Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Want to work on the cutting edge of social media? Want to join a company whose brand is so strong that we get unsolicited clients reaching out every week? Want to work at an agency whose mission is to Spread Joy? 

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house — streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.

Brands like e.l.f., Netflix, Tinder, and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We’ve gotten our clients over 250 billion views — from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content.

Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the “Most Innovative Companies” in the world, and Ad Age named us a “Small Agency of the Year” (three years in a row). Adweek called us “the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok.” 

We’re really proud of our work, and we’re even more proud of our culture. In their first week, new employees inevitably comment on how positive and supportive our workplace is. A month in, they’re noting how little ego there is, and how departments collaborate surprisingly deeply. 

Intrigued? Read on…

REMOTE-FIRST CULTURE! 

• This role is required to be on the West Coast.
• Work from Home, WeWork, your mom’s house, you choose! Our team is 100% remote-first.
• All employees can have an All-Access WeWork pass to collaborate with teammates in your area or to simply change up your working environment. 
• Strong & tight-knit culture important to you? Us too! We’ve always been remote-first, and we’ve built a thriving culture. From zoom coffees to in-person hangouts, we thrive as a connected team. Most positions require some travel or time on site because of the needs of the role. For example: team meetings, client meetings, on-site production. Talk to your recruiter for more info!

Overview

Your goal is to drive efficiency, effectiveness and creative impact across multiple social media channels for one brand.

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with account management, creative, data and production teams to develop and execute holistic social media content plans
• Supervise the day-to-day flow of social content across all touchpoints and platforms.

Content Strategy: 

• Develop brand and content strategies that meet the goals of the brand 
• Understand and optimize content calendars for brands’ social media channels to support “always on” evergreen content and timely, campaigns needs
• Help advise and monitor social and community management tactics for key product launches, events, activations and help create proactive crisis management programs.
• Monitor content performance and develop weekly, monthly and contribute to quarterly analytics reports in order to identify & provide key insights, recommendations and track against KPIs.
• Work with the data team to develop, present, and optimize weekly and monthly reports.
• Identify trending opportunities and cultural moments for the brand to partake in on a daily and weekly basis

Creativity: 

• Partner with the creative team to ideate on fun, relevant content that ladders up to clients’ overarching social/channel strategies
• Support content creation to ensure delivery in a prioritized, timely manner while proactively finding opportunities and efficiencies to maximize content opportunities.

Innovation & Thought Leadership: 

• Regularly analyze the competition and other best-in-class brands to inspire new ideas and executions – especially in new platform innovations.
• Extend Movers+Shakers position as an industry-thought leader with your insights and analytics.
• Manage, mentor and guide Community Managers and peers in constantly raising the bar and pushing boundaries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 3-6 years of client-facing social media management for a brand with multiple product handles and/or strategy experience in a creative agency setting
• Extensive experience managing social media channels 
• Strong experience in ideation and execution of different strategic approaches
• Experience with and interest in TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads
• Experience creating stories, carousels, or static content for different platforms 
• Experience with data, analytics and content reporting
• Strong copywriting and ideation skills
• Passion for delighting clients and going above & beyond 
• Super organized, able to manage a ton of things simultaneously
• Comfort in a fast paced sometimes unstructured working environment 
• Leadership ability, able to guide and empower the team to achieve goals.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus 
• A self-starter with a finger on the pulse of new innovations and opportunities. 
• Proactive
• Spreads Joy! 

BASE SALARY RANGE

Our estimated range for this role is $70,000-80,000* 

*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, we are flexible with the level we are hiring for – they can be mid-senior level. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Content Strategist role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Content Strategist level. Each level has its own compensation range.

At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!

Featured Model for Major Artist Music Video

Job Description:
We are seeking a featured model for an upcoming major artist’s music video. This is an exciting opportunity to be in the spotlight and work closely with a professional music video production team. If you know how to own the camera and have a fun, confident presence, this role is for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a featured model in a high-energy music video.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure engaging and dynamic shots.
• Must be comfortable twerking and delivering a fun, energetic performance in front of the camera.
• Engage with the camera to capture the right look and feel for the video.

Requirements:

• Must have blonde hair (can be a wig).
• Age range: 18-30 years old.
• Must know how to confidently work the camera.
• Comfortable with twerking as part of the role.
• Based in or able to travel to Atlanta, GA.
• Professional attitude, punctuality, and ability to take direction.

Compensation:

• $200 for the shoot.
• Great opportunity to gain exposure in a major music video production.

Male Actor – Violin/Cello Player for TV Commercial (TVC)

Job Description:
We are looking for a male actor based in Mumbai for an upcoming TV commercial (TVC). The role requires an actor proficient in playing either the violin or cello. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your musical talent and acting skills in a professional commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a TV commercial portraying a character who plays either the violin or cello.
• Perform a short musical piece on set with the instrument (violin or cello).
• Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver an authentic and impactful performance.

Requirements:

• Male actor, age range: 30-35 years.
• Must be proficient in playing the violin or cello.
• Must be based in Mumbai or have the ability to travel to Mumbai for the shoot.
• Ability to take direction well and maintain professionalism on set.
• Submit 2-3 recent photographs along with a one-minute introduction video and a performance video showcasing your skills on the violin or cello.

