San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About Kast Media:

Kast is a premium multi-channel podcast network of 40+ shows reaching over 13 million unique monthly listeners and viewers. Kast Media is one of the largest podcast networks, consistently ranking in the top 15 publishers each month as measured by third-party services, such as Podtrac. Some of our shows include The Opportunist, The Sarah Silverman Podcast, The Viall Files, The King and the Sting, and Chatty Broads, among others.

About This Role:

Kast Media is looking for a talented Associate Producer to join our team! The Associate Producer will work closely with our team of producers on The Opportunist to create smart, original content. We are a collaborative, small team that believes in the power of honest, non-sensationalized storytelling. The Associate Producer role will include a lot of research. We want someone who is internet savvy but also comfortable calling archival libraries, requesting court documents and going down rabbit holes looking for the right story. The AP will also transcribe interviews, manage the calendar, and participate in group edit sessions. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, proactive in their work style, with a sense of curiosity and, most importantly, a love for podcasts. 

• 2+ years of audio production experience
• Excellent research skills 
• Highly organized 
• Passion for narrative storytelling and familiarity with the true crime genre
• Working knowledge of Adobe Audition or similar DAW
• A team player who is proactive about getting things done
• Not afraid to ask questions, a lifelong learner
• General sense of curiosity about the world around you

You Should Have:

• Support the producers in the production of the podcast
• Research topics for the show
• Keep a detailed and organized database of all research
• Participate in group edits for the show 
• Cold email and call people to request interviews
• Schedule interviews and keep the calendar updated
• Run remote recordings
• Review and transcribe interview tape
• Write show notes
• Create assemblies of the episodes, assist the editor in post-production processes

Our Dream Candidate Has:

• Thorough experience and understanding of podcast production
• Strong intuition in problem-solving 
• A “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude and desire to join a growing start-up
• Experience with Adobe Audition 

This is a full-time salaried position, commensurate to experience. Benefits include quarterly bonuses, health benefits, 401(k) plan, generous PTO, parental and family leave, along with office snacks and coffee (to be enjoyed in a post-pandemic environment, of course). 

To apply, send your resume to [email protected], and include “Associate Producer” in the subject heading. 

Kast Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Our Superstars:

• Live, breathe, and sleep podcasts
• Are not afraid to raise their hand first and go the extra mile
• Waste no time and have a bias for action
• Love to win, but love being on a winning team even more
• Constantly want to learn and evolve
• Are solution-oriented, but know when to ask for help
• Have a good sense of humor, and aren’t afraid to show it off
• And most importantly, are good people

Kast Media

AT A GLANCE

Mob Scene is looking for a Producer/ Creative Director to join our AV team. They will be responsible for both creative directing and being account executive for their own book of business and report to our President of Theatrical/ Streaming. The candidate will be working closely with editorial, graphics, music, and finishing to oversee projects from start to finish. The right candidate should have an intimate understanding of current industry trends and be able to solve problems quickly and effectively as they arise..

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate new business, new clients and be open to working with existing clients in collaboration with President of the department
• Lead business development meetings with potential new clients
• Oversee all creative and administrative aspects of your book of business
• Cultivation of strong relationships with all internal departments including creative teams and industry partners
• Accountable for maintaining relationships, client satisfaction, and management of expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Keeps Leadership apprised of business development efforts and opportunistic initiatives
• Develops innovative solutions to challenges
• Remain current on industry and technological trends that may benefit clients and Company
• Foster communication with necessary creative and account personnel to facilitate workflow
• Oversee department staff to ensure efficient production of AV materials, starting from the creative briefing by clients through final delivery of assets
• Take on additional initiatives as directed by supervisor and/or senior management

Skills And Experience

• Excellent client contacts a must
• Department culture is key, we work together and are looking for someone interested in collaboration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-faceted company
• Ability to work past normal business hours when required, including weekends and holidays to ensure work is completed
• Strategic thinker with proven experience in the Broadcast/Streaming creative development arena

Benefits

THE GOOD STUFF

Full-time employees receive:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
• Vacation & Sick time
• 401k with match
• Fully stocked kitchens
• Fun and creative company culture that values it’s best asset–YOU!
• Compensation is commensurate with experience

