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Open Casting Call for the Role of Little Michael in MJ The Musical
Job Description:
MJ The Musical is seeking talented Black male performers, aged 9–12, to portray “Little Michael,” representing Michael Jackson at age 10. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a Broadway and National Tour production, celebrating the legacy and artistry of one of music’s greatest icons. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional singing, dancing, and performance skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray Little Michael in Broadway and National Tour productions of MJ The Musical.
- Perform songs by Michael Jackson or The Jackson 5 with energy and precision.
- Execute choreography and dance routines that showcase Michael Jackson’s iconic style.
- Rehearse and perform with a professional cast and creative team.
Requirements:
- Black males, aged 9–12.
- Strong singing and dancing abilities.
- Passion for performing and the ability to embody the charisma of young Michael Jackson.
- Must be able to commit to rehearsals and performances for Broadway and National Tour schedules.
Compensation Details:
- Competitive pay (details provided upon casting).
- Professional experience in a Broadway and touring production.
Art Gallery Visitor – Feature Film “Instinct of Fear”
Job Details:
Wayward Casting is seeking trendy and well-dressed individuals to portray art gallery visitors in the feature film “Instinct of Fear.” Filming will take place in Chicago, IL. This is a non-speaking background role, open to all ages.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray an art gallery visitor in a sophisticated and natural manner.
- Dress in trendy and stylish attire suitable for an upscale art gallery setting.
- Follow on-set instructions to ensure seamless scene execution.
Requirements:
- Open to individuals of all ages.
- Must be able to portray a trendy, upscale look.
- Available for a single day of filming.
- Provide two recent photos with your application (full body and closeup).
Compensation:
- $129.60 for up to 8 hours of work (same-day pay).
Casting Call: Strong Asian Bodyguard for Feature Film “Instinct of Fear”
Job Description:
Wayward Casting is looking for a strong, well-dressed individual to play a security guard for a wealthy foreign businessman in the final scene of the feature film Instinct of Fear. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a compelling project, with same-day pay offered for a four-hour shoot.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a professional and composed bodyguard in a high-stakes scene.
- Follow directions from the director and production team to ensure an authentic portrayal.
- Be on time and ready for filming.
- Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the shoot.
Requirements:
- Seeking individuals of Asian descent with strong features and a larger build.
- No prior acting or security experience is required.
- Must be able to follow instructions and adapt to various on-set needs.
- Ability to dress professionally (wardrobe details will be provided).
Compensation:
- Rate: $150 for a 4-hour shoot (same-day pay).
Casting Call: Tango Dancers for Professional Print Campaign
Job Description:
Trigger Casting is seeking professional or moderately advanced Tango dancers for a print (photo-only) campaign promoting a cleaning product. This exciting opportunity focuses on showcasing dynamic and expressive Tango movements with a touch of comedic flair.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a professional photo shoot, performing Tango-inspired poses and movements.
- Bring an expressive and engaging presence to the shoot, highlighting comedic and dynamic body language.
- Follow creative direction and collaborate with the production team for the best results.
Requirements:
- All ethnicities are welcome except Caucasian (priority given to Latin, Hispanic, Black, African American, and Asian talents).
- Age range: 25-45 years.
- Must have an attractive face and figure, with strong expressive abilities.
- Comfortable in front of a camera.
- Basic understanding of comedic movement or expressions is a plus.
- No prior acting experience required, but Tango experience is essential.
Compensation Details:
- Rate: $2500 for one day of shooting.
- Flexible scheduling for a short (5-10 minute) live audition prior to the shoot.
Casting Call: Mascot and Handler for Dunkin’ Collaboration Event
Job Description:
Branded Promo Talent, a leading experiential marketing agency, is seeking an energetic and professional individual to fill two roles: a mascot performer and a handler. The roles will support a special event in collaboration with Dunkin’ and the Chicago Bears Hugs program at Shriners Children’s Chicago. This event is aimed at bringing joy and unforgettable moments to young patients during their hospital stay.