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed upon selection).
• Gain exposure in a professional TV commercial production.

Background Extras – Parent Types with 90s to Mid-2000s Vehicles

Job Description:
We are casting parent-type background extras who own vehicles from the 1990s to mid-2000s (excluding white or bright red vehicles) for an upcoming production. If you have a vehicle that fits this description and are of an age range to realistically portray a parent of a 6-9-year-old child, we’d love to have you join the project!

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a parent with a vehicle in a specific scene involving family life.
• Use your vehicle as part of the scene while taking direction from the film crew.
• Maintain professionalism and be ready to follow instructions on set.

Requirements:

• Must own a vehicle from the 1990s to mid-2000s (not white or bright red).
• Be of an age appropriate to portray a parent with a 6-9-year-old child.
• Able to take direction well and maintain reliability on set.
• Must be local to the shooting location or able to provide your own transportation.

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed upon selection).
• Meals will be provided on set.
• Showcase your vehicle and participate in a professional production.

Background Extras – Police Officers & Plain-Clothed Detectives

Job Description:
We are casting background extras for an upcoming feature film, Dirty Little Secrets. We are looking for individuals to portray police officers and plain-clothed detectives. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional film production and contribute to creating an authentic crime-related scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray police officers or plain-clothed detectives in various scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the casting and film crew to ensure smooth scene execution.
• If cast as a police officer and you own a police uniform, you may be requested to bring it to set for a wardrobe bump.

Requirements:

• Open to all genders.
• Must be comfortable portraying police officers or detectives.
• For those applying for the police officer role, owning a police uniform is a plus. Please include photos of yourself wearing the outfit for potential wardrobe consideration.
• Must be able to take direction well and maintain professionalism on set.
• Local to Chicago, IL or able to arrange your own transportation.

Compensation:

• Base rate: $129.60/8 hours.
• Additional wardrobe bump: $70.40 for those bringing their own police uniform.
• Same-day pay available.
• Meals will be provided on set.

Commercial Shoot Extras – Various Roles

Job Description:
We are casting for a commercial shoot in Atlanta and looking for several specific individuals to match cast family members. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who love fun projects and a great payday! No golfing experience required, but it’s a plus if you’re familiar with the game. We are casting both children and adults, and we welcome individual applicants as well as real siblings for family roles.

Roles:

1. African American Boy and Girl – Ages 9 to 13 years old.
2. Hispanic Boy and Girl – Ages 9 to 13 years old.
3. African American and Hispanic Male and Female – Late 20s to 40s; attractive parent types.
4. Male or Female – Late 20s to 30s, one with an Eastern European look, and one of any ethnicity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in the commercial shoot portraying specific family members or background characters.
• Follow directions from the casting crew and contribute to the overall success of the shoot.
• Children must have a parent or legal guardian present at all times while on set.
• Wear appropriate attire according to wardrobe guidelines provided.

Requirements:

• Children: African American or Hispanic boys and girls, ages 9-13 years old. Real brothers and sisters may apply together.
• Adults: African American and Hispanic males and females, late 20s to 40s, portraying parent types.
• Adults (Additional Roles): Males and females, late 20s to 30s, with one specifically having an Eastern European look and another from any ethnicity.
• Must be available for a full-day shoot.
• Some experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to take direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Compensation:

• Base rate of $400 for the shoot.
• Meals provided on set.
• Great opportunity to gain exposure in a professional commercial production.

Background Extra – Asian Male/Female

Job Description:
A film production is currently seeking Asian male and female background extras for an upcoming project. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience on a professional set with a quick turnaround. We are looking for individuals who can help bring authenticity and energy to various scenes. No prior acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray background roles in various scenes, following the direction of the casting and film crew.
• Collaborate with other extras to ensure the smooth execution of scenes.
• Maintain professionalism on set, including being on time and prepared for filming.
• Adhere to the wardrobe and styling guidelines provided.

Requirements:

• Must be Asian male or female.
• Age range: 25-55 years old.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well.
• Available for full-day filming on specified work days.
• Local to the filming area or able to arrange transportation.

Compensation:

• Pay is $300 per day, plus a 15% agent fee if you are represented by an agency.
• Meals will be provided on set.
• Great opportunity for industry exposure and networking.

Background Extra – “High School Student” for Talent Show Scene

Job Description:
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to appear as background extras for an exciting school talent show scene. If you’re ready to relive your high school days and add a touch of authenticity to a fun film project, we want to hear from you! No acting experience is required, just the ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to the set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a high school student in a talent show audience and other school-related scenes.
• Follow the direction of the casting and film crew to ensure the scene is executed smoothly.
• Wear attire that is appropriate for a high school setting (guidance on wardrobe will be provided).
• Collaborate with other background extras to create a realistic school environment.

Requirements:

• Must be between 18-23 years old (or able to portray a high school-aged student).
• Able to take direction well and be professional on set.
• Must be available for full-day work (starting early in the morning).
• Must be local to the Syracuse, NY area or able to provide your own transportation to set.

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate to be discussed upon selection).
• Meals will be provided on set.
• Great opportunity to gain experience on a professional film set and network with industry professionals.