Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

About The Position
The Senior Social Media Editor is a key member of the digital editorial team, responsible for managing Travel + Leisure’s social media platforms, ensuring content is engaging, polished, and effective at driving site referrals. This includes overseeing the posting of a high volume of videos and photos daily, while coordinating with teams to create impactful on-platform storytelling.

The Senior Social Media Editor will supervise two Associate Social Media Editors, working closely with editors, writers, video editors, social media strategists, and the design team. This role involves developing, scheduling, and executing creative projects across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. A successful candidate will be skilled at producing dynamic social content under tight deadlines, adept at problem-solving, and experienced in using platform-specific tools to boost audience engagement and traffic.

The editor will be responsible for packaging content to captivate the social audience through visuals, video, clever captions, and headlines, and will coordinate across departments to promote events and products.

The Senior Social Media Editor should have a passion for travel and excellent communication skills. Occasional off-hours and weekend work is required.

In-office Expectations
This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Contributions

• 30%: Produce social content promoting stories from the website, videos, products, and events for all of Travel + Leisure’s social platforms.
• 20%: Engage the social media audience with captivating photography, headlines, captions, and a diverse mix of travel talent.
• 20%: Manage a team of two Associate Social Media Editors, delegating tasks and fostering their professional growth.
• 10%: Plan, prepare, and schedule posts for various projects, ensuring representation of key initiatives.
• 10%: Grow audiences on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, increasing site traffic, video views, and engagement.
• 5%: Plan sponsored content and collaborate with freelancers to execute these projects.
• 5%: Utilize metrics tools to create reports on social traffic and engagement.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience
At least 5 years of digital/social experience, preferably in travel media.

Skills

• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Excellent time and people management skills.
• Deep understanding of travel media and social media platforms.
• Creativity in generating engaging content using visuals, video, and platform-specific tools.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and working on sponsored content.
• Proficiency with social media scheduling apps.
• Photoshop skills are a plus.

Travel Requirement
Approximately 5%.

Casting Call for 2000’s Era Station Wagon – Love Language (Film Project)

Job Description:
4 Star Casting is seeking a 2000’s era station wagon for use in the upcoming project Love Language. The vehicle will play a significant role in several scenes, and the production is looking for a specific make and model from the early 2000s. The vehicle will need to be available for several working dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a 2000’s era station wagon for use during the production.
• Ensure the vehicle is available and in good working condition for the required filming dates.
• Follow any specific instructions provided by the production team regarding the use of the vehicle on set.

Requirements:

• Any make or model of a station wagon from the 2000s.
• Vehicle color: Any except red and white.
• Must be available for the specified filming dates in Chicago.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $500 per day.

Casting Call for Miles – Killer Couples 1814 (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a male actor to portray Miles, a key character, in the true crime recreation series, Killer Couples 1814. This role involves scripted scenes that may include violence and murder-related content, and the actor must be comfortable with these themes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Miles in a recreation of a true crime story.
• Perform scripted scenes involving crime, violence, and intense situations.
• Follow direction closely to ensure an accurate and authentic portrayal of events.

Requirements:

• Black male actor, early 20s.
• Must resemble the provided photo, including hair and facial hair.
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Likely required for both days of filming.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150 per day worked.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Casting Call for Caleb – Fatal Attraction 1607 (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a male actor to portray Caleb, a key character, in the true crime recreation series, Fatal Attraction 1607. Caleb is portrayed as the victim’s boyfriend and a possible suspect in the case. The role involves an interview scene with detectives to archive audio for the TVOne Network production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Caleb, the victim’s boyfriend, in recreated scenes based on real-life events.
• Participate in a key interview scene with detectives, archiving audio as part of the investigation.
• Follow direction closely to depict Caleb’s potential role in the case accurately.

Requirements:

• Male actor, Black, early to mid-30s.
• Must be available for the specific shoot time, involving an interview scene with detectives.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $125 per day.

Casting Call for Maria – Fatal Attraction 1607 (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a female actor to portray Maria, a key character, in the true crime recreation series, Fatal Attraction 1607. This role involves a phone conversation with detectives to archive audio as part of the TVOne Network production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Maria in a recreation scene based on real-life events.
• Perform a phone call scene with detectives, providing crucial audio recordings for the show.
• Follow direction to accurately depict Maria’s involvement in the recreated investigation.