Job Responsibilities:
Mascot Performer:
- Perform as the Dunkin’ mascot during the event, engaging with children and staff.
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to the role while maintaining mascot character standards.
- Ensure all interactions are fun, safe, and memorable.
Handler:
- Assist the mascot during the event by guiding and supporting interactions with guests.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of the mascot performer.
- Help coordinate movement throughout the event space.
Requirements:
- Outgoing, dependable, and professional demeanor.
- Comfortable working in a hospital environment and engaging with children.
- Must be physically able to perform tasks required for either the mascot or handler role.
- Prior experience in mascot or handler roles is a plus.
Compensation Details:
- Mascot: $120 flat rate.
- Handler: $100 flat rate.
- Payment processed weekly (1099 contractor).
Seeking Plus-Size Female Models for Underwear Ad
Job Description:
Trigger Casting is looking for confident plus-size women to model for an upcoming underwear advertisement. This non-recognizable role involves modeling in a bra and underwear, celebrating body positivity and confidence. The shoot will take place in Chicago.
Job Responsibilities:
- Model in a bra and underwear for a professional underwear ad.
- Showcase confidence and poise on set.
- Collaborate with photographers and directors to achieve the desired creative vision.
- Follow direction to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.
Requirements:
- Female, ages 20-40.
- Size: 3XL to 4XL (250-400 lbs).
- Must be comfortable and confident modeling in underwear.
- Available to work as a local hire in Chicago.
- Submission must include recent photos.
Compensation Details:
- Rate: $4,500 if booked.
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.
Job Location
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.
Job Location
Job Description
The Executive Producer, Photography is a critical role and advocate from the creative idea to execution. You are a pro-active, future-thinking leader; someone who will build new relationships with our sister agencies and deepen existing connections, develop new business opportunities and initiatives, and strengthen our teams. You are an advocate for good ideas, great execution and a proponent of long-term collaboration. Having excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle tasks easily and calmly. Your experience in the production process extends beyond the general operations of the job and carries into the execution of the work all while ensuring agency and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the HOS in development and growth for new and existing clients, including capabilities presentations, onboarding, and relationship building.
- Act as primary point of contact with clients, agency partners, and internal teams to plan and deliver photography projects
- Works directly with Internal and Client teams, including but not limited to; Creative, Photographers, Crew, and Account Management on the planning and execution of productions
- Negotiates and books production talent as needed
- Works with team members to coordinate all production needs and logistics
- Executes production workflows based on client needs, regardless of media channel, ensuring execution of creative to the brief
- Reviews, bids and manages scope of work throughout the life cycle of a job
- Ensures productions are delivered within budget and on-time
- Responsible for the financial health and reconciliation of jobs
- Create a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration.
- Flexible and full of ideas on how to make the impossible possible, highly entrepreneurial mindset
- Drive creative and operational excellence across the team, developing the next generation of content production leadership.
- Partner with inventory to ensure product is received as needed for production.
- Staying up to date on industry trends, talent, and equipment
Locations & Commitments:
- Full-time role, currently hybrid but individual should expect to mostly be in office three days a week. Comradery and in person meetings with agencies is important
- Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines
- Travel may be required based on production needs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in Photo Producer Role, experience in studio and on location
- Strong knowledge of creative and production processes
- Bachelors’ degree is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong presentation skills
- Strong Negotiation and Budget Management Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to think quickly and juggle multiple projects
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage a great deal of detailed information
- Focused on Team Development and Leadership presence
- Customer-service oriented, attuned to client needs while building and strengthening these relationships
- Critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to opportunities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
- Expertise in food, CPG and lifestyle productions
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2024.
Job Location
About Fabio Viviani Hospitality
Fabio Viviani Hospitality (FVH) was founded by Fabio Viviani, who has harbored a passion for food since his childhood in Florence, Italy. By the time he was 27, he operated two nightclubs and five restaurants. In 2005, Fabio moved to California, where he opened his first US-based restaurants.
