Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

We are looking for sikh men of all ages who are based in the North of England for a paid job with one of my fave directors.

No acting or modelling experience necessary we are looking for real people.

Casting: Diverse Male Actor 18-22

Needed for Transportation commercial campaign shooting in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia (whichever city is closer to the actor who is cast). 

MUST BE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT

This non-union job could involve radio, video and print, all or some of these usages, so it would be a great job for talent cast!

18-22 year old male, (black, hispanic/latinx, bi-racial or ethnically ambigous).

Looking for older men between ages 50-70 for a music video.

Shooting in London.

Paid role. 

Creative Director

The CREATIVE DIRECTOR, spearheads the creative strategy and campaign development for Broadway shows and arts institutions. This position works closely with the Design, Motion and Social teams to create exciting campaigns across all media, and reports to the Chief Creative Officer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hands-on writing on shows and arts institutions
• Copy editing the work of 4-5 writers
• Oversee, train and guide a team of 4-5 writers
• Have respect for all working parties and help create a safe, open, honest and positive working environment.
• Conceptualize innovative, idea-driven campaigns
• Present concepts to clients with confidence, and be a creative leader both internally and externally
• Think big picture; use copy strategically and innovates to drive sales
• Work closely with internal teams, including Design, Motion, Social, Digital, and Accounts, to execute campaigns
• Maintain the brand voice across all platforms
• Be proactive in terms of campaign shifts in the lifecycle of a show
• Direct talent in voiceover sessions and on set
• Handle some team administrative matters (e.g. freelancers, process, team events, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of copywriting for an advertising or marketing agency
• Experience in the theater, entertainment, or music space is key
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Extreme attention to detail and strong ability to multitask / prioritize projects
• Ability to keep calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Keynote and Power Point
• Love and knowledge of theater a must

Aquent

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) closes the gap in access to quality cultural experiences and creative expression through the support and promotion of arts, culture and the creative industries; connects Philadelphians to enriching, arts-infused experiences; links local artists and cultural organizations to resources and opportunities; and preserves the City’s public art assets.

Job Description

OACCE seeks a full-time Assistant Public Art Director who will assist and support the Public Art Director and the Chief Cultural Officer on various initiatives within the City of Philadelphia’s Public Art program such as the commissioning of permanent public art projects, and developing programs centered around the City’s public art collection. The City of Philadelphia’s public art collection is one of the City’s greatest assets. Located in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout every neighborhood in the city, Philadelphia’s public art reflects its rich history, diverse communities, and long-standing commitment to the arts. The Assistant Public Art Director is critical in the process to administer the Percent for Art Ordinance, section 16-103 of the Philadelphia Code, and ensuring that Philadelphia’s public art commissions reflect the diversity of Philadelphia’s residents and visitors and its rich cultural landscape.

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid, working three days from home and two days in the office. Staff can opt to work in the office each day if desired. Hybrid work is contingent on MDO guidance and policies.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Percent for Art Program – Assist with managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the City’s Percent for Art Program and coordinate with Percent for Art Project Managers on all tasks to facilitate successful, site specific public art projects at City owned sites, including drafting the Call for Artists, managing communications with project committees and partner organizations, communicating with artists, and coordinating with various City operating departments. Speak at public meetings or workshops, both in-person and virtual, to share information about the Percent for Art Program and about specific public art opportunities with Philadelphia’s diverse communities.
• Special Projects –Assist with managing special public art projects as assigned to OACCE such as commissioning of public artworks, exhibits and other projects outside of the Percent for Art program as assigned.
• Conservation and Collection Management – Assist the Public Art Director on the conservation, restoration and collection management of the City of Philadelphia’s 1000+ works of public art. Assist with updating and maintaining the City’s database of public artworks. Coordinate and manage the work of outside conservators who provide conservation and maintenance services to the city.
• Donation Management – Assist the Public Art Director on administering the policies and processes related to proposed donations of public art, memorials, and monuments to the City of Philadelphia and guide potential donors through the public art donation process for placing art on public property.
• Communications – Assist the Public Art Director and the Community Engagement & Communications Manager on fostering the relationship between Philadelphians and the City’s public art collection through public engagement and communications efforts.
• Administration – Generate documents for meetings, internal and external communications, and reports for all Public Art related functions. Assist with creating templates and tools to enhance administrative and project management efficiency across projects.
• Data Management – Maintain and update project notes and program files, track metrics and performance measures related to Public Art on a timely and consistent basis for internal and external reporting. Update and manage all data tracking excel spreadsheets for the Public Art program.
• Complete other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with arts related project management and organizing projects with many stakeholders and partners,
• Passionate about public engagement and comfortable with public speaking and managing public discourse in diverse communities,
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self motivated and creative,
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and digital),
• Experience with leading and organizing meetings with diverse communities or in urban settings,
• High level of Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus,
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, and WordPress,
• Familiarity with form builders or survey tools such as Cognito, Survey Monkey, Submittable, Google Forms,
• Proactive, self-directed, teachable, and show an enthusiasm to take on new projects,
• Ability to multi-task and monitor multiple projects simultaneously,
• Ability to effectively work under pressure to meet deadlines,
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educational experience is required. Experience with community outreach and engagement is a plus. Knowledge of Philadelphia arts and culture sector is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in arts administration, arts-related project management, arts education, or other related public facing work.

