Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

About DDA Public Relations:

From offices in London and Los Angeles, and with affiliates throughout the world, DDA provides a personalized service, insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions for film, television, brands and content creators. 

DDA’s full portfolio of services for the Creative industries include media relations, corporate communications, event management, digital & social media, brand partnerships, creative design, strategic consultancy, personal representation, and awards campaigns.

Position Overview: 



Excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented person to work within a busy PR company operating in the film and entertainment industry. The Domestic Film PR Senior Account Executive will support the efforts of the Domestic PR team in the Los Angeles office.

Your work will be instrumental in the development and execution of PR plans and strategies for U.S. film campaigns. Our ideal candidate will be a creative PR and communications graduate with at least 3 years of experience in the industry. An eager interest in the field partnered with great writing, attention to detail, and strong organizational and research skills, as well as resourcefulness, ability to multitask and prioritize well, and excellent communication are especially important to us.

Position Summary: 

We are looking for a confident, highly organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Follow and review industry news and trade press daily
• Draft pitches and press releases
• Support team in all aspects of client servicing, most importantly press breaks
• Manage talent schedule coordination and staff virtual and in person press days
• Track incoming talent press requests and screener link requests, and obtain press reactions from journalists.
• Manage client-facing documents, including campaign statuses
• Oversee setting up press screenings and handle inviting, RSVPs, securing the DCP, staffing, etc.
• Design Mailchimp email blasts
• Maintain press lists to ensure they are up to date
• Outreach to journalists and media sources and develop relationships
• Track social media content, particularly journalist reactions for festival screenings

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Public Relations, Communications, or relevant field
• 3 years of experience in the industry
• Success in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, proactive, and personable demeanor
• Self-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative and follows-through
• Effective listening, strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational, time management skills and work ethic
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to work outside of 9-6 hours when needed, as well as to staff events on nights/weekends and travel to film festivals as needed.
• Must be based in LA or the LA area.

Benefits Offered

401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision

The DDA Group

Who We Are

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada’s pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we are a family-owned company and have proudly been servicing clients in Canada and the U.S. since 1927 (that’s over 95 years!).

Our customers – who include Coca Cola, Lindt, Keurig, and McDonalds to name a few – choose us because of our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays. More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our business including graphic and structural design, production, manufacturing, logistics, sales, accounting, and human resources.

Why Work With Us?

Our business continues to evolve and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number! We offer competitive pay, vacation time, and benefits, and a fun, collaborative work environment. Are you ready to join our growing team and become a member of the Harding family? If so, read on!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Studio Director, the Studio Coordinator will provide support for the Design team across the many projects that we work on. The incumbent will be responsible for the effective flow of project communication between all departments, ensuring necessary stakeholders are informed of project developments in a timely manner.

A Closer Look At What You Will Do

• Effectively monitors jobs in Studio, resolving problems or issues and keeping projects on track in accordance with timelines and deliverables using Monday.com
• Be the point person for any general questions about the project from the artists – if there is any information missing, or scheduling conflicts, make sure someone is able to assist and help is provided
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail ensuring all necessary information is collected for jobs going into the Studio
• Prioritizing/scheduling jobs, assigning Designers to projects based on ability, workload, timeline and project requirements
• Create folders on server, organize files on server, ensure files are up to date, complete, and accurate as well as download, organize and direct incoming project assets
• Works collaboratively and professionally with internal teams to ensure project success
• Work timely and diligently with internal teams to comprehend and/ or clarify customer or project requirements
• Work closely with Design team to monitor project status and troubleshoot any project issues
• Keeps project stakeholders up to date, as necessary, with respect to key project milestones, issues and/ or challenges
• Effectively negotiates solutions surrounding project issues/ challenges
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with internal teams
• Effectively manage internal relationships building trust, confidence, and the credibility of the creative department
• Ensures team compliance with design request process and related procedures so as to not compromise project success
• Obtains a complete and thorough understanding of the project scope in order to effectively and efficiently schedule the deliverables and the designers required
• Identifies and communicates in timely fashion, issues with estimated project times and/ or execution time overages that will impact deliverable deadlines and/ or compromise upcoming project deadlines
• Proactively monitors current and upcoming workload and communicates to the studio director when there is an issue
• Attend customer briefing and brainstorming sessions when the opportunity presents itself
• Appropriately controls project scope changes, to ensure project budgets are maintained and/ or elevates issues and concerns to internal teams when necessary
• Adheres to company standard operating procedures and policies and utilizes company tools and resources to operate as required on a daily basis
• Effectively and efficiently utilizes company resources
• All other duties as assigned from time to time

What You Will Need to Succeed

• 3-5 years of experience in project management for a creative studio (corrugate display experience an asset)
• College/University Degree in Advertising Design/Graphic Design/Project Management
• Highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can identify risks, analyze options and present solutions
• Advanced experience using Excel
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management software (Monday.com an asset)
• Highly organized, creative and logical thinker
• Knowledge of corrugate substrates and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with Graphic and Structural Designers
• Proficient in understanding CADs drawings, and graphic design files
• Effective teamwork capabilities
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and have capacity to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Harding Display, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Applicants with a disability may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Harding Display

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) is an industry-led, national ocean cluster that’s growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Bringing together startups, scaleups, as well as mature organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast across the fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resources, marine renewables, defence, shipping and ocean technology, the cluster is fostering new partnerships and innovative projects built on collaboration between industry, research, not-for-profits, investors, and government. Together with members and partners, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is accelerating the development and commercialization of globally relevant ocean solutions, and advancing Canada’s position as a global leader in ocean.

