$650 National Science Foundation Video Shoot Casting Call for Hosts
Educational Video Host Casting Call
Job Description
A paid casting call is seeking experienced on-camera hosts and presenters for an educational video series filming in the Falls Church, Virginia area. Production is looking for confident male and female talent with strong hosting or presenter experience who can deliver scripted content naturally while reading from a teleprompter. This is a two-day shoot for an educational media project, open to performers of all ethnicities.
Job Responsibilities
- Host and present educational video content on camera.
- Deliver scripted dialogue confidently using a teleprompter.
- Maintain a professional, engaging, and polished on-screen presence.
- Be available for both scheduled filming days.
Requirements
- Male or female talent, approximately 30–45 years old.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Strong hosting, presenting, or on-camera speaking experience.
- Comfortable reading from a teleprompter.
- Must be available for both production days in the Falls Church, Virginia area.
- Self-tape audition required.
Compensation
- $650 per day for two shoot days.
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$300 Bilingual Storytime Host Casting Call – Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
A children’s entertainment production is casting a bilingual female storytime host in Chicago, Illinois, for an exciting non-union opportunity. The production is looking for a charismatic, friendly, and creative performer who can entertain young audiences through interactive storytelling, singing, and playful activities. This opportunity offers per-session bookings with the potential to become a recurring host.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead interactive storytelling sessions for groups of children.
- Read stories aloud using expressive voices and engaging delivery.
- Communicate fluently in English and Spanish throughout each session.
- Perform children’s songs, including Canticos, to encourage participation.
- Engage children through fun, creative, and educational activities.
- Maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere during performances.
Requirements
- Female performer, ages 25–45 or so.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish.
- Ability to switch naturally between languages while performing.
- Strong reading and storytelling abilities.
- Good singing voice or willingness to sing children’s songs.
- Friendly, warm, and naturally engaging with children.
- Comfortable interacting with groups of young audiences.
- Puppetry or character performance experience is preferred but not required.
- Available for occasional weekend morning sessions.
- Non-union performers.
- Based in or able to work in Chicago, Illinois.
Compensation
- $300 per 2-hour session.
- 20% agency fee (AF).
