Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

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.

Job Description

Team & Department Strategy:

• Maintain the annual calendar for all projects. Cross refence milestone documents for each project using the information from the annual calendar.
• Support team meetings once per week to review each project next steps, establish priorities, assignments and deadlines.
• Assist manager in building annual budget for both labor and non-labor needs, and ensure proper budgetary guidelines are followed throughout the year.
• Lead execution of Team Member interviews for Seasonal Supervisors and other related support positions.
• Partner with Show Quality Team and Entertainment Production to ensure standards are routinely reviewed and updated. Forge productive collaborations with each team and lead/facilitate through stages of ambiguity. Update Manager routinely where there are issues with partners.
• Contribute to After Action Review process after each project. maintain tracking of feedback that can be incorporated into future projects. Create post-project report that is shared with department leadership.

Development Of Direct Reports And Seasonal Reports

• Assist Manager with the development and execution on‐boarding and training for Seasonal Supervisors. As well as providing on‐going skills development during the course of each event.
• Ensure that tracking and relaying performance feedback, coaching and annual evaluations for seasonal supervisors and/or support personnel is assigned and executed.
• Assist in setting work expectations and leadership standards for all Seasonal Team Members who report to Entertainment Events Management during the course of the assigned event.
• Using company performance development tools, administer performance feedback, coaching and annual evaluations for direct reports.

Project Planning And Advancing

• Partner with Entertainment Production and other Park partners to ensure a seamless transition between pre-production phase of project planning and the event operation for Team Members and Guests.
• Partner with Guest Relations, Operational Excellence and Corporate Security to ensure our operating plans are shared before opening each project.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and training curriculum/procedures for all recurring projects (i.e. HHN, Grinchmas, etc.).

Event Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise various sized teams in the execution of events including seasonal and fulltime staff. Ensuring that all operating components are in accordance with department and company standards.
• Contact Manager when situations in the field escalate to involve other partners.
• Maintain up-to-date distribution list and contact information for the venue/area team. Ensure department partners (i.e. HR, Workforce Planning, etc.) have updated information regularly.
• Ensure the Maintenance request, repair, and replacement of any equipment necessary for the team to properly do their jobs (radios, earpieces,etc.) .
• Ensure that employee schedules are accurate and up to date and that the venue/area is able to support the operation, including special events.
• Provide direction, development and support to supervisors and hourly employees. Communicate feedback and address any and all performance issues, providing praise, recognition, coaching and/or discipline when appropriate. Maintain accurate employee coaching tracking log.
• Keep track of all Job Performance Logs and send to Manager minimum weekly, or timeline established by Manager.
• Assist in tracking and relaying performance feedback, coaching and annual evaluations for Direct reports/ seasonal supervisors and/or support personnel as assigned.
• Ensure that monthly safety housekeeping venue inspections are completed.
• Keep track of vendor contact information and forge/maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, including appropriate payment for work performed.
• Collaborate with the Manager to create and maintain the department budget in accordance with company procedures. Follow all company procedures for using purchase orders and submitting invoices and receipts.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and training curriculum/procedures.
• Develop and implement safety standards to reduce and prevent Injury & Illness cases. Investigate and close out all injury and illness reports within 72 hours of notification. Ensure Housekeeping Inspections are completed as applicable.
• Ensure the review and approval of all hourly staff time and attendance forms for accuracy.

