Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

About Essence

Essence, part of GroupM, is a global data and measurement-driven media agency whose mission is to make brands more valuable to the world. Clients include Google, Flipkart, NBCUniversal, L’Oréal and the Financial Times. The agency is more than 2,000 people strong, manages $4.5B in annualized media spend, and deploys campaigns in 121 markets via 22 offices in APAC, EMEA and the Americas.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to

• Serve as direct point of contact for execution of activations, including liaising directly with clients, leading communication and collaboration between internal and external partners, creative oversight on multiple program elements, and on-set coverage for content creation.
• Deliver a structured approach to project management, time management and prioritisation of tasks.
• To include: Organising kick off meetings, hosting weekly status meetings, capturing detailed contact reports, the creation and delivery of a detailed and well thought out roadmap (production schedule) and project status documents, At all times ensuring all contractual elements have been considered and appropriate lead times and approval processes have been built in
• The ability to work under pressure whilst keeping attention to detail, pre-empting issues and managing any challenges proactively and positively alongside the account lead
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Planning, Activation, Strategy and Analytics, to ensure holistic campaign delivery.

A bit about you

• Approx. 3-4 years professional experience
• Background in media, marketing, advertising, agencies, production, creative, or the arts
• Digital media knowledge / experience would be a bonus
• Ability to pivot and adjust to a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Thrives on the details and on moving things from initiation to completion
• Ambitious, optimistic, and never settling
• Adept at giving effective feedback
• Excellent attention to detail is second to none, ensuring all written communication and reporting is accurate and correct
• Comfortable working directly with clients and senior internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect from Essence:

Essence’s mission is to make advertising more valuable to the world. We do this by employing the world’s very best talent to solve some of the toughest challenges of today’s digital marketing landscape. It’s important that we hire people whose values reflect those of our own: genuine, results-focused, daring and insightful. As an Essence employee, we promise you a workplace that invests in your career, cares for you and is fun and engaging. We believe these factors create a workplace where you can be yourself and do amazing work.

Essence

Job Title: Influencer Marketing Manager (Bilingual, Mandarin)

Reports to: Senior Influencer Marketing Manager

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid

Job Class: Exempt

About SHEIN

Founded in 2012, SHEIN is a leading global online retailer with operations in Guangzhou, Singapore and Los Angeles, along with other key markets. SHEIN reaches consumers across more than 150 countries and regions around the world. We place a premium on choice, delivering more than 6,000 new fashion, beauty and lifestyle products daily with more than 600,000 items available. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable. To learn more about SHEIN, follow us at shein.com, instagram.com/sheinofficial and youtube.com/shein.

Position Summary

The Influencer Marketing Manager will be responsible for helping scale SHEIN’s influencer strategy specifically around macro influencer, celebrity programs, and strategic partnerships, as well as leveraging relationships with emerging influencers. You’re someone who loves pop culture, fashion, social media and always knows the latest up and coming influencers! Who we’re looking for: a forward-thinking, hardworking, diligent, self-starting individual with the mindset that this is more than just a job, this is your career. You wear many hats, chase after your dreams, and are comfortable with picking up the slack wherever needed. You’ll be able to bring your groundbreaking ideas to SHEIN and its brand portfolio including MOTF, ROMWE, Cuccoo Shoes, Glowmode and Luvlette

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement influencer strategy and approach for SHEIN’s portfolio of brands – ROMWE, MOTF, Glowmode, Cuccoo Shoes and Luvlette.
• Create tiered strategies in approaching talent across mid-tier, macro and celeb level influencers for both short term and long term partnerships that will maximize ROI and achieve KPIs. Continue to nurture our existing influencer community while looking to expand into new demographics and strengthen influencer relations by managing day-to-day communication with influencers, agencies and management via email, phone, DM, text, etc.
• Improve the brand awareness and brand reputation among key fashion and lifestyle influencers.
• Able to respond promptly to any questions by influencers, gather opinions about products and brand, monitor event calendar and coordinate brand campaigns.
• Oversee influencer generated branded content to ensure we stick to campaign timelines and deliverables.
• Compile, analyze and assess the performance of influencer marketing campaigns for strategic decisions and improvements.
• Oversee offline event activations with top influencers and VIPs.
• Stay on top of pop culture, social media, influencer trends, as well as emerging technologies and social media platforms and platform updates

