Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

OPEN CASTING CALL

• Seeking talent for a majorly iconic streetwear brand’s runway show in late June.

TALENT SPECIFICATIONS

• Open to all races and gender identities.
• Age: 18 -25

HEIGHT

• Men & masc 5’8″ – 6’2″
• Women & femme: 5’6″ – 5’11”
• Non-binary: 5’6″ – 6’2″
• Particularly interested in skateboarders.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Open to all genders aged 18 – 25.
• Must have valid u.S. Work status (w9 required).
• Must have availability between June 22nd to June 28th.
• Unsigned talent only – we will be separately reaching out to agents.

NON-UNION BACKGROUND TALENT for this Wednesday, 6-07

Your $200 rate of pay covers up to 8 hr work day (excluding 1 hr. meal break) and use of unlimited creative in all media.

Overtime, if any to be paid @ $37.5 per hr. or fraction thereof after the initial 8 hrs. Parking will be provided.

Filming all daytime and early evening this Wednesday 6/7.

Exact hours TBD. 

Extreme Reach will be your payroll company to expedite.

CASTING SPECS
– Office workers
– Mix of ethnicities 
– Ages late 20s to early 50s
– Must bring several options for corporate / business casual wardrobe attire

Particular requests for three of them:

• 20s, caucasian man, average build
• 40s, caucasian woman, average build
• 30s, asian man, average build

KENYON WELLS CASTING AGENCY

SEEKING TALENT

for a CTV/ Universal Television series episode 

• Acting experience preferred but not required

Casting call for a renowned CANADIAN TV SERIES

Casting for the following speaking role:

• Individuals in the 2SLGBTQIA+Community to portray a non-binary / genderqueer / genderfluid/two-spirit teenager.

This character is portrayed as:

• ANY ETHNICITY, non-binary / genderqueer / genderfluid / two-spirit between 14-16 years old.

NASHVILLE, TN AREA – CASTING CALL
FEATURED TALENT for MUSIC VIDEO

Project: MUSIC VIDEO – Undisclosed Artist
Filming Date: THURSDAY, 6/8/23
Location: NASHVILLE, TN area

LOCAL HIRE ONLY – must be able to self-report as NO travel or accommodation expenses will be covered
Rate: $100.00 for an 8 hour day. 

ROLE CASTING: – WIDE variety from ALL walks of life

MODEL TYPES – Female, all ethnicities, age range 20s, statuesque 5’8″ and taller, thin build, poised, very attractive/photogenic, graceful

VENTRILOQUIST – Male, all ethnicities, age range 20s-50s, real ventriloquist with experience and your own dummy

POLITICIANS – Male, all ethnicities, age range. 60s+, distinguished, professional, MUST have your own nice dark suits

RED HEADED FEMALE – Female, age range 20s-50s, MUST have red hair and be willing to be paired with someone as part of a COUPLE or submit with your significant other to work together

REAL GAY MALE COUPLE – Male, all ethnicities, age range 20s-60s, variety of types, should be willing to be paired with someone as part of a COUPLE or submit with your significant other to work together (we would like to book REAL couples if possible! 

REAL LESBIAN FEMALE COUPLE –  Female, all ethnicities, age range 20s-60s, variety of types, should be willing to be paired with someone as part of a COUPLE or submit with your significant other to work together (we would like to book REAL couples if possible! 

REAL INTERRACIAL COUPLE – Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 20s-60s, variety of types, should be willing to be paired with someone as part of a COUPLE or submit with your significant other to work together (we would like to book REAL couples if possible! 

HOSPITAL WORKER – Female, ASIAN, age range 20s-40s, conservative, professional (helpful if you have your own scrubs and actually work in the healthcare industry but not required)

FIREFIGHTER COUPLE – Male & Female, all ethnicities, age range 20s-50s, REAL experienced Firefighters with their own uniforms, should be willing to be paired with someone as part of a COUPLE or submit with your significant other to work together (we would like to book REAL couples if possible! 

MOHAWK GUY – Male, all ethnicities, age range 18-65, MUST currently have an actual mohawk hairstyle. (*send photo of you with a mohawk)

INFLUENCER – Female, all ethnicities, age range 20s, influencer type

DJ – Male, all ethnicities, age range 20s-40s, real DJ with experience who looks like they know what they are doing! (Own equipment a plus but not required) 

AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN – Male, age range 20s, black, variety of types

GENERAL TALENT – Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 18-90, wide variety of types from all walks of life

Seeking:

• Talent to film in and around Hampton Roads for a shoot for Tidewater Community College.  
• These are speaking roles so self tapes are required.  We do NOT know if talent will work one or both days.  
• Rate is $700 per talent per day less agency fees.  Usage is a complete buy out.  