Creative Director (24-month contract)

Are you a creative pro and a big thinker? Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is in search of an experienced Creative Director who is collaborative, hands-on, forward-thinking and shares our ambition for Canada’s ocean opportunity.

With at least 8-10 years experience, the successful candidate will work as a part of the OSC’s communications team to develop and deliver creative strategies for both domestic and international audiences, conceive and implement creative concepts and various creative projects, and work with both internal and external teams across a number of ongoing campaigns.

Responsibilities
• Conceive and implement concepts, templates, guidelines and strategies for the renewed mandate of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and oversee them to completion
• Lead internal brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas for new and ongoing campaigns
• Make recommendations on paid and earned brand positioning opportunities both in Canada and internationally
• Manage creative process in special projects alongside external partners
• Measure impact/metrics for brand promotion activity
• Work with communications team members to provide general creative direction and support on marketing material development, create compelling promotional copy for a variety of mediums, ensure brand standards are implemented, as well as lead the development of creative components for presentations and video content.
• Oversee marketing project production log and deliverables.

Requirements and skills
• Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar creative role
• Hands-on experience in creative process, writing, graphic design, and brand development
• Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other creative programs
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote work environment
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Degree program in marketing, graphic design, or equivalent training

We are excited to continue building our team with experienced professionals who are passionate about realizing Canada’s opportunity and growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Applications should be submitted to [email protected].
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster

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Fox’s ‘The Resident’ Baby Casting Call

DC Series Photo Double Casting Call

Work Dates: 9/29/22

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

Location: Atlanta GA

-Must have reliable transportation

Rate: $154/12+OT

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

Mandatory Covid Testing: Guardian must test 24 hours prior to work date – infants will not test

Now casting the following background talent to play.

Male Stand In

• Appear African American
  
• Male
• Appear ages18-40 years old
• Height: 6’3″ 
• Minos Must have GA DOL Certificate.

‘American Dream’ Extras Open Casting Call

DC Series Casting Call for Babies and Twins

Work Dates: 9/29/22

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

Location: Atlanta GA

-Must have reliable transportation

Rate: $154/12+OT

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

Mandatory Covid Testing: Guardian must test 24 hours prior to work date – infants will not test

Now casting the following background talent to play.

Babies or Twins

• Appear African American
  Male or Female
• Appear ages 4-8 months for still photoshoot.
• Minos Must have GA DOL Certificate.
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Skybound Entertainment, the home to critically acclaimed global franchises including The Walking Dead and Invincible, is looking for a Sr. Social Media Manager to join the team. The right candidate will develop, lead, and execute social strategy for Skybound Games, Skybound Entertainment’s gaming division, and launch some of the most anticipated titles of 2023.

The primary goal of the Sr. Social Media Manager will be to help conceptualize the global strategy across Skybound Games’ social media channels for all our IP and titles (The Walking Dead, Invincible, etc.). The Sr. Social Media Manager will also lead the gaming division and help establish goals and processes to create engaging, industry-leading content to ensure successful campaigns.

If you have experience managing a team, have a strategic mindset and are a risk-taker who strives for innovation, this role is for you.

Reports: This position will report to the Sr. Director of Social Media and Community.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop TOV and strategies to support brand teams that embody Skybound Games’ vision and tone, specified for each our upcoming games, partnerships, and events.
• Manage Skybound Games and specific title channels, managing agency teams, creating topical content, promoting relevant community engagement.
• Work in tandem with numerous internal teams to provide compelling campaign strategies that help support their goals.
• Mentor and motivate the social team to encourage personal and professional growth.
• Monitor performance metrics and help guide social strategy and improve performance and allow internal partners to better understand how their campaigns/content performed against internal and external benchmarks.
• Keep up to date on industry best practices and provide recommendations for internal strategies. Be the driver for new platform experimentation and adoption.
• Connect social and community to the larger business objectives through leveraging data and establishing clear KPI’s.
• Aid Creator Discovery team in identifying and vetting potential social media talent/IP for creative partnerships.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience leading social media channels and working on creative and innovative social media campaigns for a gaming brand.
• Specialist in developing social marketing strategies with a keen eye for strong content and copy.
• 2+ years as a people manager.
• Experience overseeing gaming projects from kickoff to execution.
• Proficiency with social media analysis and reporting and using tools such as Sprout Social.
• Hands-on experience driving growth on all major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Twitch, TikTok) and driving early adoption on new ones.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use social data to inform decision making.
• Experience managing relationships with external and internal partners to brief and manage original content.
• Deep understanding of how brands should use social to show up authentically.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to prioritize multiple campaigns competing priorities.
• Comfortable presenting at the executive level, both internally and externally.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

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