San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Title: Casting Assistant* / Type: Full-time – In Office (Los Angeles, CA)

Podium is the fastest-growing audiobook publishing company in the US. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive and bring their creativity to life. We work with bestselling authors and emerging voices to produce exceptional audiobooks. 

We are seeking a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented individual with an enthusiasm to join our casting team as a full-time casting assistant. In this entry-level role, you will play an important part in the voiceover casting process by assisting in identifying, evaluating, and selecting voice talent. The casting assistant will work with casting leads to identify talent matches for upcoming audiobook productions. You will be responsible for talent communication, scouting, vetting, and supporting the broader production team.

Key Responsibilities: 

o Scouting and recruitment of a diverse range of audiobook narration talent

o Maintain and review a database of voice actors 

o Review and analyze manuscripts, ensuring inclusive and authentic representation  

in casting choices 

o Create shortlists for all incoming productions

o Respond to incoming casting team emails

o Administrative support to the casting team 

o Assess incoming manuscripts to determine the most suitable narration style

Qualifications: 

o Bachelor’s degree in theater, publishing, or equivalent experience 

o Strong attention to detail and organization 

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

o Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment 

o An advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion 

o Committed to maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information

o Passion for romance content, acting, and storytelling 

o Current knowledge of top audiobook narration talent especially in romance genres

o Up-to-date with the latest trends in audiobook narration talent

o Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving

o Possess strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork

Also:

o Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

o Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite as well as Slack, Airtable, Trello, and Worksuite

o Knowledgeable about current top audiobook narration and voiceover talent

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid parking, paid parental leave, paid holidays, a generous vacation policy, and the ability to work from home on Monday and Friday. This role is remote two days per week and in office T-Th in El Segundo, California. 

To Apply: If you are passionate about audiobooks, romance content, or voice-over and are excited about this opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing team,  please submit your custom resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

Podium is an audio-first entertainment studio and independent audiobook publisher that finances, develops,  produces, and distributes world-class immersive audio content. We stay on the bleeding edge of what’s trending in the audio world and as a publishing industry leader in science fiction, fantasy, and romance.

Podium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Podium Audio

JOB TITLE: Creative Director, Experiential

POSITION: Full-Time

Applicants for this role must have live event production experience in an agency setting, and be willing/able to work from our office in Santa Monica, CA on a hybrid schedule.

Summary of Position:

The Mirrored Media creative department operates as the agency’s lead for creative ideation, conceptual development, experience architecture, brand storytelling and design.

We are currently seeking a Creative Director to join our team to support creative development and management of new and existing clients and campaigns.  The Creative Director will be responsible for spearheading the creative concepting and executional design of campaigns from start to finish.  Candidates should have experience working hand-in-hand with producers and external vendors to ensure all ideas and campaign elements are feasible given client goals, timelines and budgets.  The ideal candidate for this position will have experience crafting strategic campaigns, developing innovative and first to market ideas and overseeing all multi-platform design elements and teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as head of agency’s Creative Services department
• Own full creative campaign cycles from RFP to execution to post-mortem
• Develop creative strategies and ideas across all client projects, campaigns, and initiatives
• Accountable for render to reality design execution; working closely with the internal and external teams to ensure all concepts are feasible and executional within budget and timelines
• Generate and communicate ideas, updates, and deliverables across internal teams and clients
• Design and oversee client pitch and project decks; including maintaining agency deck templates
• Visualize brand experiences and guide creative execution across varied mediums
• Build creative teams, oversee creative workflows and drive forward all design deliverables across projects
• Manage and mentor creative department full time employees
• Oversee Creative Services resource planning, including cultivating and managing roster of freelance talent
• Develop and execute agency marketing materials across platforms (website, social, etc)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6-10 years of creative and multi-platform design leadership experience 
• Minimum of 4 years in an agency setting, managing junior designers and freelance creative roles
• Specified experience developing experiential and event marketing creative
• Strong technical experience with Adobe Creative Suite, 3D and CAD (or similar modeling) software 
• Deep knowledge and experience working with experiential designers, graphic designers,  lighting designers, fabricators, set designers, and staging vendors
• Strong understanding of live event production and physical space, with knowledge of experiential design, scenic design, architecture, or similar
• Experience working on-site during fabrication and installation
• Strong attention to detail and an obsession with brand and cultural trends
• Ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects and tasks, completing work within tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, colleagues, senior management and executives
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft, Apple and Google applications 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 
• Hybrid in-office (min. 3 days) and remote work schedule, based out of our Santa Monica office; candidate must be based in Los Angeles Metro Area 
• Ability to travel within Southern California for shop visits and on-site install, as needed
• Must be able to work at a computer in an office setting, and remain in a stationary position 50% – 100% of the time 
• Must be able to work nights and weekends occasionally, and travel domestically and internationally as work requires
• Must be able to work on projects onsite; often working outdoors, late hours, constantly walking up and down stairs, and often walking in excess of 20,000 steps per day

