Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Featured Event Staff Background Actors

Job Description

A paid featured background acting opportunity is available for an upcoming television production filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are seeking men and women ages 25–38 to portray event staff in featured background roles. Selected talent will work on a non-union production and must be available as local hires in Nashville and surrounding areas. Final selections will be made directly by the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured event staff in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available for the full production schedule as needed.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–38.
• Must be available to work both scheduled filming days.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to extended filming hours if required.
• Must remain available until the official call time is provided.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour guaranteed).
• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half.

Job Description

NMB Media is hiring brand ambassadors, event staff, DJs, and promotional team members for live events, street teams, retail activations, and brand campaigns across the United States. The company is seeking energetic, outgoing, and reliable people interested in flexible event work, including weekend gigs, part-time assignments, and ongoing opportunities. Team members may work with major brands at fast-paced events and promotional experiences. Previous experience is not required for all opportunities, and training is available.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent brands professionally at live events and promotional campaigns.
• Engage attendees and help create positive, memorable brand experiences.
• Support street teams, retail activations, special events, and other promotional programs.
• DJs and promo team members may help create an energetic atmosphere and engage crowds.
• Follow event instructions and work collaboratively with onsite teams.
• Maintain a reliable, enthusiastic, and professional attitude during assignments.

Requirements

• Energetic, outgoing, and dependable personality.
• Comfortable interacting with customers, attendees, and event crowds.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Professional and reliable when accepting event assignments.
• Flexible availability for events, including potential weekends and nights.
• Opportunities are available nationwide.
• Previous experience is not necessarily required; training is available.

Compensation

Competitive pay.

Job Description

Promotional Talent Management (PTM Agency) is recruiting polished, reliable event staff for upcoming trade shows and live events in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida area during September and October. Selected staff will represent brands in professional trade show environments, interact with attendees, assist with check-in and booth activities, and help create a positive guest experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and professionally engage with trade show attendees.
• Scan badges and assist with guest check-in.
• Provide event or brand information and answer attendee questions.
• Support booth activities, promotions, and giveaways.
• Assist with light brand engagement.
• Follow instructions from event managers and client representatives.
• Remain punctual, dependable, and attentive during assigned shifts.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interacting with attendees.
• Professional/business attire required.
• Previous hospitality, event, convention, trade show, or related experience preferred.

Compensation

$400 per day standard trade show rate, flat rate plus parking reimbursement.

Job Description

Samplers Inc. is seeking outgoing, reliable event and promotional professionals to represent leading brands at retail events and promotional programs. These flexible opportunities are suited to candidates who enjoy engaging with customers, creating positive brand experiences, and working across different types of live activations. Team members are not limited to a single position and can apply for different opportunities based on their interests, qualifications, and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent participating brands professionally at retail and promotional events.
• Introduce, demonstrate, promote, or sample products as assigned.
• Communicate relevant product and brand information to customers.
• Support merchandising, retail reset, and sales initiatives when assigned.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed.
• Follow brand guidelines and event-specific instructions.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Outgoing, reliable, and comfortable engaging with the public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to represent brands professionally in customer-facing environments.
• Candidates may apply for opportunities including Brand Ambassador, Merchandiser, Retail Reset, Sales Representative, Product Influencer, Food & Beverage Sampler, Mascot, and Event Setup & Breakdown roles.

Compensation

Starting at $17 per hour.

Job Description:
An exclusive event production company is seeking experienced event staff for a high-profile event near MoMA in New York City. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong experience in will call and VIP check-in, ensuring a smooth and welcoming guest experience at a premium event.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage will call and VIP guest check-in operations
• Greet and assist guests in a professional and friendly manner
• Verify guest lists and credentials efficiently
• Provide support to event organizers and ensure smooth entry flow
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout the event

Requirements:

• Prior experience with will call or VIP check-in is required
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced event environment
• Professional demeanor and attention to detail
• Must be reliable and punctual

Compensation:

• $200 flat rate
• 1099 contractor position

Job Description

A Vantage West commercial shooting in Tucson, Arizona is seeking local background talent to portray Kitchen Staff / Waitstaff. Male and female performers are invited to submit, with casting based on current headshots rather than auditions. Selected talent will appear in a professional commercial production portraying restaurant or hospitality staff. Candidates should be comfortable working on camera, following production direction, and remaining available throughout the full shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as kitchen staff or waitstaff in commercial scenes.
• Portray hospitality professionals naturally on camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.
• Remain available for the entire scheduled shoot day.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20–40.
• Any ethnicity.
• Local talent and performers from surrounding areas are preferred.
• Must have full-day availability.
• Must be dependable and comfortable following on-set direction.
• Represented talent should obtain agent permission before submitting.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours.

Job Description

“I’m Unhinged…And the Tea Is Hot!” is casting a male performer for a Hotel Staff/Receptionist character in its upcoming Orlando reenactment production. The production is looking for a performer with a youthful appearance, distinctive personality, and strong on-camera presence. Filming is expected to take place during the August 18–20 production window.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hotel staff/receptionist character.
• Deliver an expressive and personality-driven performance.
• Follow direction during scripted scenes.
• Interact naturally with other cast members.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Ages 28–35.
• Heavy-set build.
• Youthful appearance.
• Character is described as sassy.
• Tenor voice required.

Compensation

Some roles are paid. Food and IMDb credit provided.

Job Description

Blitz Castings is seeking one female and one male to work a booth at ComplexCon. Selected talent will represent the booth during the event and must be available for both scheduled event days. This opportunity is suited to dependable, personable individuals who are comfortable working in a busy convention environment and interacting with event attendees. Talent should be prepared to remain engaged and professional throughout each eight-hour shift while supporting the booth’s presence at the show.

Job Responsibilities

• Work and represent a booth at ComplexCon.
• Engage professionally with convention attendees.
• Support booth activities throughout each scheduled shift.
• Maintain a friendly and professional presence.
• Work the full scheduled shift on both event days.

Requirements

• Seeking one female and one male.
• Must be able to work an 8-hour shift each day.
• Comfortable working in a busy convention environment.

Compensation

$20 per hour for 8-hour shifts on both days. Selected talent will also receive passes to the show.

Job Description

A paid promotional modeling opportunity is available for outgoing professionals with strong sales skills to represent top brands at a marketing event in Orlando, Florida. The team is seeking confident, customer-focused individuals who excel at engaging with attendees, promoting products, and delivering exceptional brand experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for promotional models, brand ambassadors, and sales professionals looking to earn competitive hourly pay while working at a high-profile event.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent top brands at a promotional marketing event.
• Engage with attendees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate products and communicate key brand messaging.
• Drive customer interest through strong sales and communication skills.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout the event.

Requirements

• Previous promotional modeling, brand ambassador, or sales experience is preferred.
• Professional, outgoing, and personable attitude.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Sales-driven mindset with the ability to engage event attendees.

Compensation

• $35 per hour
• Paid promotional modeling opportunity.
• Work with leading consumer brands at a professional event.