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Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking an impactful Communications and Public Engagement Manager to join our growing minority-owned firm. Do you consider yourself solutions-oriented and ambitious? Are you intellectually curious and looking for a more challenging career path? If so, B&D may be the place for you!

Enjoy a work life balance with a hybrid (combination of remote and in-office) work structure in Oakland, CA.

Position Purpose

This position fulfills a senior management role supporting Oakland Unified School District’s Division of Facilities Planning and Management in the areas of communication and public engagement for K-12 bond measure school modernization programs.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is a trusted advisor to the OUSD Division of Facilities Planning and Management with a team of project managers and communications and public engagement professionals. The Communications & Public Engagement (CPE) Manager is responsible for advising, managing, executing, and refining the program’s current communication and engagement strategy and methods. Every aspect of the program’s communications and engagement plan: website management, collateral material design, photo/video documentation, community engagement, and public event planning is managed and executed by the CPE Manager.

The CPE Manager will oversee the work of OUSD’s ‘Oakland-Built’ Engagement Specialist as well as collaborate with program project managers. The CPE Manager will manage the execution of all deliverables to the client and communities served. The CPE Manager will take part in B&D’s CPE business development initiatives and west-coast growth opportunities. The CPE Manager is highly skilled in all areas of CPE offerings including strategic communication, public engagement, technical support, and public event planning.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage, execute, and refine (as needed) all areas of OUSD’s Facilities Planning and Management communications and engagement practices.
  • Ensure program materials, i.e., manuals, postcards, presentations, and reports follow the Program’s style-guide. Design a variety of program materials and documents including flyers, signage, social media announcements, postcards, mailers, letters, and reports.
  • Develop and manage social media content bank and schedule. Keep track of social media goals of increasing program awareness, driving traffic to the Program website, and boosting overall engagement.
  • Manage program website (ousd.org/facilities) content to include community meeting and public event notifications, homepage highlights, executive committee meeting dates and minutes, and local hiring opportunities and updates.
  • Documentation: Secure vendors and/or the school district to photograph and film major public events. Manage archive of all photos and videos. Record and edit short community outreach-related videos and take photographs at events and meetings. Provide final editing (film and photo) as needed.
  • Plan and coordinate execution of all program-related major public events, i.e., groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and forums. Secure vendors, coordinate tours, manage event staff, communicate with media liaisons, and ensure organized setup and cleanup of event spaces.
  • Provide communications/engagement supports to and/ or collaborate with teams within OUSD: Oakland-Built Team, Maintenance’s Equity for All Team, OUSD Office of Communications & Public Affairs, etc.
  • Manage the collection of content for and compilation of annual reports.
  • Refine presentations and documents to meet program brand guidelines.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned with the effort and skills required to contribute to B&D’s continued growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Communications & Public Engagement (CPE) Manager will manage and support the OUSD Oakland-Built Engagement Specialist and Communications & Public Engagement Coordinator (to be hired).

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications-related field.
  • Minimum of five years managing communications projects related to public engagement, as well as multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in community-based engagement preferred.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Experience in community-based engagement preferred.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office and 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
  • Proficiency with photography and video equipment.
  • Proficiency with graphic design software including Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
  • Proficiency with video editing software including Final Cut Pro or similar software.
  • Proficiency with website content management including knowledge of XHTML coding.
  • Proficiency with social media platform management.
  • Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
  • Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive within a team structure.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds.

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The base annual salary range for this role is approximately $83-95K. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey participates in E-Verify.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

The Campaign Assistant and Alumni Relations Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to assist in planning, coordinating, and executing various activities related to the Ventura College Foundation Campaign, a multi-year fundraising campaign currently in the planning phase, while developing and coordinating alum programs and services designed to foster and strengthen the relationship between Ventura College and its alums.

Under the supervision of the Director of Philanthropy, the Campaign Assistant will provide essential support and assistance to the development department to ensure the success of the Ventura College Foundation Campaign. Furthermore, they will work with the college, academic departments, and athletic department to enhance alumni programming to aid, assist them in reaching approved fundraising goals, and seek out where synergies exist with alumni programming in order to steward and generate philanthropic support for the Ventura College Foundation now and in the future. As the program grows, the assigned duties and roles of the Campaign Assistant and Alumni Relations Specialist will evolve to meet those changing needs.

