Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Caucasian Boys

NBC’s hit television drama “Chicago Fire” is seeking Caucasian boys ages 11–13 for a paid, non-speaking background role in a still photography shoot for Season 15. This casting opportunity is open to young talent based in Chicago, its surrounding suburbs, and states bordering Illinois. Selected performers will participate in a professional still photo shoot scheduled for Monday, October 12, with a possible wardrobe fitting on Friday, October 9. This is an opportunity for young actors to gain experience working on a major network television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a still photography shoot for NBC’s “Chicago Fire” Season 15.
• Portray a non-speaking background character as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from the photographer and production staff during the shoot.
• Attend a possible wardrobe fitting lasting approximately 1–2 hours.
• Maintain professionalism and cooperate with production personnel throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian boys ages 11–13.
• Must reside in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be able to obtain a Joan Philo work permit promptly.
• Must be available for the still photo shoot on Monday, October 12.
• Must have potential availability for a wardrobe fitting on Friday, October 9.
• Must be comfortable participating in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be able to work locally in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $115 for up to 6 hours of work.
• Overtime compensation: Time and a half after 6 hours.

$4,000 Exercise Equipment Brand Casting Call for Fit Actors

An exercise equipment brand is seeking fit, athletic male and female actors for an upcoming commercial shoot in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a healthy, toned physique who can confidently represent an active lifestyle and fitness-focused brand. Selected talent will participate in a professional production showcasing exercise equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial production promoting exercise equipment.
• Demonstrate a fit, healthy, and active lifestyle on camera.
• Perform fitness-related movements and activities as directed.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture engaging promotional content.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–45.
• Must have an exceptionally fit, toned, and athletic physique.
• Must have an attractive, healthy, and camera-ready appearance.
• Must be comfortable appearing in fitness-related commercial content.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation

• Rate: $4,000+.
• Compensation includes five years of usage rights.

$4,000 Exercise Equipment Brand Casting Call

Trigger Casting is seeking super fit men and women in Chicago for an exercise equipment brand campaign. The production will capture photos and videos of talent performing strength exercises with genuine strength and emotion.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform strength exercises on camera, including curls, presses, deadlifts, squats, lunges, twists, and bench press.
• Display genuine strength and emotion during capture.
• Follow direction from the production team during the shoot.

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20-45.
• Super fit with demonstrated strength training ability.
• Must be able to work in Chicago.

Compensation

• $4,000+ for 5 years usage.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for African American Teens

Chicago Fire Season 15 is casting African American kids and teens for paid, non-speaking extra roles in an interior scene. The scene films on Monday, October 12, and talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in an interior scene on Chicago Fire.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Be available to film on Monday, October 12.

Requirements

• African American males and females, ages 7 to 17.
• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states.
• Ages 6-15 must have an Illinois child work permit.

Compensation

• Paid extra role; rate not specified in the listing.

Real Police Officers Casting Call for Chicago Fire

Job Description

Chicago Fire is seeking real police officers for an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. This background casting opportunity is open to male and female law enforcement professionals of all ethnicities who can authentically portray police officers on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real police officer in an upcoming episode of Chicago Fire.
• Perform background scenes while following direction from the production team.
• Bring authentic law enforcement experience and professional presence to the role.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers on set.

Requirements

• Male and female real police officers.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must have real law enforcement experience.
• Must be available to work in Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Featured Gymgoer

A featured, non-speaking role is casting for a fit African American male performer to appear as a gymgoer on Chicago Fire. Filming is scheduled for October 16, and the selected performer should be prepared for an approximately 12-hour production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gymgoer in a featured, non-speaking role.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a professional attitude and remain available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Age 18 to 22.
• Fit or athletic appearance.
• Must be available to film on October 16.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call Flight Attendants

A television series is casting upscale male and female background performers to portray flight attendants and pilots in non-speaking extra roles. The production is seeking polished talent across a broad adult age range who can bring a professional airline presence to on-camera scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a flight attendant or pilot in background scenes.
• Perform natural, professional actions appropriate to an airline environment.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before the shoot.

Requirements

• Men and women in their 20s to 60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have an upscale, polished appearance.
• Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming date.
• Non-speaking extra role.

Compensation

• Paid extra role; rate not specified.

$3,000 Fitness Video Casting Call for Athletic Talent

Job Description

A fitness video production is seeking high-energy, positive, and athletic talent in the Chicagoland area. Selected performers will participate in a walking fitness video that requires following choreography, staying on beat, and completing higher-intensity workouts for extended periods.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a professionally produced walking fitness video.
• Follow choreography accurately and stay on beat.
• Participate in higher-intensity workout sequences for extended periods.
• Bring positive energy and an engaging on-camera presence to the production.
• Follow direction from the production and choreography teams.

Requirements

• High-energy, positive, and athletic talent.
• Must be able to follow choreography and stay on beat.
• Must be physically comfortable performing higher-intensity workouts for extended periods.
• Previous fitness or dance experience is a plus.
• Must be available in the Chicagoland area.

Compensation

• $3,000 for a two-day shoot.

“Chicago Fire” Extras Casting CallJob Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a large exterior scene in Chicago. Multiple types are needed, including business professionals, casually dressed downtown pedestrians, and athletic gym-goers. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles open to performers of all ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in a large exterior scene for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a business professional, downtown pedestrian, or athletic gym-goer.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professional on-set behavior during the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–70s, for business and downtown casual roles.
• Athletic talent, ages 18–40, for gym roles.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Business roles require appropriate business attire.
• Athletic roles require appropriate gym attire.
• Must be able to work in Chicago.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Utility II (ABC) – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26

Job Description

MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility II (ABC) for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Utility II crew assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts: unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up broadcast cabling, pull and coil cable for camera operators, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Operations with set-up, execution, and teardown for remote TV broadcasts
• Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases
• Lay out and pick up broadcast cabling; pull and coil cable for camera operators
• Carry camera batteries

Requirements

• Live within 65 miles of the venue
• 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
• Minimum 7 shows as a regional-level utility in live remote productions
• Operational familiarity with TV equipment (cameras, cables, monitors)
• Skilled at over/under cable wrapping and tidy coils
• Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed