Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

The New York Philharmonic connects with up to 50 million music lovers each season through live concerts in New York and around the world, as well as broadcasts, recordings, and education programs. The 2022–23 season marks a new chapter in the life of America’s longest living orchestra with the opening of the reimagined David Geffen Hall and programming that engages with today’s cultural conversations through explorations of HOME, LIBERATION, SPIRIT, and EARTH, in addition to the premieres of 16 works. This marks the return from the pandemic, when the NY Phil launched NY Phil Bandwagon, presenting free performances across the city, and 2021–22 concerts at other New York City venues.

The New York Philharmonic seeks a Communications Assistant to provide general support to the Communications staff.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, collect, and file photography and video for organization. Responsibilities include scheduling and working with house photographers and media photographers for concerts / events; notifying stakeholders about scheduled shoots; obtaining clearances for photography at concerts / events and other media requests; choosing photo “selects” for publicity and marketing uses and service photos as needed; scheduling portrait sittings for new Orchestra members; maintaining Orchestra Portrait Gallery; and coordinating annual Orchestra Portrait.
• Review major papers and online news sources daily for reviews, feature articles, and other significant pieces pertaining to the New York Philharmonic, its musicians, and others involved with the Orchestra. Distribute pertinent clips on a weekly basis, and compile all press activity. Maintain a list of the best critical acclaim from press coverage.
• Assist with logistics and implementation of major events (e.g. Opening Night press reception, season announcement press conference, Galas, etc.).
• Build press release templates using Wordfly and circulate for review before distributing to media. Create press release distribution lists in Tessitura.
• Maintain the press room on nyphil.org by updating photos and chronological listings, uploading press releases, and building digital press kits.
• Maintain and organize media database and lists (Tessitura).
• Share responsibilities, including media ticket distribution and photographer supervision, for concerts and events throughout the year, including “all hands on” events (such as Concerts in the Parks, Opening Night, Galas, season announcement press conference, etc.).
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment is required.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

College degree with minimum of one year (or equivalent) office experience (preferably in PR/communications). Ability to work in deadline-oriented, multi-tasking environment. Good writing skills and organizational abilities. Professional manner, discretion, eagerness to learn, and general tech “savviness” (e.g. Photoshop proficiency, HTML knowledge, social media experience) required. Knowledge of classical music preferred.

The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
• Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
• 12 Holidays
• 20 Vacation days in 3rd calendar year of employment

Please submit a resume and a cover letter along with your salary expectations to [email protected].

No phone calls, please. Although we appreciate your interest, we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.

The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.

New York Philharmonic

Company Description

We are iProspect, our mission is to accelerate growth at the new intersection of media. As people have never been more connected, growth happens at the intersection of culture, content, data and technology. At iProspect we are defining a new era of performance driven brand building, our unique perspective allows us to find and understand this intersection in ways that make us better at building brands out of every media connection, now and for the future.

Job Description

This role will be the key client contact and project manager for the media accounts. You are an expert in the client’s needs and business and a leader in media expertise – in particular digital media with some traditional knowledge as an asset.

You have a strong working knowledge of the BC Landscape in Canada and available media research and are able to provide media recommendations and thought leadership to clients. The role supports the client buying team of ensuring key client deliverables and deadlines are met and provides support and guidance in development of their work. This role is the main client day to day contact for the media team.

• Key client lead – able to manage client relationships, expectations, and bring together the right resource to deliver
• Strong digital activation knowledge and British Columbia media landscape knowledge
• Provides leadership to the rest of the team, in terms of client needs / deliverables, recommendations and overall team development
• Ensuring reporting deliverables are timely for campaign end and accurate to campaign requirements
• Accountable for media plan output timelines, accuracy, and overall excellence
• Responsible for budget control management and financial operations delivery
• Overseeing deliverables on media and managing team workload
• Providing support / problem solving for team
• Knowledge and understanding of key media tools – Comscore, FB planner, Google platforms etc. and terminology R&F, CPPs, GRPs, CTRs etc.

This role is a contract for Mat Leave for a period of 1 year.