Excellent opportunity for someone seeking non-profit work experience as a full-time employee for the Ventura College Foundation. The ideal candidate will be a strong, collaborative, energetic individual who must be able to work with a variety of people (vendors, VC campus, students, board, donors & community) and meet deadlines when assigned. If you like being around exciting people that are enthusiastic about their work, then the Ventura College Foundation would be a good match for you.

JOB DUTIES

Campaign Assistant (approximately 65%)

  • Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy, including budget preparation, expense reporting, invoice/contract routing and processing, travel and meeting coordination, proactive calendar management, Raiser’s Edge data input and report generation, and file organization and optimization, etc.
  • Become sufficiently informed about the Foundation and Campaign to answer questions from volunteers and staff concerning the campaign plans.
  • Assist Director of Philanthropy with donor correspondence and gift acknowledgements, special mailings, preparation of donor packets and proposals, and creation of reports and presentations.
  • Serve as point of entry for communication and coordination between the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy, and campaign-related committees.
  • Assist the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to facilitate Campaign Committee meetings, including date and location scheduling, attendance, agenda and materials preparation, and taking meeting minutes.
  • Assist the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to develop and maintain an accurate report of campaign progress to date.
  • Assist Database Manager to conduct prospect research in support of the Campaign and the Major Gifts Program, as requested by the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy. 
  • Assist Database Manager to prepare written reports including biographical and business information, financial assets, areas of interest and philanthropic support, and affiliations
  • Maintain Raiser’s Edge database specific to prospect research
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Alumni Relations (approximately 35%)

  • With the Director of Philanthropy’s direction, position will develop and build a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy and program for the Ventura College Foundation to promote alumni relations designed to connect alumni through academic channels such as programs/departments/college with the goal to gain their philanthropic support for the Ventura College Foundation.
  • Work closely with Ventura College alumni to develop outreach opportunities that build awareness among corporations and individuals, with the goal of cultivating existing relationships and developing new relationships with local alumni and businesses to support and inspire philanthropic support for the Ventura College Foundation.
  • Promote and foster effective alumni relations through continuing written communication and personal contact with constituent groups.
  • Perform necessary administrative functions such as record keeping, reports, correspondence, program budget oversight and contractual arrangements, as necessary.
  • Plan, coordinate and schedule all logistical details and makes necessary arrangements for programs and/or services in assigned area of responsibility. Continually evaluate overall events program for success, identify and resolve issues, and make recommendations for improvement with the VC Foundation staff.
  • Identify, cultivate, and steward alumni and volunteers. Helps current volunteer leadership to identify potential new volunteers and future leadership.
  • Coordinate and produce reports, proposals, and analyses for management, periodic reports to reflect relevant data gathering and analysis, and post-event reports and recommendations.
  • Coordinate with Event Specialist on alumni related events to coordinate including but not limited to: sticking to timelines, booking venues and vendors, generating invitation lists, mailing invitations, monitoring RSVPs, checking supply inventory, prepping event materials, and event set up.
  • Assist the development department to reach its fundraising goals.
  • Assist in managing event budgets and ensures expenses are tracked to budget.
  • Ensure staffing and volunteers have the resources, training, and support needed in preparation for fulfilling their roles.
  • Represent the VC Foundation at events, including during evening and weekend events. It’s expected that the staff member will be present for alumni events.
  • Assist in follow-up communications with vendors, donors, sponsors, and others after alumni events are complete.
  • Support effective working relationships with students, donors, board members, VC campus faculty & staff, vendors, volunteers, and VC Foundation representatives to nurture their connection to the Foundation and portray a positive image of the organization.
  • Duties and role will adapt to growth of program to ensure goals are met.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Any combination equivalent to:
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with two years of community or education-based experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of nonprofit or higher education administration experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in event management and communications.
  • Valid CA driver’s license.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Previous experience in fundraising, event planning, or nonprofit organizations is preferred.
  • Spanish speaker.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

 

  • Strong proficiency in MS Office programs, especially in MS Word (mail merge skills required) and spreadsheet management using MS Excel.
  • Customer relationship management software proficiency.
  • Adobe Acrobat proficiency.

 

ABILITIES

Exceptional customer service. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people in correspondence, on the telephone, and in person.

Strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

Excellent research, writing and editing skills (writing sample may be requested).

Organized and efficient, capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities to the highest standards in a timely manner while remaining flexible and having fun.

Proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision, but also works well on team.

Excellent attention to detail, data entry accuracy with the ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines consistently.

Email proficiency.

