Seattle Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call – Spanish-Speaking (Older) Male (Ages 50’s to 80’s)

Job Detail: We are seeking a talented Spanish-speaking male actor, aged between 50’s to 80’s, for a principal role in a national PSA advocating the importance of mental health. The role requires portraying a caring yet stern father figure. The PSA will be broadcasted nationally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a caring and stern father figure in the PSA
• Deliver lines in both Spanish and English with proficiency and authenticity
• Work closely with the director to capture the desired emotional tone of the PSA

Requirements:

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Age range: 50’s to 80’s
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to convey emotion and deliver lines convincingly
• Availability for the shoot date(s) on Nov 20th in Washington DC

Location: Washington DC

Rate: $1000 for 10 hours of work

Casting Call: Spanish-Speaking Male Actor (Ages 30’s to 50’s) for National PSA

Job Details:

Location: Washington DC 

Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking a talented Spanish-speaking male actor, ideally in their 30s to 50s, to fill the principal role in a nationally broadcasted PSA. The project aims to raise awareness and advocate for the importance of mental health. As the principal actor, your role is pivotal in conveying the message and emotional depth of this campaign. Responsibilities will include:

1. Character Portrayal: Effectively portray the character with authenticity and sincerity to create a strong emotional connection with the audience.

2. Script Delivery: Memorize and deliver lines with a clear, articulate, and empathetic tone, conveying the significance of mental health support.

3. Emotional Range: Display a broad emotional range, as the character experiences various feelings throughout the PSA.

4. Collaboration: Work closely with the director and fellow cast and crew members to bring the vision to life.

5. Rehearsal: Participate in rehearsal sessions to ensure the delivery aligns with the campaign’s objectives.

Requirements:

1. Age: Applicants should be in their 30s to 50s.

2. Language Skills: Must be fluent in both Spanish and English, as the PSA will be bilingual.

3. Acting Experience: Previous acting experience, especially in emotionally-driven roles, is preferred.

4. Availability: You must be available for the shoot on November 20th, 2023, in Washington DC.

5. Passion for the Cause: A genuine interest and empathy for mental health advocacy is a plus.

Compensation:

The selected actor will receive a compensation of $1000 for a 10-hour workday. This rate is inclusive of the shoot day and any potential rehearsals or preparation required. Additionally, this role offers the unique opportunity to be part of a meaningful and impactful project that advocates for an essential cause – mental health awareness.

Casting Call: Spanish-Speaking Female Actress (Ages 50’s to 80’s)

Job Detail: We are currently casting for a non-union, national PSA spot promoting mental health awareness. The role calls for a Spanish-speaking actress between the ages of 50’s to 80’s, who will portray a caring and concerned mother. The shoot will take place in Washington DC on November 20th.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a caring and concerned mother in a national PSA advocating mental health awareness.
• Deliver lines in both Spanish and English as required by the script.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the character to life.

Requirements:

• Female actress between the ages of 50’s to 80’s.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to convey empathy and concern.
• Availability for the shoot on November 20th in Washington DC.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $1000 for a 10-hour day.
• Usage: National broadcast for the PSA.

Rush Casting Call (Non-Union)

Job Details: We are seeking talented individuals for an internal company video shoot. This is a non-union project with same-day pay. The filming will take place on SAT, OCT 28TH, and selected candidates will receive $500 compensation. The shoot will be located in the DC/MD/VA area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform on-camera acting based on provided script or teleprompter.
• Embody the specified character and bring authenticity to the role.
• Follow directions from the director and production team.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a local resident of the DC/MD/VA area.
• Comfortable working with a script or teleprompter.
• Provide a reel if available.
• Specific casting requirements are as follows:
  • White Female in her 40s, portraying a blue-collar woman (factory worker) in appropriate attire.
  • White Female in her 40s, portraying a heavier-set mom dressed casually for running errands.
  • White Male in his 40s, portraying a blue-collar construction worker in jeans and a flannel shirt for the script.
  • White Male in his 50s, portraying a middle-class man with a managerial look, wearing jeans and a broadcloth shirt.
  • White Male in his 50s, portraying a middle-class man, in jeans and either a button-down shirt or flannel for the script.

Compensation: Selected candidates will receive $500 for their participation in the shoot. Payment will be provided on the same day as the filming.

