Extra Jobs in Chicago, Illinois
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Background Extras for Luxury Brand Trailer Shoot
Job Description
Casting background extras for a trailer shoot promoting a luxury clothing brand in Atlanta, GA. Talent will be featured in a stylish, high-end production with a short on-set time.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as a background extra in a branded trailer shoot
- Follow on-set direction for positioning and movement
- Maintain a professional presence during filming
Requirements
- Must be available during the specified time window
- Professional and punctual
- Comfortable working on a production set
Compensation
- Not specified
- On-set time: approximately 1–2 hours
Doctors and Nurses for Background Roles
Job Description
Casting background actors to portray doctors and nurses for a production filming in Senoia, GA. This project is seeking talent to create realistic medical scenes in a professional setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray medical professionals in background scenes
- Follow on-set direction for realistic interactions
- Maintain a professional and believable presence on camera
Requirements
- Ages 25–60
- Open to all genders and ethnicities
- Comfortable portraying doctors or nurses
- Available for filming in Senoia, GA
Compensation
- $150 for 12 hours
Neighbors for Background Roles
Job Description
Casting background actors to portray neighbors for a production filming in Senoia, GA. This overnight shoot is seeking diverse talent to create realistic neighborhood scenes.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray neighbors in background scenes
- Follow on-set direction for movement and interactions
- Participate in overnight filming
Requirements
- Ages 25–60
- Open to all genders and ethnicities
- Comfortable working overnight
- Available for filming in Senoia, GA
Compensation
- $150 for 12 hours
Male Basketball Players for Commercial Project
Job Description
Casting male basketball players for a commercial project filming in Rhode Island. This non-union production is seeking athletic talent with real basketball experience to appear on camera in a sports-focused shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform basketball-related actions on camera
- Follow direction during commercial filming
- Showcase athletic ability in a natural and engaging way
Requirements
- Male, ages 18–30
- Must have basketball experience
- Comfortable performing on camera
- Available for filming in Rhode Island
Compensation
- $500 for a half-day shoot
Basketball Player Stand-In
Job Description
Casting a basketball player stand-in for a production filming in Orlando, FL. The role requires matching specific physical attributes and being comfortable working on set as a stand-in.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during filming
- Follow direction from the production team
- Be present and prepared for on-set setups and rehearsals
Requirements
- African American
- Height: 6’10”
- Weight: 250 lbs
- Must be based in Florida
- Must have a clean headshot (no selfies)
- Must be able to complete onboarding paperwork
Compensation
- $500 (agency fee)
Background Actors for TV Series “Frisco King”
Job Description
Casting background actors for the new TV series “Frisco King,” filming in Atlanta, GA. This production is seeking talent to portray airport travelers and airport police/security in realistic airport scenes. Local hires only.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray airport travelers or airport security personnel in background scenes
- Follow on-set direction to create realistic airport environments
- Be available for both fitting and filming days
Requirements
- Must be local to Atlanta, GA
- Must be available for both fitting and filming
- Open to males and females of all ethnicities
- Ages 18–75 for airport travelers
- Ages 22–50 for airport police/security roles
- Clean-cut, conservative appearance for security roles
- No visible tattoos unless they can be covered
Compensation
- Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours
- Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours
- $25 car bump if booked with vehicle
Bookstore Patrons (Background Roles)
Job Description
Casting background actors to portray bookstore patrons for an MTV reality series filming in Atlanta, GA. Talent will help create a natural bookstore environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray customers browsing books
- Follow direction for background movement and actions
- Bring realism to bookstore scenes
Requirements
- Open to all ages and ethnicities
- Must bring a purse or backpack
- Comfortable handling books on set
- Must be available for full-day filming
Compensation
- $100 for up to 8 hours
Law Office Workers (Background Roles)
Job Description
Casting background actors to portray law office workers for an MTV reality series filming in Atlanta, GA. Talent will help create a realistic professional office environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray law office professionals in background scenes
- Follow on-set direction for realistic office interactions
- Maintain professional demeanor on camera
Requirements
- Ages 30–40s
- Open to males and females of any ethnicity
- Must have professional attire (suits/business wear)
- Conservative, professional appearance
- Must be available for full-day filming
Compensation
- $100 for up to 8 hours
Newsroom Staff for Feature Film “Ally Clark”
Job Description
Casting newsroom staff roles for the feature film “Ally Clark,” filming in New Orleans, LA. This production is seeking talent to portray professional media personnel in a newsroom setting. Roles will be photo selected by the director.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray newsroom professionals such as reporters, editors, and media staff
- Follow on-set direction to create realistic newsroom scenes
- Be available for both scheduled filming days
Requirements
- Must be available for filming in New Orleans, LA
- Must be available for both filming days with early call times
- Must have current photos for consideration
- Ability to portray professional or corporate types
- Real newsroom, media, or editorial experience is a plus but not required
Compensation
- $150 for 12 hours
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We are seeking a performance-driven Assignment Editor to help drive daily news coverage in Chicago. This role is central to identifying stories, advancing investigations, and coordinating breaking news coverage across the newsroom. The ideal candidate is persistent, organized, and motivated to find answers.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate breaking news coverage and efficiently deploy newsroom resources.
• Generate story ideas and pursue leads and tips.
• Research and advance follow-ups on past stories, including investigative reporting.
• Work closely with reporters, photographers, and producers to develop content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Monitor scanners, email, social media, and public sources for news.
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Curiosity and a strong commitment to finding answers.
• Ability to identify enterprise and investigative opportunities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills under deadline pressure.
• Sound editorial judgment and decision-making.
• Knowledge of public records and court systems is a plus.
• 2 years of related experience
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
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: $60,000.00 – 70,000.00.
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
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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