Professional in demeanor and conduct. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of donor and organization information.

THE FINE PRINT

  • Full-time position: 40 hours per week
  • Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience; Salary range: $27-$30 per hour; plus fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401K plan, and CALPERS retirement plan benefits that includes contribution by the Foundation.
  • Supplemental insurance benefits through Aflac.
  • Paid time off includes: 17 paid holidays, two floating holidays, two weeks of accrued vacation a year, and Winter Holiday Break as aligned with the Ventura County Community College District’s Calendar (typically Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day); two weeks of sick time.

TO APPLY

Please email Gerry Pantoja, Director of Philanthropy, ([email protected]) your cover letter and resume. Only applicants who submit both items will be considered for the position.

  • No calls please, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Web site: https://venturacollegefoundation.org      

Ventura College Foundation

The Senior Manager, Public Relations will build visibility for Robert Half as a thought leader in employment and workplace trends by developing innovative campaigns to drive positive media coverage in national and local U.S. media outlets. This individual will ensure PR strategies support Robert Half and are implemented effectively. This role requires collaboration with other departments, executives and spokespeople to identify topics and messaging that are relevant, support the business and amplify the Robert Half brand in the media.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of hybrid PR professionals who are responsible for securing media coverage for Robert Half across national, local and trade outlets; coordinating interviews; and prepping and training Robert Half spokespeople for interviews.
  • Develop annual PR strategy, PR calendar and create compelling and innovative media campaigns. Write and create press releases, multimedia assets and speaking points and ensure they tell an accurate story and support business needs.
  • Manage vendor relationships and develop strategy to integrate these resources into larger PR plan. Provide oversight of the Robert Half speakers bureau, interview library, media room.
  • Establish KPIs, monitor competitor coverage and ensure team members are achieving results and meeting goals.
  • Support Robert Half’s research program by developing survey questions that generate compelling data for media campaigns.
  • Inspire Public Relations team members to innovate, try new approaches and improve existing processes.
  • Make strategic staffing decisions based on the team’s strengths, skills gaps and workload.
  • Monitor the progress of team members and provide regular feedback, coaching and guidance to enhance employee performance, development and engagement.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience working in public relations or journalism, including 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring a team of professionals
  • Staffing industry and/or PR agency experience a plus
  • Experience developing strategic media plans, media campaigns and press materials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and project management skills
  • Strong critical thinking abilities, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and a strong news sense
  • Exceptional collaborator with ability to work across business channels
  • Experience advising/interfacing with executives
  • Experience using media monitoring software
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

The typical salary range for this position is $98,00 to $151,000. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Robert Half

Job Title: Studio Assistant

Reports to: Studio Manager

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Class: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. Founded in 2012, SHEIN has nearly 10,000 employees operating from offices around the world, with U.S. Headquarters located in Los Angeles and Global Headquarters located in Singapore. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers. We share an energetic and open culture for capable people to discern, work and ignite as a team.

Position Summary

SHEIN Distribution Corp is looking for a Studio Assistant to join our fast-growing Studio team. This individual will need to be extremely self-driven, detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities:

  • Check in boxes of shipment; must count the amount of items in the shipment box and make sure it is the same amount on the clothing list for each collection; write detailed notes letting the team know if there are sets or items sent strictly for styling that do not need to be shot by the photographer
  • Sort the images that are shot on a set for the day: as the photographer is shooting a collection, studio assistants must receive the images and label them under the appropriate sku according to the clothing list for that specific collection
  • Must be able to sort images and check in shipment simultaneously
  • Keep our sample closet organized, making sure our closet list is up to date with the collections we kept that have already been shot
  • Clean and organize makeup workspace
  • Coordinate with team to order lunch for location shoots
  • Occasionally, help our steamer steam the clothing/fabrics before a shoot

Skills and Qualifications

  • Must be computer savvy
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working in an e-commerce/photo studio a plus
  • Able to effectively communicate with team members and cross-functional partners
  • Must be very organized and have attention to detail; must be able to multitask
  • Strong problem-solving
  • Able to work effectively under pressure
  • This position involves heavy lifting almost daily (bringing in shipment up and down the stairs)

Pay: $20 hourly

SHEIN Benefits and Culture:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
  • Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
  • Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
  • Vacation, Paid holidays and sick days
  • Employee Discounts
  • Perks (HQ Location):
  • Free weekly catered lunch at HQ
  • Dog-Friendly office
  • Free Gym Access at HQ
  • Free Swag Giveaways
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
  • Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
  • Free Shuttle Service from HQ to LA Union Station

SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

SHEIN Distribution Corporation

Looking for an awesome Gaming Brand Manager (game industry experience required) to help on a 3+ month contract full time in Los Angeles that will set the long-term strategic marketing plan for key releases, identifying consumer and retailer trends and translate those insights into new product concepts, multi-channel marketing plans and strong packaging. This role is on the marketing team and will work directly to the Brand Marketing Director.