About ACT

ACT is where artistic ambition and civic engagement unite. We envision a world where the power of theatre expands our collective understanding of community and our own humanity. Over the last 57 years, ACT has supported these voices as they sharpen and grow and has honed its mission around nurturing the theatre makers of the next generation. As the voice of the Pacific Northwest, our commitment to New Works by local playwrights brings Seattle’s voice beyond our stages, and into the national conversation.

ACT strives to be a meaningful place to work. We take pride in our accomplishments and recognize our work is dependent upon our highly skilled colleagues and dynamic work teams. We want our art to be joyful and our work to have a spirit of adventure. It is our belief that thoughtful guardrails bolster an environment where we can all be brave and buoyant together. We work hard at building strong and productive relationships and use respectful communication and feedback to maintain them at the highest level. Taking great care to ensure and promote the safety and the wellbeing of our employees and our community, we strive to always bring your best self, and to honor the best in others.

About the Role

Do you have a passion for social media and marketing? Do you enjoy creating content and copywriting? ACT’s enterprising and results-driven Marketing team is hiring!

The Digital Content and Communications Manager (DCCM) is responsible for the company’s social media strategy and is the lead copywriter for all marketing and sales initiatives. This position creates high quality content and impactful messaging that engages audiences and builds brand recognition. This role is responsible for retargeting and nurturing patrons and consumers with the objective of improving brand awareness, trust, and ultimate purchase intent and conversions. The DCCM drives ACT’s social media presence, ensuring high levels of web traffic and patron engagement. They will devise and implement content strategies and collect engagement data as well as identify trends among patron interactions to help plan marketing campaigns that build brand loyalty and build community. They also have an eye for social media trends and know how to engage and grow the company’s followers.

The specific responsibilities cover a full spectrum of digital operations including creating content for organic and paid social, managing paid digital agency, social media community management, metrics tracking, identification of current and emerging trends, managing post engagement, responding to followers and direct messages, and overarching content strategy, development, creation, and implementation across all social media platforms. This role will also directly support marketing initiatives with writing and editing communications including emails, show blurbs, announcements, advertising, programs, and brochures.

Engagement across all platforms is central to the success of the organization and the ability to tell our story. Communications from the DCCM will be the primary external voice of ACT, and they must execute that voice with care, creativity, authenticity, and good judgement.

Benefits include medical insurance, dental, vision and life insurance are also available, commuter benefit, Employee Assistance Program, 11 paid holidays, 403b plan available, access to $5 downtown parking, and free tickets to ACT productions. Paid Time Off begins at 20 days per year. Sick time accrues per the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is available for hybrid work as activities allow.

Responsibilities Include (But are not limited to):

• Design social media strategy including building and maintaining social media presence by creating, publishing, and sharing content across multiple social media channels including text, images, video, and more to build online connections and encourage interaction.
• Lead content creator – Includes creating meaningful and engaging content (photo, video, motion graphics) across all departments and leading colleagues and artists to capture content for social media, email marketing, and website.
• Convey the Company brand on social media channels in a cohesive way to achieve marketing goals.
• Work within show budgets to boost appropriate social media organic content followed by providing detailed back-up for show settlements.
• Manage outside agency on paid social campaigns including trafficking assets, meeting regularly to assess performance, and creation and sending of strategic CRM lists.
• Support the Director of Marketing to build an effective and efficient overall inbound marketing plan, making best use of digital media opportunities.
• Manage online community, communicate with followers, remove inappropriate comments, respond to queries in a timely manner, and monitor customer reviews. Escalate patron complaints to Patron Services Manager as appropriate.
• Stay up to date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications, including exploring new platforms to expand social reach and ensure ACT is on the forefront of trends and platforms.
• Create and manage content calendars for social media coordinating with email, printed materials, and press outreach touchpoints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment.
• Lead copywriter for all marketing and sales initiatives.
• In partnership with the Sales and Marketing Analyst and the outside digital marketing agency, analyze social media activity and share data, insights, and best practices with internal stakeholders.
• In partnership with the marketing team, analyze message effectiveness, and regularly test A/B communications.
• Ensure that a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging and ACT values and artistic standards is exhibited in all online activities and public messaging.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in social media management for an organization, brand, or agency
• Hands on experience in capture, content creation, and management (text, image, and video)
• Excellent writer; Strong and diverse copywriting skills
• Experience executing paid social media
• Expertise of all social media channels’ best practices
• Knowledge of social analytics, and the ability to review and communicate those analytics to make informed decisions on future strategies
• Distinguished interpersonal and communication skills
• Successful project management skills
• Excellent editing, research, and organizational skills
• Organizational and administrative management experience including calendaring, written and verbal communication, strategy building, and providing reports
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Canva, and Asana
• Drive to collaborate to achieve common goals, flexible, sense of humor, problem-solver, detail-oriented, support driven, work independently on multiple projects at a time.
• Flexibility in scheduling, occasional weekend and evening work will be required based upon program calendar

