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Parab (ABC) – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Parab (ABC) for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Parab crew operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound, moving along the sideline and endline following the action. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture field-of-play sound
- Move along the sideline and endline following the action
Requirements
- Must live within 65 miles of the event site to be considered
- Physically fit; able to stand for long periods
- May be exposed to weather
- General understanding of the sport
Compensation
- Pay rate not listed
Runner – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Runner crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
- Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
- Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team
Requirements
- Live within 100 miles of the venue
- 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
- Valid driver license
- Previous runner or PA experience
- Reliable communication by cell, text, and email
- Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment
Compensation
- Pay rate not listed
Skycam Utility – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Skycam Utility for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ESPN. Skycam Utility crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts: watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling, and unload and load medium-to-heavy cases off the broadcast trucks. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike for remote TV broadcasts
- Watch the cables and reels the Skycam hangs from to prevent tangling
- Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases off the trucks
Requirements
- Assist in set-up (unloading the truck, carrying equipment) and strike
- Not afraid of heights; may need to climb or walk catwalks
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs
Compensation
- Pay rate not listed
Utility I (ABC) – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility I (ABC) for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/28/26),for the Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC. Utility I crew assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike: hold light panels, follow and safeguard camera carts, unload and load medium-to-heavy cases, lay out and pick up cabling, and carry camera batteries. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Technical Operations with game-day operations and strike
- Hold light panels and follow or safeguard camera carts
- Unload and load medium-to-heavy broadcast cases; lay out and pick up cabling
- Carry camera batteries
Requirements
- Live within 65 miles of the venue
- 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
- Basic TV-production knowledge
- Able to carry up to 50 lbs and walk for long periods
- Quick learner
Compensation
- Pay rate not listed
Utility III – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/27/26-9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Utility III for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/27/26-9/28/26),for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast on ESPN. Utility III 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; may assist scenic or lighting and work overhead
Requirements
- Live within 100 miles of the venue
- 18 or older with legal U.S. work status
- Minimum 10 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
Runner III – Philadelphia @ Chicago – 9/26/26-9/28/26
Job Description
MING Entertainment is hiring a Runner III for Philadelphia @ Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (9/26/26-9/28/26),for the Monday Night Countdown broadcast on ESPN. Runner III crew assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts: run errands, distribute information, coordinate announcer arrivals and departures, and handle other show tasks as directed. Applications are submitted through the online form on the listing page.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist Operations and Production on site for remote broadcasts
- Run errands, distribute information, and coordinate announcer arrivals and departures
- Handle other show tasks as directed by the operations team
Requirements
- Live within 100 miles of the venue
- 21 or older with legal U.S. work status
- Valid driver license
- Minimum 10 shows as a regional-level runner in live remote productions
- Reliable communication by cell, text, and email
- Positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced, changing environment
Compensation
- Pay rate not listed
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for a Outside Hospital Scene
Job Description
NBC’s CHICAGO FIRE is casting paid, non-speaking extra roles for an outside scene filming Monday, October 5th. The production is seeking onlookers, including males and females of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s. Applicants should not submit if they worked today on CHICAGO FIRE.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an onlooker in an outside scene for CHICAGO FIRE.
- Work on set Monday, October 5th.
- Follow production direction while performing a non-speaking extra role.
Requirements
- Males and females.
- All ethnicities.
- Ages 20s to 60s.
- Must not have worked today on CHICAGO FIRE.
- Applicants should note the last time they worked on the show, if at all.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity; specific rate was not provided.
Pharmaceutical Project Chicago Casting Call for Improvisers
Job Description
Paskal Rudnicke Casting is seeking improvisers for an exciting non-union pharmaceutical project shooting in October 2026 in Chicago, IL. The production is seeking BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ talent who are local to Chicago and available during the October 2026 production period.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform as an improviser for a pharmaceutical project.
- Participate in filming in Chicago, IL, during October 2026.
- Follow creative and production direction on set.
Requirements
- BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ talent are sought.
- Must be available in October 2026.
- Must be local to Chicago or able to work as a Chicago hire.
- Resume may be submitted if available.
Compensation
- Paid opportunity; specific rate was not provided.
NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for AMY Stand-In
Job Description
NBC’s CHICAGO FIRE Season 15 is searching for a stand-in to match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion for lighting and camera blocking. The SI AMY role is a paid, non-speaking stand-in position working Monday, October 5th. Filming is expected to be about a 12-hour day.
Job Responsibilities
- Stand in for the actor during lighting and camera blocking.
- Work on set Monday, October 5th.
- Be available for approximately a 12-hour filming day.
- Perform a non-speaking stand-in role as directed by the production team.
Requirements
- Caucasian female.
- Height: 5’7″ to 5’8″.
- Brown hair.
- Weight: 130 to 145 lbs.
- Ages 20s to 40s.
- Previous experience working as an extra or stand-in on a film set should be noted if applicable.
Compensation
- $192 for 8 hours.
- Time and a half after 8 hours.
$165/8 Hours Featured Cook Casting Call
Job Description
A Chicago production is seeking men ages 20–50 to work as a featured cook in an outdoor park scene. This is a featured non-speaking role, and performers with real cooking or food cart experience are encouraged to apply. Selected talent will be chosen by the director and may be required to attend a wardrobe fitting at Cinespace Studio in Chicago.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a featured cook in an outdoor park scene.
- Perform realistic cooking-related actions on camera.
- Follow direction from the production team and director.
- Be prepared for a filming day of approximately 12 hours.
Requirements
- Male performers, ages 20–50.
- Real cooking experience is a plus.
- Food cart cooking experience is a plus.
- Must be able to work in Chicago.
- Must be comfortable working in an outdoor park setting.
Compensation
- $165 for 8 hours.
- Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
