Jobs in New York, New York

Job Description

An upcoming fantasy-themed immersive event in New York City is seeking professional actors and talented performers who are passionate about fairy tales, elves, magic, and fantasy storytelling. This interactive entertainment opportunity is ideal for creative individuals who enjoy improvisation, character acting, and engaging directly with audiences. The production is looking for versatile performers with special talents such as singing, dancing, music, improvised poetry, tarot reading, or other unique performance skills to help bring an enchanting fantasy world to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a fantasy-inspired character during an immersive entertainment event.
• Engage and interact with audience members through improvisation and creative storytelling.
• Use special performance skills such as singing, dancing, music, poetry, or tarot reading to enhance the experience.
• Maintain character authenticity throughout interactive performances.
• Collaborate with fellow performers to create a magical and engaging atmosphere.
• Adapt performances and interactions based on audience participation.
• Follow creative direction and contribute to the overall immersive event experience.

Requirements

• Must be a professional actor or experienced performer.
• Must be based in or able to work in New York City.
• Strong improvisational acting skills and confidence interacting with live audiences.
• Must possess at least one special performance skill, such as music, singing, dancing, magic, improvised poetry, tarot reading, or another interactive talent.
• Interest in fantasy, fairy tales, elves, magical storytelling, or Tolkien-inspired worlds.
• Ability to stay in character while responding naturally to audience interactions.
• Creative, expressive, and comfortable performing in an immersive environment.

Compensation

• Compensation details have not been specified.

$2,000 Care.com Commercial Casting Call

An exciting paid casting opportunity is available for parents, adult children, and families to appear in an upcoming Care.com commercial. The production is seeking real people who have used Care.com to find child care, arrange care for an aging parent or loved one, or manage multiple caregiving responsibilities. Selected participants will share their personal experiences in an on-camera interview, highlighting the challenges and realities of finding care for their families. The casting is open nationwide, with particular interest in participants from New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera interview sharing personal experiences with Care.com.
• Discuss experiences finding child care, senior care, or managing multiple caregiving responsibilities.
• Share authentic stories about balancing family needs and caregiving commitments.
• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot during the week of November 9.
• Film from home or participate remotely, depending on production arrangements.
• Family members, including children, may participate in filming alongside the primary interviewee.

Requirements

• Must have personal experience using Care.com to find care for a child, aging parent, or loved one.
• Families managing multiple caregiving responsibilities, including children, parents, pets, or household needs, are encouraged to participate.
• Parents, including fathers, and adult children with relevant caregiving experiences are welcome.
• Must be comfortable sharing personal experiences in an on-camera interview.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Applicants from New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Dallas-Fort Worth are especially encouraged.
• Must be available for one day of filming during the week of November 9.
• Family members of all ages, including children, may participate.

Compensation

• $2,000 for the primary participant selected for an on-camera interview.
• $750 per additional family member filmed, including children.

Netflix’s ‘Myron Bolitar’ New York Extras Casting Call for Kids

An exciting casting opportunity is available for children ages 6 to 8 to appear as background extras in Netflix’s upcoming production “Myron Bolitar,” filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking young talent to portray playground visitors and parkgoers in outdoor scenes. This opportunity is ideal for children interested in gaining on-set experience and participating in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” production.
• Portray a child playing or spending time at a park or playground.
• Participate in outdoor park scenes filmed in Manhattan.
• Follow age-appropriate directions from the production team during filming.
• Help create a natural and realistic playground or park atmosphere.

Requirements

• Children must be between 6 and 8 years old.
• Must be available for filming on Tuesday, October 13.
• Must be able to work on location in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor filming environments.
• Ability to follow simple, age-appropriate directions on set.
• Parent or legal guardian must be available to accompany the child as required by production regulations.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Skilled Female Dancers for Grammy Award-Winning Artist Music Video in NYC

Job Description

A music video featuring a Grammy Award-winning artist is casting skilled Black female-presenting dancers ages 21–35 in New York City. The production is seeking confident, stylish, and expressive performers with strong dance abilities and a unique on-camera presence. Directed by C Prinz, with choreography by Robbie Blue, this SAG-AFTRA music video will celebrate individuality and showcase different expressions of the queer community. Selected dancers will perform professional choreography and participate in a required rehearsal.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform professional choreography for a music video featuring a Grammy Award-winning artist.
• Collaborate with the choreographer and production team to execute dance sequences.
• Learn and adapt to choreography quickly during rehearsals and filming.
• Bring confidence, personality, and strong performance energy to the camera.
• Participate in a required dance rehearsal before filming.

Requirements

• Black female-presenting dancers ages 21–35.
• Must be local to New York City and available to work as a local hire.
• Strong dance skills and proficiency in learning professional choreography.
• Confident, stylish, expressive, and comfortable performing on camera.
• Ability to bring a unique personality and strong stage presence to the performance.
• Must be comfortable working on a SAG-AFTRA music video production.
• Both union and select non-union performers may be considered.

Compensation

• $1,500 total compensation.

Retail Client Holiday Event – Promotional Model

A major retail brand is seeking friendly, energetic, and professional promotional models and brand ambassadors for an upcoming holiday event in New York City. Selected talent will help create a welcoming and engaging experience for attendees by assisting with guest check-ins, line management, interactive holiday activations, and gift bag distribution. This event will take place on October 28 and 29 in New York, NY 10003, with multiple shifts available. This opportunity is ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy interacting with people and representing retail brands at live events.

