Jobs in New York, United States

Mock Jury Study Participants in New York City

Job Description

An in-person mock jury research study is seeking adult participants in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Selected participants will take part in a mock trial and group discussion, providing opinions and feedback as part of a paid market research study. This opportunity is open to qualifying residents from select New York counties.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person mock jury study.
• Review information presented during a simulated trial.
• Share thoughtful opinions and reactions during group discussions.
• Follow instructions provided by the research team.
• Remain engaged and professional throughout the study session.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must reside in the Bronx, Manhattan, Putnam, Rockland, or Westchester County.
• Must be able to participate in person in Midtown Manhattan.
• Must be comfortable participating in a mock trial and group discussion.
• Must complete the qualification process for consideration.

Compensation

• Up to $375.

Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting three additional background performers in the NYC metro area. These are non-speaking, voice-over-driven roles where performance will rely on natural movement, screen presence, and subtle reactions. The production is looking for talent who can comfortably take direction and contribute to the realistic, documentary-style atmosphere of the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform naturally in background commercial scenes.
• Follow movement and positioning direction from production.
• Convey realistic reactions without dialogue.
• Maintain natural screen presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Three background performers are being cast.
• No dialogue required.
• Comfortable with movement-based performance and subtle reactions.
• Must be available to work in the NYC metro area.

Compensation

• $500 each
• Full buyout, including social media usage.

Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting a male principal to portray “The Arriving Traveler” in the NYC metro area. Casting is looking for someone sharp, clean-cut, grounded, and confident with a natural on-camera presence. The character should read more as an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial professional than someone working in finance or technology. This is a non-speaking role driven by purposeful movement, physical action, and subtle reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a confident professional arriving and traveling for work.
• Perform tracking shots and purposeful walking sequences.
• Repeat physical actions consistently across multiple takes.
• Communicate naturally through movement and subtle reactions.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 40s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Sharp, clean-cut, and grounded appearance.
• Strong, purposeful walk and natural screen presence.
• Should convincingly portray an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial professional.
• Comfortable performing repeated physical actions.

Compensation

• $3,000
• Full buyout, including social media usage.

Job Description

A high-end documentary-style branded commercial is casting a female principal to portray “The Business Traveler” in the NYC metro area. The production is seeking an authentic, polished yet natural professional with strong screen presence and confident physicality. The character should feel like an experienced business traveler who is energetic, self-possessed, and completely comfortable navigating hotels, airports, and cities. This is a non-speaking role focused on natural movement, expressions, and subtle reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced business traveler in a branded commercial.
• Perform natural walking and tracking shots.
• Handle phone choreography and subtle reaction beats.
• Follow direction and repeat physical actions across multiple takes.

Requirements

• Female talent, late 30s to early 40s.
• Mixed race.
• Polished yet natural professional appearance.
• Strong screen presence and confident physicality.
• Real and relatable rather than traditional commercial/model energy.
• Must be comfortable with movement-driven, non-speaking performance.

Compensation

• $3,000
• Full buyout, including social media usage.

Job Description

NYC Water Cruises and Bike Rent NYC are seeking nano and micro influencers and UGC creators for upcoming content collaborations in New York City. Creators will have opportunities to produce engaging social media content around NYC experiences, including skyline cruises and bike rides through Central Park. The collaboration is ideal for creators who can capture authentic New York moments and turn them into compelling lifestyle and travel-focused social content.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging UGC and social media content featuring NYC experiences.
• Capture content during activities such as water cruises or bike rides.
• Showcase the experience naturally to an online audience.
• Collaborate with the brands on suitable social media content.

Requirements

• Nano or micro influencers and UGC creators.
• Based in or able to participate in collaborations in New York City.
• Comfortable creating lifestyle, travel, or experience-based content.
• Active social media presence.
• Ability to create authentic and engaging content.

Compensation

• Collaboration opportunity.

Trendy New Yorkers and Cool Clubgoers for “Myron Bolitar”

Job Description

“Myron Bolitar” is seeking non-union background talent to portray trendy New Yorkers and cool clubgoers for an upscale nightlife scene filming in New York City. The production is looking for performers with chic, fashionable style who can authentically capture the energy of NYC nightlife.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a trendy New Yorker or clubgoer in a nightlife scene.
• Bring authentic New York City nightlife energy to the production.
• Wear a fashionable, polished night-out look appropriate for the scene.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Perform natural background actions and interactions during filming.
• Remain professional and attentive throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Must have a chic, fashionable, and contemporary look.
• Must be comfortable portraying an upscale NYC clubgoer.
• Must be able to work in New York City.
• Must be comfortable working as background talent.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

1970s Camp Counselors, Investigators, and Rangers for TV Show

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors for “The Woods,” filming in Newburgh, New York. Casting is looking for talent who can authentically portray 1970s camp counselors, investigators, and ranger types. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in period TV background acting and gaining professional on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 1970s camp counselor, investigator, or ranger in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams while on set.
• Maintain an authentic 1970s appearance and character appropriate to the assigned scene.
• Remain professional, punctual, and prepared throughout filming.
• Participate in multiple filming days when required for the assigned role.

Requirements

• Camp Counselor Types: Adults in their 20s to 30s.
• Investigator/Ranger Types: Adults in their 30s to 60s.
• Must be able to work in Newburgh, New York.
• Comfortable appearing as a background actor in a television production.
• Must be able to portray a character appropriate for a 1970s period setting.
• Availability for multiple production days may be required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; details will be discussed.

Job Description

MMG is holding an in-person open call in New York City for talent seeking professional agency representation. The open call gives prospective models and talent an opportunity to meet the MMG team and be considered for representation. Interested applicants must apply in advance by email, as attendance is by appointment only.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend an in-person meeting with the agency team.
• Present yourself professionally for consideration for agency representation.
• Provide current digitals or a modeling portfolio/book.
• Follow instructions provided by the agency regarding the open call.

Requirements

• Seeking talent interested in agency representation.
• Must be available to attend the open call in New York City.
• Attendance is by appointment only.

Compensation

• This is an open call for agency representation, not a paid modeling job.

Job Description

A new casting notice is seeking young performers for FINN, a musical production presented by Atlantic Theater’s Atlantic for Kids in New York City. This opportunity is looking for talented young performers interested in joining a professional theatrical production designed for family audiences. Performers should be comfortable with musical theater performance and prepared to demonstrate their acting and vocal abilities through the audition process.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the musical production FINN.
• Portray assigned characters through acting, singing, and stage performance.
• Participate in rehearsals and performances as required.
• Follow direction from the production’s creative team.
• Work professionally with fellow cast members and production staff.

Requirements

• Young performers suitable for an Atlantic for Kids musical production.
• Strong acting and vocal performance abilities.
• Comfortable performing in a live theatrical environment.
• New York City availability required.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A Prada event in Manhattan is seeking a female high-fashion model to participate as a makeup demonstration model. The production is specifically looking for a woman of color with a deep, rich skin tone, with models who have very deep skin tones highly encouraged to apply. The selected model will have makeup professionally applied during the event and should have a polished, high-fashion appearance suitable for a luxury brand environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a makeup demonstration model during a Prada event.
• Sit for professional makeup application and presentation.
• Follow instructions from the makeup and event teams.
• Maintain a polished, professional presence throughout the event.

Requirements

• Female model of color.
• Deep, rich skin tone; very deep skin tones are highly encouraged.
• Must be taller than 5’7″.
• High-fashion modeling look and professional presentation.

Compensation

• $35 per hour.
• Paid W-2 position.