Jobs in New York, New York

NYC Models for Beauty Campaign

Job Description

A paid beauty campaign is casting experienced models for an upcoming photoshoot in Brooklyn, New York. Casting directors are seeking talent who loves beauty and skincare and has previous modeling experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a professional commercial shoot and collaborate with a growing beauty brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional beauty photoshoot.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Showcase beauty and skincare products in front of the camera.
• Maintain a polished and professional attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Models with previous modeling experience.
• Passion for beauty and skincare.
• Comfortable working on a commercial photoshoot.
• Available to work in Brooklyn, New York.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Female Tennis Players for Major Tech Commercial

Job Description

A major tech company is casting female tennis players for a paid commercial filming in New York City. Casting directors are seeking professional, semi-professional, or Division I collegiate tennis players for principal on-camera roles. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for athletes to break into commercial work while showcasing their tennis skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a featured tennis player in a commercial.
• Demonstrate advanced tennis skills during filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Represent the brand with confidence and professionalism on camera.

Requirements

• Female tennis players.
• Professional, semi-professional, or Division I collegiate playing experience.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be local to the New York City area.
• Comfortable performing on camera in a commercial production.

Compensation

• $783.30 per day.
• Potential to earn additional residuals.

High School Student Background Actors

Job Description

A new television series is seeking paid background actors to portray high school students for scenes filming in Queens, New York. Casting is open to SAG-AFTRA and nonunion performers who can convincingly play younger teen characters. Selected talent will appear in both interior and exterior school scenes alongside one of the series’ main actors in an early spring setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a realistic high school student in background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Participate in interior and exterior school sequences.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Ages 14–17 or 18 and able to convincingly portray a high school student.
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and nonunion talent.
• Must have a youthful appearance suitable for a high school setting.
• Must be available to work in Queens, New York.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $231/8
• Nonunion: $187/10

NYC Subway Passengers for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting non-union background actors to portray authentic New York City subway passengers for scenes filming in Manhattan. This paid opportunity is looking for interesting commuter types who can help bring realistic subway platform and train scenes to life for a major TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a New York City subway passenger in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform naturally in subway platform and train car environments.
• Maintain continuity throughout production.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Seeking authentic and interesting commuter types.
• Must be able to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable filming on subway platforms and inside train cars.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.
• Overtime paid after 10 hours.

Netflix’s Myron Bolitar Casting Hospital Staff, Patients, and Visitors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for Netflix’s Myron Bolitar. Casting directors are seeking SAG-AFTRA members to portray hospital staff, patients, and visitors for an upcoming interior hospital scene filming in Manhattan, New York. This is an excellent opportunity for union background actors to work on a major Netflix series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff, patients, or visitors in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity during interior hospital scenes.
• Be available for the entire filming day.

Requirements

• Must be a paid-up SAG-AFTRA member.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Must be available for the entire filming day.
• Previous experience on Myron Bolitar may be considered during casting.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA rate: $231 for 8 hours.

Female Fashion Model Casting for Campaign Shoot and New York Fashion Week

Job Description

A paid fashion modeling opportunity is now casting female models for an upcoming campaign shoot, fashion film, and New York Fashion Week presentation. Casting directors are seeking confident runway talent with strong editorial appeal to represent a luxury fashion brand. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced models looking to expand their portfolio through high-profile fashion productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Model in a campaign photoshoot and fashion film.
• Participate in a New York Fashion Week presentation.
• Showcase strong runway and editorial modeling skills.
• Follow creative direction from the fashion and production teams.

Requirements

• Female models only.
• Age 21 or older.
• Height of 5’8″ or taller.
• Strong runway presence and editorial appeal preferred.
• Must be able to attend an in-person casting in Midtown Manhattan.

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity.

British Male Actor for Off-Broadway Play

Job Description

An Off-Broadway production of Perfect Crime is seeking a talented male actor to join the long-running New York City play as a replacement performer. This paid theater acting opportunity is ideal for experienced performers with strong dramatic skills, the ability to portray layered characters, and confidence performing in both British and American dialects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role of W. Harrison Brent in a live Off-Broadway theatrical production.
• Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the creative team to prepare for performances.
• Deliver a compelling performance in a dramatic, character-driven production.
• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout the performance schedule.

Requirements

• Male-identifying talent appearing in their 50s to mid-60s.
• Open to performers of any ethnicity.
• Able to portray an upper-class British psychiatrist with sophistication and charisma.
• Strong acting skills with the ability to transition into a darker, more complex character.
• Proficient in both upper-class British and American dialects.
• Comfortable performing in a live theater environment.

Compensation

• $1,153 per week.
• Off-Broadway C Contract.

Content + Community Creator

Job Description

A growing creative company is hiring a Content + Community Creator to help expand its social media presence. This opportunity is ideal for a creative, self-motivated professional who enjoys producing engaging content, building online communities, and contributing fresh ideas. Join a collaborative team and play a key role in shaping the brand’s digital voice.

Job Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support day-to-day community engagement and audience interactions.
• Collaborate with the team to develop creative social media strategies.
• Produce content that aligns with the brand’s voice and identity.
• Contribute new ideas to help grow the company’s online presence.

Requirements

• Strong content creation and storytelling skills.
• Passion for social media and community engagement.
• Creative, proactive, and able to work collaboratively.
• Comfortable creating a short video as part of the application process.
• Interest in helping build and grow a brand’s digital community.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Albanian Men for Feature Film Background Role

Job Description

A feature film is casting Albanian men in their 20s to 30s for a paid background acting role in New York City. Selected talent will have one line of dialogue, making this a great opportunity for both new and experienced actors. The production welcomes performers with or without previous acting experience for this one-day shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Albanian background character in a feature film.
• Deliver one line of dialogue on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Albanian men, ages 20–35.
• Based in New York City.
• Open to applicants with or without acting experience.
• Available for one day of filming.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

East Asian Grandparents for Netflix Series Background Roles

Job Description

A Netflix series is seeking non-union background actors of East Asian descent to portray grandparents in scenes set in Manhattan’s Chinatown. This paid background acting opportunity is ideal for older performers who can bring authenticity and warmth to the production while working on location in New York City.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray grandparents in background scenes for a television series.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Help create an authentic Chinatown community setting.
• Maintain continuity throughout the filming day.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• East Asian descent.
• Ages 65–85.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan, New York.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor filming.

Compensation

• $187 for 10 hours.