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome attendees and create a positive first impression at the holiday event.
• Assist with guest check-ins, registration flow, and line management.
• Support interactive event stations, including embroidery activations and color matching experiences.
• Help organize and distribute gift bags to event attendees.
• Engage with guests in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Assist event staff with product handling, setup, and general event operations as needed.
• Maintain an organized, welcoming, and efficient event environment.
• Follow instructions from event coordinators and represent the retail brand professionally.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be comfortable interacting with guests in a busy retail event environment.
• Must be physically capable of lifting product boxes weighing 20–30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and remain mobile for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable undergoing a background screening.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.
• Must be available for at least one of the following event shifts: Wednesday, October 28: 3:30 PM–10:00 PM or 3:30 PM–7:30 PM; Thursday, October 29: 12:30 PM–6:30 PM or 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $35 per hour.
• Up to $30 flat reimbursement for parking, public transportation, or rideshare expenses with a valid receipt.

Web Hosting Client – Promotional Model

A web hosting brand is seeking outgoing, energetic, and personable promotional models for an outdoor publicity event in New York City. Selected talent will serve as live brand ambassadors, walking through various NYC locations, interacting with the public, and generating excitement and awareness for the brand. This opportunity involves wearing provided promotional attire and large temporary tattoos as part of a high-visibility marketing activation. The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in New York, NY 10005.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent a web hosting brand during an outdoor promotional activation in New York City.
• Walk through designated NYC locations while serving as live brand advertising.
• Engage with pedestrians and create positive interactions that generate brand awareness.
• Wear provided promotional attire and temporary tattoos throughout the activation.
• Maintain an enthusiastic, approachable, and professional attitude.
• Remain standing and mobile for extended periods during the event.
• Follow event staff instructions and participate in publicity activities as directed.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be friendly, personable, engaging, and well-spoken.
• Must be comfortable interacting with the public in busy outdoor environments.
• Must be comfortable wearing large temporary tattoos on the arms, legs, chest, and back.
• Must be willing to sign a publicity release and undergo background screening.
• Must be comfortable walking outdoors in the designated uniform without a jacket.
• Male models must be comfortable appearing shirtless during the activation, with provided silver jackets and silver shorts.
• Male models must have their own black military-style boots, combat boots, or black sneakers.
• Must be physically capable of walking and standing for extended periods.
• Must be available Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.

Compensation

• Pay rate not specified.

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Lizard Music’ Casting Call for Child Actors

A major motion picture, “Lizard Music,” directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson, is seeking boys ages 6–15 for featured background roles in New York City. Set in 1965, this Amazon MGM Studios production is looking for young performers who can authentically portray children from the era. Selected talent will participate in one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting for this period-set feature film.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as featured background talent in the feature film “Lizard Music.”
• Portray a young boy living in 1965 with an authentic period-appropriate appearance.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in one scheduled wardrobe fitting.
• Maintain professionalism and cooperate with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Boys ages 6–15.
• Must be able to portray a child from the 1965 period authentically.
• Must be available for one day of filming and one wardrobe fitting.
• Must be able to work locally in New York City.
• Must have a valid New York child performer work permit if selected.
• Both SAG-AFTRA and nonunion performers may be considered.
• Must be comfortable working on a professional film set under production supervision.

Compensation

• Pay rate not specified.
• Selected child performers will receive a SAG voucher if they are not already SAG members.

Job Description

A modeling production in New York City is seeking one male and one female model for an upcoming shoot. This paid casting opportunity is looking for attractive, physically fit adults ages 25–38 who can bring confidence and a strong on-camera presence to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional modeling shoot in New York City.
• Pose naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional and engaging appearance throughout filming.
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the desired visual presentation.

Requirements

• One male model and one female model needed.
• Ages 25–38.
• Must have a fit physique and photogenic appearance.
• Comfortable working in front of the camera.
• Must be available to work in New York City.

Compensation

• $400 all-inclusive rate per model.

$750/Day New York Documentary Casting Call for Real Men

A paid documentary-style project filming in New York is seeking real men with everyday jobs and engaging personalities. The production will follow selected participants for one day to capture an authentic view of New York through their daily lives and experiences.Job Responsibilities

• Participate in one day of observational documentary filming.
• Continue normal day-to-day activities while being filmed.
• Share an authentic perspective on everyday life in New York.

Requirements

• Seeking men with everyday jobs and strong personalities.
• Must not be an actor, model, or professional performer.
• No previous on-screen experience required.
• Must be available for one filming day in October or November.
• Must be able to film in New York.

Compensation

• $750 for one day of filming.

Job Description

A major music video filming in New York is seeking New York-based couples to portray a bride and groom. The production is looking for couples with an awkward, unique, and memorable presence who can authentically bring the wedding characters to life on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bride and groom in a major music video.
• Perform naturally together as an on-camera couple.
• Participate in a required rehearsal before filming.
• Follow creative direction from the music video production team.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• New York-based couples.
• Must be able to portray a bride and groom.
• Seeking couples with an awkward, unique, and memorable presence.
• Must be available for both rehearsal and filming.
• Comfortable appearing together on camera.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.