Here are the roles

• 1. Health Sciences –   African American FEMALE – early 20s
• 2. Auto Technician – African American MALECaucaian FEMALE – late 20s early 30s 
• 3. CYBER IT – Hispanic FEMALE – 30s
• 4. VOCATIONAL WELDING – Caucasian MALE – mid 20s
• 5. LOGISTICS – Asian FEMALE – 30s or 40s – also open to other ethnicities
• 6. ELECTRICAL/HVAC but might turn into MARINE – Any ethnicity FEMALE- 30s youngish 
• 7. TRUCKING- Caucasian or African American MALE 50s
• 8. FORKLIFT OPERATOR – Preferred military (or could play) any race or gender 30s   – NEED SOMEONE WITH ACTUAL FORKLIFT LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

BBDO has been in the big idea business for over a century and is one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the world. Dedication to our craft is summed up in the BBDO mantra: The Work. The Work. The Work. We create work that changes user behavior, tells a brand’s story across all channels and media, and is an economic multiplier for our clients’ businesses. We uniquely combine world-class creative with content production agility and real-time analytics. Quite simply, we believe that in the absence of great work, nothing else matters.

Like BBDO Atlanta is looking for a talented creative team – apply together or come to us as your own separate geniuses. Art Director and Copywriter with a hunger to work across multiple brands to create impactful, award-wining work.

Description

Our Art Director will work closely with producers, developers, and copywriters to articulate clear ideas to our clients and produce ad art that compels and inspires. The ideal person for this role doesn’t just have a keen eye for crafting a story, but also a mindset for visual strategy in digital and social spaces and keen design sense.

What you’ll be doing for us…

• Conceiving and executing advertising ideas that are consistent with the outlined strategy
• Partnering with other creative team members who share the responsibility on the given assignment
• Contributing to innovative solutions for the agency’s existing business and participating in creative engagement efforts for new business
• Contributing a design eye to executed works that match brand standards
• Developing a discipline and department standard for compelling creative visuals within interactive communications across all media
• Assisting in communicating and presenting your vision to internal teams and clients
• Serving as a mentor and resource for young creative talent across teams

What we’re looking for from you…

• 2-3 years of art direction experience in an advertising environment
• A portfolio of advertising and/or design samples
• Pro in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficient in campaign integration across all media, with focus on digital and social
• Bringing large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table
• Proven understanding of brand identity structure—how the visual, verbal, and execution come together to create a holistic experience
• Solid presentation and communication skills
• Naturally collaborative, with a clear understanding of how a project team operates
• A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising

Job Type:

• Full-Time
• Hybrid (In 2-3, remote 2-3 – in Buckhead)

Benefits:

• Health/Vision/Dental/Life Benefits including family planning (up to $20k)
• Matching 401(k) up to 4%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• Hybrid or remote work options, depending on position
• Generous holiday and paid time off plans

BBDO Atlanta

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Full-time hybrid: 4 days on site, and 1 day remote.

About Us

With each day comes a new opportunity to soak in the world around you. Hemlock is a San Diego-based headwear brand made to create connection: to the world, to the present, and to the soul. Hemlock provides premium style and shade for everyone, with unisex collections to elevate any day, any outing. Through a deep commitment to craftsmanship, superior quality, and endless exploration, Hemlock inspires stylish self-expression in everyday moments.

About the Position

Hemlock is looking for an Art Director who will play a vital role on the leadership team. This position will report directly to the CEO and help develop and execute the company’s creative vision that brings Hemlock’s story to life. This person will work closely with our marketing team to ensure that all the visual and creative content aligns with our overall marketing strategy.

Big picture items will be focused on creative and visual direction, creating processes, as well as management and oversight of the creative team. This position is responsible for creative materials that support the finished product, brand ethos & strategy and drive overall brand awareness.

The day to day will involve conceptualizing and executing compelling on-brand content. This will include all creative form of medias, social content, website visuals, product packaging, B2B assets and creative email campaign direction.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate has a passion for design and brand vision with the technical chops to turn their ideas into reality. This person can conceptualize and execute on creative and visual content to help drive our brand message and products to the next level.

Equally important to the creative aspect is the interpersonal aspect. This position will need to effectively manage the internal creative team as well as supervise and work with outside creatives: photographers, videographers, models, graphic designers and hair and make-up artists. Being able to clearly communicate their objectives, visual direction for creative concepts and shoots, and meet tight deadlines all while adhering to the brand guidelines is a must.

This person needs to be comfortable with ambiguity and figuring out the best possible path towards our goal. To start, this role will not have a direct report but will be responsible for building a team as the organization grows. We need someone who is not afraid to “get their hands dirty” and help with the day-to-day work, even if it is a little outside the scope of the Art Director’s responsibility.

