate scale
• Proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities, and then serve as an advisor to senior leadership address those concerns
• Support cross-functional teams in developing relevant financial metrics to tightly track progress and performance across the company’s operations
• Perform recommendation-oriented analysis on the strategic, operational, and financial impacts of managerial actions, summarizing information in a format that effectively communicates outcomes/scenarios to management
• Create meaningful and visual ways of presenting key business insights to management
• Manage Team

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics needed; MBA, Master’s, or CPA is a plus
• 15 years’ experience in Finance – FP&A, Budgeting, Forecasting
• High proficiency in Excel – building financial and decision support models
• Audit/Accounting from Past Experience
• Analytical, strategic thinking and detail-oriented
• Ability to Travel
• Understanding of Revenue Recognition is a plus

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SEEKING FEATURED BACKGROUND ($400) AND PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS ($800)

ALL ETHNICITIES ARE OPEN TO APPLY

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