Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Influencers for Internet Campaign Commercial

Job Description
A major internet campaign is casting influencers and digital creators who actively use high-speed internet services. This opportunity is perfect for content creators across tech, education, gaming, and digital art who want to showcase their creativity in a commercial campaign. Talent will represent modern, dynamic internet users in a visually engaging production.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent your niche as a content creator in a commercial campaign
• Showcase your personality and digital expertise on camera
• Collaborate with the production team to bring authentic content to life
• Submit social media profiles and platform details for consideration

Requirements

• Active influencer or content creator
• Categories include tech creators, gamers, educators, mentors, digital artists, and designers
• Strong online presence or portfolio
• Comfortable on camera and able to follow creative direction
• Must actively use high-speed internet services

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)
• Exposure through a major brand campaign
• Opportunity to collaborate with a professional production team

Mom and Daughter for Commercial Casting

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a real mom and daughter duo based in the San Francisco Bay Area for a paid on-camera opportunity. This project is looking for authentic families to bring a natural and relatable presence to screen. No prior acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for first-time talent and real families interested in commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real mother and daughter in a commercial shoot
• Interact naturally on camera in lifestyle-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in a multi-day shoot schedule

Requirements

• Hispanic, Black, or Mixed ethnicity
• Mom: 30s–40s, 5’7” or shorter
• Daughter: ages 8–11
• Must be local to the San Francisco/Bay Area
• Comfortable on camera and able to follow direction
• No acting experience required

Compensation

• $600 per day per person
• $6,000 usage fee per person
• Multi-day commercial opportunity

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Real Families for Tech Company Commercial

Job Description
A major tech company commercial is casting real families in Austin, Texas for an upcoming shoot. The production is seeking authentic family units, including two parents and one child, to bring a natural and relatable dynamic to the campaign. This is a high-paying opportunity for families looking to be featured in a professional commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real family in a commercial production
• Interact naturally on camera in lifestyle-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Attend a fitting and participate in the scheduled shoot

Requirements

• Real families (2 parents and 1 child)
• Child must be between ages 4–7
• Must be local to Austin, TX
• Comfortable on camera and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $4,550 per person
• Paid commercial opportunity
• Professional production experience

Tween Models for Retail Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A major retail brand is casting tween models ages 10–12 for an upcoming commercial and photo shoot in Los Angeles. The production is looking for confident, expressive kids with unique personalities and special skills such as dancing, sports, music, or creative talents. This campaign will feature diverse talent with standout looks, natural confidence, and strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in commercial filming and still photography shoots
• Showcase unique talents or hobbies on camera
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams
• Attend fittings and callback sessions as required

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 10–12
• Must be local to Los Angeles
• Comfortable speaking and performing on camera
• Must have a unique skill or talent (e.g., sports, music, dance, art)
• Confident personality with expressive and natural presence
• Available for callback and fitting dates

Compensation

• $500 session fee + 20% (includes fitting)
• $1,500 guaranteed usage fee + 20%
• Additional exposure through global digital and retail media campaigns
• One-year usage across digital, social, and in-store platforms

Male Cadets and Trainers for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is casting clean-shaven men to portray cadets and trainers in non-speaking background roles for an outdoor scene filming in the Chicago area. This is a great opportunity for talent looking to gain on-set experience while working on a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray cadets and trainers in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team on set
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
• Be prepared for outdoor filming conditions

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s
• Clean-shaven appearance
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states
• Must be available and not recently worked on the production
• Able to take direction and work efficiently on set

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role
• Opportunity to gain experience on a TV production set
• Work in a professional filming environment

1990s Choir and Band Background Actors for Film

Job Description
A film production is casting talented individuals with real-life choir or band experience to portray 1990s high school students in an upcoming project filming in the Atlanta and Fayetteville, Georgia areas. This is a great opportunity for performers with musical backgrounds to showcase their skills while gaining valuable on-set experience in a dynamic production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high school choir or band members in background scenes
• Use real-life musical experience to enhance authenticity on screen
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in wardrobe fittings prior to filming

Requirements

• Ages 16–30
• Open to all ethnicities and genders
• Must have real-life choir or band experience
• Must be available to work in the Atlanta or Fayetteville, GA area
• Ability to take direction and work well in a team setting

Compensation

• $132 for 10 hours
• Opportunity for upgraded featured roles with higher pay
• Professional on-set experience in a film production

Kids Background Actors for Charity Event Scene

Job Description
A feature film production starring major Hollywood talent is casting kids ages 6–9 to appear as background actors in a charity event scene filming in Savannah, Georgia. This is a great opportunity for young talent of all ethnicities to gain on-set experience while working on a high-profile film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray attendees at a charity event in background scenes
• Follow direction from the casting and production team
• Remain focused and professional during filming
• Participate in a two-day filming schedule

Requirements

• Kids ages 6–9
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be available for both filming days
• Able to follow instructions and work well on set

Compensation

• $120 per day
• Two-day booking
• Opportunity to work on a major feature film production

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

PHOTOGRAPHER 
KCBS/KCAL is looking for a creative and dedicated Camera technician.  The primary duty of this camera technician will be working with News Reporters and Producers and involves shooting quality, compelling and creative visual content. This video photographer will travel light and work quickly, and the ideal candidate should be adaptable and nimble enough to capture fleeting moments. We are seeking someone proficient in shooting, lighting, and editing who can bring compelling stories to life.
They must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great outlook. A passion for storytelling is essential. The camera technician is also to respond to breaking news stories when the situation warrants. This position must be able to contribute to original reporting, enterprise stories, and have the ability to work well under pressure to make deadlines.

General Responsibilities:
•Candidates must demonstrate an ability to direct lighting, set overall visual look and related technical specifications for     projects, and sound as a one-person crew or as part of a team.
•Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and properly recorded.
•Work closely with Talent and Producers by providing support logistics and shot requirements.
•Operate ENG vehicles.
•Maintain all gear, including crew vehicles, working with appropriate departments to keep all gear up to date and in working order.
•Able to troubleshoot quickly and effectively in a variety of circumstances.
•Work under deadline pressure.

Qualifications:
•3+ years’ experience working as an ENG photographer in a large market.
•Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and provide constructive criticism.
•In-depth knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
•Must be self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images.
•Experience in logistics, special event planning, and execution.

Requirements:
•Must have a valid US driver’s license with unrestricted ability to drive. Ability to lift 50-plus lbs. of newsgathering equipment.
•Must be available to work weekends, long hours, or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines in all kinds of possible weather conditions.
•Proficient with streaming technologies, Dejero and LiveU.
•Able to travel for assignments that could last days or weeks, and abroad. Applicants must provide a link to examples of their recent work.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $101,297.56 – 128,293.88.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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