YouTube Video Casting Call for College Athletes

College Athletes for Large-Scale YouTube Competition

Job Description

A large-scale YouTube production is casting more than 100 college athletes for an entertainment-focused competition filming in the Chicagoland area. The production is seeking competitive, energetic athletes from a wide variety of sports who have personality, enjoy being on camera, and are ready for a fun competition. This is not a traditional combine, maximum-strength test, or extreme endurance event.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an entertainment-focused athletic competition for a YouTube production.
• Bring energy, personality, and a competitive attitude to the production.
• Participate in activities and challenges as directed by the production team.
• Remain available for the entire production day, including after elimination if applicable.
• Work professionally with other athletes, contestants, and crew members.

Requirements

• Male and female athletes.
• Athletes from any sport are welcome.
• Current college athletes are eligible.
• Athletes currently on a college roster or team are eligible.
• High school athletes officially committed to compete in college are also eligible.
• D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, and other collegiate athletes are welcome.
• Must be competitive, energetic, comfortable on camera, and have an engaging personality.
• Must be able to work in the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

• Cash grand prize awarded to the winner; exact amount will be disclosed to selected participants.
• Gifted products from potential production sponsors.
• Food and refreshments provided during the shoot.

Job Description

A major tech company is casting engaging personalities for a non-union social media content campaign filming in the New York City area. The project will feature TikTok-style “man on the street” interviews hosted by a notable comedian. The production is looking for natural storytellers with strong opinions, distinct personalities, and the ability to think quickly on camera. Talent who enjoy teaching, debating, explaining topics, or passionately sharing their interests are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in TikTok-style street interview content.
• Engage naturally with the host and respond confidently on camera.
• Share personal opinions, knowledge, and perspectives in an entertaining way.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in approximately 1–2 days of production.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to Gen Z, millennials, and talent ages 60+.
• Must have an engaging personality and strong point of view.
• Comfortable speaking naturally and spontaneously on camera.
• Must have no visible tattoos.
• Must be non-union.
• Must meet the production’s required availability.

Compensation

• $500 session fee.
• $1,500 usage fee.
• Digital usage includes organic and paid media.