Supervise Day to Day planning & operation

• Attend meetings as assigned by Manager.
• Serve as designated Duty Manager for the Entertainment Operations Department when needed.
• Send WIM report to your Manager every Wednesday end of day.
• Send weekly/ event progress, financial and labor reporting to manager and stakeholders.
• Assist in conducting employee investigations and/or disciplinary actions, ensuring they are conducted appropriately and timely, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Submit requests for vacations, leaves of absences, and days off through management using the ETR system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• USH Entertainment Department is committed to promoting a collaborative, productive, and engaging workplace for all Team Members. We require Managers and Supervisors to lead by example promoting a professional, inspiring, fun, and teamwork-oriented work culture.
• General Knowledge and Skills Required: Managers shall have the ability to read, interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. The Manager shall be able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Manager will be able to effectively communicate, present information, and answer questions in one-on-one and group settings.
• Communicating and influencing: Managers are required to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the organization, including providing specific, timely feedback to managers and others to work together more effectively.
• Managing Others: Identify required skills and criteria to ensure best quality hiring. Demonstrate the ability to assess performance and take appropriate coaching, corrective action, or termination if necessary. Provide associates with all the information, history and resources they need to do their jobs and to feel a partnership with the organization. Coach and develop Team Members for current and future responsibilities. Communicate performance goals and standards routinely so that Team Members understand expectations and how they are linked to organization and department vision, values, and goals. Provide regular, specific feedback that Team Members can use to continuously improve performance. Demonstrate a commitment to organizational initiatives with words and actions. Encourage Team Members to contribute; recognizing, reinforcing, and rewarding contributions. Encourage Team Members to be innovative and willing to take risks, tolerating well-intentioned mistakes.
• Quality and partner focus: Continuously look for ways to refine and improve work processes to achieve better results. Follow through on commitments made to internal and external partners.
• Maximizing resources: Work collaboratively with all Team Members in the organization and support others when requested. Seek expertise, advice, and perspectives from a variety of sources both within and outside the organization to ensure a high work standard and an engaging culture for Team Members. Maintain a productive balance between the concern for people and concern for work results.
• Project Management: Design/develop plans for accomplishing objectives, monitoring status, and providing regular status updates. Provide relevant information to others in a timely manner and follow through with commitments made to others. Recognize the broader implications of a project; doing all that should be done, not just as directed.
• Learning and adapting: Remain productive during periods of ambiguity, uncertainty and change. Demonstrate a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments. Proactively utilize slower periods to improve work and or work environment; equipment maintenance, archiving, general organization, etc.
• Leadership: Set a positive, productive and communicative tone as a leader in the department. Partner with the leadership team when representing policies and procedures, remaining positive with Team Members, and voicing concerns directly to leadership. Consistently exhibit an “open door” demeanor which fosters approachability, professionalism and openness. Be available to all Team Members equally, treating all Team Members fairly. Promote healthy, collaborative and positive tone/vibe in venues, areas and/or elements.

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.
NBCUniversal

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.

NBC Universal Owned Television Stations is the division of NBCUniversal that includes 11 local NBC television stations, 28 local Telemundo stations, 5 Regional Sports Newtorks and their digital channels and websites, as well as a group of out-of-home properties and a production company. The stations produce and deliver compelling and unique local news, information and entertainment programming to viewers in the communities they serve, which include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Diego and Connecticut, with a goal of connecting to their audiences anytime and anywhere.

Job Description

NBC 5 Chicago, WMAQ-TV, is looking for a talented and motivated DayPart Manager responsible for news coverage and newscasts.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Responsible for overall editorial content on all platforms produced by WMAQ, NBC Chicago, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and on-air broadcast.
• The Daypart News Manager will oversee the platform managers and the pool of content producers creating content for all platforms.
• Collaborates with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC Local, for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
• Will work with all facets of the organization, including Production, IT, Creative Services and Broadcast Operations and the newsroom to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Responsible for tracking coverage-related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news department.
• Responsible for scheduling content producers and platform managers to ensure proper coverage.
• Responsible for writing and delivering performance reviews for platform managers and content producers
• Responsible for hiring quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees.
• Will be part of an on-call rotation of manager to provide oversight of weekend morning and evening newscasts.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsroom management or supervisory role
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and any shift as assigned
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired

• Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms.
• Team-player attitude
• Experience in script approval–with strong editorial judgment
• Ability to lead the newsroom–offering positive and negative feedback to help grow and develop the team
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make NBC Chicago’s local content the best in the market

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.
NBCUniversal

Untitled Feature Film Las Vegas Open Casting Call

TV Movie Casting Call for Musician on Stage

Work Dates: Wednesday, December 21

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

Location: Atlanta, GA 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 COVID Testing: Testing upon arrival.