Equity & Inclusion

ACT is an equity opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, military and/or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, education, socio-economic status, cultural affiliation, language, marital or family status, genetic information, political ideology, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking or any other status or condition protected by the applicable federal, state, or local laws or other characteristics prohibited by law.

ACT strives to be an anti-racist, fully accessible, multicultural theatre that is truly welcoming to all. Employees will: 

• Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency, and an understanding of oppression and its impact 
• Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding institutional racism, and building cultural competency and exhibit a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging

As a part of ACT’s commitment to equity, ACT is committed to paying individuals equitably; according to scope and responsibility of the job and considering the size and budgetary parameters of the organization. ACTs compensation philosophy reflects the following values; Transparency, Flexibility, and Internal Equity. ACT works with a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) to determine pay ranges across the organization annually.

Physical Skills/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer, telephone, iPad, still and video camera. Strong written command of the English language with the ability to be understood, and the ability to work in an open office environment. Work environment includes a variety of environments typical in a theatrical environment, administrative office spaces, and public spaces.

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter with “Digital Content and Communications Manager” in the subject line to work@acttheatre.org

ACT Contemporary Theatre

As the Marketing Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that align with our business goals. You will lead a talented marketing team, manage budgets, and oversee all aspects of marketing, including branding, digital marketing, content creation, and market research.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful marketing leadership in the medical device sector and possess strong analytical, creative, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute marketing plans that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
• Lead and inspire the marketing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, allocating resources to achieve maximum ROI.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s brand image and positioning in the market.
• Oversee all aspects of digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, and online advertising.
• Develop and manage a content strategy that includes blogs, whitepapers, videos, and other engaging content.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive insights, and customer preferences.
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics, using data to make informed decisions and adjustments to strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as sales, product development, and customer support to ensure alignment and maximize marketing impact.
• Collaborate with external marketing agencies and vendors as needed.

About you:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify and act on emerging trends.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Consult

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

CalWest client school in the Greater Seattle Area seeks a Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications for an immediate opening.

Responsibilities

• Visioning, developing, and implementing internal and external communications strategies that align with the School’s mission, goals, and brand.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce effective promotional materials (Head of School, Academic Divisions, Enrollment, Development, Student Experience, etc.).
• In partnership with the Head of School, serving as the institution’s primary storyteller and brand ambassador, leading and managing the academy’s brand.
• In partnership with the Head of School, providing writing and editing support for written communications, including speeches and crisis communications, as needed.
• Building and cultivating relationships with faculty, staff, students, and families for effective storytelling and community engagement.
• Partnering with and managing the Digital Marketing Associate in the development and execution of all media campaigns.
• Writing, editing, and managing content for an integrated communications presence on website, social media, video, and printed materials.
• Managing the content development, design, and execution of the school’s publications, including the weekly e-newsletter.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive production calendar for printed and electronic communications. Monitoring deadlines for the school’s comprehensive calendar.
• Cultivating and developing relationships with advertisers and vendors; managing advertising budgets and schedules
• As needed, capturing video/photo content

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing/Communications, or a related field preferred
• A minimum of three years of Marketing/Communications experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Strong written, editorial, and oral communication skills; exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with website content management systems; working knowledge of SEO and HTML/CSS preferred
• Familiarity with and ability to analyze Google metrics
• Demonstrated track record for collaboration, organization, and efficiency, and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Nuanced understanding of social media best practices and a keen eye for developing industry trends
• Demonstrated ability to authentically capture and amplify a wide range of voices
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and curiosity, cultural humility, and antiracism
• Commitment to mission-driven organizations

CalWest Educators Placement

Robert Half is looking for a Retail Marketing Coordinator for a hybrid, long-term contract role with a Fortune 500 Commercial Real Estate company.

