San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Nonunion African American Female – Secret Agent/Spy

Job Details: We are currently seeking a nonunion African American female, 5’7” or taller, to portray a secret agent/spy in a principal role for a pre-taped segment at the Billboard Music Awards telecast. The filming is scheduled for November 15th in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities: As the principal talent for this role, you will be responsible for embodying the character of a secret agent/spy. This includes performing scripted actions, conveying emotions, and delivering lines as required for the pre-taped segment. The ability to portray strength, confidence, and charisma is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Nonunion African American female
• Height: 5’7” or taller
• Age range: 25-40
• Model type appearance
• Availability for filming on November 15th in Los Angeles
• Ability to portray a secret agent/spy convincingly
• Strong on-camera presence and acting skills

Compensation: The selected talent will receive $400 for 8 hours of work, with a full buyout agreement. This compensation covers the use of the footage in the pre-taped segment for the Billboard Music Awards telecast.

Casting Call for Global Athletic Brand Shoot

Job Details: We are seeking talented individuals for an upcoming paid shoot in Los Angeles, representing a renowned global athletic brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Male Golfer (18-25 years):

  • Must be proficient/avid golfer with regular play experience.
  • Possesses a streetwear vibe and exudes a strong sense of style.
  • Projects a cool and intriguing look.

• Japanese Male and Female Models (18-25 years):

  • Must be of Japanese descent.
  • Possesses a strong sense of style and exudes a cool and intriguing look.

Requirements:

• All applicants must be within the specified age range for each role.

• Male Golfer:

  • Proficient and avid golfer with a demonstrated history of regular play.
  • Must have a strong sense of style with a streetwear aesthetic.
  • Must project a cool and interesting look.

• Japanese Male and Female Models:

  • Must be of Japanese descent.
  • Strong sense of style with a cool and intriguing look.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be provided for the selected talent.
• Further details about compensation will be provided during the final selection process.

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you “Challenge the Comfortable?” Then you’ll fit right in here at Canvas.

Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Associate Director, Programmatic on the Starz account will work in a fast-paced, entertainment environment and be exposed to the broader strategic and digital functions of the overall team. Reporting the VP of Digital, with a dotted line to the agency Programmatic team, the Associate Director will be embedded within the account media planning/buying team.

The Associate Director, Programmatic will lead campaign management from start to finish – inclusive of all managed and self-service capabilities in planning, trafficking, execution, optimization, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• This account relies almost exclusively on DV360 – experience within DV360 is an ABSOLUTE MUST
• In addition, the bulk of work for this role requires deep knowledge and experience working with YouTube – audience development, planning, setup and execution – experience within YouTube (purchased through DV360) is an ABSOLUTE MUST

Strategic Responsibilities

• Work with Clients and Business leads to co-develop strategies that fully leverage programmatic media’s potential.
• Maintain strong knowledge in the sourcing, cultivation and evaluation the unique talent skillsets required to excel in the programmatic media management
• Collaborate with Clients, the marketplace and Canvas internal teams on data-driven targeting and measurement strategies. Participate in partner evaluation and procurement processes in conjunction with Canvas data leads
• Work with platform partners to develop strategic framework promoting innovation, intelligent utilization, efficient operation and constantly improving Canvas team member proficiency
• Contribute to business development efforts crafting integrated strategies and leveraging expertise and capabilities of data-driven media
• Work collaboratively with Analytics + Ad Ops teams on tagging requirements to ensure optimal learning outcomes

Leadership

• Serve as mentor to programmatic team, delivering guidance on business challenges
• Leverage the empowerment of the leadership role to propose new ways of working that improve efficiency and team performance
• Educate internal and external teams on the programmatic landscape
• Support the programmatic team in their collaboration with Clients and other Canvas teams, ensuring the team’s perspective and needs are reflecting in planning commitments
• Continuously educate programmatic team members on the holistic media landscape and maintain currency with relevant marketplace developments
• Work with direct investment teams to direct integrated approaches with programmatic to achieve client reach and frequency objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in programmatic media (Entertainment experience preferred)
• 3+ years managing and developing staff
• Strong presentation skills, ability to communicate to internal managers and clients
• 2+ years working in DV360
• Possess a strong and proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to direct reports
• High level proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as planning tools
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proven ability to maintain strong internal, external, and client relationships

Salary and Benefits

Yearly Compensation – $110,000 – $120,000

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

Canvas Worldwide

Title:Meraki EBC Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid)

