Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Oversight of all live event related matters including, but not limited to management of the live event calendar, on-air talent and above-the-line production personnel, team relationships, budgets, technology and on-site logistics for all NBC Sports Chicago live events
• Serve as Executive Producer of all live event telecasts and demonstrate full aptitude of production/post-production processes and sound editorial judgment
• Plan to continuously drive the improvement of story development and presentation, particularly with the incorporation of new technologies and platforms
• Partner with VP, Content to strategize and execute on all production related efforts in support of the one content team philosophy
• Partner with network management team on strategic initiatives regarding marketing, advertising sales and content distribution for all platforms
• Partner and collaborate with all internal departments to ensure content is relevant for all platforms and all operational needs of live events on the network are me
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and remote crewing services to coordinate and manage remote production for all live sports remote telecasts.
• Serve as contact and resource to RSN group management team on all live-event related matters
• Track and deliver monthly reports of relevant financial data related to live events budgets
• Develop, coach and lead live event staff, including Producers, Directors, Associate Producers and Editors
• Seek to increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience in sports television production experience as a Producer, Executive/Coordinating Producer, or Director capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in related area of study preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3+) years’ managing a team of multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
• Show and live event management and creation production experience, ideally in a major market
• Solid editorial judgement and knowledge of Chicago sports scene

Desired Characteristics

• Leadership skills and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of multi-platform viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, multi-task abilities

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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Position Description

Creative Director, Marketing

(New York, NY)

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000

Organization Overview

REFORM Alliance is a national organization seeking to safely reduce the number of people on probation and parole and create real pathways to work and wellness for people who have been supervised instead of supported. In 2022 our focus is on state and federal probation and parole policy reform.

REFORM was launched in 2019 by award-winning recording artist Meek Mill; Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Fanatics executive chairman Michael Rubin; entrepreneur and business mogul Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter; Kraft Group CEO and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft; Brooklyn Nets co-owner and philanthropic investor Clara Wu Tsai; Galaxy Digital CEO and founder Michael E. Novogratz; Vista Equity Partners founder, chairman, CEO Robert F. Smith, and CNN host and activist Van Jones.

We are using all the resources we have to help fix the flawed criminal justice system in the United States by changing laws and policies, and building a movement of Reformers to help change hearts and minds.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Creative Director serves as the brand steward to elevate the standard of creative, build processes, guidelines and identify areas for creative improvement. Reform seeks a Creative Director with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset, eagerness to build, and a reputation as an innovative, adaptive, and proactive “doer”. The right candidate will possess a strong brand vision, excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines. They will have a passion for design, video, storytelling, and content creation that serves to change the nationwide narrative around criminal justice reform.

Description Of Key Job Functions

• Oversee design, creative strategy, style/content guides, production, visual standards, and art direction
• Communicate brand vision and aesthetic; update materials as needed and use this knowledge to prepare comprehensive briefs, guidelines, and co-branded materials to share with stakeholders and external partners. Confidently present concepts and vision as needed, execute across channels
• Assess gaps in photography and video production and ensure easy org-wide access to assets
• In partnership with the CMO and cross-functional teams, develop engaging concepts, creative, videos, collateral, and experiential for campaigns, events, social, growth, membership, and presentations
• Create and implement a project workflow, formal request process, and system of prioritization
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring they are on time and on budget, executing quickly and optimally under tight deadlines without sacrificing design quality, project, and organization goals
• Review all creative requests to ensure scope is clear and priority overflow requests are resourced
• Create a roster of talent and agencies. Recruit, manage and oversee freelancer resources as needed
• Work with program managers to ensure creative deliverables across traditional, digital, social, and experiential, are produced as concepted and brand vision/DNA is upheld through assets
• Drive creative management process for art direction, translate critiques and feedback into edits
• Research and analyze industry trends, social media trends and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and latest creative and high performing techniques, tools, and best practices
• Support teams across all channel needs from website development to microsites and stories
• Concept still and motion imagery, communicate vision through sketch/storyboard and swipe as needed, make selects, trouble-shoot and keep the post-production process moving
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams on video needs. Review edits in a timely fashion, support process; collaborate and provide feedback/examples, perform re-touching/edits as needed
• Develop variety of ideas and concepts, provide guidance in pre-shoot meetings, on site, and in post-production and support team on cataloging video archive, addressing requests, securing back up
• Work with executives to design presentations, BOD collateral and deliver strong visual storytelling
• Create and edit templates and collateral to ensure teams can modify branded materials independently
• Review and share final assets with requestors. Determine appropriate system to ensure all documents are systematically organized and final files are available for easy future referencing.
• Oversee and manage departmental budget and budget tracking