Overall, we are looking for a specific type of person who has the capability to balance creative work, technical skills, project and people management, and most importantly aligns with our culture and shares our values.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of design and creative work experience
• 3+ plus years of direct management experience, including hiring and recruiting talent
• Be able to understand the brand ethos and conceptualize and execute on creative and visual content
• Knowledge of the fashion/apparel industry is a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Be able to understand a company’s goals and create a visual strategy to help achieve their objectives
• Project management and meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Eager to learn and continuously develop their professional skillset

Compensation

Salaried: $100,000 – $120,000. Full Time, Exempt

Additional

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
• Free headwear, swag and friends and family discount
• Team events and so much more!

Who We Are

Purpose

To inspire people to seek out meaningful connections.

Core Values

These are the guide for everything we do.

01. Connection: at the heart of everything we do is a deep respect for the power of connection

02. Craftsmanship: we’re inspired by the joy, creativity, and artisanship it takes to craft beautiful, long-lasting headwear

03. Commitment: we hold ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to our products and our customer experience

04. Optimism: we approach our work, and life, with an infinite sense of optimism that allows us to weather any storms and focus on the inevitable brighter days ahead

Next Steps

If this job description sounds like something you have the passion and capability to do, send us your resume. If your resume stands out, we will set up a phone call. From there we will do two in-person interviews and then present an offer letter to the ideal candidate. Simple as that!

Hemlock Hat Company

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, KAZT Television, Phoenix, AZ

AZTV Channel 7 (KAZT) in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Executive Producer for its local, live morning show, Arizona Daily Mix. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the program has a cohesive vision that aligns with the brand image. You will introduce new ideas and concepts that keep with station initiatives and creates relevant content that engages our audience and community. You will work closely with hosts, producers and the production team to meet competitive goals and ensure that all aspects of production run smoothly.

As the Executive Producer, you will coordinate with account executives and marketing to safeguard our platforms for revenue driven content. You will oversee talent development and be hands-on with booking, research, pre-interviewing and prepping guests for the show. 

Candidate must have excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills. Be able to work under tight deadlines, handle pressure situations, and provide thoughtful and decisive solutions. Candidate must have at least three years’ experience in broadcast television.

Please email your resume and link to your material to:  [email protected]

About KAZT-TV Channel 7

AZTV7 (KAZT-TV), the only locally owned and operated broadcast station in the Phoenix (Prescott) DMA, is licensed to broadcast across Phoenix and Northern Arizona with studio locations in both Phoenix and Prescott.  AZTV7 (Channel 7) is home to the locally produced morning show, The Arizona Daily Mix, as well as broadcasting today’s top programs including: Family Feud, Young Sheldon, The Goldbergs, Mom and more! Our mission is to be the most-loved station in Arizona. We utilize media to both entertain and create a sense of community. We engage with local businesses and events, sharing peoples’ stories and offering opportunities to support and connect with your neighbors.  AZTV7 is also home to MeTV, America’s #1 all classic television network with timeless and memorable television programs (Ch. 7.2); HSN Home Shopping Network (Ch. 7.3); Charge Network (Ch. 7.4) and AZTV Local Plus (Ch. 7.5). Visit aztv.com

AZTV

R/GA is a global digital innovation agency specializing in digital product development, brand transformation, media, and communications for major companies. We are on a mission to help companies grow by enabling them to change, across their business, the experience they offer and the campaigns that take them to market.

Our work tends to be a fusion of what we call Stories and Systems: the narrative and the design, technology and the interface working together. R/GA is a brand but it’s also a collective of atypical outsiders and misfits who drive everything we do through bold creativity and bright, strategic thinking.

Our Executive Content Producer is a production expert embedded within the agency team. This role is responsible for shaping creative development for content execution, as a seamless end to end production process. Driving proactive project scoping and modeling production approaches. focusing on integrated production, high volume content creation, technology and platform innovation, and internal agency content needs.

We have a global network of producers, creatives, editors, animators, motion-graphics specialists, and creative technologists with backgrounds ranging from traditional agency experience to production company style line-production. The ECP reports directly to and supports the Executive Director, Content Production Americas.