About the Company:

Mirrored Media is an award winning experiential & digital marketing firm with a focus on music and entertainment. We create high impact, enduring lifestyle campaigns that help brands connect to their target market through buzz worthy experiences.

Our board includes Steve McBeth, founding President of Disney Interactive; Steve Kofsky, of RCI Global LLC; Hans Zimmer, world renowned film composer. As an award-winning agency, Mirrored Media is consistently recognized as one of the most creative companies that caters to brands, media, influencers, and artists, creating custom tailored marketing solutions. By bridging the gap between music, technology, influencers, art, automotive, and fashion, Mirrored Media has curated some of the most successful and influential experiential activations and campaigns. Ultimately, every client experiences transformational results.

The company culture is light hearted but passionate. As a millennial founded company in a high stress industry, we pride ourselves on our team. You will benefit from a close working relationship and exposure to multiple areas of the business. We are always looking for growth within the company, and we invest in the personal and professional growth of our family.

Mirrored Media

The Position:

The Art Director embodies a unique blend of visionary creativity and diligent execution. Collaborating closely with the Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in transforming abstract concepts into tangible realities. Your responsibilities encompass thorough research, exquisite design, cultural acumen, and compelling storytelling, collectively contributing to the realization of high-level ideas across digital and print platforms. As a seasoned creative, you excel as a problem solver with a knack for turning creative briefs into exceptional work. Your adept questioning streamlined creative process, and ability to discern the optimal path consistently yield outstanding results. Your cultural awareness and rich experiences seamlessly inform original ideas.

Above all, you are a maker at heart. You developed your career as a designer, so your tools, techniques, and skill set are second nature. You work very fast, efficiently, and with stellar attention to detail. You know when to delegate to others, but also when to step in and take projects over the finish line when needed. You always push for the best creativity yet are always open to other points-of-view.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lead and take ownership of a variety of projects across digital and print under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and patience with colleagues.
• Leads creative concept development through visual research, mock-ups, and storytelling.
• On-set art direction of photo and video shoots by collaborating with photographers, stylists, creative directors and other members of the creative team.
• Knowledge of print is a must.
• Oversees post-production processes like retouching, video editing, designing layouts.
• Collaborates in a team environment and is respectful of the company culture.
• Highly organized with a high attention to detail.
• Liaise with third party providers and agencies when needed.
• Manages project work streams and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Creative Arts or Graphic Design.
• 5+ years of experience directing photo shoots.
• 5+ digital and print graphic design experience in luxury, fashion, e-commerce merchandising.
• Understanding of emerging platforms and new forms of content creation
• Well-versed in social media / marketing trends
• Proficient with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• A deep love for creative, storytelling, and exceptional customer experiences
• Keep a finger on the pulse of fashion, culture, competitors, trends, and consumer cultural shifts to inform creative strategy decisions.
• Understanding of print and digital
• Develop and evolve our visual guidelines for the brand.
• Comfortable navigating through ambiguity and complex problems in pursuit of clarity, simplicity, and concrete outcomes
• Able to juggle multiple projects at once and appropriately prioritize and delegate while remaining accountable for the success of the team.
• Participate in the development of content for social media and supply guidance for visual direction on social channels when needed.

NAKEDCASHMERE

An entertainment company is seeking a An entertainment company is seeking a Bilingual Japanese/English Marketing Director to join their team in Brea, CA. This position is responsible for all activities and output of the marketing department. A bachelor’s degree with a focus on marketing, advertising, or similar field, 5 years of marketing management experience, supervisory experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office, the ability to travel, and the ability to speak, read, and write Japanese is required. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position with excellent benefits, bonus, and 401k.

