Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience in journalism (preferably for a national news outlet), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reporting or blogging experience.
• Ability to create and manage fresh, compelling news and feature content for the web.
• Superior writing skills, under deadline pressure, for both short turn-around news items and longer-term feature content.

• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous 403(B) employer match
• Holiday and paid leave programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Producer, Commercials – KATC

Are you looking for a career that is fast-paced and where every day is different? KATC, the E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a positive, proactive, creative, and highly engaged individual to work as a Producer, Commercials in Creative Services. A Producer, Commercials is someone who is eager to develop connections and help power our local economy through creative and effective advertising by working collaboratively with the sales team and clients to produce television commercials and other program materials. This includes conceptualizing, coordinating, writing, shooting, and editing commercials.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Conceive, write, and coordinate all video and audio materials necessary for production of commercials for station clients.

• Assist sales management and staff in creating sales videos for client presentations.

• Develop productive and effective relationships with clients and staff members.

OUR TEAM:

KATC is composed of a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused and energetic individuals that continue to grow professionally as we grow our company, with everyone rising to their full potential in every aspect of our business. “Give light” is not just a motto at Scripps – it is a mantra that guides our daily work. We believe in the power of journalism to change lives, to strengthen communities and to create a better-informed world.

We are a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business. We’re located just about halfway from New Orleans and Houston on Interstate 10. Music, food, and family are passions for Acadiana residents, tourists, and students who attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

We are committed to representing the audiences we serve. These are our neighbors, our friends and family. Our employees bring their whole selves to work – a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, life experiences and hobbies. We celebrate what makes us similar – like our passion for journalism – as much as we celebrate our differences. We welcome bright ideas and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that will help us shape the future of our industry. Bring your passion and we will nourish your career with the tools to help you exceed your wildest career aspirations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A Bachelors’ degree in Communications or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of professional experience producing, editing, and writing.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Able to shoot video on broadcast quality equipment

• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop

• Professionalism to work with all levels of management and clients

• Must be a team player; along with an ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise, skill, and excellence.

HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE:

Consistent with our commitment to maintain a safe workplace free of known hazards, all employees and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also may require staying up to date on booster shots in the future based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and manufacturer recommendations. If you are hired, we will require you to verify that you are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by Dec. 1, 2021 or your start date, whichever is later, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption by Scripps in writing. This requirement excludes positions located in Montana.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com .

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

Position Function:

The primary function of the Production Assistant is to assist any operators in the Department.

Work Performed:

Assists the Operator with various duties as needed, such as:

• Changing the rolls
• Filling glue pots
• Tending bags
• Stacking finished goods boxes on skids
• Watching machine while running
• General cleaning
• Adheres to all requirements of Color Ad’s Food Safety Program. Reports any issues noticed to a member of the Food Safety Team.

General: Any other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
• Experience in a print environment is an asset

Physical Capabilities:

• Capable of lifting heavy loads
• Frequent walking
• Frequent standing for extended periods of time
• Exposure to moderate noise and odors

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged-in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare

• Resume

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Color Ad Packaging, Ltd.

Color Ad Packaging is focused on being a world-class flexible packaging printer and converter. We manufacture exceptional, customized flexible packaging solutions. We are passionate about producing printed, flexible packaging that best supports our customer’s brand image in the marketplace. We strive to always maintain our industry-leading position for responsive service and lead times.

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they’re not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video, or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

Description

Position Summary

Assists both the Virtual Production team and MoCap Supervisor to integrate and upkeep camera tracking hardware with the on set camera department. Responsible for coordinating and carrying out consistent calibration practices with camera to ensure quality data stream between mocap and virtual production departments.

What You’ll Do

• Ongoing care and upkeep of Virtual Production and MoCap systems including cameras, tracking objects, cabling and AV signal flow
• Collaborate with camera department on set to carry out calibration workflows between takes or lens changes
• Responsible for working with on set camera department to mount the Virtual Production data tracking hardware during shooting
• Assist with Vicon hardware adjustments as directed by MoCap Lead
• Assist with daily calibration of the volume and calibration of new tracking objects
• Work with the Virtual Production team to troubleshoot video feed, tracking, and calibration issues
• Efficiently communicate any changeover status or camera changes to the Virtual Production team

What We’re Looking For

• On set experience, preferably in a camera department role
• Basic Linux, Windows, and OSX configuration skills
• Knowledge of basic motion capture tracking workflows
• Knowledge of basic A/V signal flow

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Lucasfilm fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. **FOR U.S. BASED NEW HIRES ONLY:** We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best – entertain and inform millions around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. salaried and non-union hourly employees, as well as all newly hired U.S. employees.

