Casting Call: Family-Owned Businesses for High-Energy Docuseries
Job Description:
Kismet Media is looking for dynamic, multi-generational family-owned businesses to star in an upcoming high-energy docuseries. We are searching for real families who are at a crossroads, whether they are expanding, making a major shift, or passing the reins to the next generation. This is an incredible opportunity to share your family’s legacy and journey with the world.
Job Responsibilities:
- Share the story and journey of your family-owned business, including challenges, successes, and transitions.
- Participate in interviews and on-camera interactions that highlight the dynamics and operations of your business.
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure the documentary captures the true essence of your business and family.
- Provide insights into the challenges and opportunities your family business is currently facing.
Requirements:
- Must be a multi-generational family-owned business experiencing change, such as expansion, a shift in direction, or succession planning.
- Willingness to openly share your business story and family dynamics with a national audience.
- Comfortable being on camera and participating in a documentary-style production.
- Must be able to provide photos and details of the family and business for pre-screening purposes.
Compensation:
- The opportunity to have your family business featured in a nationally broadcast docuseries.
- Showcase your business to a wider audience and potentially gain recognition for your family’s legacy.
- Compensation and additional benefits will be discussed with selected families during the selection process.
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