Bilingual Japanese/English Marketing Director Duties:

–Develop annual department budgets

-Monitor and manager company-wide marketing efforts, expenses, results tracking, and related metrics.

-Manage activities, expenses, results tracking, and other relevant metrics.

-Developing and implementing the company’s marketing plan, including public media programs

-Develop and implement company marketing plans, including local store advertising and other in-store promotional marketing.

-Communicate and coordinate with other departments within the company regarding brand initiatives, promotion, and design.

-Negotiate with media vendors to pursue optimal cost performance.

-Produce ideas for promotional events or activities and organize them efficiently.

-Responsible for producing valuable content for the company’s social media presence, editorial design and organizing the company’s publications

-Supervise a marketing team, including hiring, training, workloads, schedules and deadlines.

-Participates in business trips (1-3 days) about every 3months to site survey new stores.

Bilingual Japanese/English Marketing Director Skills:

-Must have a bachelor’s degree with a focus on marketing, advertising, or related field

-Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese

-Must have 5 years of marketing management experience

-Must have supervisory experience

-Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office

-Must be able to travel for business

-Familiarity with online content marketing and social media development strategies

-Excellent verbal/written communication skills

to join their team in Brea, CA. This position is responsible for all activities and output of the marketing department. A bachelor’s degree with a focus on marketing, advertising, or similar field, 5 years of marketing management experience, supervisory experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office, the ability to travel, and the ability to speak, read, and write Japanese is required. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position with excellent benefits, bonus, and 401k.

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Casting Call: Fashionable Males & Females to Portray Wealthy Investors

Job Overview: We are currently seeking union members registered with Central Casting for an upcoming shoot in Los Angeles. This casting call is for a production shooting on Wednesday, March 20th, with a possible recall on Thursday, March 21st. We are looking for fashionable males and females to portray wealthy investors in a scene that requires a sophisticated and affluent appearance. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to expand their experience in the entertainment industry and work on a dynamic set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portraying a wealthy investor with a fashionable and sophisticated demeanor
• Following direction from the director and production team to ensure scenes are executed as required
• Being available for wardrobe fittings and any necessary rehearsals as scheduled by the production team
• Maintaining professionalism on set at all times
• Being available for the entire day of shooting and recall day, if necessary

Requirements:

• Must be a member of a relevant union and registered with Central Casting
• Ages 30s to early 50s
• Must have a fashionable wardrobe suitable for portraying a wealthy investor
• Must not have worked on the show “Zeus” in the last 8 weeks
• Reliable transportation to and from the set in Los Angeles
• Ability to follow directions and work well under pressure
• Excellent punctuality and professionalism

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate is $208 for 8 hours of work
• Overtime will be compensated in accordance with union standards
• Any recall days will be paid at the same rate

Casting Call: Los Angeles TV Series

Role: Retiree

Description: We are currently seeking a male or female actor, age 70 or above, of any ethnicity, who uses a wheelchair for an upcoming episode of a Los Angeles-based television series. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with minimal movement and portray a retiree character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a retiree character in a wheelchair with authenticity and depth.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes in shooting requirements.
• Attend costume fittings or makeup sessions as required by the production team.
• Work closely with the director, producers, and other actors to bring the character to life.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shooting.

Requirements:

• Must be 70 years of age or older.
• Must use a wheelchair.
• Open to men and women of any ethnicity.
• Previous acting experience preferred but not required.
• Must be a member of SAG-AFTRA.
• Comfortable with being on set for an 8-hour day.
• Must be available on the specified date and able to travel to the Los Angeles location.

Compensation Details:

• Pay rate is $208 for an 8-hour day, in accordance with SAG-AFTRA guidelines.
• Transportation costs to and from the set will be the responsibility of the actor.

Casting Call: SAG Stand-In Needed

Job Description: We are urgently seeking a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) member to serve as a stand-in for an African American male actor for a current production shooting at Universal Studios. The ideal candidate will match or come as close as possible to the physical characteristics of the actor, particularly in height and build.

Job Responsibilities:

• Standing in for the actor during lighting setups and camera rehearsals.
• Working closely with the director and cinematography team to ensure the scene is set up accurately for the actor.
• Following direction from the production team to mimic the actor’s posture, position, and movements as needed.
• Being on set and ready to work by the call time of 8:00 AM, and available throughout the day until dismissed by production.
• Maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude on set.