Since then, Fabio and the FVH team have continue to grow in the hospitality industry opening a multitude of different concepts around the country, launched casino brand and partnered with hotels, created event spaces, a dessert concept and there is more to come!
Fabio is well known as the fan favorite on season 5 & 8 of top Chef and continues to be a recurring guest on national television shows.
We are seeking a highly creative Social Media Coordinator to bring our brand to life through innovative strategic social media marketing. This position is located in NW Suburbs and Chicago.
You have a strong sense of aesthetics and an eye for visually appealing content. You excel at sourcing, organizing, and curating content that aligns with the brand’s visual identity. You’re skilled at writing engaging, on-brand captions and posts that resonate with the audience. Creativity and attention to detail are your strengths, and you’re adept at managing multiple content streams while staying on top of trends. You work well in a team environment, collaborating closely with other team members to bring your ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Content Development: Help generate engaging and relevant content for social media channels, including posts, images, videos, and other multimedia formats. This involves brainstorming creative ideas, writing compelling copy, and sourcing or creating visual assets.
- Visual Asset Creation: Source or create visually captivating assets (photos, long form/short form videos, and UGC) to accompany posts, ensuring a cohesive look and feel that aligns with brand guidelines.
- Photography: Coordinate and execute photoshoots and content sessions at venues.
- Creative Coordination: Work alongside photographers and videographers to ensure high-quality visual production and execution of creative ideas.
- Content Calendar Management: Help maintain a well-organized content calendar to ensure timely and consistent posting, while balancing creativity with strategic intent.
- Social Media Strategy: Assist in creating & implementing a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with the overall marketing goals and brand objectives. This includes identifying target audiences, selecting appropriate platforms, and defining KPIs to measure success. Track and analyze KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of social media efforts and inform future strategy decisions.
- Trendspotting: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring social media trends, emerging platforms, and creative best practices, implementing fresh ideas to keep the brand relevant and dynamic. Stay up to date on industry trends, platform updates, and emerging technologies in the social media marketing space.
- Brand Storytelling: Bring our brand voice to life by writing compelling copy that reflects our identity and connects with our audience across various social media platforms. Ensure consistency in brand messaging, tone and visual identity across all social media channels. Adhere to brand guidelines and standards while adapting content to fit the unique characteristics of each campaign.
- Campaign Ideation & Execution:Plan, execute and optimize organic and paid advertising campaigns to increase brand visibility, reach target audiences, and drive desired actions such as website traffic, lead generation or product sales.
- Influencer Collaboration: Lead in identifying and building relationships with influencers, content creators, and brand advocates who can amplify the brand’s reach through authentic partnerships.
- Community Management: Engage with followers through comments, messages, and interactive content (polls, quizzes, etc.) to foster a vibrant online community. Conduct research to gain insights into customer preferences, sentiment, and behavior. Use tools and techniques to monitor conversations, track brand mentions and gather feedback to inform marketing strategies.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Bring a solutions-driven mindset to every challenge, thinking outside the box to find innovative ways to communicate brand messages.
- Local travel time up to 40%.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
- A strong passion for creativity and storytelling through social media.
- Strong understanding of email and text marketing.
- Strong understanding of SEO and SEM
- Knowledge of organic and paid growth strategies, including paid search, retargeting, and user tracking.
- Experience in campaign analytics and reporting.
- Able to manage multiple campaigns concurrently.
- 2+ years of experience in content creation and social media coordination.
- Proficiency with visual content tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photo Tools, CapCut) and video editing.
- Strong understanding of the unique creative dynamics of various social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & Google My Business.)
- Proficiency with social media account management tools (Hootsuite or other content planning software, Meta Business Suite, Meta Ad Manager, Google Ad Manager, TikTok Business Center, TikTok Ad Manager)
- Ability to write on-brand copy with attention to detail and brand voice.
- An eye for design and aesthetics that align with the brand identity.
- The ability to generate fresh ideas and think creatively about content and engagement strategies.
- Possess a sense of ownership and pride in work quality.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative mindset and excitement for teamwork within a fast-paced environment.