Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

How You’ll Make A Difference:

• Use creativity while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training.
• Work as a member of a team to achieve the overall atmosphere and goals set by the Entertainment leadership and show directors.
• Consistently perform role as scripted or conceived.
• Remain in Character while in view of guests and interacts in a professional and artistic manner.
• Strong vocalization required such as grunts, groans, growls, screams and other monster noises.
• Work amongst other scare actors, talent coaches, and supervisors, to create an immersive environment for guests.
• Performs physical and vocal warm-ups to prevent injury.
• Wear assigned costume, make-up, or mask for event run.
• Maintains gear provided by park for run of event.
• Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements, and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Cedar Fair’s attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair’s attendance policies.
• Adheres to Cedar Fair’s Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Associate Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and enforces all cedar fair and specific park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

We’re Looking For:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in strobe lighting, artificial fog, confined and dark spaces.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Comfortable in working in loud and high energy environments.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:
This role will provide integrated photo & video assets—concept through execution—that support brand and marketing client objectives for our premium, experiential brand. This position will lead on set studio teams and work with cross-functional AG teams to ensure consistency of the brand, both verbally and visually. This position partners with writers and asset creation teams to produce impactful creative for print, digital, and unique-format graphics.

Lead the more traditional/standard studio photography and videos; while still working with Assoc Manager-Photo/Video on concept of innovative photo techniques and scenario concepts.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Skilled in video/photo planning, art direction and image selection (dollsets and whitesweep + Stop-motion and craft videos will be priority projects)
• Executes product photo & girl/parent video production for American Girl
• Partner with creative leadership to concept key photo assets in doll set, and white sweep formats
• Partner with AG tactic Designers to concept key photo assets in dollset, video and white sweep formats
• Follow art direction of images thru color correction team/production to produce premium, production-ready assets
• Engage in schedule milestones and independently manage projects for on-time delivery
• Stay on top of trends for video to continue to evolve digital content

What We’re Looking For:

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of visual-verbal integration and premium design
• Seasoned collaborator with an ability to lead and be led
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, shifting focus as needed to meet business priorities
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in an agile culture
• Focused on results, leveraging creative expertise and relationship-building skills to drive decision-making
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation, and written communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent preferred 3-5 years photo/video art direction
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with Workfront or other job tracking software preferred
• Must include link to online portfolio

What It’s Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Job Description:

As a Video Editor/DP, you understand how to shoot and edit captivating content for advertising. You enjoy the support that comes with joining an outstanding team of production professionals, but you can operate on your own to get things done when needed.

You’re quick to join the discussion and comfortable collaborating with creative partners to build visually arresting and engaging campaigns. Your success in this role will help drive the future of our online media presence.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment, primarily crafting video and animations. Direction can change in a heartbeat, and you will take each change in stride, leading with a cool head and a logical mind to deliver something that will make everyone proud to be on the team with you.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 7+ years of editing and animation experience with a post house or agency
• Ability to direct, shoot and light smaller projects using professional video equipment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop. Familiarity with DaVinci is helpful
• VFX skills are a plus
• Knowledge of social media platforms and the specifics of creating and delivering for them
• Ability to take direction and be a positive, collaborative force on the team
• Capacity to work on multiple projects while maintaining a well-organized workflow
• Candidates without a reel will not be considered

The Team

We’re a fast-paced, highly collaborative full-service agency within Fidelity. You’re eager to create video and animation worthy of one of the biggest and most recognized brands in the world. Our team is looking for an experienced, creative videographer/editor/animator to be a key contributor to the most exciting creative work at Fidelity!

Certifications:

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients’ money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a Best Place to Work in 2022. And you don’t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity—we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you’ve always imagined.

Many of our associates are continuing to work remotely temporarily due to COVID-19. When Fidelity employees eventually return to the office, our goal is for most people to work flexibly in a way that balances both personal and business needs with time onsite and offsite through what we’re calling “Dynamic Working.”

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations @fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested candidates should apply electronically ( www.hr.psu.edu/careers ). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Seasonal part-time cast members or actors needed for late September and all of October.

Responsible for entertaining guests during the FallHalloween Events at Sonny Acres Farm, costumes will be provided.

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Great communication skills, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and be trained.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Self-motivated individual that can work independently, as well as, be part of a team.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require evenings, weekends, and holidays during late September and all of October.

Sonny Acres is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Story:

Seek Now, previously named Ladder Now, is a customer experience-technology company leveraging a network of professional experts to provide data-driven inspections.

We deliver ground truth to property & casualty, real estate, and finance customers that enable them to solve their business problems in a matter of hours…minutes…seconds.

