Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

About The Role

Skillit is launching this Summer 2023 in Las Vegas, and is looking to bring on a serious Event and Talent Manager to lead their experiences! Skillit experiences are a first of a kind,  combining entertainment and education, targeted to women and their network (kids, families, friends, dates). 

This will be a new role, responsibilities will include:

• Scout talent for our events, pitch and close Talent to create Skillit original events and experiences.
• Manage events from conception and pricing  to delivery, working with venues, event staff (Makers) and partners 
• Manage, report on and grow revenue from event to help hit our goals 
• Work with the Skillit marketing team to make sure events make an impact: both in terms of sales and event coverage 
• Foster and grow the Skillit Partner Network: including venues and event organizers
• Represent Skillit at local events and with local PR

Location: Las Vegas 

About you:

This role demands an entrepreneurial individual with some track record in the events industry. The role requires a mix of marketing, business development and operational experience with a dash of creativity. The perfect events lead will need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry, and excited about bringing an educational element to the unique events for women. 

Required skills:

• 3+ years in the events industry with proven experience managing impactful events projects
• 2+ years operational and project management experience 
• Strong knowledge of the Las Vegas area, have connections and relationships
• Highly organized and efficient
• Have a positive and welcoming attitude and personality 
• Curious and keen to push boundaries and try new concepts
• Great networking skills and the ability to make partnerships come to life 
• Able to communicate with Makers, venues, partners 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Full-time contract position with early stage start-up with opportunity to lead the event team 
• Become one of the early employees of an exciting start-up that is changing the entertainment landscape.
• Have a real impact on the company’s growth and evolution.

More About Us:   

Skillit, is an online marketplace for social learning experiences for women offering fun, live, experience-based learning through classes, workshops and experiences created by a skilled expert. Launch date is September 2023.

How To Apply 

Please apply directly through LinkedIn or send your resume and anything else you’d like to share (social media, website, cover letter) to [email protected]. If you’ve been referred by anyone, please indicate that in your email.

Skillit

Manager, Events
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to https://www.sonypictures.com.
ROLE:
The Manager of SPE Global Events will report into the Event Lead of SPE Global Event Marketing and will take on projects as assigned. This will include the management and coordination of events in support of both the theatrical and television entities, including: Premieres, Junkets, Activations, Conventions, Markets, Distribution & Ad Sales Events, Internal Meetings, Executive Summits and Retreats. In addition, comes the oversight of all vendors and support staff necessary to effectively execute these events.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Event Lead of SPE Global Marketing and key internal executives in the development and execution of integrated event plans. This position supports SPE Marketing Distribution across both theatrical and television for Premieres, Activations, L.A. Screenings NATPE, MIPCOM, Sales Conferences, Executive and Client Events
Collaborate cross-functionally with various internal and external teams on event logistics for all events, including but not limited to: Ticketing, RSVPs, Front of House, Red Carpet, Transportation, Security, Publicity and Social Media Needs
Support and/or independently manage events as assigned, with associated tasks including:
o Work with internal teams to produce a wide variety of events ranging from industry conferences to premieres, with innovative approaches to engage guests
o Lead event meetings when applicable and communicate pertinent information
o Create and manage event budgets from implementation, sign off, tracking, & reconciliation
o Work with the studio operations and facilities teams to manage on-lot union labor, load-in/load-out schedules with external vendors, and securing space and locations for on-lot activities
o Build schedule and itineraries for event needs: run of show, load-in, staffing, setup needs, talent/filmmaker itineraries
o Support key aspects of events including management of production agency, work-back schedule, talent, venue negotiation & procurement, design/dcor, catering, travel
o Understand and anticipate in industry trends that will affect SPE in the short and long term
o Effectively communicate, support, and manage expectations of key stakeholders and executives at SPE events
o Facilitate design and creation of event materials and secure all necessary approvals from Legal and Financiers
o Oversee creation and implementation of collateral materials including invitations, screening & party tickets, staff badges, parking passes; in conjunction with RSVP grids, contractual
obligations, ticket allotments, seating requests, special requirements for talent, filmmakers, and SPE executives
o Research and actively seek out new vendors to keep events fresh and innovative
o Work with other Sony groups and partners to fulfill initiatives, contractual obligations, and partner needs: including but not limited to, cross divisional promotions, inclusive of premiere activations
o Collaborate with the Sony S3 team on health and safety protocols on all events
o Liaise and collaborate with social media team for celebrity/influencer outreach, social media influencers, ticketing, and participation
o Work in partnership with the exhibitor relations team for all in-theater setup and needs
o Achieve sponsorship needs in coordination with the promotions and partnerships team to fulfill contractual obligations for red carpet events
o Spearhead experiential stunts and activations in conjunction with existing premieres and events, as well as stand-alone marketing initiatives
o Continually evaluate effectiveness of events as they relate to overall return in alignment with divisional and company goals
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
4 to 6 years minimum experience with large scale, high budget, premium quality event planning and execution
Studio, Agency, Network or Production experience is highly preferred
Must be flexible, creative problem-solver with a positive demeanor
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop or Adobe InDesign, Internet Research required
Must be self-motivated, organized, with superb attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, work independently with the ability to set appropriate priorities
Must be highly customer service focused with high emotional intelligence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be comfortable and effective in fast-paced, high energy, high visibility environments
ALTEN

