Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant

Who We Are

Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

We’re looking for the next superstar Producer that can help our hardworking stable of developers achieve their vision! We need someone that is self-motivated, highly organized, and possess strong leadership and team-building skills. As a Producer, you’ll be responsible for multiple projects, working with both internal and external teams on some of the coolest new products around. You’ll need to drive each team to a specific set of goals, track and lead progress, remove roadblocks and ultimately be responsible and held accountable for shipping high-quality products.

What You Will Do

• Partner with extraordinary development teams in both internal and external studios
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of development from concept to completion
• Oversee, lead and collaborate closely with internal and external resources to meet production schedules and maintain a coherent creative vision throughout the entire development life cycle
• Establish development priorities and landmarks on a per-project basis
• Develop product budgets and schedules and lead forecasts of the budget, anticipating, identifying, and resolving overruns
• Lead the testing process with QA teams
• Lead and act to prevent potential conflicts between internal and external expectations for projects
• Assist with coordinating game release process with internal groups
• Assist with identifying the key products to acquire or license to support the company business goals

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills
• Experience building and being a great partner with vendors and other external resources
• Experience handling conflict, mitigating, and resolving risks
• Understanding of various production processes and methodologies
• Experience display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and self-motivation
• Flexibility to tackle additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management
• Adept at building relationships throughout the organization
• Ability to lead to and deliver on hard product deadlines with rapid development cycles while being the guardian over product quality in all phases of game development from concept to completion
• Ability to inspire and empower those that work for them and those they workaround
• The ability to multi-task to handle a very large number of discrete tasks at once, without losing focus on any individual item

Bonus Points

• Experience with AAA console / PC products preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with sports games is a plus
• Travel, both domestic and international, may be required
• Direct management of Associate Producer(s) may be required

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
2K

SCAD Atlanta seeks an extraordinary photography/videography producer to oversee creative projects from conception to completion, while working meticulously with relevant stakeholders, including project managers, photographers, videographers and video editors, stylists, faculty, staff, students, and more.

In this full-time position, your primary responsibility will be the research, scheduling, coordination, and production for all elements of photo and video shoots for print, social, PR, marketing, and beyond. Working under the senior director of visual media, you will establish and pursue an engaging visual aesthetic and brand identity across all of SCAD’s institutional photography and videography. You will build strong working relationships with assigned schools and various departments within the university and coordinate with relevant university resources to prepare locations for photo and video shoots from setup to breakdown.

As a photography/videography producer, you will supervise the progress of each initiative from ideation to post-production and delivery. You will cast, lead, commission, and coordinate the creative and practical talent involved in each project from models to vendors needed for re-touching, makeup, and hair. You will help guide necessary legal and payment paperwork, from media releases to invoices, permits, and more. Among other duties, you will also research, scout, and assess ideas for photo and video requests; serve as the onsite producer for assigned live events; organize shooting schedules; and be available to assist other producers and photographers as needed.

The successful candidate experiences the world through a highly creative visual lens and thrives in social situations. The candidate should be personable and able to use enthusiasm to create an atmosphere that allows high-profile visiting artists, shy students, and busy staff/faculty members alike to feel comfortable and open. A strong attention to detail and deadlines is essential, as is a knack for problem-solving. The candidate should be active in the photography scene, including media organizations and award submissions. Staying current on creative and technical skills is vital. A background in photography styling, public relations, and marketing is a bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Relevant professional experience in communications, media studies, photography, film, television, information technology, multimedia, and/or broadcasting
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to work outside office hours, including weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license

Savannah College of Art and Design

Cadent powers the evolution of TV advertising. We provide marketers, agencies, operators, and media owners with data-driven solutions for buying and selling TV advertising. By connecting brands with opportunities across national inventory sources—cable, broadcast, and digital media—our technology improves efficiencies and improves the performance of advertising campaigns across video channels.

Cadent is looking for a passionate Product Manager to provide product strategy, management, and execution of the Cadent Addressable and High Indexing Linear (HIL) software platforms.

You will be working with a team of individuals who are great teammates and critical thinkers – your time at Cadent will level you up in many ways. You’ll get to work as a product leader and to collaborate with engineers, user experience teams, and client-facing teams who are all working to redefine the advanced advertising space in the US and abroad. You’ll have opportunities to take ownership over solutions and solve complex problems from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.

Cadent’s platform product team has a start-up mentality. You will be given an opportunity to execute on a vision and make a noticeable contribution to the business’s success. You will work on modern technologies: cloud-based data platforms, machine learning algorithms, AI-powered systems and automated workflows.

