Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Extras for Amazon Streaming Series “Scarpetta”

Job Description:
Blumhouse TV is casting non-union background extras for the Amazon streaming series Scarpetta in the Nashville area. We are looking for new faces only, meaning those who have not previously worked on this project. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-profile series and work with a reputable production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Background Acting: Portray background characters for scenes set in a medical examination environment, contributing to the series’ realistic atmosphere.
• Commitment to Schedule: Must be available for a full day on set, with the possibility of being on set for up to 12 hours.
• Follow On-Set Instructions: Work closely with the production team to ensure scenes are captured smoothly and efficiently.

Job Requirements:

• Location: Must be able to work as a local in the Nashville area.
• Availability: Full availability for the entire day; call times will be provided the day before filming.
• Age and Ethnicity: Seeking individuals aged 35-65 who are Black, Asian, Indian, or Hispanic to provide diversity in background scenes.
• Physical Requirements: Must be comfortable standing or sitting for extended periods, as needed for background roles.
• Professionalism: Reliable and able to follow instructions on set, with a cooperative and flexible attitude.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100 for an 8-hour day, with time and a half for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description:

The Editor and Content Strategist, Sr Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the Enterprise’s global content strategy. This position collaborates closely with marketing and solutions leaders to develop content that drives lead generation, brand awareness and audience engagement across multiple channels. This role drives content production, editing, and optimization of a wide range of assets while ensuring consistency in tone, messaging and adherence to search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with marketing and business leaders to create comprehensive content strategies that support lead generation, brand positioning, and user engagement goals
• Provides editorial direction to content contributors (SMEs, freelancers, etc.) to deliver quality content on time, ensuring alignment with business objectives and audience needs
• Drives the production and editing of content assets, including research reports, thought leadership pieces, articles, white papers, blogs, web pages, case studies, newsletters, videos, webinars, and campaign materials; may include writing first drafts
• In partnership with the digital team, measures and analyzes content performance, particularly on websites and blogs and adjusts strategies to improve rankings, traffic, and keyword targeting
• Works with designers, the digital marketing team, marketing business partners, and others to optimize user experiences and deliver content that resonates with target audiences.
• Maintains and curates a global content library, ensuring all materials are up-to-date, relevant, and accessible for internal and external use
• Ensures all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards while contributing to the overall elevation of the Enterprise

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies:

• Accountable- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Action Oriented- Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Business Insight- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Collaborative- Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction
• Communicates Effectively- Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension; active listener to ensure clear understanding
• Customer Focus- Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Learning Agility- Demonstrates courage and a willingness to learn by proactively accepting or requesting participation with unfamiliar tasks or projects

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required
• At least 7 years’ experience writing and editing, with recent leadership in content strategy, content management, and/or editorial required
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in content creation across formats and platforms required
• Familiarity with content management tools and performance metrics required
• Deep knowledge of content marketing best practices, user experience, and audience engagement strategies required
• Experience at a global and/or professional services organization preferred

Location:  In office.

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Casting Call for “Park Police” Role in Amazon Series “Scarpetta”

Job Description: Nashville Area Casting is seeking background extras to portray park police officers for the upcoming Amazon streaming series “Scarpetta,” produced by Blumhouse TV. This is a non-union role, and we’re looking for new faces who have not previously worked on this project. This role requires a professional and authoritative presence to help bring authenticity to the series.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a park police officer in scenes set in a park environment.
• Follow directions from the production team to maintain continuity and professionalism on set.
• Be prepared for a long day of filming and flexible with scheduling, as call times will be provided the afternoon before filming.

Requirements:

• All genders, aged 28-48.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville area.
• Must be able to commit to being on set for up to 12+ hours, though not all time may be required.

Compensation:

• $100 for 8 hours, with time and a half after 8 hours.

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. 

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) 

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007! 

Description:

The Editor and Content Strategist, Sr Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the Enterprise’s global content strategy. This position collaborates closely with marketing and solutions leaders to develop content that drives lead generation, brand awareness and audience engagement across multiple channels. This role drives content production, editing, and optimization of a wide range of assets while ensuring consistency in tone, messaging and adherence to search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with marketing and business leaders to create comprehensive content strategies that support lead generation, brand positioning, and user engagement goals
• Provides editorial direction to content contributors (SMEs, freelancers, etc.) to deliver quality content on time, ensuring alignment with business objectives and audience needs
• Drives the production and editing of content assets, including research reports, thought leadership pieces, articles, white papers, blogs, web pages, case studies, newsletters, videos, webinars, and campaign materials; may include writing first drafts
• In partnership with the digital team, measures and analyzes content performance, particularly on websites and blogs and adjusts strategies to improve rankings, traffic, and keyword targeting
• Works with designers, the digital marketing team, marketing business partners, and others to optimize user experiences and deliver content that resonates with target audiences.
• Maintains and curates a global content library, ensuring all materials are up-to-date, relevant, and accessible for internal and external use
• Ensures all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards while contributing to the overall elevation of the Enterprise

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies: 

• Accountable- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Action Oriented- Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Business Insight- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Collaborative- Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction
• Communicates Effectively- Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension; active listener to ensure clear understanding 
• Customer Focus- Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Learning Agility- Demonstrates courage and a willingness to learn by proactively accepting or requesting participation with unfamiliar tasks or projects

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required
• At least 7 years’ experience writing and editing, with recent leadership in content strategy, content management, and/or editorial required
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in content creation across formats and platforms required
• Familiarity with content management tools and performance metrics required
• Deep knowledge of content marketing best practices, user experience, and audience engagement strategies required
• Experience at a global and/or professional services organization preferred

Location:  In office.

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Casting Call for Waitress Role – Lifetime Thriller Feature Film

Job Description: We are seeking a talented female actor, aged 20-35, to portray a warm and welcoming waitress in an upcoming Lifetime thriller feature film. This background role requires someone who can exude genuine charm and create a hospitable atmosphere on screen, making everyone around her feel at home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a friendly and approachable waitress, contributing to the film’s setting and character interactions.
• Deliver a warm, inviting performance that enhances the authenticity of the scene.
• Participate in fittings and possible rehearsals to ensure the character’s appearance and demeanor align with the film’s vision.
• Maintain a professional attitude on set, including punctuality and preparedness for potentially long shooting days.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 20-35 years old.
• Must be able to convey a warm, welcoming personality.
• Prior experience in acting or hospitality is preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work as a local hire in the Nashville area.
• Ability to commit to being on set for 12+ hours, though actual filming time may vary.

Compensation:

• $100.00 for 8 hours, with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Time and a half pay after 8 hours.
• This role offers the chance to gain experience in a professional film production and contribute to a major television network’s thriller project.

Military Dad for Internet Company Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking a Hispanic man aged 31-34 to portray a military dad in an upcoming commercial for an internet company. The role involves a scene where the dad, deployed overseas, is virtually tucking his kids in for bed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act in a scene portraying a deployed military dad interacting with his kids via video call.
• Follow the director’s instructions to accurately depict the character.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure a smooth filming process.

Requirements:

• Age: 31-34
• Ethnicity: Hispanic
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN (no travel paid).
• Available for an in-person fitting and the specified filming dates.
• Real military veterans are encouraged to apply (please make a note of this in your application).

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500.00 + $1200.00 buyout
• Fitting/Wardrobe Fee: $75.00
• Talent may work one or both days of filming.