Jobs in New York, New York

Law & Order Casting – Middle Eastern Cab Driver with Yellow Cab

Job Description

Law & Order is casting a union background actor to portray a Middle Eastern cab driver for an exterior scene in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking talent who can provide their own yellow cab for filming. This SAG background acting opportunity will take place in the Battery Park area and requires a suitable yellow cab for the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Middle Eastern cab driver in Law & Order
• Work as a union background actor during an exterior scene
• Provide and use your own yellow cab for filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Union background actor
• Able to portray a Middle Eastern cab driver
• Must provide a yellow cab for production use
• Must be able to work in the Battery Park area of Manhattan, New York
• Comfortable working on an exterior television production

Compensation

• SAG voucher: $231 for 8 hours
• $80 per hour for vehicle use, with a 1-hour minimum

Feature Film “KEYCHAIN” Casting Baseball Players

Job Description
A feature film casting in Queens, New York is seeking baseball players to work as paid background actors. This opportunity is ideal for performers and athletes with baseball experience who are comfortable appearing on a professional film set. Selected talent may work evening into nighttime hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a baseball player in feature film background scenes
• Perform natural baseball-related actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Be prepared for possible evening and nighttime work

Requirements

• Baseball playing experience
• Comfortable working as a background actor on a feature film
• Available to work in Queens, New York
• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain continuity during filming
• Flexible availability for potential evening and nighttime filming

Compensation

• SAG rate: $241 for 8 hours

Sushi Creator Tasting Program

Job Description

A New York City sushi brand is seeking content creators and food enthusiasts for an ongoing creator tasting program. Selected participants will have the opportunity to experience a customizable sushi concept, choose their favorite menu items, and potentially collaborate on food-focused content. You do not need to be an established creator to be considered, making this opportunity open to both experienced influencers and enthusiastic newcomers interested in food, lifestyle, and NYC content creation.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a sushi tasting experience in New York City.
• Explore and select preferred sushi and menu items.
• Create engaging food, lifestyle, or social media content when applicable.
• Collaborate professionally on potential creator campaigns.
• Share authentic feedback about the tasting experience.
• Follow any content or collaboration guidelines provided upon selection.

Requirements

• Open to content creators and non-creators.
• Interest in sushi, food, lifestyle, or NYC-focused content.
• Comfortable participating in a brand tasting experience.
• Content creators should be comfortable producing engaging social media content.
• Must be able to participate in the New York City area.
• Professional, creative, and enthusiastic collaborators are encouraged.

Compensation

• Selected participants receive access to creator tasting and collaboration opportunities.
• Additional benefits or compensation will be communicated to selected participants based on the collaboration.

NBA Fans Casting Call for Debate Series

Job Description

A popular sports media debate series is casting passionate NBA fans for an upcoming episode filming in New York City. The production is seeking knowledgeable basketball fans who can confidently discuss the NBA, debate league topics, and bring personality and energy on camera. Casting is especially interested in dedicated NBA experts as well as passionate Gen Z fans ready to debate an experienced longtime NBA fan.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera NBA debate series.
• Discuss NBA teams, players, history, and current league topics.
• Engage in lively, entertaining debates with other basketball fans.
• Share knowledgeable and authentic opinions about the NBA.
• Follow production direction while maintaining an energetic on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Must be a passionate and knowledgeable NBA fan.
• Strong knowledge of NBA teams, players, and league topics.
• Confident expressing and defending opinions on camera.
• Gen Z NBA fans are encouraged to apply.
• Engaging personality with strong conversational and debate skills.
• Must be able to film in New York City.

Compensation

• $150 for 3 hours.

Experienced Male Tailor for TV Series Background Role

Job Description

A television series filming in Yonkers, New York, is seeking an experienced male tailor for paid background work. Casting is looking for someone with real professional tailoring experience who can authentically portray a tailor on camera. Both union and non-union talent may be considered for this special ability background acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional tailor in background scenes for a television series.
• Use real tailoring skills to perform authentic actions on camera.
• Handle tailoring tools, fabrics, and related materials naturally.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male talent with real tailoring experience.
• Must be able to authentically demonstrate professional tailoring skills.
• Union and non-union talent may be considered.
• Must be available to work in Yonkers, New York.
• Comfortable performing tailoring tasks on camera.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours at the SAG-AFTRA Special Ability Background Rate.
• Overtime paid after 8 hours.