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with focus in Graphic Design
• 8+ years of related experience with strong design background, including concept development, digital design, campaigns, short-form social videos, other video production and/or fundraising appeals and portfolio to show for it
• At least 3 years of managing creative resources
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; can adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong aesthetic sense, excellent attention to detail and meticulous typography skills
• Highly creative and results-driven with a proven track record of success
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital and experiential platforms, social, apps, websites and creative technologies
• Experience managing production budgets, timelines and identifying requirements for and working with external partners, production houses, design freelancers, photographers, AV, and videographers
• Must have a passion for the digital and social media space with strong social content design skills, including motion and photography; significant experience with Instagram, YT, TikTok and Twitter
• Demonstrated experience leading conversations with agencies for assets, campaigns and websites
• Wizard in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe After Effects, MS PowerPoint, Google Suite and other creative tools. Asana, JavaScript, HTML, & UX tools a plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit: not afraid to get your hands dirty, make quick spot edits as needed
• Expert visual storyteller (including charts, graphs etc.) who is solutions-driven and has experience working with executives to build presentations
• Highly knowledgeable in understanding online consumer behavior, functionality, usability and can incorporate into designs and content that meet website and social best practices
• Ability to bring a highly stylized brand campaigns to life across channels & adapting based on data
• Deep seeded knowledge of the digital landscape and unique elements of each video and social platforms and what makes videos successful on those platforms.
• A commitment to identifying and elevating stories; Someone who can navigate complexity and ambiguity to get to the heart of and cultivate a great story
• Mission-driven with a strong desire to contribute to the brand ethos and grow with the brand
• Prior start-up and/or non-profit experience a strong plus

At REFORM Alliance, we strive to move hearts and minds to create a more humane criminal justice system. This requires us to maintain a company culture that values employee individuality and community development. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, cultural background, religion, disability and age produces ideas and perspectives that make our efforts stronger for people unjustly in the system and make our company a better place to work. Our leadership team is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do and how we lead.
REFORM Alliance

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.

Dedication To Craft

Key Accountabilities

• 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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Casting Call for Black Trucks

TV Movie Casting Call for Church Musicians

Work Dates: 1/10 – 1/17

-Shoot can last -/+12 hours /Must have open availability/ Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, GA area/Hiram Area

-Must have reliable transportation. Location may be outside of the perimeter. 

Rate: $150/12+ OT

-Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks

MANDATORY TESTING UPON ARRIVAL

Now Casting the following background talent.

Church Musician

• Any ethnicity
• Keys, drums, guitar, bass
• Age: 18+
• Will only have to simulate playing but must be able to actually play.

$3,900 Trades Apparel Casting Call

Jigsaw Casting is seeking Tradespeople – Men and Women with experience working in Warehouse, Manufacturing, Construction and Electrical Industry for a Trades Apparel Campaign in Toronto!

Looking for Tradespeople with various experiences below. Talent will be made up of everyday individuals who appear approachable and comfortable in their gear – and competent when handling their tools and equipment.

Looking for the following roles:
1) Male Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Warehouse or Construction.
2) Female Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Construction and Manufacturing. (Will be required for 2 shoot days)
3) Female Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Electrical construction.

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

If selected, each person will be paid $3,900 for a one day shoot. ($150 for covid and wardrobe, $750 for session/day, buyout is $3,000) Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, versions. This is a non union campaign. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. No previous acting experience is required.

Deadline to submit: January 11, 2023 at 11am EST.

Must be available for these key dates, filming in Toronto:
ZOOM Recall Mon Jan 16, 2023.
Covid Test: Jan 27/28 or Feb 2, 2023.
Wardrobe: Jan 31, 2023.
Shoot Date: Feb 4 and / or 5, 2023 – TBD which day needed.