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Manager, Events
*** Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to https://www.sonypictures.com.
ROLE:
The Manager of SPE Global Events will report into the Event Lead of SPE Global Event Marketing and will take on projects as assigned. This will include the management and coordination of events in support of both the theatrical and television entities, including: Premieres, Junkets, Activations, Conventions, Markets, Distribution & Ad Sales Events, Internal Meetings, Executive Summits and Retreats. In addition, comes the oversight of all vendors and support staff necessary to effectively execute these events.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with the Event Lead of SPE Global Marketing and key internal executives in the development and execution of integrated event plans. This position supports SPE Marketing Distribution across both theatrical and television for Premieres, Activations, L.A. Screenings NATPE, MIPCOM, Sales Conferences, Executive and Client Events
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various internal and external teams on event logistics for all events, including but not limited to: Ticketing, RSVPs, Front of House, Red Carpet, Transportation, Security, Publicity and Social Media Needs
• Support and/or independently manage events as assigned, with associated tasks including:
o Work with internal teams to produce a wide variety of events ranging from industry conferences to premieres, with innovative approaches to engage guests
o Lead event meetings when applicable and communicate pertinent information
o Create and manage event budgets from implementation, sign off, tracking, & reconciliation
o Work with the studio operations and facilities teams to manage on-lot union labor, load-in/load-out schedules with external vendors, and securing space and locations for on-lot activities
o Build schedule and itineraries for event needs: run of show, load-in, staffing, setup needs, talent/filmmaker itineraries
o Support key aspects of events including management of production agency, work-back schedule, talent, venue negotiation & procurement, design/décor, catering, travel
o Understand and anticipate in industry trends that will affect SPE in the short and long term
o Effectively communicate, support, and manage expectations of key stakeholders and executives at SPE events
o Facilitate design and creation of event materials and secure all necessary approvals from Legal and Financiers
o Oversee creation and implementation of collateral materials including invitations, screening & party tickets, staff badges, parking passes; in conjunction with RSVP grids, contractual
obligations, ticket allotments, seating requests, special requirements for talent, filmmakers, and SPE executives
o Research and actively seek out new vendors to keep events fresh and innovative
o Work with other Sony groups and partners to fulfill initiatives, contractual obligations, and partner needs: including but not limited to, cross divisional promotions, inclusive of premiere activations
o Collaborate with the Sony S3 team on health and safety protocols on all events
o Liaise and collaborate with social media team for celebrity/influencer outreach, social media influencers, ticketing, and participation
o Work in partnership with the exhibitor relations team for all in-theater setup and needs
o Achieve sponsorship needs in coordination with the promotions and partnerships team to fulfill contractual obligations for red carpet events
o Spearhead experiential stunts and activations in conjunction with existing premieres and events, as well as stand-alone marketing initiatives
o Continually evaluate effectiveness of events as they relate to overall return in alignment with divisional and company goals
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 4 to 6 years minimum experience with large scale, high budget, premium quality event planning and execution
• Studio, Agency, Network or Production experience is highly preferred
• Must be flexible, creative problem-solver with a positive demeanor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop or Adobe InDesign, Internet Research required
• Must be self-motivated, organized, with superb attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, work independently with the ability to set appropriate priorities
• Must be highly customer service focused with high emotional intelligence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable and effective in fast-paced, high energy, high visibility environments

To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on or send an email on _____________________
LeadStack Inc.

About Studio71

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio leading in development, production, and distribution of original programming, reaching audiences at scale on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, and Roku. Studio71 is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, and London.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of short form entertainment.

Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.