Mob Scene

Job Details:

Job Title: Producer III

Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: 3 Months Contract

Job Description:

• Partner with Digital Channels (web, email, paid ads), Design, and Engineering to drive successful delivery of our largest digital projects
• Establish timelines, dependencies and schedule to achieve, both department goals and project specific goals
• Actively manage multiple projects across multiple channels, while remaining flexible to unexpectedly adapt to the evolving project needs
• Track activities on projects and establish a clear path, and owners, of next steps
• Facilitate relationships between teams, move process forward, find resources, create sched- ules, raise concerns to appropriate owners early, and resolve open issues that prevent progress
• Predict roadblocks and obstacles and establish meetings or integration points between teams

Qualifications:

• Prioritize competing needs with good reasoning and creative solutions
• Coordinate resources across multiple project initiatives and teams
• Identify and optimize internal processes for the best results
• Manage high profile projects and identify the need for freelance resources when necessary Requirements
• 6+ years of relevant or related working experience
• In-depth experience in planning and managing strategy, design, production, and development of websites, ad campaigns, and other marketing materials for large, complex digital projects
• Solid understanding of information architecture, user experience, and web design principles
• Expert understanding of digital process and applicable digital deliverables (e.g., website, apps, e-mails, advertising)
• Working knowledge of digital technologies, front-end development, SEO, localization, test- ing/optimization
• Track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner
• Solid experience in fostering seamless cross-functional working relationships in medium to large organizations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and related project/program management appli- cations to drive best practices
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design packages
• Experience at an agency or studio preferred
• Experience with online advertising preferred
• Experience managing budgets and vendors
• Experience using web-based content management tools

US Tech Solutions

Casting Call Female Models for an E-Comm Shoot

Shoot Date: December 17

Shoot Location: Los Angeles

Full Day Shoot

$PAID$

Seeking:

• Sizes Small and Medium
• Age 20 – 30
• Open to all ethnicities / Hair color
• 5’7 and up

Must have E-Comm Experience

Summary Job Description

Associate Producer will support EP/Host with day-to-day production and editorial needs on a NEW 1-hour daily, live news program launching in January. This new program will run for a 10-week pilot test and should the program be picked up, and the candidate’s performance meet the expectations of the Executive Producer, it would become a permanent employment position. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who are interested in employment beyond the 10 weeks.

About TYT Network

TYT is the largest online news and talk network for the connected generation. The award-winning TYT is one of the top multi-platform online content creators, generating over 200 million views a month. According to the most recent comScore ratings, TYT ranks #1 in News and Politics on all digital platforms among the millennial audience (18-24).

Most recently, Cenk Uygur was recognized by Mediaite on their list of Most Influential in News Media 2018. The Young Turks won the Audience Honor for Overall YouTube Presence in the 2018 Shorty Awards and the Webby People’s Voice Award for News and Politics – Series. In 2017, The Young Turks received best in News and Culture at the 7th Annual Streamy Awards, won the 21st Annual People’s Voice Webby Award for Online Film & Video – News & Politics series, and was also recognized with the Audience Honor at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards under Overall YouTube Presence. The Young Turks was awarded the Imagen Vision Award and the Vote It Loud Fifth Estate: Champion in Media Award for Best in New Media in 2016. In 2015, The Young Turks was named to Variety’s FameChangers List (No. 7) and The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen List (No. 1 in the News category).

Host Cenk Uygur was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in Political News, according to Mediaite. Co-Host Ana Kasparian was named to the 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Media List and The Daily Dot’s 20 Women of YouTube list.

In 2018, TYT Network launched a 24-hour channel on YouTube TV. TYT Network includes more than a dozen owned and operated and partner shows such as The Young Turks, The Damage Report with John Iadarola, Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey, The Conversation, Old School and Happy Half Hour. Please visit TYT.COM for more information.