About You:

• You have a bias toward action and you act on your ideas.
• You are someone who sees solutions in problems and you do something about it without being asked.
• Great communicator – you understand the difference between high and low-touch communication methods and when to use both. You can place yourself in our client’s shoes and relay their needs. You are someone who can communicate clearly and effectively to get your ideas across (both on a video call and in writing). You are someone who can inspire a team to turn your ideas into reality.
• Creative – you are an out-of-the-box thinker to drive new ideas and ways of solving problems.
• Independent thinker – you have a willingness to defend your ideas and the wisdom to recognize a better one; someone who is not affected by strong opinions, only swayed by good ideas.
• Enthusiastic – you are a team player who brings a sense of positive energy and inspiration to everything you do.

What You Will Do

• Integrate with the product team to achieve your goals. These teams consist of product managers, product owners, business analysts and UX/UI staff members.
• Lead a talented team of software and QA engineers to deliver new features based on your roadmap
• Define, own and communicate a product roadmap that deliver products and features and drive revenue growth through strong positioning and differentiation.
• Ensure that business goals are met and allow us to reveal powerful usage insights and drive strategic decision-making for customers and the industry.
• Collaborate with key functional stakeholders (including data science, sales, marketing, services, support, engineering, and finance) to establish product plans, pricing frameworks, business cases and go-to-market plans for platform solutions and new reporting solutions.
• Support sales and other customer-facing teams in high-value meetings with prospects and customers.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of the TV and Advertising space, including engagement with all segments of the customer base.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of total experience; ideally in product related roles
• Great attitude and a love of teamwork
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Evidence of management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field experience (advanced degree preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the digital or tv advertising space (addressable and/or indexed TV experience a big plus)
• Experience creating strategic product roadmaps, working with cross-functional teams
• Experience interacting with client-facing positions (sales or marketing)
• A strong, proven track record of shipping great products

If the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!

Cadent

We are a Human Experience Agency based in Philadelphia, PA. We’re passionate about removing the friction that can exist between products and people, through a combination of strategy, creative communications, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Managing video and motion graphics projects from concepts into finishing.
• Organizing and planning live-action shoots.
• Supporting project management to keep projects on tracks.
• Supporting the team of designers, writers, animators, editors, voiceover talent, and finishing freelancers (sound mix, color, captions).

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in film production, ideally with some marketing experience
• 75% of this role is post production functions – exposure to animation and editing
• Knowledge of production pipelines from start to finish
• Exposure to Frame io, Slack, Asana
• Expert in remote media management
• Detail obsessed (if you can memorize a brand’s hex #, that’s a bonus)

DAY-TO-DAY

• Running daily AM and PM touch-bases with film and motion team. Discuss any deliverables, roadblocks, and needs for each project with everyone.
• Attend any kick-off meeting.
• Attend weekly account status meetings.
• Set up any production kick-offs for each project.
• Working with project management team to set up and maintain project pipeline.
• Making sure the artist has all the appropriate assets they need to get the project done.
• Forecasting and keeping owners in loop about any production or support needs.
• Managing freelancer and internal hours, invoices, and receipts from production.
• Be the liaison between sound mix, voiceover, captioning, colorist, and other freelancers.

Production Duties

• Setting up production kick-off for video team.
• Touching base with account managers and project management about scope and any additional budget needs.
• Booking appropriate crew to get job done.
• Booking any additional freelancers to get job done.
• Facilitating any location scouts and any prep days prior to shoots.
• Holding and booking any crew and gear—within scope of budget.
• Booking any travel and any crew meals for production dates.
• Creating call sheets, schedules, and any appropriate documents.
• Purchasing any duplicate media or harddrives needed for DIT,assistant camera, and/or director of photography. Smaller shoots you will be required to dump footage.
• Transferring footage on shared server and nearline drives and/or handing off to editor to set up project.
• Working with editor or assistant editor to create transcription files to then submit to castingwords.com to then make transcriptions (see below for login)
• Coordinate with intern/PA to return any unneeded purchases.
• Logging Expenses.

MOD

The Video Production intern will gain relevant experience in video production, communication and project management in a nonprofit health care setting. During the internship, the selected student will assist in all aspects of video production from conception to dissemination, script writing and developing standard operating procedures for the department.

The selected student will be a creative and motivated individual. Video is a widely used communication medium leveraged by the institution for internal and external purposes. This position will support the end-to-end video production process, while assisting the department in driving process efficiencies through assets like standard operating procedures and other documentation. The intern will have exposure to a variety of internal groups including clinical, research and other administrative areas.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in graduate level studies in marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, film or similar field with a 3.0 GPA or above.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be a self-starter and team player
• Exhibit high attention to detail
• Able to manage priorities and work autonomously as appropriate
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of workgroups
• Maintains confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Work with the video teams to outline standard operating procedures and other documentation to drive process and team efficiencies
• Assist videographers, editors, producers and creative staff in capturing, editing and disseminating video content that supports our mission and values by operating as:
• Pre-production planning (client intake, scheduling)
• Grip (lighting, rigging)
• Gaffer (cable management, power distribution)
• Camera Assistant (lens changing, camera building, focus pulling)
• Assistant Director (slates, continuity)
• Editor (color, content, transitions, graphics)
• Production Assistant (other duties, as assigned)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Do you want to get a foot in the door at an online Advertising and Media company that has seen tremendous growth? Do you want to work in the world of online video; one of the fastest growing advertising formats in the world? Then Playwire is the place for you…

Playwire is a full-service digital innovation partner that leverages online advertising and proprietary technologies to build publishing brands in the gaming and entertainment verticals.