Seek Now is well-positioned to disrupt the inspection world through a combination of our hard-working 3rd party contractors, talented employees, vast network, and cutting-edge technology. For us, it is all about solving business problems for our customers. Our proven methods, commitment to excellence, and diverse team of professionals are what set Seek Now apart.

The claim volume and opportunity has never been greater than it is now. So, if you have been thinking about making a change, this may be a great fit for you and your business!

Position Summary:
Seek Now is searching for reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to provide Visual Capture and Real Estate Marketing Services, including photography and videography. Our 1099 Artists are experienced photographers with the capability and desire to provide amazing customer service while capturing outstanding visual representations of residential or commercial properties.

Ideal candidates include 1099 independent contractors with:

• Photography experience, including HDR.
• Videography experience.
• 3D Capture (Matterport/Zillow) a plus.
• FAA Part 107 Drone Certification a plus.
• Strong team-first customer service attitude
• Humility
• Professional DSLR and peripheral equipment (specific models shared withing recruitment process)
• A reliable vehicle
• An operational laptop and smartphone with high-speed data plan
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Desire to increase income.

Artist 1099 independent contractor positions are available in all select US markets.

Whom You Are:

• Guardian – you make customers feel safe with you as you enter their homes and work around their most valuable possessions
• Dependable – you understand how critical your role is to the success of our business and yours, so you show up to appointments on time and on schedule consistently; you don’t want to let your team or our customers down
• Empathetic – you truly connect with customers and want to make every client a Seek Now brand advocate
• Accountable – you create high-quality photos and video on time every time
• Tech Savvy – you know the basics of using a laptop and a smartphone – typing, navigating to different screens, working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, using different phone applications, etc.
• Humble – you understand that you are a member of a team, and the team is only as strong as its weakest link
• Customer Advocate – you deliver excellent customer service to every homeowner, agent, and client you encounter

Whom You are Not:

• 9 – 5 Office Worker – one that likes to work inside with the same schedule day after day
• Reactive – one that gets easily agitated by others
• Current Real Estate Photographer – one that wants to or will continue to work for/own another Real Estate photography company, as that would be a conflict of interest
• Immobile – one that is unable to travel within a 30-mile radius daily and unable to be on assignment out of state multiple times a year

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Comfortably work in residential or commercial properties, potentially accompanied by an agent, homeowner, or other individuals.
• Capture high quality RAW images, including HDR, of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture images using prescribed settings within a detailed process.
• Capture high quality video of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture 3D (Matterport & Zillow) scans of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture aerial (drone) photos and video of residential and commercial properties.
• Provide weekly/monthly availability.
• Travel daily within a 30-mile radius to perform scheduled shoots.
• Maintain professional and safety standards.
• Partner with internal Seek Now team to complete daily tasks.
• Escalate customer and/or client issues when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to use a laptop and a smartphone, which includes navigating between applications, entering data, and using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to upload all photo/video files in a timely manner.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in organization and prioritization.
• Ability to be a self-starter and a quick learner.
• Ability to take assignments on short notice.
• Ability to travel daily within a 30-mile radius to perform scheduled shoots.
• Ability to travel more than a 100-miles radius to perform shoots in support of special projects when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial or Real Estate photography.
• Previous videography experience ideal.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

Other Requirements:

• Clean, reliable vehicle
• Operational laptop and smartphone with high-speed data plan.
• Professional appearance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment:

• Mixture of indoor and outdoor for shoot
• Fully remote

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive up to five (5) hours a day.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Hours:

• 1099 independent contractor
• You provide your availability.

Travel:

• 100% of travel expected.

Benefits and Perks:

• Great earning potential – we are Inc Top 200 fastest growing companies in America!
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment
• Strong support team for our 1099 independent contractor Artists

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Maintaining a growing and evolving team of freelance photographers, covering all aspects of photography for the various WWE platforms. Including, but not limited to the TV shows.
• Scheduling photographers for Live Events (all TV and PLE’s). This includes hotel bookings as well as managing their invoices.
• Continually working on advancements to shoot our product. (onsite photography and use of remotes) Staying current with the latest technologies.
• Locating and developing new photographers, based on our current and future needs as well as geographic locations. This includes, overseeing the training of these new photographers. Not only for ringside and hard camera, but in the general philosophy of the WWE culture.
• Build relationships with the onsite Production team to ensure prime studio space is secured at various venues.
• Maintaining a continuous thread of communication between Editors and Photographers.
• Staying current with all our Photo contributors, using Cumulus, and creating a dialogue with them on how their work can improve and acknowledging their positive achievements.
• Become the liaison between Headquarters and road team to keep communication clear and to manage all visual expectations.
• Working directly with vendors for both current and future equipment needs. Purchases, repairs, loaners of new test items
• Willing and able to travel to our weekly shows on a regular basis (100% Travel)