Primary Responsibilities

PRODUCTION

• Writing lower thirds to accompany stories and interviews.
• Working with studio crew for on-the-fly labels and lower thirds
• Assist with studio control room support (currently remotely) coordinating with technical director, stage manager, streaming tech, to ensure proper visuals appear in coordination with what hosts are discussing
• Working with and providing support to The Young Turks producer on rundown, archives, and show daily doc.
• Looking for breaking stories/updates to stories during the show
• Share general production information and story links with guest hosts on applicable days

CREATIVE / EDITORIAL

• Daily Production Meeting- Suggest topics/pitching stories or general discussion and for individual buckets.
• Coordinating / producing / creating / proofreading / QCing visual and audio elements of the show (Packages, VO’s SOT’s, Graphics) requested by Producers to build the newscast. 
• Providing research for stories and fact-checking for Executive Producer/Host
• Developing new buckets and branded segments.
• Coordinate editing procedures and distribute work to editors based on priorities.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: 

• Adobe Premiere – mogrt manipulation, b-roll creation, SOT preparation,  
• Adobe Photoshop – ability to manipulate graphics / charts so they fit where required. 
• Keeping up to date on analytics for the channel, adapting content strategy
• Connecting with and briefing Skype guests before their segments
• Contact between The Young Turks Production Team with graphics and editing departments
• Quality Control: ensuring graphics and videos edited meet quality requirements.
• Gather visual and audio elements from News Agencies, Social Media or other News Outlets.

Qualifications

• College Degree
• Excellent comprehension of political climate/current events and a passion for Progressive politics required. 1-2 years in production preferred.

*Los Angeles-based candidates preferred. 

**Currently this position is remote, but may return to the studio.

TYT is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send your resume to [email protected] and include Temporary Associate Producer in the subject line

TYT

We are seeking a Associate Advertising Producer with a real passion for customer excellence to join our Search Ads team to help businesses with promotion and discovery across Client services. Associate Advertising Producers are key contributors, responsible for supporting our teams with building, maintaining and growing client relationships both in a pre- and post-sale capacity. We’re looking for a high-energy, collaborative, detail-oriented individual who is ready to take on new and exciting challenges, and make a big impact from the beginning.

You have a consistent track record supporting account managers in building and maintaining great relationships with performance advertisers in both the mobile and app developer space.

Description

-Support our Platform Specialists and Client partners to provide a superior client experience in order to influence and drive the business forward

-Use a mix or proprietary and 3rd party tools in order to provide advertisers with the best and most efficient ways to optimize and maximize their campaign goals

-Use search marketing experience to drive efficiencies

-Build, shape and deliver campaign metrics to help grow the client’s business

-Be an expert of the tools that are built to support the business

Key Qualifications

-Minimum of 3 years experience successfully supporting internal account teams

-Extensive background servicing and understanding Performance

-Advertisers needs and expectations preferably in the search marketing ecosystem

-Strong knowledge of the mobile advertising landscape

-Familiar with the agency world, and comfortable with supporting their needs

Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience

Client Description:

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.​

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:

– You’re paid weekly

– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)

– Access to Fidelity 401(k)

– Access to FSA Program

– Direct deposit for your pay check

– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)

– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: https://gymnasium.aquent.com/

– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com

– Aquent support: your Aquent Resource Manager checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)

Aquent

Job Title: Producer III

Duration: 6 months contract

Location: San Francisco, CA / Menlo Park, CA/ Los Angeles, CA

Job Description: Client is looking for a Producer to join the client team focused on shipping best-in-class creative collateral representing the client brand in product. The Producer will establish and maintain operational procedures and tools for the in-product creative team, align with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and consistent communication between all key stakeholders, as well as identify and manage external creative teams to support product. The Producer role requires broad knowledge of design and development processes, keen understanding of visual brand and positioning, excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

; Work closely with creative leads to set strategy and goals for development efforts

; Establish and maintain project production schedules to ensure a smooth end-to-end development plan that meets product goals and quality bar, and ensures that all assets are delivered on time and implemented to spec

; Establish and maintain an efficient and flexible project process that facilitates the creation, review, feedback, revision, deployment cycle of art asset production

; Strategically source and manage resources to keep project on-track

; Source and manage external vendors to budget to fulfill project needs

; As point of contact for team communication, establish clear communication channels and process across creative and cross-functional teams, including PMM, PD, Eng, QA, Legal and Policy