Now casting the following background talent

Musician on Stage

• Will only simulate playing but must be able to play to look authentic.
• Must have instrument
• Any ethnicities
• Female or Males
• Age: 18+ 

CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’ Extras Casting Call

Production: Gotham Knights
Casting Company: Casting All Talent
Location: Oglethorpe, GA
Pays $88/8

Around the 2nd or 3rd week of January

Types Needed:
Literally every walk of Gotham life. A little splash of 1920’s Weimar night scene, a little modern day Berlin, a little afro punk, a little 90’s ska club, and a whole lot of every day Gotham with these little special splashes mixed in. 

You will take a rapid covid test on your work date.
NOT a vaccine mandated film.

CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’ Casting Academy Teachers

Production: Gotham Knights
Casting Company: Casting All Talent
Location: Oglethorpe, GA
Pays $88/8

Some fittings: January 4th & 5th

Available Roles:

• Academy Teacher
• Gotham Citizens
• Academy Teachers
• Academy Students
• Hazmat Tech
• GCPD Cops

You will take a rapid covid test on your work date.
NOT a vaccine mandated film.

CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’ Casting Hospital Staff

Production: Gotham Knights
Casting Company: Casting All Talent
Location: Conyers, GA
Pays $88/8

Available Roles:
(No real life experience required)
Doctor
Nurses
Patients

You will take a rapid covid test on your work date.
NOT a vaccine mandated film.

Tri-C Short Film Open Casting Call

**This is a W-2 Direct Hire position**

Summary

The Director of Music collaborates with the parish pastor, staff, and volunteers to promote an engaged parish community, foster teamwork, and support the ongoing tradition of inspired music. This position leads the parish musical life with the adult choir, youth hand chime choir and adult and youth cantors, as well as the planning, scheduling and organizing of all liturgical musicians. The Director of Music provides leadership at weekend masses and special liturgies to encourage participation with a welcoming spirit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report directly to, and consult with, the pastor.
• Select appropriate music for parish liturgies (weekends, holy days, Triduum, First Communion, Confirmation, Thanksgiving Day Mass, etc.), drawing from the worship aids or approved resources used by the parish.
• Provide musicians for parish liturgies as required.
• Research and introduce new congregational and choir music to be used for parish liturgies.
• Research and incorporate bilingual (English and Spanish) music into the parish repertoire and teach it to cantors, choirs and assemblies.
• Organize, direct and schedule the Adult Choir (September – Pentecost).
• Organize, direct and schedule the parish Bell Choir (October – Easter).
• Organize, train and schedule the adult lead cantors and cantor groups (all year).
• Hire, train, supervise and schedule the parish organists and submit their timecards for payroll.
• Oversee and maintain music materials and equipment:

* church sound system and related sound equipment

* music libraries for choirs

* parish worship aids (Breaking Bread and Misal del Día books plus covers)

* hand chimes, church piano and organ

* Bell Choir laptop, monitors and related electronic equipment

• Create printed worship aids for the parish as needed, particularly for the Easter Triduum.
• Prepare accompanist and lead cantor music binders for parish liturgies.
• Consult with engaged couples on approved wedding music and assist them in finding approved musicians.
• Provide music and musicians for all parish funerals on site (35-40 per year), confer with families to plan music, if needed.
• Maintain appropriate copyright licenses; secure copyrights when needed.
• Prior to use, vet all music to be used at livestreamed Masses and report those titles to the licensor in a timely manner.
• Keep parish wedding guidelines and funeral planning materials current.
• Compose and arrange choral, instrumental and bell choir music as needed.
• Generate an annual music budget and monitor expenditures
• Act as resource person/adviser to the school music teacher for school Masses
• Collaborate or confer with parish staff colleagues as appropriate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Degree in Music
• Experience in choral conducting, with proficiency in singing, teaching/leading vocalists and reading music, as well as excellent keyboard skills
• Strong organizational, planning and communication skills; detail oriented
• Experience with Spanish is preferred
• Experience with copyright laws and licensing procedures is preferred

In addition:

• These responsibilities pertain to parish liturgies in English.
• All employees must comply with the provisions of the Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Evansville.

