Jobs in New York, United States

Feature Film Lead Actors

Job Description

A feature film casting in New York City and New Jersey is seeking two actors for paid lead roles. The production is looking for one female lead and one male lead, both in their 20s. This opportunity is open to trained actors as well as emerging performers looking to build their feature film experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in an upcoming feature film.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team throughout filming.
• Prepare for scenes and deliver authentic, engaging performances.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability while working on set.
• Be available to film in New York City and New Jersey.

Requirements

• Seeking one female actor and one male actor.
• Must be approximately 20–25 years old.
• Must be based in or able to work locally in the New York City and New Jersey area.
• Open to trained actors and newcomers.
• Previous professional credits or representation are not required.
• Strong acting ability, commitment, and professionalism are encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid lead roles.
• Specific rates will be discussed with selected talent.

Volunteers for New York Fashion Week

Job Description

A New York Fashion Week event is seeking volunteers to support an upcoming fashion industry experience in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for dependable individuals interested in gaining hands-on exposure to a live fashion event while assisting organizers and attendees.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist event organizers with assigned New York Fashion Week activities.
• Help support guests, participants, and event operations.
• Follow instructions from event coordinators and production staff.
• Maintain a helpful and professional attitude throughout the event.
• Assist with general event needs as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be dependable, organized, and willing to assist with event operations.
• Must be comfortable interacting with guests and fashion industry professionals.
• Must be able to follow instructions in a fast-paced event environment.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• This is a volunteer opportunity.

Hosts for New York Fashion Week

Job Description

A New York Fashion Week event is seeking engaging hosts to participate in an upcoming fashion industry experience in New York City. This opportunity is looking for confident personalities who can communicate naturally, interact with guests, and bring professional energy to a live event environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a host during a New York Fashion Week event.
• Engage professionally with guests, participants, and industry professionals.
• Communicate confidently in a live event environment.
• Follow event schedules and direction from organizers.
• Help create an energetic and welcoming experience for attendees.

Requirements

• Must be confident and comfortable engaging with people.
• Strong communication and presentation skills preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in a live fashion event environment.
• Must have a professional and outgoing presence.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

Influencers for New York Fashion Week

Job Description

A New York Fashion Week event is seeking influencers to participate in an upcoming fashion industry experience in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for social media creators who are comfortable engaging with audiences, creating fashion-focused content, and representing an event professionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a New York Fashion Week event.
• Engage with attendees and fashion industry professionals.
• Create or support social media content during the event as needed.
• Represent the event professionally and enthusiastically.
• Follow direction from event organizers and production staff.

Requirements

• Social media influencers and content creators are encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable attending and participating in a fashion industry event.
• Must have a professional and engaging presence.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected participants.

Experienced Female Stand-Ins and Photo Doubles for “Women Like Us”

Job Description

The Netflix feature film “Women Like Us” is seeking experienced female stand-ins and photo doubles for leading cast members. This casting opportunity is looking for women who can closely match the skin tones, heights, and general physical profiles of the principal performers and maintain open availability throughout the production period.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in or photo double for a principal cast member.
• Assist production with lighting, camera blocking, framing, and scene preparation.
• Match the required physical appearance of the assigned performer.
• Follow detailed direction from the camera and production teams.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production.
• Remain available for ongoing work as required by the filming schedule.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• Experienced stand-ins and photo doubles preferred.
• Must closely match the skin tone and physical profile of one of the leading performers.
• Approximate height matches include 5’4″, 5’5″, 5’6″, and 5’8″.
• Must have open availability from late September through the end of October.
• Must be dependable and comfortable working closely with the production team.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; rates will be discussed with selected talent.

Job Description

Event Staffing Live is seeking friendly and engaging Brand Ambassadors to represent a financial services client at an upcoming music festival in Forest Hills, New York. Selected staff will interact directly with festival attendees, welcome guests into the activation space, assist with giveaways and a photo booth, manage lines, track guests, and answer general questions. Candidates with flexible availability are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with festival attendees.
• Represent the client professionally throughout the activation.
• Assist with giveaways and photo booth activities.
• Support line management and guest tracking.
• Answer attendee questions and provide event assistance.
• Help unpack product and promotional boxes as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Able to consistently lift boxes weighing 20–30 pounds.
• Comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Must complete a required background screening and publicity release.

Compensation

• $30 per hour.
• W-2 event.
• $30 flat reimbursement toward parking, public transportation, or rideshare with receipt.

Job Description

Casting Buffalo is seeking male and female photo doubles for reshoots of the upcoming New Line Cinema feature film “Troll” in the Buffalo, New York area. The production is looking for local Hispanic/Latino and mixed-ethnicity talent who can closely match specific cast members for photo-double work.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for specific cast members during feature film reshoots.
• Match the required appearance, build, and physical characteristics.
• Follow direction from the production and camera teams.
• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout filming.
• Be available as needed during the production window.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Hispanic/Latino or mixed ethnicity.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be local to the Buffalo, NY area.
• Must provide current headshot and full-body photos.
• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may apply.

Compensation

• $270 for 8 hours.
• SAG scale.

Job Description

Casting Connects is seeking male and female models for a paid clothing brand photo shoot in New York City. The production is looking for adult talent of any ethnicity to model apparel for an upcoming brand campaign. Selected models will participate in a professional fashion photo shoot and work with the creative team to capture promotional imagery for the clothing brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Model clothing and apparel during the professional photo shoot.
• Pose confidently for full-length and close-up photographs.
• Follow direction from the photographer and creative team.
• Represent the clothing brand professionally on camera.
• Arrive prepared and ready to work for the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female models.
• Must be 18 or older.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Floorwork Arts Collective is casting NYC-based, non-union actors for “Private Nature,” a satirical tragicomedy set around Scarlett Ranch, an animal sanctuary by day and swingers club by night. As outside pressure from a nearby megachurch, law enforcement, and the surrounding community builds, six local hedonists face the consequences of their uncompromising desires. The production is seeking four male and three female actors for its ensemble cast. Puppet experience is considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as part of the ensemble cast of “Private Nature.”
• Bring comedic and dramatic elements of the production to life.
• Attend required rehearsals and performances.
• Learn and perform assigned dialogue, blocking, and character work.

Requirements

• NYC-based actors.
• Non-union talent.
• Actors aged 33+.
• Seeking four male and three female performers.
• Puppet experience is a plus.
• Strong comedic and character acting skills preferred.

Compensation

• Paid with a small stipend.

Job Description

An NYU advanced thesis film titled “Biggest Fan” is casting two lead actors for an upcoming production in New York City. The film follows Alice, a devoted young fangirl, and Casey, a semi-famous rockstar whose encounter with her develops into a complicated and intimate situation. The production is casting Alice, an 18-year-old female lead, and Casey, a 26-year-old male lead. Both roles require strong dramatic performances and comfort with scripted intimate material. An intimacy coordinator will be present on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Alice or Casey according to the character descriptions and script.
• Deliver a compelling and believable lead performance.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.
• Perform scripted romantic and intimate scenes professionally.
• Follow established boundaries and choreography with the on-set intimacy coordinator.

Requirements

• Alice: Female actor able to portray 18; should have a sweet, innocent-looking, and unassuming presence.
• Casey: Male actor able to portray 26; should have a charming, flirtatious, intense, and confident presence.
• Must be comfortable with passionate kissing, scantily clad wardrobe, and implied intimacy as required by the role.
• Must be comfortable working with an intimacy coordinator.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.
• Meals provided.
• Copy of the completed film provided.