Qualifications

• Significant media experience across channels (digital primarily, traditional an asset)
• Previous agency experience considered an asset
• Strong organizational skills and project management and communication skills
• Analytically driven and deadline focused
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Communication between different internal teams; Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications; Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner
• Proactive problem solving / anticipating client / team needs

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

iProspect

Company Description

The Broadcast Media Assistant contributes to the coordination of the media buying process and is essential to the day-to-day management of the client through the MBP process, buy maintenance, and performance. The individual in this role is required to work well in a team-based, fast paced, detail-oriented environment. A successful Broadcast Media assistant is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects.

Job Description

• Assists in the development of media presentations and tactical POV’s.
• Ensures key information is provided to the media operations and media planning teams throughout the campaign activation and maintenance process.
• Supports strong working relationships with vendors to achieve campaign objectives and fulfil client campaign goals.
• Supports the negotiation process for approved media buy activations- TV, Radio, OLV.
• Conducts research and development of media measurements – Audience, Ratings, Etc.
• Supports the media operations team with client financials: budget reconciliation and budget management.
• Contributes to strategizing ways to improve and optimize campaign performance to meet client KPIs.
• Assists with client reporting commentary that is easy to understand and also compelling and persuasive.
• Enters key client information into media buy systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Media, Advertising, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong to advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s), Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Aptitude for priority management where it concerns managing multiple deliverables/work streams.
• Ability to organize ideas and present back information logically and sequentially.
• Knowledge of broadcast industry tools (Lens, Infosys, DDS, AdTraq, etc.) is considered a strong asset.

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

dentsu Media

Who You Are:

You are energetic, collaborative, have strong communication and are results driven. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have experience driving 360 corporate communication strategies particularly in the areas of philanthropy, sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion.

What You’ll Do:

• Initiate, spearhead and implement global communications strategy for all teams on new and reoccurring corporate initiatives.
• Formalization of the corporate initiative press releases – Gather necessary information, brief in the editorial team, and ensure release is aligned with brand standards, compelling and useful for successful coverage and external communication.
• Manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) communications strategy for Michael Kors aligned with Capri CSR goals. Including but not limited to Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, and Philanthropy.
• Review and approve C-Suite interviews.
• Manage analytics on all global corporate initiatives and special project for effectivity and ROI. Allows for future reporting within key divisional presentations (Division Head, Offsite, Board of Directors, Etc.).
• Manage the International Communications Budget.
• Work interdepartmentally with creative, legal, internal communications and editorial teams to put together Global and Regional PR assets to support Corporate Communications Initiatives.
• Collaborate and work closely with product & brand communications and brand marketing teams.
• Work with each international market (Europe – London/Milan, The Americas (Canada, Latam, Mexico and Brazil), China, HK/TW, Japan, Korea, Asia Pacific, Australia to review corporate communications initiatives and lend expertise with regards to implementation of overall global and regional communications strategies.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5-7 years of communications and PR experience
• Corporate communications experience is required
• Proven skills in the ability to develop sound marketing communication strategies and oversight of tactical implementation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience in managing budgets
• Ability to work in office 4 days a week
• Receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine is a requirement for this position, subject to applicable exemptions.

We’d Love to See:

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail; superior ability to build networks and foster partnerships
• Global sensitivity and understanding of international markets

MK Perks:

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

Michael Kors

Description

Rational 360 a quickly growing public relations firm in DC is hiring a Media Relations Director to manage several client accounts and to help lead our firm. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of prior public relations or communications experience and ideally will have experience in public affairs or corporate communications. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills, and be eager to work in a fast-paced environment and able to manage a diverse workload. Experience managing digital media communications is a plus.

Directors engage in daily client consultation and strategy development, produce high-level communications materials and manage media relations campaigns. They are part of the firm’s senior management and assist with business development, mentorship and strategic planning.

Our firm is committed to high-quality, personal service and we specialize in strategic public affairs communications, reputation management, business and consumer public relations, and digital communications.

About Rational 360

The Rational Way: All in Partners

Rational 360 is a leading full-service strategic communications and digital agency, with offices and staff located across the country. We recognize that communications and public affairs rarely take place in a vacuum, and our work is always crafted using the best data analysis to support organization-wide strategic objectives for our clients.

From public relations and public affairs to crisis communications and new media strategy, our experienced team takes an innovative, active approach to advancing your mission-critical goals. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the 21st century media landscape and operate as an extension of your own communications and leadership teams.