Retail Marketing Coordinator

Location: Everett, WA ( 3 days min. onsite each week)

Duration: ongoing, long-term contract

Pay rate: $25-$28/hr

Job Summary

Serve as support for the Marketing Manager to ensure our marketing philosophy, tools, and core practices are effectively implemented to provide superior client service for maximum client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the entire marketing program for the retail property based on the strategic goals
• Assist in coordinating special events and programs to support merchandising efforts to the level necessary as outlined in the strategic plan
• Develop and effectively execute sales promotions, special events, along with internal and external communication strategies to drive tenant sales.
• Ensure that specialty leasing retailers and amenities enhance the appearance and values of the shopping center and meet our company’s visual merchandising requirements and standards of professionalism
• Maintain ongoing communication with permanent leasing agent to ascertain space availability, merchandise mix goals, and incubation candidates
• Digital media management: maintain the property’s website, email, mobile and social media programs, as applicable
• Work with Regional Marketing Manager, Leasing Agent, and Regional Specialty Leasing Manager to ensure leasing collateral is current, complete, and accurate including but not limited to leasing packets, research data, and property fact sheets
• Work with the Marketing Manager to identify sponsorship and ancillary income opportunities and create packages to present to the prospect
• Work with Marketing Manager to review monthly sales reports to have a thorough knowledge of retailer sales and track key retailer and category trends
• Establish an ongoing partnership with tenants to maximize individual store sales through a retailer communication/sales program/visual merchandising
• Have knowledge of the trade area including all competitive properties, trade area and customer demographics, and available media
• Assist Marketing Manager in collecting secondary research information
• Assist in developing and maintaining an appropriate level of involvement in community activities representing the property and our company
• Follow corporate policies and procedures for all programs and promotions
• Provide administrative support and superior client service
• Complete all tasks as assigned by Marketing Manager, General Manager, or Regional Marketing Manager

Skills and Knowledge

• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• 2+ years of experience with Event Coordination
• 2+ years of experience in Social Media Management
• Ability to learn employer-specific web-based software systems
• Must have interpersonal, communication skills (verbal and written)
• Math and organizational skills
• Computer and digital media skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings

Education/training- College degree

• Years of relevant experience – 3+ years in Retail, Marketing, advertising, or comparable business experience

Robert Half

Job Title: Program Manager Non Tech 3

Job Type: Contract

Site Type: Onsite (Redmond, WA)

Duration: 10 Months 5 Days

Job Overview

Senior BPM: Portfolio/Project Management

Seeking someone with experience building and administering a centralized portfolio system for intake, governance, and reporting/communications to enable leaders and a community of PMs to evaluate and effectively manage a strategic portfolio of people, processes, and tooling improvements for a large global team of engineers. Must be comfortable working across and between multiple PMOs and CMOs, and with the level of experience to effectively drive cross-team coordination for a community of project managers and engineers working on our most important cross-SBU people, process, technology initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Program Portfolio Intake and Governance to foster operational excellence:
• Engage with PM teams to clarify requirements for highly complex, high-impact initiatives, working through evolving needs and experiences, discussing scenarios, and helping teams communicate successful user stories
• Develop dashboard and processes to enable Program Portfolio PM team to capture, track, and communicate end-to-end project schedules, status, and outcomes
• Be the resident “whip” who holds stakeholders accountable for providing updates on their initiatives with quality information to keep our executives informed on progress, success, risks, and blockers
• Coordinate the Program Portfolio annual planning process that includes the prioritization, scoping, evaluation, and assessment of multiple, competing, and enterprise-wide projects by directing program and project managers in a structured intake and governance process
• Tracking, Monitoring, and Reporting to ensure we are following through:
• Act as a trusted advisor to guide others to understand and identify operational and performance key performance indicators (KPIs), objectives and key results (OKRs), and success measures (e.g. adoption percentage, engagement, quality, latency) for initiatives
• Ensure program performance review projections compared to actual results; identify key performance indicators and trend data; guide return-on-investment analyses; review feedback from key stakeholders; address cross-functional program and project issues; drive collaboration across teams
• Assist and coordinate team of PM teams to ensure they leverage performance data to demonstrate the value of programs and show business impact, and ensure impact is captured on a regular cadence in a location where executives can easily access and learn about initiative progress
• Change Management and Program Communications to raise awareness, support, and understanding:
• Develop a suite of templates for the Program Portfolio team to use as they partner with internal teams and stakeholders to design roadmaps and project plans, and a platform for regular and concise distribution is available on an accessible platform (i.e. Sharepoint and via a manager newsletter) to effectively communicate change to the broader organization
• Provide thought leadership to produce collateral (e.g. proposals, walking decks, project update decks) to incorporate stakeholder needs and communicate well across teams and channels
• Prepare content for operating/business reviews such as KPI trends and program updates. Support leaders so they are prepared to present progress against goals and mitigations to internal audiences. Engage initiative owners and PM teams to prepare and present their plans
• Participate with the Program Portfolio team as they build a team walking deck describing our value proposition, services, and other details to help internal partners understand the team