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales… we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support… it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Must Ensure positive and creative environment for the Production department and Venue
• Complete and distribute a daily show flash (P&L) of every event
• Have a detailed understanding of deal structure and the settlement process
• Maintain department manuals and training materials for all production positions
• Train /Assist and support production department personnel with job functions as needed
• Responsible for adhering to the budget and tracking the financial aspects of department
• Create and maintain inventory and maintenance log
• Ensure all procedures are cost effective
• Creates daily/weekly show schedule to present weekly at staff meeting Ensuring information is distributed to Operations Managers in a timely basis
• Work with the Production Manager scheduling appropriate number of staff while maintaining labor costs within the assigned budgetary guidelines
• Maintain regular communications with Production Manager and the GM
• Facilitate proper interdepartmental communication and organization
• Help to manage stage, sound, and lighting crews
• Coordinate operational feedback with Talent Buyer
• Advance technical and Hospitality details for shows/events along with the Production Manager
• Oversee maintenance of audio, lighting, backline, video systems advising on repairs when needed
• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment
• Attends production and operations meeting as outlined by the GM
• Maintain a detailed and thorough filing system of all “past show” files on the shared drive
• Maintain accurate vendor records, following Purchase Ordering Systems

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Required:

• Calm / Professional and customer service oriented

• Prior production experience in an entertainment venue
• Tour and Stage Production experience
• Understanding of stage lighting, pro audio systems and video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information
• Computer literate in Windows applications (Excel and Word a must)
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• College Degree

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Moderate to loud level or noise in work environment

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of

Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Become one of the stars behind the show and become part of the world’s most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Director of Event Production provides leadership, direction, and management for all departments related to the production of live events, event day services special event operations, and all technical services provided by the T-Mobile Arena. The Director of Event Production ensures all activities performed within the reporting departments are in accordance with the company’s business objectives, budget guidelines, mission statement, and core service standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Executive Director / Assistant General Manager and Corporate Entertainment team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the T-Mobile Arena consistent with MGM Resort International objectives;
• Provides leadership in the development and monitoring of division operations, fiscal budgets, and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability for T-Mobile Arena;
• Provides leadership and operational direction for the Event Services, Conversion, ICE Operationbs, Event Services, Technical/Production departments within the T-Mobile Arena;
• Executes all technical advances with touring production personnel for concerts, televised events, sporting events, and any other public events in the Arena;
• Manages production walk-throughs and technical advances with corporate clients for private events;
• Serves as a production liaison with property and corporate sales entities to ensure optimal experiences are delivered to internal and external clients;
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure all events are produced in an efficient and timely manner while ensuring procedures are in place to maintain security, safety and enjoyment of clients, guests and employees on a daily and event basis;
• Collaborates with the Executive Director / AGM T-Mobile Arena with the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new venues, products, services, technology, and processes to ensure the T-Mobile Arena’s competitive position in anticipation of changing customer needs within the dynamic hospitality/entertainment environment. Develops new techniques of service focused on quality, maximum event promoter/producer satisfaction, and profitability;
• Selects, contracts with, and monitors work of qualified professionals and vendors for the various outsourced operations and equipment suppliers;
• Develops operational and capital budgets for all technical equipment and event services used to produce live events;
• Develops effective working relationships with local fire and police departments and other government agencies;
• Provides leadership for the division’s human resources responsibilities to include: creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment;
• Ensures all reporting arena policies, procedures, and practices are consistent with the company’s core service standards and brand attributes;

SUPERVISION:

• Manager Event Services
• Manager Conversion
• Supervisor Arena Ops
• Vendor agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 21+ years of age
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in written form
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in event related technical and operations management of large-scale events (5,000+).
• Minimum 1-year supervisory experience in Arena operations
• Extensive knowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) programs
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook at an executive level
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Previous Experience in Ice Related Equipment / Dasher Systems / ICE resurfercer’s
• Forklift operation experience

PREFERRED:

• Associate Degree or equivalent Technical Certification
• Ice maintenance experience
• Ice rink related environment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s license for the performance of required company related travel.
• Forklift certification
• Proof of eligbility to work in the United States

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to pay attention to detail and have strong interpersonal skills to handle clients, employees, and interdepartmental relationships.
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of Rigging, entertainment lighting, sound, set design and construction in hotel/casino environment preferred
• Completion of an accredited rigging school or related experience
• Apprenticeship in lighting, sound, video, carpentry, or set design
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools
• Knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining forklifts, articulating boom lifts, man-lifts and scissor lifts
• Extensive working knowledge of Life Safety standards and NFPA Codes for public assemblies and ADA Federal and State regulations
• Extensive knowledge of public seating, egress, seating aisles, occupancy levels, emergency exiting, pyrotechnics and flammability as it pertains to public assembly safety
• Extensive knowledge in financial accounting regarding events pro forma, event pricing/cost estimates/billing, and price level computation/impact
• Budget for events planning and events cost estimating
• Must be able to match and control financial expenditures to meet event pro forma

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Varied shifts to include weekends and holidays, both on property and off

• This is not an official job description for this position and is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.