If interested, please apply online with your self tape:

Self tape instructions:
https://bit.ly/trades3selftape

TV Movie Casting Call for Church Choirs

Work Dates: 1/6 – 1/17

-Shoot can last -/+12 hours /Must have open availability/ Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, GA area/Hiram Area

-Must have reliable transportation. Location may be outside of the perimeter. 

Rate: $135/12+ OT

-Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks

MANDATORY TESTING UPON ARRIVAL

Now Casting the following background talent.

Actual Church Choir

• Any ethnicity
• Male and Female
• Ages: 18+
• Will only have to simulate singing!
• Will work multiple dates through 1/17

$3,000 Trades Apparel Commercial Casting Call

Seeking Tradespeople – Men and Women with experience working in Warehouse, Manufacturing, Construction and Electrical Industry for a Trades Apparel Campaign in Toronto!

Looking for Tradespeople with various experiences below. Talent will be made up of everyday individuals who appear approachable and comfortable in their gear – and competent when handling their tools and equipment.

Looking for the following roles:
1) Male Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Warehouse or Construction.
2) Female Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Construction and Manufacturing. (Will be required for 2 shoot days)
3) Female Tradesperson. Ages 25 to 45. Skilled in Electrical construction.

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

If selected, each person will be paid $3,900 for a one day shoot. ($150 for covid and wardrobe, $750 for session/day, buyout is $3,000)

Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, versions.

This is a non union campaign. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. No previous acting experience is required.

Deadline to submit: January 11, 2023 at 11am EST.

Must be available for these key dates, filming in Toronto:
ZOOM Recall Mon Jan 16, 2023.
Covid Test: Jan 27/28 or Feb 2, 2023.
Wardrobe: Jan 31, 2023.
Shoot Date: Feb 4 and / or 5, 2023 – TBD which day needed.

TV Movie Casting Call for Senior Residents, Nurses and Visitors

Work Dates: 1/3/202

-Shoot can last -/+12 hours /Must have open availability/ Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, GA area/Hiram Area

-Must have reliable transportation. Location may be outside of the perimeter. 

Rate: $135/12+ OT

-Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks

MANDATORY TESTING UPON ARRIVAL

Now Casting the following background talent.

Senior Residents, Nurses and Visitors

• Any ethnicity
• Male and Female
• Ages: 18+

Hush is a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand, founded 18 years ago by Mandy Watkins and now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 150 staff in our head office and across 30 John Lewis concessions, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories that are characterised by an elegant simplicity and laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry over the past 2 years, hush has continued grow – but our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic – we love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.

The Role:

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and passionate Senior PR and Influencer Executive to join our Brand Marketing team at an exciting time for hush. Working alongside the Senior Brand, Social and PR Manager and our external agency, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious press and influencer marketing strategy, creating unforgettable PR campaigns and moments that generate buzz, awareness and love for the brand.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of the PR and Influencer strategy and activations.
• Manage influencer campaigns to drive coverage and buzz. Be proactive in identifying new talent that align with hush’s brand and work with other teams to create campaigns that are 360
• Manage and grow hush’s brand ambassador programme to increase advocacy and awareness
• Design and execute a calendar of engaging influencer and press events and creative mailers to ensure cut-through
• Day-to-day management of our PR agency, working together to achieve KPIs and wider marketing objectives
• Work with our PR agency to secure press features, ensuring hush is positioned correctly in the right titles
• Proactively create engaging PR opportunities to pitch to media
• Daily management of the hush press office, responding promptly to enquiries and sample requests
• Draft, edit and issue high quality, compelling written materials including press releases, interview briefing documents and quotes from hush spokespeople
• Sample management
• Work with the Senior PR Manager to execute our media partnership strategy
• Arrange product orders for VIP, stylist and journalist gifting and call ins
• Track press and influencer coverage, maintain our PR dashboard and report results to the wider team
• Monitoring PR budgets
• Be a constant champion for PR across the business

The Person:

• 4 years+ PR experience within the fashion industry, including working with influencers and tastemakers
• Great influencer and press contacts within the women’s fashion industry
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• The ability to build strong relationships
• A great multi-tasker who is used to working in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proactive with a can-do attitude
• Agency management would be advantageous

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications are encouraged from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

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