Position Summary:

To support our growing Facebook and Snapchat business, we’re searching for Talent Relations person to help recruit more talent. In this role, you’ll target Creators with a significant audience to sign for Facebook and Snapchat driven businesses. You will develop, maintain, and prospect new creators from multiple sources. If you’re ready to hustle and grow our network’s overall audience size, you’ll be the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Build financial models around expected revenues

· Oversee signing team and build incentives around company goals

· Managing ongoing communications, partnerships, and performance reports with clients

· Identify potential Talent which fits the needs of our network

· Manage the Talent pipeline and track leads

· Draft partnership contracts

· Request key information from Talent

· Hand off new signs to launch team

· Negotiate Talent Redlines

· Create and maintain Salesforce accounts for Talent partnerships

· Schedule pitch calls with Talent

· Gather Talents social followings to evaluate potential audience

· Communicate new signs to other internal teams

· Outreach to potential partners

· Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of talent relations experience

· Track record of talent relations, cold calling, signing, and managing clients, or a comparable combination of education and experience

· Proven track record of leading a team

· Proven track record working with Facebook and/or Snapchat related businesses

· Strong communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Have a basic understanding of Talent partnership agreements

· Ability to multi-task and self-direct

· Open to learning new skills and techniques

· Clear understanding of how to provide superior client service

Studio71, LP

About Studio71

Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio leading in development, production, and distribution of original programming, reaching audiences at scale on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, and Roku. Studio71 is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, and London.

We are the leaders in digital entertainment, shaping the future of short form entertainment.

Studio71 offers great career advancement and networking opportunities, while also providing work-life balance for our employees. When you join us, you are joining a company that will challenge you and invest in your professional development.

Studio71 is an Equal Opportunity Employer that’s committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the importance of, and foster a culture where you can truly belong, collaborate, and grow. We welcome and encourage people of all characteristics and identities to apply.

Position Summary:

To support our growing Facebook and Snapchat business, we’re searching for Talent Relations person to help recruit more talent. In this role, you’ll target Creators with a significant audience and support the team in signing them. You will develop, maintain, and prospect new creators from multiple sources. If you’re ready to hustle and grow our network’s overall audience size, you’ll be the perfect candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Identify potential Talent which fits the needs of our network

· Manage the Talent pipeline and track leads

· Draft partnership contracts

· Request key information from Talent

· Hand off new signs to launch team

· Negotiate Talent Redlines

· Create and maintain Salesforce accounts for Talent partnerships

· Schedule pitch calls with Talent

· Gather Talents social followings to evaluate potential audience

· Communicate new signs to other internal teams

· Outreach to potential partners

· Perform other duties as needed or as directed

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 1+ years of talent relations experience

· Track record of talent relations, cold calling, signing, and managing clients, or a comparable combination of education and experience

· Strong communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Have a basic understanding of Talent partnership agreements

· Ability to multi-task and self-direct

· Open to learning new skills and techniques

· Clear understanding of how to provide superior client service

· Experience with Facebook and Snapchat is a plus

Studio71, LP

Direct Agents is…

AWARD WINNING + DIVERSE

Minority Founded and Led

48% BIPOC, 38% of senior leadership

62% Female, 42% of senior leadership

5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)

Best Employer for Young Careers winner of Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

2x Winner NYC Top Workplaces (2022, 2021)

GROWTH ORIENTED + LEARNING MINDSET

25% growth this past year across the company

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Ways You’ll Make an Impact

• Work on a variety of clients/verticals (including e-commerce, entertainment, mobile apps) and manage daily strategy and execution of paid search campaigns that drive revenue/sales/users while maintaining effective cost per acquisition (CPA) or return on ad spend (ROAS)
• Develop and implement performance driven campaign strategies and optimizations for clients
• Research and understand client business models, products/services, verticals, and competition to create and manage campaigns that drive true business profitability and growth
• Work with search team and directly with clients to communicate campaign results, strategy, issues or needs
• Deep dive into analytics data to form the basis of campaign strategies and optimization
• Work with different channels teams to develop successful omni-channel strategies
• Expand beyond search distribution to effectively run campaigns on YouTube, display, Apple Search Ads, Bing Ads, new Google Ads Betas and more!
• Analyze and optimize campaigns from a variety of perspectives including conversion rates, keyword bids, impression shares, seasonal/geographical trends, search queries, keyword and ad copy research and development, landing pages, conversion funnel, quality score, competition, distribution channels, etc to achieve maximum ROI for clients
• Help train and guide team of analysts
• Work with business development to audit and develop custom pitches

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

As an independent and nimble agency, you have a direct hand in the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include:

• Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders
• Access to internal and external trainings and conferences across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and management
• Strategic roundtable discussions
• Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more
• Speaking opportunities (internal and external)
• Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)

What You’re Bringing

• 4-5+ years of experience in Search Marketing, preferably with ecommerce/entertainment/direct response clients
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time efficiently
• Possess a “big picture” perspective, but immediately willing to ‘roll up your sleeves,’ and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Having an expert understanding of customer acquisition and direct response online marketing a big plus
• Familiarity with HTML, website design, and web analytics. CSS and Javascript is a plus

Special Notes

• This role will be located in our NYC office and our office is now open for hybrid work on a 3-2 schedule. You must reside, or be willing to relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this role.