All-Girl Garage Band Casting Call for Documentary Photo Project

Job Description

A documentary photo editorial is seeking all-girl garage bands from the Tri-State Area and New England for an upcoming photography project. The casting call is open to young musicians ages 11–19 from all backgrounds and across all styles of music. This opportunity is ideal for emerging bands interested in showcasing their music, personality, and creative identity through a documentary-style photo editorial.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a band in a documentary photo editorial.
• Represent the band’s musical style, personality, and creative identity on camera.
• Collaborate with the photography and creative team during the project.
• Follow creative direction throughout the photo session.
• Participate professionally as a group throughout production.

Requirements

• All-girl garage bands.
• Band members ages 11–19.
• Based in the Tri-State Area or New England.
• Open to musicians from all backgrounds.
• All styles and genres of music are welcome.
• Applicants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Compensation

• Compensation details are not specified.

Red Carpet Host Casting Call – New York

Job Description

A major New York film festival is searching for talented red carpet hosts for its 2026 event. This casting opportunity is open to emerging hosts from the Tri-State Area who have strong interviewing skills, charisma, personality, and an authentic passion for film and culture. Selected talent will have the opportunity to interview guests and bring energy, confidence, and professionalism to a high-profile red carpet environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Host red carpet coverage at a major New York film festival.
• Interview filmmakers, talent, guests, and industry professionals.
• Deliver engaging, confident, and conversational on-camera interviews.
• Bring personality and energy to live event coverage.
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism throughout the event.
• Represent the festival confidently while engaging with film and cultural topics.

Requirements

• Based in the New York Tri-State Area.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills.
• Charismatic, confident, and engaging on camera.
• Genuine interest in film, entertainment, and culture.
• Comfortable interacting with guests in a fast-paced red carpet environment.
• Previous hosting or interviewing experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

Fashion Week Runway Model Casting Call

Job Description

A fashion runway production is seeking models to walk in an upcoming New York Fashion Week event. The casting team is looking for bold, eccentric talent with unique features, individuality, and strong runway energy. Models of all body types are welcome, and selected talent should feel confident wearing creative fashion pieces, including possible faux-fur or revealing designs.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway during a New York Fashion Week production.
• Model designer looks with confidence, personality, and strong stage presence.
• Follow runway, styling, and production direction.
• Attend required fittings and event preparations.
• Professionally represent the designer’s creative vision on the runway.

Requirements

• Open to models of all body types.
• Unique or eccentric features are encouraged.
• Strong individuality, confidence, and runway presence.
• Comfortable potentially modeling faux-fur or revealing fashion pieces.
• Professional and able to follow creative direction.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided to selected models.

Experienced Female Soccer Players Casting Call for “Myron Bolitar” Netflix Series

Job Description

The Netflix series “Myron Bolitar” is seeking experienced female soccer players for paid special ability background roles filming in Manhattan, New York. Casting is looking for women ages 18–25 with real soccer experience who can convincingly portray competitive college-level players during a pick-up soccer game. This opportunity is ideal for skilled athletes who are comfortable demonstrating authentic soccer ability on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a competitive college soccer player in the Netflix series “Myron Bolitar.”
• Participate in an on-camera pick-up soccer game.
• Demonstrate authentic soccer skills and athletic movement.
• Perform soccer actions safely and consistently across multiple takes.
• Follow direction from the production, sports, and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female soccer players ages 18–25.
• Must have real, experienced soccer-playing ability.
• Able to convincingly portray a competitive college soccer player.
• Comfortable performing soccer skills and athletic movements on camera.
• Must be able to work locally in Manhattan, New York.
• SAG-AFTRA special ability background role.

Compensation

• $241 for 8 hours.

Teen High School Student Background Actors for “Gordie” TV Series

Job Description

The TV series “Gordie” is seeking non-union teen actors ages 14–17 to portray high school students in Astoria, Queens, New York. This paid background casting opportunity will feature young performers in interior and exterior scenes set during the early spring season. Casting is looking for teens who can naturally portray students and work professionally on a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in the TV series “Gordie.”
• Appear naturally in interior and exterior school scenes.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain appropriate character and wardrobe continuity during filming.
• Work professionally alongside other background performers, cast, and crew.

Requirements

• Ages 14–17.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work locally in Astoria, Queens, New York.
• Comfortable portraying a high school student on camera.
• Parent or guardian involvement required for minors.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.