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Golin is a global, award-winning public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Together, we discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery, and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. Golin’s 1700 global employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, allowing us to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions for multi-market, regional and global communications programs.
Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re even promising to become the first fully AI-integrated agency. We are committed to upskilling our workforce, democratizing access to tools, and integrating AI into our daily work to maximize the value we deliver to our clients.
Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative G4 Model to deliver maximum impact for clients. Our roster includes many of the largest CPG, retail, food, healthcare technology and consumer service companies in the world.
About the Role: Join our influencer marketing team as day-to-day executional lead, helping to bring award-winning campaigns to life for exciting, well-known brands in the food, CPG and automotive space. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution—working with a collaborative, supportive team to make great ideas happen.
What You’ll Do:
- Campaign Execution: Help lead day-to-day execution of influencer campaigns including brief development, contract negotiation, content approvals, timeline management, and performance tracking
- Creator Partnerships: Research, vet, and build relationships with creators based on strategy, audience alignment, content quality, and performance metrics
- Platform Expertise: Use deep knowledge of social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and their backend systems to evaluate creator performance and optimize strategy
- Quality Management: Ensure high-quality client outputs by managing material reviews and verifying all content follows client, legal, and brand guidelines
- Creative Collaboration: Work with planning, creative, and digital teams to bring integrated campaigns to life
- Client Partnership: Present work, manage day-to-day client relationships and real-time communications, and provide counsel on creator trends and cultural moments
- Performance Insights: Track campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights
- Team Mentorship: Help develop and oversee junior team members on influencer best practices and content strategy
- Budget Support: Manage budgets, billing, and reporting for influencer programming to keep projects on track
What You’ll Bring:
- 5-7 years of experience in influencer marketing, social media, or digital marketing (agency experience or client-facing relationship management is a plus)
- Strong understanding of creator partnerships across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Deep platform knowledge—backend systems, performance metrics, and what makes influencer programs successful
- Experience with influencer platforms like CreatorIQ, Tagger, or Sprout Social
- Contract negotiation experience and knowledge of FTC compliance and content rights
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality
- Excellent communication skills for clients and creators
- Strong research, vetting, and multitasking abilities
- Passion for internet culture, creators, and what makes content go viral—with a pulse on emerging trends and creative ideas that push boundaries
Bonus Points:
- CPG, automotive or food/beverage brand experience
- Organic social media strategy experience
- Knowledge of paid social amplification
What Makes You Successful Here: You’re highly detail-oriented and organized—nothing slips through the cracks. You’re comfortable managing multiple campaigns and know how to prioritize. You love the creator economy and get excited about finding the perfect influencer for each campaign. You’re equally comfortable presenting to clients and diving into platform analytics. You’re collaborative, curious, and energized by working with a passionate team.
Why You’ll Love This Role: Award-winning campaigns for household-name brands. A supportive team invested in your growth. Real opportunities to lead and level up.
Why Golin: Golin is a global, award-winning PR agency rewriting the rules with AI integration. We work with the largest and most recognizable CPG, retail, food, healthcare, technology, and consumer service companies in the world.
Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Salary Range: $70,000 USD – $130,000 USD
Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.
Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.
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Business Professionals for Finance Demo Video
Job Description
A casting team is seeking one man and one woman to portray business professionals in a finance company demo video filming in Chicago. In this non-speaking role, selected talent will appear in a short visual scene reacting to being overwhelmed by paperwork and data before discovering a financial solution. The project is a half-day shoot and will feature professional-looking talent wearing their own business attire.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a business professional in a demo video for a finance company
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React naturally on camera to scripted scenarios involving paperwork and financial data
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Provide your own professional business wardrobe
Requirements
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One male and one female talent
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Ages 28–70
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must have professional business attire (suits or business wear)
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago
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Must submit recent photos showing a professional look
Compensation
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$500 for the half-day shoot
Diner Patrons for “Chicago Fire” Background Scene
Job Description
A casting team is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons in an upcoming scene for the TV series Chicago Fire. The production is looking for men and women who can realistically portray everyday restaurant customers in a diner setting. These are non-speaking background roles filming in the Chicago area.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear as a diner patron in a restaurant scene
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Follow direction from the director and background casting team
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Participate in natural background actions such as eating, talking, or reacting within the scene
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Remain professional and available throughout the filming schedule
Requirements
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Male and female talent
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Ages 20s–60s
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
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Must provide recent photos when submitting
Compensation
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Paid non-speaking background role
Female Stand-In for Television Production
Job Description
A television production is seeking a female stand-in to assist the lighting and camera teams during filming. Stand-ins play a key role on set by taking the place of principal actors while the crew prepares lighting, camera angles, and scene blocking. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a professional attitude who are interested in gaining experience working on a fast-paced television production.