; Schedule, manage and address cross-functional feedback and stakeholder approvals

; Predict and/or identify roadblocks and obstacles, and proactively establish meetings or integration points between teams to address and resolve them

; Serve as team lead to align and anchor resources in fast-paced environment

; Work closely with cross-functional product and engineering teams to unlock future possibilities that marry emerging technologies and creative expression

; Facilitate, document and disseminate decisions to key stakeholders

; Prioritize competing needs with good reasoning and creative solutions

Requirements

; Comfortable working in ambiguity, with shifting priorities

; Experience working with designers, animators, engineers & directors to design, build, and deliver high quality creative collateral (including video, illustration & emerging technologies)

; Experience in design, animation & CG creative asset production highly desired

; Experience articulating design direction to designers and non-designers alike

; Experience working with external vendors (individual artists and agencies) including sourcing and contracting, advising on/defining schedules, assessing proposed production processes, managing assets as they are delivered, and being the daily point of contact for the internal team

; Experience in project management and relationship building

; Experience establishing and managing ongoing production processes

; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires time management, task prioritization, and ability to identify problems and work towards solutions

; Ability to thrive managing a globally distributed team

; Knowledge with Sketch, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design packages

US Tech Solutions

TBWAMedia Arts Lab (or MAL as you’ll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world’s best brand.

We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we’ll do the best work we’ve ever done.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 5 international hubs and over 700 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We’d love to meet you!

An Executive Producer at MAL must be a natural leader; perpetuating MAL culture and setting the example for what a MAL producer should be. This role requires innovative thinking and a hands-on approach. We want someone who can lead a team, has a strong understanding of the technical side of digital production and who can foster flawless execution in production. This person should have deep connections in the digital world, a highly collaborative attitude, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to make great work.

The Work

• Serve as a key partner to Account, Creative, Strategy and Media counterparts
• Collaborate across all disciplines to ensure digital advertising is represented and stays parallel to traditional creative

development process:

• Work with internal creative and production teams to determine the best ways forward
• Oversee and adequately communicate production realities
• Create production timelines and budgets

feedback & balanced workloads to grow appropriately

• Manage a portfolio of work:
• Manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Review all project briefs for timing and resource assignments
• Provide prioritization guidance for project teams
• Evaluate vendor needs and manage accordingly
• Cultivate relationships with creative and strategic teams to help them understand the limitations, possibilities and ongoing learnings within the digital space
• Work closely with Media on domestic and global media plans to determine the appropriate strategy for each creative launch and ensure flawless technical execution on each build
• Create, shepherd, and champion ideas – partner with Creative Technologists to continually push the limits for what’s possible and help expand our technology practices
• Develop a deep understanding of agency processes, tools, and capabilities to get the work done effectively and efficiently. Beyond this, think outside of the box to problem solve new work processes & solutions that may not be the ‘norm’.
• Responsible for handling challenging conversations through the production process
• Collaboration & People Management:
• Maintain strong, trusting, open relationships with internal departments & global MAL counterparts
• Manage vendor relationships; including active evaluation of new vendors
• Ensure proper training of production team within the pod & share best practices or learnings within the department
• Model exemplary time management and communication skills to producers
• Partner with other EPs on producer staffing, training and development for the team
• Actively track progress of producers through regular performance check-ins, ensuring they have clear goals, direct

Who will thrive in this role?

• Someone with an unrelenting ambition to create smart, simple, iconic work for our client.
• A master communicator – someone who can give clear direction and support to the team and client
• Must be a proven leader who can handle programmatic management of multiple complex work streams at once, meet deliverables, create budgets and manage resources
• Must have experience in the online space and advertising deliverables; static and animated banners, rich media, website development and social activations. global localization experience a plus.
• Someone with the ability to keep teams motivated and positive
• A champion of DEI, with the understanding that the expectation of DEI for leaders at MAL is that it is a responsibility and not just a

passion.