Additional Information

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 20, 2023. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, 3 samples of arts related projects you have managed, and 2 writing samples (1 page each) to [email protected] with Email Subject “Assistant Public Art Director.” Phone calls will not be accepted.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
City of Philadelphia

Description

Chernoff Newman is passionate about solving problems through creative communications. We enjoy the folks we spend our days with, whether it’s inside the office or outside after hours. We have a relentless curiosity, no matter what discipline we’re working within, and that drives our passion for creativity. It also fuels a culture of collaboration and fun. We live in a team environment, where we truly work across all disciplines in our marketing efforts. And the most important member of our team? That’s our client. This approach, where we put our clients first, helps us work together as a unified team. A team built to connect with consumers on a personal level. Technology may drive this engagement, but people are who really make it happen.

We’re in search of someone who is able to routinely conceptualize creative solutions that effectively communicate strategic intent across a variety of mediums. Ultimately, our art directors are expected to understand clients’ needs and visually express ideas through compelling, persuasive imagery and design. Art directors work closely with our associate creative directors and copywriters to schedule and monitor all art direction and graphic design projects.

Our best work is achieved when we bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets together to solve problems for our clients. In addition to diversity of thought, we value diversity of people and are committed to a workforce that’s inclusive of our community and culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associates (2 year) degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting is required.
• If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills. Macintosh operating platform a must. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Adobe Creative Cloud, Keynote and any widely utilized word processing application.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design
• Interact with Copywriters, FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).
• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director or ACDs.
• The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Training & Development

Growth Path

Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow. As a general guide, Art Directors will be trained and developed to become Senior Art Directors.

And here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

• Curious – everyone here has the courage to wonder what’s next for our clients and our industry
• Team-driven – this is a true team environment where our clients are the most important member of the team
• Big thinkers – we are all makers, innovators and catalysts for change
• Business savvy – our focus is on strategic, original work that drives a positive bottom line for our client
• Get it done attitude – we are client-focused, responsive and always thinking about measuring our results
• Pride in work – we do what we say by the best of our ability and we are always going for great

If you are ready for the challenge, then we are ready to hear from you!

Pay Range: Industry competitive, commensurate with experience
Chernoff Newman

Company Description

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

We’re looking to hire a Creative Director, Social to join our rapidly growing Social Creative Lab at Dentsu Creative. You will report to the Group Creative Director and will be working on Social AOR for multiple well-known brands – this includes evergreen social, reactive opportunities and larger social-first campaigns, as well as in-house and external productions, and new biz pitches.

Our culture is everything. Everyone is here to make great work in a collaborative environment that runs on creative energy. We also make a promise… if you join our group, you will make a lot of great work for your book.

Key Accountabilities

Dedication to craft:

• We want to make beautiful things for the internet in whatever format is deemed most relevant. We stand out in the market because every detail is considered. We consider the small things as much as we do the big.

‘Of the internet’ thinking:

• We’re looking for talent that has a deep passion for people and how they activate on the internet. You’ll need to be able to connect our brands to culture and have a strong track record of consistency with groundbreaking campaigns.
• You should be obsessed with pop culture, have a personal interest in social networks – particularly TikTok, Twitter and Instagram – and whatever cool new thing pops up next.
• You’re an early adopter and experimenter – you were playing around with BeReal months ago.
• You’re a social-first creative who understands social-first thinking doesn’t end in channel
• You have the belief that all facets of social are powerful and deserve the same care – from text-only tweets to an IG story to collaborating with the influencer team, and especially large activations that drive UGC.

Things this job is NOT:

• A social post factory.
• We are not the ‘can you do the social posts for my TV spot’ group. We win our own clients. We run our own projects. We have our own relationships with clients (and they really are awesome).
• Limited. We work whatever format makes sense for the project.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience
• Examples of digital-first thinking. You need to love the internet and creating in that space.
• Comfortable leading large teams (ex: 5-8 creatives at a time per client); we move at speed, we make lots of work, we need clear-eyed leaders. You need to love mentoring junior talent.
• Interest in and ability to manage high volume of work while maintaining a high level of craft and creativity
• You can master and keep straight multiple tones of voice
• Independent and forward-thinker who believes in total accountability
• Experience building and navigating relationships and trust with clients
• Multiple levels of production experience – from big to small budgets
• Understanding of importance of strategy to the work that we do and authoritatively push internal partners to get creative teams what they need

Additional Information

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale – Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft – Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration – Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,00 – $174,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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