  • Lead new product launches across from conception through execution
  • Evolve a brand’s position, target audience, values, brand pillars
  • Secure key brand/promotional partnerships
  • Partner with sales and marketing analytics to monitor category performance across ecommerce
  • Expertise of game-specific marketing tactics
  • Experience managing creative, media, and research agencies
  • Own campaign goals and performance metrics; monitor regularly to optimize and understand effectiveness of strategy and creative

Required:

  • Social media including Instagram, TikTok, and other app-based platforms, including community gaming platforms.
  • Brand marketing
  • Digital marketing strategies
  • 7+ years experience in brand strategy, brand building, campaign management
  • Must have GAMING EXPERIENCE, DO NOT APPLY to this ad without this required qualification

We look forward to talking more about this position with you!

Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

Onward Play

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TMZ is seeking a Digital Video Associate Producer to join a growing team in the production of short-form video content for its various distribution channels. This includes producing content aligned with breaking news stories, developing new and innovative video ideas aligned with the TMZ brand, and contributing to the creative content role across TMZ’s social platforms. This position is based in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce and edit daily shows for TMZ’s social platforms
  • Assist with production of breaking news videos that accompany editorial
  • Work with key departments to plan and execute production of daily video needs
  • Confidently pitch and present ideas to the team

Requirements:

  • Experience creating original video content
  • Solid knowledge of celebrity and pop culture
  • Knowledgeable with Adobe Creative Suite and proficient with After Effects
  • Self-starter, team oriented and eager to grow in a fast paced newsroom
  • Boundless energy and a great attitude

“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: $54,000 – $58,500 annually”.

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

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Location: Los Angeles, CA  
   
We are seeking professional actors with experience and credits to participate in a human emotion AI (Artificial Intelligence) research project. As an actor for this project, you will be tasked with expressing different emotions, both verbally and nonverbally, based on various prompts and emotional storytelling. The project involves improvisation and shooting in a three-camera, green screen studio setup. We aim to create expressive avatars that can emote realistically within virtual environments. Please note that this project does not intend to replace actors whatsoever, but rather requires their expertise to cover a broad range of emotions and micro emotions to train our technology to better understand human emotion. Shooting for this project began in July and pays $150 per hour for approximately 3 hours of work. 
   
NOTE regarding the current WGA and SAG strikes: Our project does not qualify as struck work. This is a fully research-based project and is in no way affiliated with the AMPTP. We strongly adhere to the ethical use of AI technology, and we are fully compliant with all global data privacy acts – this is a matter we take very seriously. Your likeness and voice will be used to train an AI database to better understand and express human emotions, but your individual likeness will not be used for any commercial purposes.   
   
Responsibilities:  
– Express different emotions (verbal and nonverbal) based on provided prompts.  
– Improvise brief scenes with given emotions and dialogue.  
– Collaborate with the project team to achieve the desired results.  
– Adhere to the shooting schedule and project guidelines.  
   
Requirements:  
– Professional acting experience.  
– Ability to portray a wide range of emotions convincingly.  
– Strong improvisation skills.  
– Comfortable working in a three-camera, green screen studio setup.  
– Availability for shooting beginning in July.  
– Understanding of the project’s goals and the use of your likeness for AI research.  
   
It is important to note that the project is temporary in nature and, again, is not intended for commercial purposes. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Residents of Illinois, Texas and Washington are not able to apply for the role.  
   
If you are a talented actor with the ability to express emotions authentically and are interested in contributing to innovative AI research, please apply. We value your skills and expertise in helping us to better train our technology to understand and emulate complex human emotions.  

Casting Call: Track + Field Athlete/Runner with “Compelling Eyes” for Adobe.I0/DRYP

Job Detail: We seek a talented and passionate Track + Field Athlete/Runner with “compelling eyes” for an upcoming non-union shoot for Adobe.I0/DRYP. This exciting opportunity will allow you to showcase your athletic skills and unique visual appeal in a creative and innovative project.