• Someone who is mature and unflappable under pressure and tight deadlines, with an art for dealing with conflict resolution
• Someone with the ability to turn lessons learned from each project and experience into training tools & growth opportunities
• Someone who strives to get the job done cooperatively, respectfully and with a great attitude
• Someone who participates in and contributes to agency culture

TBWAMedia Arts Lab

Empower the Individual Through Crypto

Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it’s a movement.

At Gemini, our mission is to empower the individual and that includes giving our employees flexibility of choice — our Office Optional Policy allows employees to choose to work from one of our physical locations or from home.

About Nifty Gateway

Nifty Gateway is the premiere, all-in-one platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store digital art and collectibles, otherwise known as Nifties (or NFTs). Nifty Gateway was founded by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster in 2018, and acquired by Gemini in 2019, with the belief that crypto networks and the blockchain have the power to fundamentally change the art world by creating greater choice, independence, and opportunity for artists, creators, and collectors.

The Department: Marketplace Operations

The Nifty Gateway Marketplace Operations team works closely with artists and leaders of NFT projects across all vertical areas to bring content to the Nifty Gateway marketplace which has been deemed safe and legitimate. You will be responsible for facilitating a scalable process for ingesting legitimate NFT content while keeping out spam and other content which detracts from the marketplace user-experience or is otherwise undesirable. You will craft policies, define tools, automate processes, and provide support to the NFT community. You will leverage a deep understanding of NFT technology and community and use this visibility to identify opportunities. You will interface with a broad range of internal and external teams. You have an understanding of creator industry dynamics and economics including creator platforms, emerging content formats, and mixed media. You will be excited by the opportunity to shape the future of Nifty’s relationships and content in the face of ambitious growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Create framework and process to verify the safety and quality of Nifty Gateway content including smart contracts and NFTs across different verticals
• Communicate with and support NFT project teams participating in the Nifty Gateway marketplace
• Refine, communicate and enforce guidelines to create a marketplace free of confusing or undesirable content
• Proactively approach projects missing from the marketplace to support their onboarding
• Define and drive ingestion improvements and automation while evangelizing ideas and requests from project teams
• Understand and communicate technical requirements with partners, assisting their teams in finding the best formats and mechanisms for success
• Coordinate co-marketing initiatives between internal and external teams
• Direct and coordinate scheduling/production efforts amongst teams internally and externally

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Solidity preferred but demonstrated technical aptitude sufficient
• Experience working with metadata and data transfer formats such as JSON, XML
• Basic understanding of ERC-721 and ERC-1155 NFT standards
• Strong technical acumen, with the ability to navigate strategic uses of NFT technology
• A history of gathering and using data to drive decisions
• Outstanding brand sensibilities and the ability to both define and communicate the brand
• Strong passion for creating a disruptive and revolutionary platform for the art space and creator ecosystem as a whole
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated track record of successful partnerships
• Familiarity with the NFT community including existing projects and their history
• Previous experience in a startup environment is a plus

“Do you have NFT experience? Passion? Show us on your application by writing about it on your resume before submitting. The experience does not need to be a “paid” experience and your personal story in this space can be a part of our process if you can share your NFT experience with us.”

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

Gemini

***NON UNION & UNION ONLY*** 

Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day.

Brenda is taking submissions for a show that will Covid Test Saturday (12/4) to work Monday (12/6) in LA area.

• Looking for REAL YOUNG COUPLES who are ok kissing their partner on screen! Appearing 18-28 years old.

This production has a mandatory vaccination policy for all Zone A workers, including Background Actors, Stand-Ins, and other talent ages 12 and above, working on its set.  To be eligible to work on this production, you must be either (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination.  Any offer of work is “conditioned” on you providing adequate proof to Production that you meet either of the two criteria mentioned above.  If you are unable to show adequate proof to Production, then you are ineligible to be hired for this particular Production.  Please answer “yes” to this message if you can supply adequate proof to Production.  

If you answer “yes,” you are hereby attesting to the fact that you will provide such adequate proof to Production.  Do not send your proof to Central Casting.  Production will collect and verify your proof.

NOTE: Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.  

In order to be considered, you MUST update your profile with a current photo, and you MUST complete the Anti-Harassment Training in order to work