To keep pace with our explosive growth, Playwire is seeking a Video Editor who will be responsible for producing custom videos.

Essential Functions:

• Produce marketing and promotional video for Playwire and direct clients
• Support ongoing production and editing of custom short-form video content
• Script, shoot, edit, and produce high-quality videos quickly and independently
• Quickly assemble edits and implement notes from team leads
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and design concepts
• Assist in operating cameras and sound equipment
• Ensure the produced content is creatively on-brand
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and design concepts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ experience in video production; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• An impressive creative portfolio that clearly shows knowledge and execution of good video / design.
• Solid working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Experience with editing audio
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop
• Experience wearing multiple hats (videographer / editor / designer)
• Have a good understanding of storytelling and a strong editing sense
• Strong lighting and cinematography skills
• Able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure
• Very organized and efficient, with close attention to details while handling multiple tasks
• Good communication skills with the ability to take direction and explain design thinking
• Experience with voice overs, a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Playwire

About us:

• Nusa Films is a social-first content studio based in East London.
• Our social-first approach means that we create thumb-stopping content that is properly optimised for social platforms. Sounds obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many production companies despise filming in vertical…
• We have worked with household names such as Sports Direct, M&S and Watchshop as well as exciting direct-to-consumer scale ups like Fussy, Aardvark and Yoppie.
• We’re looking for a passionate and driven, full-time creative producer to join us on our mission in creating the best social-first content for brands in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Bringing in new business through inbound and outbound marketing activities.
• Creating proposals, quotes, pitching and onboarding clients.
• Taking part and leading creative sessions and bringing social-first ideas to the table.
• Sourcing talent, locations, props and crew.
• Creating project briefs, shoot schedules, shot lists and call sheets.
• Attending and managing shoots on location across the UK, mostly within London.
• Delegating tasks to colleagues and organising project handovers.
• Delivering multiple projects to tight deadlines whilst managing conflicting demands.
• Document and troubleshoot issues ahead of time where possible. 
• Demonstrate excellent communication with clients, strategic partners and colleagues and regularly follow up with post-mortems.

The Individual:

• 2+ years experience in producing commercial film shoots as a freelancer or part of a production agency.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Has a great understanding and stays up to date with the different social media platforms, digital marketing, filmmaking and current trends.
• Diligence in your work and a killer creative taste.
• Experience in costing projects and managing production budgets.
• Experience using project management tools such as the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Asana and Notion (or similar).
• Independence to work on your own, take initiative and innovate processes.
• A willingness to travel (both domestically and internationally).
• Has a full UK drivers license.

What to Expect:

• Exciting, fun and fast-paced work environment
• Ability to pitch any brand with your own ideas, backed by the credentials of all our past work
• Working out of our creative studio space in Bethnal Green and on locations across the UK
• Regular training
• Company Retreats
• 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Discounted gym membership
• Work MacBook or iMac
• Regular ping pong tournaments

Salary:

• £22k – £26k (Depending on experience)

Inclusivity:

• Nusa Films is an equal opportunity employer and we hold ourselves accountable to represent the incredible diversity of thought that exists around us. 
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees without regard to ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Nusa Films

Currently looking for crew to help assist film and work on a web series project.

Come Together is a web series that encompasses 35 to 50 characters, whose stories are intertwined. Each one of the characters will interact with one another at some point or time in the overall story. 7 to 9 episodes. Starting end of January till Late April.

The project schedule is flexible as shooting will be on the weekends.

No need to bring any additional equipment. Everything needed will be provided. (Camera, lights, Lavs, mics, reflector, lenses) Travel reimbursement will be issued if needed.

Assistant Director: Must have knowledge and experience working on a set and being part of a film crew.

Cinematographer: Someone experienced with a camera. Someone who knows camera placement, movement, shot size, angles, lens choices and basic lighting.

Boom/Sound Operator: Someone experienced with recording, adjusting audio levels, and other audio techniques. Basic knowledge and understanding of different mics, pick up patterns and Db levels required.

Gaffer: Someone experienced with lighting. Basic 3 point lighting knowledge and understanding of different lighting styles/choices, and shadows.

For all jobs & positions: Must be dependable. Eager and willing to work. Respectable and kind to others. Please have samples of your work. Provide your email address when you apply.

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