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 4 years influencer-marketing experience in the fashion or beauty industry and in a supervisor/management role leading a team of 5+ team members
• Well-versed in influencer marketing or brand campaigns with celebrity resources preferred
• Familiar with social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and digital marketing trends
• Master multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize, outstanding relationship-building skills
• Exceptional written communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Experience developing, executing and refining social and influencer strategies
• Master multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
• Comfortable with occasional travel
• Self-starter, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

SHEIN Distribution, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.

SHEIN Distribution Corporation

We are working with a top retail company that needs a Photography Art Director!
In this role, you’ll be responsible for collaborating on (and executing) regular product, on-figure, and food shoots.
This opportunity is a contract through the end of the year with potential for long term extension.This role requires someone local and commutable to San Bruno, CA for photoshoots.Photography Art Director Responsibilities: Concept and execute regular art directed shoots for food and lifestyle content Work with photo Creative Director and Sr. Art Director to pull inspiration and brainstorm on ideas for upcoming shoots Collaborate with creative team to deliver consistent, high quality, on brand product photography Manage post production process, including retouching and editing photography Work with producers on planning and execution of photo shoots (ie: photographers, studios, casting and crew selections)Photography Art Director Requirements: 6+ years in an Photo Art Director role Food photo art direction a must Retail background Must have a strong visual portfolio to illustrate food photo experience E-Commerce/web experience a must Experience with production of shoots from start to finish (including overseeing the retouching of images) Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Proven experience working with Art Directors, Production, and freelance talent Deep skill and knowledge in all things related to photography JobID: 325587MN#LI-Cella#LI-MN1 Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Cella

Production Title: Atlanta Talent Agency Intern Search

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description: A company in Atlanta is looking for an intern for their talent agency.

Roles: Company is looking for interns.

Intern Requirements

• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize projects
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.
• Must have great people skills, computer skills, and be a team player.
• A theatre background or TV/Film background is preferred. 

COVID Requirement: (Yes / No) TBD

COVID Testing Date: TBD

Rate: $$

THP (a Tag Company) is an award winning and global leader in providing on-demand creative content and social media services for brand managers and marketers and is currently searching for a Cooking Video Producer for its Toronto office.

If you are an upbeat, solution-oriented person looking to work with great people who are passionate and driven then please submit your application after reviewing and ensuring you have met the below criteria.

Salary for this role: $50,000 CAD

Job Description:

· Ideate cooking and lifestyle videos;

· Develop shot lists with a solid understanding of key recipe steps, draw storyboards and other necessary supporting documents for video production;

· Revise and update all relevant documents as per client feedback;

· Participate in Tag’s internal video creative briefs and pre-production meetings;

· Attend client video pre-production meetings as required;

· Oversee production on-set when required;

· Report to Video Production Manager and work collaboratively with video team (Production and Post Production) and Test Kitchen to ensure open communication on video programs;

· Overall support to the team to ensure exceptional quality on all video programs;

· Copy and script writing for video as required;

· Directing on/off site when necessary.

Desired Skills/Expertise: 

· Exceptional creative writing skills;

· A degree/diploma related to film/TV/video production;

· Culinary/ Recipe Development background considered an asset;

· Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience producing cooking and lifestyle videos;

· Passion for excellence, quality and customer experience; 

· Knowledge of Powerpoint;

· Ability to direct talent and voice over artists;

· Ability to assess project timelines and meet deadlines;

· Rise to challenges and lead with solutions;

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment;

At Tag, our people make us exceptional. If you believe that the combination of different ideas, experiences, backgrounds and skillsets create a great place to work, then you belong here. We believe it and even our clients tell us that it is the creativity, flexibility and drive of our diverse workforce that sets us apart.