Contract: 6+ Month

Job Description

You will have the opportunity to help co-create and craft the future of the Meraki EBC Program and contribute to the growth and scale of the program.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with the other EBC PM, account teams, and key stakeholders within Client. You will be responsible for developing and implementing new process improvements, program materials for sales, improved communication strategies, and manage consistent reporting of the program’s metrics and achievements. Additionally, you may be asked to get involved in assisting in other customer facing marketing activities both globally and specific to the region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general support of Briefing Program team and visiting customers
• Manage the calendar and set up meetings
• Provide logistical/concierge support for customers and account teams if needed including dining, transportation, lodging, entertainment
• Participate in regular meetings with EBC PM to discuss upcoming engagements
• This role will be required to be in San Francisco for in-person customer briefings and will be remote the rest of the time

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (“Must have” Qualifications)

• At least 5 years of EBC experience
• Professional appearance and manner
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to deal with last-minute changes and deadlines while showing grace under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/SYSTEM EXPERIENCE: (“Nice to have Qualifications”)

• Briefing Source Knowledge
• Willing to do “whatever it takes’ in the interest of a world class customer and account team experience.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
• Strong administrative skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

WinMax

We are seeking an innovative Strategic Proposal Director or Senior Director to join world class researchers on our client services team, working across practice areas.  In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to lead the proposal development process, ensuring the creation of compelling and competitive proposals to win new business. You will collaborate with teams across the company to produce high quality proposals and research designs that help answer important strategic questions for our clients.   If you’re passionate about designing compelling proposals that drive business, this is the opportunity for you! 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive proposal strategy that aligns with our company goals and client expectations
• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including designing the research plan and creating proposal content, to produce high quality and persuasive proposals
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitive landscapes and client needs to tailor proposals effectively
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders within NRG to understand client requirements, objectives and pain points
• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather information for proposals, including partnering with our fieldwork team on pricing and marketing science on necessary advanced analytics language
• Assist in preparing and delivering client capabilities presentations when necessary to secure new business
• Build and manage a proposal and capabilities library to streamline the proposal process

• Experience – We’d love for you to have 5+ years’ experience working in proposal writing and development at a consumer insights agency.   
• Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
• Passion –You love staying up to date on industry trends and developments in the technology and/or entertainment space. Small talking or deep diving on cultural trends, emerging tech and innovation fuels you.
• Research practitioner – Understanding of and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and how to use those methods to creatively answer clients’ needs in a proposal.
• Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to address issues using creative and collaborative tactics.
• Exceptional Writer – We want someone with strong writing skills who can craft a compelling and creative proposal.
• Visual Storyteller – Experience creating compelling capabilities slides using tools such as PowerPoint, Slides, Keynote and more.
• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects!
• Hawk-eyed attention to detail – No errors get past you and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks when it comes to editing.
• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.

MDC Partners

Big Data Program Manager/Certified Scrum Master (W-2 only-no C2c)

Location: Los Angeles or Seattle (Hybrid work schedule 1-4 days a week depending on meetings that matter)

Our Fortune 500 media client is seeking an experienced Senior Project /Program Manager with Big Data experience to join their team. This role will be responsible for overseeing large-scale data projects and utilizing SAFe Agile and Scrum methodologies.

What you will do

You will play a critical role in the success of our client’s diverse range of data warehousing, integration and migration projects. Responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to drive concurrent projects from initiation to closure, developing strategic plans outlining key dates, dependencies, and priorities.
• Drive execution and delivery of multiple high-profile big data & analytics projects from start to finish
• Own end-to-end solution delivery on the assigned program
• Track and manage dependencies across multiple projects; lead escalation processes to make issues visible to stakeholders and leadership; drive resolution of dependency issues through the process.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on project objectives, provide clear communications to teams and stakeholders on milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop trusted partnerships with stakeholders by collaborating and delivering on common goals. Ensure that projects and priorities support partner strategic plans and each project is managed to ensure on-time implementation and flawless execution.
• Provide timely updates on the status of projects to a cross-functional audience in multiple formats.
• Leverage Agile and SDLC methodologies to lead teams on a daily basis to the successful delivery of software development projects in accordance with the DTCI delivery framework and established best practices.
• Create and maintain project documentation (primarily in Confluence) that is the single source of truth about a project to keep teams aligned and informed.