The Essentials & Our Perks

• A competitive salary $100,000 – $110,000 with reviews based on performance
• Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like:
• One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
• Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time
• PTO ranges from 15 – 24 days/year with additional days allocated for sick time
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron
• Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
• Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike
• Complimentary assortment of healthy snacks and fresh fruits in office
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely
• Dog friendly office!
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and company parties
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!

Our People First Culture

At Direct Agents, hybrid is about:

• Human connection and establishing strong working relationships
• Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth
• Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
• Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness

Our ERG initiatives include:

• WoDA – Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops
• State of the World – helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them
• Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship, community service, and pro bono marketing services

If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!

Come As You Are

We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Direct Agents

Leading digital performance marketing agency seeks an Associate Director, Digital Media (Paid Search/Social/Programmatic)

Do you have the enthusiasm to rise to each challenge, the execution to drive outrageous performance, the curiosity to continually expand your knowledge, and the courage to propose original solutions to perplexing problems? Then you may have just found the perfect opportunity at a performance marketing agency like no other.

This person is responsible for strategic decisions ensuring implementation of paid search and media best practices, trends and analysis, integrated digital planning, and oversight of program execution.

Sound like your kind of thing? Let’s get to the details!

What You Get

• The opportunity to shape the future – yours and ours – at a well-established and fast-growing digital performance marketing agency with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe.
• A modern, recently renovated working environment in Toronto, complete withfree parking, collaborative spaces, ping-pong table, treadmill desk, in-building gym and easy access to public transit (three-minute walk to Leslie Subway Station).
• The chance to lead and develop our team of talented Digital Media professionals.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• A host of perks and benefits, including flexible hours, hybrid working models, employee assistance, and 20 days off to recharge.
• Free breakfast and snacks every day. Never leave the office hungry again!

What We Get

• A creative, capable, agency-experienced professional who takes high-level SEM responsibilities in their stride, including providingstrategic leadershipand implementing campaign objectives;analyzing SEM performance dataand providing actionable insights and recommendations; reporting on project status to client and account managers; and staying current on new and beta Search products. Familiarity with enterprise and e-commerce Paid Search campaigns, strategies and tactics will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Display campaigns
• A Google AdWords, Bing Ads and Google Analytics certified marketing professional with the foresight to keep updating their skills as the industry evolves.
• Somebody who will be a positive influence on our Digital Mediapractice – and our Digital Media people – as we continue to grow our operation and expand into new markets.
• Eager to understand, test and implement new media methodologies with a focus on improving service offerings

What’s next?

We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent—and your personality—and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment.

DAC

SEEKING TALENT FOR VARIOUS ROLES IN TVC

Seeking Sydney Based Talent for paid TVC

We are looking for people to fulfill the following roles in a paid TVC (Adults $5k, kids $2K) that shoots in Sydney     between the 28th – 30th of June (you will only be needed for 1 of these days):

• Indian women (65+ years old)
• Italian men and women (55+ years old)
• Indigenous men (35-50 years old)
• Indigenous kids (8-12 years old)

OPEN SUBMISSION IA MODELS ON NYC

Submissions are open for our New Faces and Main Board

Priority – NYC

Receiving submissions from all over

TIFFANY COMPANY CASTING IS SEEKING:

• BIPOC INDIVIDUALS FOR A REALITY DOCU-SERIES
• Seeking open-minded BIPOC individuals diagnosed with a health issue(s) and uninformed about healthy food choices, yet they are committed to leveling up their health but do not know / tools to make the change.

This is a reality Docu-Series.

• We are looking for people NATIONWIDE! ACROSS ALL US CITIES for this casting

Talent does NOT need to be an actor – this is open to actors and non-actors alike.

This BIPOC person is diagnosed, and the condition(s) significantly impacts their quality of life. Perhaps food has been an afterthought regarding the effects of food relating to the state.

Those who are selected will have a camera crew following them. Talent must be comfortable discussing their body, diet, and mental health. Open-minded individuals who can commit themselves to a new journey

There will not be a script or lines to memorize. For serious people, only

• We are seeking those with a story to share about their health, their choices of food & the effects of food on their bodies, mind & spirit.
• Seeking those who suffer or have suffered from, but not limited to the following:
  • Chronic Asthma
  • Fibroids
  • Severe Eczema
  • Severe Allergies
  • Lactose Intolerance / Gluten Intolerance
  • Heart Disease
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health conditions (Autism, ADHD, ADD, Postpartum depression)

PHOTOS AND CASTING CRANE FORM DUE: ASAP

INTERVIEW (CALLBACK) DATES: TBD – via ZOOM in the next month

POTENTIAL FILM DATES: TBD – Late Summer 2023

PAYMENT: TBD if booked for the project