On any given day you might

• Draft, review and approve Staff Plans and Statement of Works (SOWs), signing off on deliverables and vetting fee hours and hard costs with Business Affairs partner
• Oversee bidding and bid revisions; oversee cost consultant negotiations (if applicable)
• Partner with agency and production discipline leads to determine correct casting, production approach, and project guardrails upon job intake
• Partner with Talent Management on job assignment to align aptitudes within the team given current and upcoming needs
• Partner with agency and production discipline leads on problem solving in regards to all aspects of content creation and production
• Vet creative based on schedule, budget and overall feasibility including legal considerations
• Approve vendor selection and oversee vendor outreach and vetting
• Partner with Business Affairs on vendor and talent contract negotiations as necessary
• Partner with Business Affairs to oversee wrap and reconciliation of jobs in a timely manner and in compliance with client contracts
• Foster collaboration and oversee communication within agency team and partner with content production team, as well as with clients and vendors
• Lead and inspire the team to achieve creative excellence across projects
• Clearly communicate project schedules, deliverables and daily/weekly deadlines

The ideal person

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of production workflows and procedures
• Proven experience managing multi-million dollar client accounts
• Proven experience managing multiple production teams in different production environments (in house, off-site, production company, etc.)

You bring

• 7-10+ years as an integrated production expert (live action, post production, experiential)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Agency experience
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with reputable brand clients and production vendors, reps and artists

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The hiring range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s applicable skills, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

R/GA

The Gig:

We’re on a mission to create the world’s most irresistible travel brand and are searching for a

talented, cutting-edge, innovative, resourceful, sea-based entertainment rock star to help make

that a reality. Entertainment onboard our ladyships is one of the key elements to executing a

brilliant sailor experience, so are you up to the task?

The Entertainment Technical Manager is the human who makes sure all of the complex

entertainment technical systems onboard are in tip-top ship-shape. They will lead a large,

multidisciplinary team of expert technicians while keeping a laser focus on the consistent and

safe operation of all gear and equipment.

Virgin Voyage’s entertainment experience will be truly revolutionary and it takes a very special person to ensure that all of the pieces that make the magic happen are in perfect condition. This is a complex, multifaceted assignment where technical knowledge, creativity, strategic planning, strong management skills, exquisite communication chops, and a genuine passion for Virgin Voyage’s incredible entertainment are the keys to success.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Manage a large and diverse team of technicians and specialists
• Manage the operation of professional lighting, audio, automation, rigging, pyrotechnics and video systems
• Manage the maintenance and repair of entertainment technical equipment
• Manage and update technical documentation and inventory of entertainment technical equipment
• Create an open environment by apprising crew of performance goals while actively promoting the shared values (crew creeds) onboard
• Maintain safety standards in varied venues, indoors, outdoors and off-site
• Attend all production meetings
• Collaborate with entertainment management on schedules for cast, technicians, Shows, Happenings, Parties, Music and rehearsals
• Manage the operation and data entry of our digital scheduling tool for technical events and technician work hours
• Lead regular meetings with direct reports and attend departmental meetings as necessary/requested
• Write and conduct evaluations for direct reports.
• Oversee the general and logistical needs of direct reports.
• Lead sign-on and sign-off of direct reports working with the onboard crew/sailor services department.
• Ensure training is up to date for direct reports.
• Field and action maintenance requests for direct reports.
• Be on call to assist with medical or safety emergencies for direct reports.
• Oversee direct reports crew perks and ensure their compliance with all rules and regulations
• Audit and submit direct reports work hours to people and culture, as needed.
• Actively address the concerns and needs of their direct reports
• Write regular voyage reports on your areas of the sailor experience, as deemed necessary by reporting structure
• Work with the shoreside team to implement additional programming for charters, holiday parties and special events
• Preserves artistic integrity and intention of all productions
• Other duties as assigned
• General safety duties, as dictated by the Safety Officer onboard
• Embody the Virgin brand with passion and joy

Superpowers Required:

• Minimum of five years professional experience in live event, broadcast or theatre industries
• Bachelor’s degree in theatre, stage management or technical arenas with knowledge of international theatrical production preferred
• Strong knowledge of the techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation of stage settings, rigging, scenery and lighting system
• Exceptional communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Knowledge of broadcast technical systems a plus
• Cruise ship experience is an asset, but not required
• Able to work in loud, disruptive spaces
• Ability to work outside in the sun
• Must have an outgoing personality with excellent communication, language and social skills with a genuine interest in entertaining people
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• A self-starter, who can roll up their sleeves and make ship happen with little supervision
• Great energy and attitude of optimism
• Ability to move mountains without relying on others to do the heavy lifting
• Work experience outside of the United States, in cross-cultural settings, preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using key business tools (MS Office, Google Apps, etc.)
• Conversational English ability is required
• STCW training required

What Matters to Us:

As our founder, Richard Branson famously said, “Company knowledge and job-specific skills can be learned, but you can’t train a personality.” With this in mind, we encourage you to come as you are and be the best version of yourself. Smart and strategic are great, but so are intuitive, passionate, and kind (it’s cool to care).

In return for your epic talent, we’re committed to providing you with engaging and rewarding programs, events, activities, benefits, and perks, with the ambition to make Virgin Voyages your best gig ever.

Virgin Voyages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Virgin Voyages