Job Responsibilities
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Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup
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Work closely with the camera and lighting departments
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Maintain consistent positioning and movement during technical rehearsals
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew members
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Be available throughout the filming day as needed
Requirements
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Caucasian female
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Height between 5’3” and 5’5”
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Weight between 105–130 lbs
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Dark hair (short hair preferred)
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Ages 20s–40s
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Must be local to the Chicago area
Compensation
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$186 for 8 hours
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Time and a half paid after 8 hours
Mascot Performer and Handler for Promotional Event
Job Description
A promotional event is seeking a dependable and outgoing mascot performer and handler for a special community appearance at a children’s hospital in Chicago. The team is looking for enthusiastic individuals who can help bring energy and positivity to a family-friendly event while representing a well-known brand mascot. This role involves engaging with attendees, creating a fun atmosphere, and supporting a memorable experience for families and children.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a mascot character during a live promotional event
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Interact with children, families, and event attendees in a friendly manner
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Assist the mascot performer as a handler by guiding interactions and ensuring safety
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Help maintain a fun and engaging environment throughout the event
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Follow event guidelines and directions from the promotional team
Requirements
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Outgoing personality and comfortable engaging with the public
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Ability to perform in a mascot costume or support as a handler
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Professional, reliable, and punctual for event work
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Comfortable working at a family-focused community event
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Available to work in Chicago, Illinois
Compensation
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Mascot performer: $120 flat rate
Clean-Cut Male Background Actor for TV Series Medic Role
Job Description
A television production is casting a clean-cut male background actor to portray a medic in an upcoming scene. The production is seeking talent with short hair and a professional appearance who can bring realism to a medical response environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent will participate in scenes that help support the fast-paced storytelling of a television drama.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a medic in background scenes for a television production
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Follow direction from the director and assistant directors during filming
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Participate in realistic emergency or medical response scenes
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Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout the shoot
Requirements
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Male, ages 20s–50s
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Clean-shaven with short hair
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Comfortable portraying a medic in a dramatic scene
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Available to work in Chicago
Compensation
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$132.80 for 8 hours of work
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Time and a half paid after 8 hours
Featured Background Administrative Role for TV Series
Job Description
A television production is casting featured background actors to portray administrative office staff in an upcoming scene filming in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are seeking professional-looking male performers who can bring authenticity to an office environment within a high-profile television series. This role involves appearing in business-attire scenes and contributing to a realistic workplace setting on camera.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray an administrative office staff member in a television series scene
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Appear in business professional wardrobe suitable for an office environment
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Follow direction from the production team during filming
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Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
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Participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to the filming date
Requirements
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Male actors in their 30s
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
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Professional appearance suitable for an office or administrative role
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Must be available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming day
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Able to appear in business casual or professional attire
Compensation
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Paid featured background acting opportunity
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Professional on-set experience working on a television production
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Wardrobe fitting scheduled prior to filming
Male Scene Partner for Actor Demo Scene
Job Description
A production company is casting a male actor to serve as a scene partner in a professionally filmed actor demo scene inspired by a detective-style “Benoit Blanc” tone. This project will be filmed in downtown Chicago and will feature a dialogue-driven scene designed to highlight strong acting performances. The role is ideal for experienced actors looking to collaborate on a professionally produced demo scene.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as a scene partner in a scripted detective-style demo scene
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Deliver dialogue with strong character presence and timing
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Collaborate with the lead actor and director to create a compelling scene
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Participate in scheduled filming and follow on-set direction
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Maintain professionalism throughout production
Requirements
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Male actor ages 35–45
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Non-union talent only
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Must have previous experience as a co-star or supporting actor with speaking lines
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Must have a professional acting reel, headshot, and resume
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Strong on-camera acting ability and comfort performing dialogue scenes
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago
Compensation
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Paid acting opportunity
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Parking provided for talent and client
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Professional demo scene footage for experience and networking
Real Firefighters for TV Background Roles
Job Description
A television production is seeking real firefighters to appear as background extras in upcoming scenes. The production is looking for male and female firefighters of all ethnicities who can bring authenticity and realism to fire department scenes. These are non-speaking roles and are ideal for professionals with real firefighting experience who want to appear on camera in a professional production.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray firefighters in realistic background scenes
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Wear firefighter gear and uniforms during filming
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Follow direction from the assistant directors and production crew
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Help create an authentic fire station or emergency response environment
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Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
Requirements
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Must be a real firefighter
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Male and female talent welcome
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Comfortable appearing on camera in non-speaking background roles
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Able to provide accurate clothing and gear sizes for wardrobe
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Must be available for scheduled filming days
Compensation
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$200 for an 8-hour filming day
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Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
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$25 special ability bump for firefighter experience
Stand-Ins for Television Production
Job Description
A television production is casting stand-ins to assist with lighting and camera setup during filming in the Chicago area. Stand-ins will work closely with the production team to help block scenes and maintain continuity while actors prepare for filming. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who match specific physical descriptions and are interested in gaining on-set experience in a professional television environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Serve as a stand-in for actors during lighting and camera blocking
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Work closely with the cinematography and production team
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Maintain positioning and continuity during scene setup
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Follow direction from assistant directors and crew members
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Remain available for multiple filming dates as scheduled
Requirements
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African American male with a slim build, approximately 5’10” tall and 165–190 lbs with dark hair, ages 20s–50s
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African American male who is bald, approximately 5’11” tall and 155–200 lbs, ages 20s–60s
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Must be comfortable working as a stand-in during production setup
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Available to work in the Chicago area
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Reliable and able to follow production direction on set
Compensation
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Paid stand-in opportunity