This is the opportunity to work in an environment that best suits your needs, fueled by flexible hours and locations, strong supportive benefits, career training and development and, most importantly, an inclusive environment that eliminates barriers and elevates voices, giving every member of the Tag team an opportunity to be seen and heard.

We’ve made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and are taking a stance on equality in the workplace. We support sustainability, in our organization and with our network of partners and suppliers. We have a dedicated team working every day to make Tag a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and appreciated. We back this up with consistent training, mentorships opportunities, open discussion forums, paid volunteer days, events and partnerships.

Life is a great balancing act. Work should be fun, and you should be celebrated. Here, you will work alongside some of the most innovative and creative minds in the industry, with some of the most influential brands across sectors, to bring creative ideas to life and to positively influence the way our clients communicate with their customers. You have access to the tools, technology and people who are on the forefront of creativity in the marketing space, with work that wins awards and earns recognition.

It is the policy of Tag to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Tag

Production Title: Lipton Commercial

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting for a new project titled “who BREAK STEREOTYPES” seeking non-union talent to work on scenes filming in the United States from Saturday, July 25th to Sunday, July 31st. Must be available for all of the production dates. Talent must have experience with community outreach, film, or video production and should be comfortable working with a diverse group of people.

We are searching for tight-knit, extraordinary communities of people that share a deep passion for a common interest/unique activity and meet in person on a regular basis. We want to highlight groups that break gender, ability, race, and other norms and have developed a supportive family bond and a sense of belonging.

We are looking for real groups of ideally 6 or more people

Who meet in person and practice or share a common interest

Types of groups can include but are not limited to:

• Cheer Dads
•  Men Who Sew or Quilt
• Men and Women’s Scrapbooking Clubs
•  Co-Ed Synchronized Swimming Teams
•  Clubs of Men Who Make Jewelry
• Older People Who Do Extreme Sports
• Men Who Bake
• Co-Ed Meetups with Unique Activities

Covid Test: TBD

Session Fee: 

If selected to be featured in this commercial, your group will be paid a lump sum of $4,000.

Please note: some members of your group may be featured as principals in the spot, while others may appear as background/extras. Also, all members who are listed in your submission may NOT be used/booked.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

• Covid-testing Stipend: $50 / person
• Wardrobe Fitting (if needed): $75 / person
  
• Potential location Fee for use of your space: TBD

TERMS & USAGE

• Rates include buyout
• Usage is 1yr Internet and Social
• Agency Fee is not applicable

Production Title: Disney+ ‘The Crossover’ 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, from Monday, July 11th to Wednesday, July 13th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Roller Skaters

• Male and female 
• Age Range: 18+ 
• All ethnicities 
•  To portray Roller Skaters and a Skating Couple Kissing

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $150/12 Filming (Experienced Skaters); $50 for COVID Test; $50 for Fitting;  $25 bump if you have skates 

Production Title: Good Genes Management Talent Search

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in New York, New York, on Saturday, July 16th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Models

• Male or Female
• 18 years old and above
• All ethnicities

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: HULU’s ‘Black Cake’ 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Port Antonio, Jamaica, on Saturday, July 9th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Roles: Featured Actors

• Background Extras
• Featured Talent
• Swimmers
• Calypso Band
• Surfers
• Waiters
• All ethnicities
• All genders
• 18 years old and above
• No acting experience required 

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Our client, an ad agency, is seeking a Broadcast Producer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is mostly remote (PST hours) with travel involved for shoots.

Candidates MUST have an ad agency background!

Broadcast Producer:

• Lead production on all broadcast and video content for clients..
• Collaborate with lead creatives on production process from concept through completion.
• Solicit and share production reels and make recommendations to identify the best partners to execute the creative vision.
• Create and manage all budget estimates and schedules.
• Review and negotiate all vendor bids for projects.
• Work closely with cost consultants during bidding process.
• Manage all vendor communication during production.
• Work closely with Business Affairs Managers, Project Managers, Account leads.
• Attend interdepartmental briefings and collaborate across departments during production.
• Liaise with the finance department to ensure timely payments to production vendors per contract and flag any financial issues.
• Travel and attend shoots as needed.
• Must be COVID vaccinated for consideration

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