Requirements:

• Must be a current member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
• Must match the physical description: African American male, around 5’7″.
• Must be available today, Wednesday, March 20, for an 8:00 AM call time at Universal Studios.
• Previous experience as a stand-in preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow directions closely and work well under the pressure of a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable transportation to Universal Studios.

Compensation:

• Competitive rate in line with SAG stand-in rates.
• Payment will be processed through payroll in accordance with SAG guidelines.

Casting Call: Athleta Girl Fall ’24 Project

Athleta is thrilled to announce a special new project designed to spotlight the spirit, passion, and dedication of young female athletes. We’re inviting vibrant young talents who embody the joy and determination of their sports to be a part of this inspiring campaign. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills and passion for sport while being part of a major Athleta project.

Project Overview

• Dates: May 4 – 6, 2024. Please note that being booked for multiple days is not guaranteed.

• Location: Los Angeles, CA. Applicants must be local to Los Angeles.

• Usage Rights:

  • Term: 12 months from the start of the campaign.

  • Territory: Worldwide.

  • Media: The campaign will be featured in Print/Out-of-Home (OOH), Direct Mail, Store Use, Mall/Outside of Store Use, Email/Internet/Viral Marketing/New Media, and PR efforts.

Job Responsibilities

Selected athletes will:

• Participate in a 2-hour fitting session and the photoshoot days as scheduled.

• Demonstrate their sport and share their passion and dedication through the lens of the Athleta brand.

• Collaborate with the creative team to capture dynamic, authentic moments that highlight the essence of young female athleticism.

• Be prepared to engage in various athletic activities as directed, ensuring a vibrant and diverse portrayal of sports and athleticism.

Requirements

• Female athletes who are passionate about their sport.

• Must be local to Los Angeles, CA.

• Available for the project dates and fitting session.

• Comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

• Able to take direction well and work collaboratively with the creative team.

• Parental or guardian consent required for minors.

Compensation Details:

• Minor Hero Fitting Rate: $100 for a 2-hour fitting session.

• Minor Hero Rate: $900 for the duration permitted on set. This includes compensation for the below usage rights, confirmed at the time of booking.

• Pre-Negotiated Renewal Option: $900 (plus 20% agency fee, if applicable) to extend the usage rights for an additional year.

Casting Call: Jewelry Brand Ambassadors

Job Details: We are excited to announce an open casting call for LA-based talent to become the new faces of a prestigious jewelry company. This is a paid opportunity to showcase real families and couples with a passion for fashion and a natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portraying a positive family or couple image that aligns with our brand’s values.
• Wearing and showcasing our jewelry in various settings for promotional materials.
• Working closely with the creative team to bring the brand’s vision to life.
• Attending scheduled photoshoots and adhering to the production timeline.

Requirements:

• Real families (Mom, Dad, kids, and Grandma if possible) or real couples.
  • For couples: We are looking for one couple in their mid-20s and one couple in their mid-30s.
• Must be based in Los Angeles and available for local shoots.
• Comfortable with being photographed and filmed.
• No prior modeling experience required, but must be photogenic and have good on-camera chemistry (for couples).

Compensation: This is a paid opportunity. Rates will be competitive and commensurate with industry standards. Exact compensation details will be provided upon application screening and further discussions.

Casting Call: Experienced Male Line Cooks for Diner Scene

We are currently seeking talented and experienced male line cooks for a pivotal diner scene in an upcoming production. This casting call is strictly for union submissions, and all applicants must be registered with Central Casting. We are looking for individuals who bring authenticity and professionalism to the role, embodying the spirit of a bustling diner environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and perform cooking scenes under the guidance of the director and culinary advisor, ensuring realistic portrayal of a line cook in a diner setting.
• Collaborate with the production team and other actors to create a believable and dynamic diner environment.
• Follow all on-set safety and culinary operation guidelines.
• Be available for costume fittings and any required rehearsals prior to the shoot date.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a line cook, preferably in a diner setting. Experience should be verifiable if requested.
• Strong ability to take direction and work well under the pressures of a film set.
• Reliable transportation to Studio City, CA.
• Must be a member of the appropriate union and registered with Central Casting.
• Availability for the entire day on Wednesday, March 20th.

Compensation:

• Rate: $218 for 8 hours of work. Overtime will be compensated according to union regulations.