The Rational Approach: Integrated Campaigns

We create custom campaigns that are integrated with communication, policy, or business goals an organization may have and we measure our campaigns on their ability to deliver outcomes and results. Our creative and relentless approach inspires hearts and minds, turns data into action, opens commercial markets, and drives impactful outcomes that win.

The Rational Difference: Connected Where it Matters.

Our bipartisan team members have worked at every level of business and government and our networks extend deep into the Halls of Congress, the White House, and Fortune 500 boardrooms across the country. We have the pulse of mission-critical conversations and implement campaigns when and where it matters most – and measure success at every point in the process.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of communications or public relations experience with proven results and experience working with reporters
• Proven experience at securing top-tier media including television, national print outlets and digital programming
• Skilled at running initiatives to increase brand awareness by booking talent on national/local broadcasts, podcasts, radio and digital platforms
• High-level expertise as on-the-record spokesperson
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to develop creative, strategic solutions to communications challenges
• Experience managing staff
• Experience managing clients and/or project teams
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Familiarity with the professional use of digital media channels
• Experience developing and editing high-quality written materials
• Experience working with top corporation or association executives

Benefits

Rational 360 offers competitive compensation including year-end bonuses and a 401K match for full-time employees. Full-time staff members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

We offer employees paid time off, paid holidays off, paid family leave, sick leave, and a flexible work schedule around the holidays which include the office closing between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Full-time employees are expected to work in our Washington, DC office Monday – Thursday each week and have the option to work remotely each Friday. Additionally, employees can take up to two (2) additional weeks of remote workdays during the calendar year.

Employees have the opportunity to continue to grow their skills with professional development in the office or remotely. Rational 360 hosts weekly all-staff professional development trainings led by a leader at Rational 360 or by an expert brought in from outside of Rational 360 to lead the trainings. All trainings in the office have catered lunch and those working remotely are given an Uber Eats pass to order lunch to their home during the professional development training.

Rational 360 has a 3-month check-in for all new employees, a 6-month review, and an annual review for each year the employee is at Rational 360.

Rational 360 is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Rational 360

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
The Assistant Editor requires someone with top-notch writing skills, who can thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment dedicated to providing a physician audience of urologists with the information and resources they need to optimize healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
This position will help generate daily content for urologytimes.com and attend/write for medical conferences. Additional responsibilities include interviewing urology professionals, editing video interviews and podcasts. Travel is required. Writing experience and familiarity with medical/oncology terminology and AMA style helpful.
Responsibilities

• Identify breaking news relevant to the urology space and write search engine optimized articles daily
• Keep current on developments and trends in urology and health care
• Conduct and edit video interviews along with a written summary as a short-form article that hits upon key points from video content
• Work with editorial team to develop compelling content including special features, website highlights, and conference coverage.
• Post and edit content for the website using content management system
• Able to travel 15% of the time to attend major urology meetings to report relevant findings and conduct video interviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent editing/journalism experience
• 6 months to 1 year writing/publishing experience, preferably healthcare-related (will consider entry level candidates), may include internships
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, meeting tight deadlines and high expectations
• Familiarity with medical/oncology terminology, AMA Style, and search engine optimization techniques a plus

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.
MJH Life Sciences™

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
Assistant Editor
The Assistant Editor position will be responsible for assisting the editorial team in producing content in the form of articles, videos, podcasts, and more. This person will be expected to help generate daily content for websites and quickly turn around professionally written articles for the pharmacist audience.
Additional duties include conducting and editing video interviews with health care professionals, posting social media updates, covering industry conferences, and assisting with other editorial tasks as needed.
Responsibilities

• Researching, writing, and editing content for the website and print publication.
• Promoting content and engaging with the audience through its associated social media channels.
• Conducting interviews with industry experts for use in articles, videos, and podcasts.
• Assisting in the preparation, production, and editing of videos and podcasts.
• Assembling and formatting daily e-newsletters and additional e-news.
• Covering industry conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent editing/journalism experience
• 6 months to 1 year writing/publishing experience, preferably healthcare-related (will consider entry level candidates), may include internships
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, meeting tight deadlines and high expectations
• Familiarity with medical/oncology terminology, AMA Style, and search engine optimization techniques a plus

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.
MJH Life Sciences™

Philadelphia-area political ad agency is seeking a highly motivated, talented, hard-working individual interested in learning the particulars of political media buying and planning.