Keys to Success:

• Deep eexperience in Agile software development with expertise in Scrum methodology and practices.
• Working knowledge of modern program management, analysis, and reporting tools such as Wrike, Trello, Jira/Confluence
• Practical experience in delivering projects in Data and Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing, and/or Business Intelligence. Familiar with relevant technological solutions, industry best practices
• Good understanding of data engineering challenges and proven experience with data platform engineering (batch and streaming, ingestion, storage, processing, management, integration, consumption)
• Aware of various tools, techniques, and hands-on knowledge of some of the tools and techniques (e.g. Python, Scala; data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, etc)
• Experience with data visualization, aware of various tools, technologies
• Good understanding of classical analytical methods; including relevant theories
• Experience building broad, large-scale communications plans
• Love for Data and taking chaos and turning it into something actionable
• High sense of ownership and a focus on building fast without sacrificing quality

Key: You should have independently run at least one 6–12 month project in the data and analytics space

Bonus Points:

• Media & Entertainment Experience
• SAFe Certification(s)
• PMP or MBA: Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an MBA.
• Familiar with multiple Big Data technology stacks (e.g. Hadoop, Yarn, HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, Kafka, etc)

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected].

Eliassen Group

At Entertainment Partners we help to power Oscar-winning films, Emmy-winning shows, and Clio-winning commercials. Feel the satisfaction of impacting the most exciting industry in the world while fostering a work environment with the nimbleness of a start-up but the stability of a blue chip. We are poised to redefine and evolve the back-office processes of the entertainment community with security at the core of what we do.

Are you looking for the next opportunity to revolutionize an industry? If so….

We are looking for a Sales Operations Senior Manager who will partner closely with our Sales Operations and Business Insights team. We want you to bring your strong technical design, problem solving, and storytelling skills to Entertainment Partners! Be prepared to deliver compelling visualizations that make complex data understandable, approachable, and actionable for our global sales team. You will spend some of your time creating, connecting and iterating dashboards that are Exec friendly yet have the depth to help sales understand their book of business. The remaining time will be spent using your Sales Ops background to contribute and implement global best practices across regions. This includes being a key player in rolling out global forecasting processes and territory management programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop integrated global dashboards using Salesforce, QLIK and/or Tableau.
• Work with 3rd party data extracts to design interactive research tools for pipeline generation.
• Develop Market Share analysis including drill down dashboards using Salesforce & Tableau.
• Support sales team with process improvement and measure effectiveness of changes.
• Clean and analyze disparate data using Python, SQL, etc to maximize system efficiencies.
• Drive quarterly business reviews from content creation to sales insights and next steps.
• Develop full cycle, drill down dashboards to showcase leads, pipeline, and quarterly forecasting.
• Project manage global automation efforts across forecasting and pipeline.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• 5+ years’ experience in visualization/design/analysis using software such as Tableau/Salesforce/QLIK.
• Deep domain expertise in data visualization, statistical analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Proven ability to create exec level quarterly insights and impact analysis.
• Experience with Python or SQL/SAQL a plus.
• Highly proficient with Excel and PowerPoint – MS Access a plus.
• Ability to iterate as you work on projects (Agile framework/background a plus).
• Must have strong written and verbal communication at all levels.

The salary for this position is $130,000 and is commensurate with experience related to the position.

As full-time EP Employee you will be eligible to receive our amazing benefits package that include healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

Other benefits and perks included are:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan and company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
• Participation in company equity plans.
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellness programs.
• Training and development.
• Possibility of hybrid/flexible/schedules.
• Annual bonus and merit reviews.

Entertainment Partners

Electric Entertainment, a full-service film, television, post-production, FAST channel and sales company, is seeking a skilled, proactive assistant to join its U.S. sales division.

Position: Assistant to the Head of Domestic Sales

Salary Range: $20-$23/hr DOE

Responsibilities:

General administrative duties including but not limited to:

·      Fielding and rolling calls – comfortable on the phone

·      Scheduling both internal and external meetings

·      Filing expense reports

·      Preparing for Film and TV markets such as NATPE, MIPTV, AFM, MIPCOM and OTTx with duties such as tracking dates, submitting a budget reports, registering for badges, booking accommodations and transportation, booking screenings, contacting vendors, shipping the marketing materials, and planning events

·      Maintaining documents, contact database, and buyer lists for TV and film markets

·      Tracking sales and pulling reports from sales database

·      Maintain inventory of marketing materials – posters, flyers, catalogs, office supplies, etc.