Requirements:

• Female actor, Black, early 30s.
• Must be available for the specific shoot time, involving a phone conversation with detectives.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $125 per day.

Casting Call for Female Neighbors 1 & 2 – Fatal Attraction 1607 (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking two female actors to portray neighbors in a true crime recreation series, Fatal Attraction 1607. The roles involve minimal scenes and interviews with detectives to archive audio for the TVOne Network. Each neighbor will be featured in recreated scenes based on real events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a neighbor in a true crime recreation scene.
• Participate in minimal scenes that involve interactions with detectives for audio archiving.
• Follow direction closely to contribute to a realistic and accurate recreation of the events.

Role 1:

• Female Neighbor 1:
  • Indian Female, aged 40s.
  • Required to interact with detectives in minimal scenes.

Role 2:

• Female Neighbor 2:
  • Hispanic Female, aged 20s.
  • Required to interact with detectives in minimal scenes.

Requirements:

• Female actors fitting the described age range and ethnicity (Indian or Hispanic).
• Must be available for the specific shoot time, which involves interviewing with detectives.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $125 per day for each role.

Casting Call for Male Neighbor – Fatal Attraction 1607 (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description:
Jupiter Casting is seeking a male actor to portray a neighbor in a true crime recreation series, Fatal Attraction 1607. This role requires minimal scenes and an interview with detectives to archive audio for the TVOne Network’s recreation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a male neighbor in a true crime recreation scene.
• Participate in minimal scenes involving interactions and interviews with detectives to archive audio.
• Follow direction closely to contribute to a realistic and accurate recreation of the events.

Requirements:

• Male actor, aged 18 to early 20s.
• Indian ethnicity.
• Must be available for the required scene, which involves interacting with detectives.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $125 per day.

Commercial Extras Casting – Families and Elderly Individuals

Job Description:
Michael Druck Casting is looking for families and elderly individuals to appear as extras in an upcoming commercial. This project is open to families of all ethnicities and elderly women who meet specific requirements. No prior SAG-AFTRA membership is required to apply for this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a background extra for a commercial shoot.
• Families will be cast as a cohesive family unit or individuals in family scenes.
• Elderly women will be cast in scenes that may involve the use of a wheelchair or oxygen tank.
• Follow direction on set to ensure a smooth production process.

Requirements:

• Families: Mom, Dad, and kids aged 5-16. All ethnicities are welcome. Ideally, complete families will be submitted, though individuals will also be considered.
• Elderly Woman: Age 70+, must use a wheelchair or oxygen tank.
• Available for the duration of the shoot.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: SAG Background Scale – $427.50 per person, if selected.

Casting Call for BIPOC Women 50+ – National Bank Women’s Initiative

Job Description:
Milo Casting is seeking strong, beautiful, and powerful BIPOC women aged 50 and above to feature in a National Bank Women’s Initiative campaign. This is an exciting opportunity to represent diversity and strength in a national commercial campaign, celebrating the empowerment of women in the banking industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-day photoshoot for the National Bank Women’s Initiative.
• Represent and embody the values of strength, beauty, and empowerment in your portrayal.
• Be available for a short fitting session before the shoot.

Requirements:

• BIPOC women, aged 50 years and older.
• Must be residents of Ontario.
• Comfortable participating in a professional photoshoot.
• Ability to follow directions and represent the campaign’s message of empowerment.
• Must provide recent, clear photos of yourself (without hats, masks, or sunglasses).

Compensation Details:

• $1700+ per person for a one-day shoot.

Casting Call for Historical Soldiers – Hulu Series

Job Description:
A new Hulu series is seeking male actors to portray historical soldiers. This role requires individuals who can embody the look and presence of soldiers from a bygone era. Ideal candidates will have a slim build, be comfortable with long hair and facial hair, and possess the ability to bring historical authenticity to their portrayal.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a historical soldier in various scenes throughout the Hulu series.
• Follow direction and work collaboratively with the production team to achieve the desired performance.
• Maintain a professional attitude on set and adhere to the shooting schedule.
• Be prepared for physical activity as the role may require action-oriented scenes related to a soldier’s duties.

Requirements:

• Men only, aged between 20-60 years old.
• Caucasian and Hispanic ethnicities preferred.
• Must have a slim build.
• Long hair and beards are welcome.
• Must be comfortable following direction and working in a historical production setting.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $140 for a 12-hour shift.