Job Responsibilities: As the selected athlete/runner, your primary responsibility will be participating in the shoot and bringing your athletic prowess to the forefront. The project aims to capture the essence of determination, drive, and strength, emphasizing the beauty and emotion in your eyes during moments of focus and intensity. You will work closely with the production team to execute the envisioned shots and deliver a captivating performance that resonates with the audience.

Requirements:

  • Age: 21 to 30 years old
  • Gender: Any (including non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals)
  • Ethnicity: Any
  • Track + Field expertise: Previous experience as a competitive track and field athlete or runner is essential. Demonstrable skills in sprints, hurdles, relays, or middle/long-distance events will be highly valued.
  • “Compelling Eyes”: We are specifically looking for candidates with striking and captivating eyes that can effectively convey emotion and intensity on camera.
  • Availability: Applicants must be available for a one-day shoot during the week of 14th August.

Compensation Details: The compensation for this one-day shoot is a flat rate of $500. The node will be at most 10 hours, ensuring a fair and manageable work schedule. Additionally, selected candidates will have the opportunity to gain exposure through the high-profile Adobe.I0/DRYP project, which can provide valuable recognition and networking prospects within the industry.

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Casting Call: Sports Brand Casting in LA

Job Detail: We are holding auditions for a sports brand casting in Los Angeles. We specifically seek natural groups of girls aged 11 to 14 passionate about sports. The casting call is open to both English and Portuguese-speaking friend groups. While we primarily seek athletes, we are also available to including non-athletes within the friend groups.

Job Responsibilities: If selected, the chosen groups of girls will participate in a sports brand campaign. The campaign aims to celebrate the spirit of friendship, teamwork, and athleticism. Selected groups will be featured in promotional materials, commercials, and other media related to the sports brand. The main focus will be showcasing their love for sports, emphasizing skateboarding and gymnastics as positive elements, though athletes from all sports are welcome.

Requirements:

  • Real group of girls aged 11 to 14 years old.
  • The group should consist of at least three individuals, and they should already share a strong bond of friendship.
  • Fluency in either English or Portuguese is required, and bilingual groups are also welcome.
  • Passion for sports is essential, and experience in skateboarding or gymnastics will be a plus.

Compensation Details: Selected groups will be fairly compensated for their participation in the campaign. The compensation package will include fees for shooting days, usage rights, and potential bonuses. Further compensation details will be discussed with the chosen groups during the final selection process.

Please Note:

  • A parent or legal guardian must accompany all participants under 18 during the audition and throughout the campaign.
  • The audition process will involve a brief interview and showcase the group’s sports skills and camaraderie.
  • Transportation and accommodation expenses will not be covered for auditions unless expressly agreed upon in advance.
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Short Film Casting Search: NORMA PEÑA

Job Detail: Carla Hool Casting seeks talent for an upcoming Short Film. We are committed to authentic casting and representation, specifically looking for actors with any physical disability for the role of NORMA PEÑA. The Short Film aims to tell a powerful and inspiring story about resilience, determination, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.

Job Responsibilities: The selected actor will portray the character of NORMA PEÑA, a 57-year-old Latina woman. Despite being struck with polio at a young age, Norma refused to let her disability define her. Living in a wheelchair and relying on an iron lung at night, she achieved remarkable success, earning a doctorate in Chicano studies, authoring multiple books, and becoming a tenured professor. However, post-polio syndrome eventually forced her to retire.

As NORMA PEÑA, the actor will be responsible for embodying the character’s strength, resilience, and determination. They will portray her emotional journey as she reminisces about her life and the profound absence of her sister, who stayed by her side throughout her struggles with polio.

Requirements:

  1. Physical Appearance: The actor must be 57, portraying a Latina/Latine character.
  2. Physical Disability: We are specifically looking for actors with any physical disability to audition for this role.
  3. Los Angeles Local Hire: Only talent based in Los Angeles will be considered for this casting call.
  4. Acting Experience: While prior acting experience is preferred, all passionate and dedicated actors with the appropriate requirements are encouraged to audition.

Compensation Details: The selected actor will be compensated at the Minimum SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement (SPA) rate for their participation in the Short Film.

Shoot Dates: The shooting for the Short Film is scheduled for September 7th to September 10th, 2023. Actors must be available for filming during these dates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This casting call is open exclusively to Los Angeles local hires, and we are actively seeking authentic representation by considering actors with disabilities for the role of NORMA PEÑA.

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