The assistant buyer/planner will need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple responsibilities. Some of which include:

• Media planning
• Media buying
• Spot trafficking
• Research
• Various administrative duties

The ideal candidate for this position will have shown an interest in either media or politics and previous campaign/political experience is a plus. Additionally, you must be very detail oriented, organized, have excellent communication skills and proficiency working with the Microsoft suite. Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in political science, advertising or marketing.

Grassroots Media

PR & Communications Assistant

Philadelphia, PA (19123)

Are you a PR/Communications graduate looking to gain real-world experience?

Do you enjoy learning new skills and expanding your comfort zone?

Can you see yourself learning to lead a small team in the near future?

If so, our Events Team might be the right fit for you!

About Us:

We’ve been making consumers fall in love with brands for over a decade. As the preferred agency of some of the most iconic brands on the planet, our commitment to excellence and innovation has seen us thrive in turbulent times. Over the past 6 months, we’ve been expanding and diversifying our client portfolio, and we currently have multiple full-time openings to fill involving marketing, sales, and public relations.

PR & Communications Assistant Responsibilities:

You’ll be working with our existing events team representing a specific client to the public in a professional and enthusiastic manner. You’ll be helping each of our clients’ brands enhance their image and increase brand recognition/awareness, but more importantly, you’ll be generating tangible results in the form of new, long-term customers. Other responsibilities will include: collecting feedback, answering questions, influencing decision-makers, processing sales, and performing other PR-related tasks.

Training & Support:

We provide ongoing training along with on-site support, so you’re in good hands when it comes to learning new marketing skills and putting your knowledge to practical use. We regularly invest in training and developing our people because individual results add up to collective results, and that’s what will open more doors of opportunity for all of us!

Career Progression:

Every campaign includes Strategy, Staffing, and Project Management. As we grow we’re going to be looking for top performers who stand out and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. These individuals will be offered fast-track career progression opportunities where they’ll be cross-trained and could advance from an entry-level position to a management position within their first year!

Hours, Pay & Benefits:

This position will require full-time hours (40-55 hours depending on the week). You’ll receive a weekly salary plus bonuses and commissions. Average first-year earnings are $33,600-$45,600, but these are uncapped and we have seen PR & Communications Assistants take home $65k+ their first year! We also offer a range of benefits and incentives including financial bonuses, travel opportunities, tickets to concerts/sporting events, fine dining experiences, and more.

PR & Communications Assistant Requirements:

• Must be over 18, authorized to work in the USA, and able to travel to our office in Philadelphia 19123
• Communications/Marketing/Business degrees or coursework are preferred, but not necessary as long as you have a good understanding of consumer behavior and strong communication skills
• Customer-facing work experience is also highly recommended. Although we provide training, it is helpful if you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or similar roles before
• We’re looking to get people started ASAP so we don’t have to put any campaigns on hold. Please only send in an application if you’re able to start within 2 weeks

If you’re looking for a new company where you can learn, earn, and grow, we’d love to hear from you!

For Consideration:

Send a copy of your resume using the online application process. We normally respond to successful applicants within 2-3 working days, but sometimes it’s even quicker. Please make sure your contact details are up-to-date and that you’re checking for correspondence from us!

APV Philly

Join the Philly PR Girl team! We are currently interviewing for a PR Coordinator. Applicants must be able to generate media coverage for clients and know the Philadelphia market. We’re looking for a strong writer who has experience writing press releases, media alerts, and pitching to the Philadelphia media.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 1+ year experience in Public Relations in the Philadelphia area
• Event planning experience is a bonus
• Must be able to manage multiple accounts and manage at least one team member 
• Experience with social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok a plus
• Must be ready to work hard, have fun and have an amazing 2022 at one of Philadelphia’s top PR firms! 
• Bachelor’s degree required 

Philly PR Girl works together closely as a team. Therefore, even though you may work from home from time to time, this is an in-person position. Our office is located in Midtown Village / Gayborhood area of Center City Philadelphia.

If you meet the criteria above please apply with your resume, writing sample and social media handles to [email protected]. First interviews are done virtually and second-round interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted in person.

Philly PR Girl