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• PMI or PMP certification preferred
• 5-7 years of MSFT Suite of products experience
• 5-7 years of experience with PMO process phases and toolset
• Experience building dashboards and effective outcomes communications with roadmaps, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Suite of Products, Project, ADO, CSS BI, SharePoint, PowerApps, and the Microsoft suite of products preferred. Exposure to Pathfinder and Workboard

Rylem Staffing

Mercer Island City Lifestyle produces a community-based magazine on a monthly basis. The magazine is for, by, and about the residents of each community. We focus on beautiful homes in the neighborhood, fresh local restaurants, events going on, local places of interest, and much more.

City Lifestyle was founded in 2009 with our first publication, Leawood Lifestyle. Since then we have taken the process that brought us success and created a franchise model that invites entrepreneurs to start premium community-focused magazines in their areas. We’re currently publishing 100+ hyper-local magazines all over the country and we’re excited to be in your area!

As an independent publisher for Lifestyle, we are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to work from home and join us as a part-time Publication Director. If you thrive in an autonomous environment and have excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As the Publication Director, you’ll be responsible for a range of tasks, including scheduling appointments, managing social media, overseeing advertising partnerships, providing customer support, and ensuring timely completion of editorial content for our magazine. This part time role could potentially grow to a full time position for the right candidate who is interested in growing with our company.

You MUST live within 15 miles of Mercer Island, WA. Please do not apply if you do not meet this qualification.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Appointment Set Publisher Sales Meetings: Schedule and confirm sales meetings with potential partners using phone, social media, and email.
• Maintain Social Media Platforms: Create and publish engaging posts on social media to enhance our brand visibility and engage with our audience.
• Oversee Ads List and Partner Communication: Manage our ads list, communicate seamlessly with advertising partners, and promptly address any issues.
• Invoice Partners and Collections: Handle partner invoicing and collections accurately and on time.
• Customer Love: Provide exceptional customer support, strengthening relationships and addressing concerns.
• Oversee Development of Monthly Editorial Content: Stay updated on local trends to develop compelling content for our magazine.
• Create Issue Outline: Select concepts, layouts, pages, word counts, and photo requirements for each issue, ensuring a cohesive publication.
• Select and Collaborate with Local Contributors: Work closely with contributing writers and photographers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Ensure Timely Completion of Content: Monitor assigned stories, review and edit content as needed, and ensure timely completion.
• Submission and Proofing: Maintain high-quality standards by ensuring print-ready content and conducting thorough proofing rounds.
• Communication and Problem Solving: Regularly update the Publisher on project status, discuss obstacles, and find solutions.
• Freelance Payment Invoices: Prepare and provide payment invoices for contributing writers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Residence in the Mercer Island, WA area. This is a must.

• Previous experience in sales coordination, content management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• High level of autonomy and ability to work independently from home.
• Proficient in using phone, social media, and email for appointment setting and communication.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and ability to create engaging content.
• Knowledge of the magazine publishing industry and editorial content development is not required but a plus.

If you’re a self-driven and detail-oriented individual, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team! This is a work from home opportunity and requires 20 hours per week. Please send your resume We look forward to hearing from you!

City Lifestyle