Future Talent, LLC

Creative Director

What’s up? We’re Vayner3! A brand new part of the VaynerX family, dedicated to building the future of NFTs – partnering with celebrities and brands to make magic happen. Day in and day out, we propel some of the biggest IP owners in the world to the intersection of attention and culture… NFTs.

Culture is our key and Empathy is how we build it. VaynerX is built on a combination of diverse backgrounds collaborating to put forward innovative, creative and strategic solutions to the one advantage that stands the test of time — PEOPLE.

At Vayner3, we’re lucky that everyone within our walls thinks creatively – and shares a genuine passion for building communities and understanding the world of NFTS. In this world, our strategists serve a slightly different role than more traditional “management consultant types,” but we are very interested in the structured problem solving, the comfort with a blank sheet of paper, and the skill at turning complex topics into simple mental models that you might bring to the table!

The Pitch:

Looking to make the move and step up into a leadership role? Then this could be for you. We’re looking for another CD to join the creative leadership team. You’ll be the go-to creative for a couple of our accounts, leading creative teams with a focus on the best work possible. Guiding and shaping great ideas that hit the client briefs and make us all proud. Adept at presenting, you are able to work alongside client partnership teams to build our web3 presence. You’re used to negotiating your way to the best creative answers for the campaigns whilst keeping clients on our side. But you also know when to push back on the client’s feedback, and how to defend the work with grace and meaning.

For this role we need someone who is equal parts wordsmith and visual tastemaker. Your skills hail from the copy side of things – not only adept at conveying concepts with clarity, but write copy that motivates and connects across campaigns and media. That doesn’t mean that you don’t know visuals. Your years of experience will have added a depth of understanding visual language to your core skills. You’ll be working with visual partners be they creators, designers, editors or film makers and know how to make the most of their skills and draw a team together.

This is a full-time role based in NY, FL, or CHI.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Set the example to foster an environment of a more judgement-free creative world, by producing and testing a high volume of insights-based content.
• Lead the development and execution of creative content rooted in insights for a variety of clients, including executing independently and responsible for overall output of the creative product
• In collaboration with a CD partner, you will mentor and manage a full creative team of 15+ people, including designers, writers and creators.
• Collaborate with inter-agency departments and teams to develop a variety of content needs that meets creative and strategic criteria (client briefs, feedback, client KPIs, etc.), and delivers on measurable business results for your client
• Act as a dotted line to senior leadership, including C level stake-holders, to ensure creative excellence and meeting of brand objectives
• Lead the development and growth of each team member, providing evaluation, mentorship, counsel, and determining assignments and incentives as needed. Monitor performance and progress, and manage up to the leadership team when needed.
• Must understand, articulate, and strategically apply the latest platform, industry, creative trends, and digital best practices, always seeking the next opportunity for your brands.
• Attend client meetings and be the voice that communicates creative vision and processes, bringing stellar presentation skills to the table.
• Work to streamline creative processes to improve team structure at a wider level, providing input on wider operational systems as needed.
• Actively support and participate in new business projects.

The ideal candidate has:

• 10+ years of advertising experience, developing and creating for digital / social strategies + campaigns. Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Exceptional management experience leading large teams, including ability to qualify, prioritize and delegate workloads for your team.
• Experience building strong client relationships and build confidence as a leader who can manage work while successfully interpreting their brands
• Partner with clients to help them understand ideas and act as a guide in any situation, while able to pivot thinking and adjust style when necessary.
• Be adaptable, understanding and enforcing that a big idea can come from anywhere
• Mastery of industry and digital best practices coupled with a s trong knowledge of platform/Industry/creative trends, in order to articulate and strategically apply to creative executions.
• Have a strong creative vision and understanding of client/ agency business needs and objectives, with a strong understanding of a brand in different spaces.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Base Salary $150,000 – $215,000
• Employer-sponsored 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Health and Wellness benefits

VaynerX