Casting Call: Host/Comedian/Influencer for Credit Card Campaign
Job Overview
We are launching an exciting Credit Card Campaign across Canada and are in search of a dynamic, funny, and experienced host who excels in improvisation and engaging with the public. This unique role requires a mix of comedy, hosting, and influencing to deliver content that is both informative and entertaining, primarily targeted at Gen Z audiences with a focus on financial literacy and emergency financial navigation.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with the public in various locations across Canada, with a primary focus on Toronto.
- Conduct spontaneous interviews and discussions about finances, with a focus on relatability to Gen Z.
- Use improvisation skills to handle diverse and unplanned situations while maintaining an entertaining and engaging demeanor.
- Represent the brand positively in a multitude of settings.
- Produce content that is engaging, humorous, and informative, without being combative or offensive.
- Work closely with the production team to meet campaign goals and objectives.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a host, comedian, influencer, or similar role, with an emphasis on public interaction and improvisation.
- Excellent interviewing skills with the ability to engage guests and audiences of varying backgrounds.
- A warm, attractive, and engaging personality that resonates on camera.
- A clean and good-natured sense of humor.
- Comfortable working with crowds and approaching strangers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be unrepresented by an agency (individuals with agents must be submitted via Breakdown Express).
- A built-in fanbase is an asset but not a requirement.
- Open to all genders.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Compensation Details
- The compensation range for this role is $1000 to $7000, based on experience, role within the campaign, and audience reach.
- This is a non-union contract position.
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