·      Send screeners and list of availabilities to buyers

·      Ability to resize/manipulate artwork and marketing assets

·      Interact with various divisions of Electric on behalf of executive

·      Track issues that arise related to FAST channel

Qualifications:

·      At least 1 year of entertainment-related sales/distribution experience is required

·      Marketing background a plus

·      Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, Dropbox, Molten, Office and Photoshop

·      Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

·      Enjoys interacting with other people

·      Organized and detailed-oriented

Qualified candidates, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please be ready to provide references upon request. All applications will be kept confidential. Electric Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Electric requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date, barring any recognized exemption. Electric staff is working five days per week in-person in West Hollywood.

Electric Entertainment

42 West is always looking for great talent.

The Entertainment Market Division at 42West (a subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment) is looking for dynamic, motivated Assistant Account Executives – Public Relations.

· Do you enjoy working with smart, creative, client-focused professionals?

· Do you appreciate working collaboratively within teams of people who respect and appreciate each other?

· Do you have ideas and want to be heard?

· Do you like to work hard and play hard, all while having fun and making a difference?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a fundamental understanding of Public Relations, with the ability to write well, and have a foundational knowledge of media and how it works we want to meet you! Work with us on film and television campaigns as well as with filmmakers and production companies.

Responsibilities will include:

– research for client pitching, press contacts, competitive landscape, critics, etc.

– assist in writing pitch letters and press releases (must possess good writing and proofreading skills)

-drafting campaign materials (trailer blasts, exclusive clips breaks, save the dates for press days/events, post-event releases, etc.)

– calendar/schedule/itinerary management for director

-schedule/itinerary management for personal clients and cast on film/TV projects

-provide logistical support on multiple client accounts (admin tasks as directed)

-Media Monitoring

– Assist client teams by developing and maintaining accurate media lists, pitch calls, and other proprietary databases as directed.

– As assigned, is responsible for overseeing certain aspects of a client’s program, including, screenings, press days, press junkets, promotions, etc.

– Assists in the monthly billing process as assigned, e.g., reviewing vendor invoices, preparing expense reports, drafting monthly billing invoices, etc.

Great opportunity to be across campaigns in film and tv in a top PR film!

Get immersed in Entertainment PR and learn all you can about the business with a hands-on, collaborative approach!

Candidates must be resourceful with great time management skills.

Interest in Entertainment/Media landscape is a huge plus. Immersed in Film and/or TV and on top of cultural trends.

Internship experience in Public Relations is a plus.

Possess a can-do attitude and a pro-active approach.

Unafraid to learn new skills in real time and ask questions.

Flexibility to work overtime as needed and willingness to cover events on evenings and weekends.

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and the drive to kick start your career in PR is highly valued.

If you are dynamic, collaborative, and enthusiastic and you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and energizing environment, you will be a great addition to our diverse team of energetic problem solvers.

42West provides it’s employees access to exceptional benefits, including Unlimited Quality Time Off, Student Debt Assistance, 401(k) with employee match, Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance and other great benefits.

This is a non-exempt position subject to overtime Pay.

42West

Only Financial Backgrounds please apply

Our client is is a boutique CPA/Business Management firm with under 40 employees, located in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood. We have an entertainment-based clientele incorporating high net worth individuals and executives, offering customized services and solutions specific to each client and their career needs. We take pride in what we do, and in doing so, we like to provide an environment for both our clients and our staff that lets them know they are important, respected, and appreciated.

The client is looking for candidate experience in handling accounting services for high-earning and high-net-worth individuals all within the entertainment industry.

The candidate has to be working for an accounting firm that handles celebrities’ accounting and wealth management.

Job Description

The Account Manager role is a full-time, exempt position in the Business Management department. They perform a variety of accounting and administrative duties which include, but is not limited to:

• Onboarding new clients

• Connect with clients on a regular basis.

• Record and monitor financial investments in AgilLink.

• Manage client payroll.

• Review general ledgers, and balance sheets.

• Have reporting request and cash flows up to date for clients.

• Assist other Account Managers and/or Accounts Payable Team when needed.

• Work with multiple departments to ensure accuracy of reports and books.

• Other duties associated with the assigned role.

Skills/Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in Accounting in Business Management Entertainment Industry

• Touring client experience

• Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Computer Literacy

• Proficiency in Word and Excel

• Interpersonal skills

• Professionalism

• Time Management

• Organizational Skills

• Datafaction/AgilLink and Imaging software experience

• 4yr College Degree or equivalent

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal function of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize busy season periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid training

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

• Paid Gym Membership

• Paid Parking

Experience level:

• 5 years

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

• Open to 2 days Hybrid

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

• Performance bonus

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sherman Oaks, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Suncap Technology