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Business Overview

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients’ businesses. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Sony, and General Mills. UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto.

At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, for UM, helps guide us in all that we do:

Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work

Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do

Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible

Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone

Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world

We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.

Position Summary

We are looking for you – dynamic, best-in-class talent – to join the growing UM Commerce team as a Director. In this role you will be responsible for managing a team in developing, planning, buying, executing and measuring media plans for designated shopper/commerce media clients. You, along with the Associate Director, are responsible for the strategic and tactical development of each retail plan. You’ll work closely with Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function. As a Director, it’s your responsibility to ensure work is done to specification and correctly, in addition to managing resource/allocation and growth/development of the overall team.

UM Commerce is a specialty group that focuses on the planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, buying digital ads on Amazon or a Kroger.com site, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client’s commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams—our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution

• Lead planning and activation across Commerce media plans as needed, including direct account and client service responsibilities
• Oversee plan development and implementation, incorporating necessary and appropriate rationale and research for client buy-in
• Responsible for the strategy and the audience insights being funneled down into the tactical media plan
• Negotiate and implement added value, research partnerships and custom program elements
• Oversees both media & sales metrics evaluation ensuring original objectives and strategies are being met

Relationships

• Own client relationship as it relates to media investment and take ultimate accountability for team’s day-to-day responsibilities
• Maintain and grow key marketplace relationships, including senior-level media owner and technology platform contacts

Training/Development

• Responsible for leading and training team in UM ways of working and planning fundamentals, effectively communicating agency goals, managing workloads and providing performance feedback and career development support

Knowledge

• Provide counsel on marketplace trends
• Craft go to market strategy for client from a planning and investment perspective
• Bring commerce expertise and POV to the table when you are pulled into a work session/ brainstorm/ group project

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in media planning/buying, with 4+ years experience in a people manager role; strong ability to delegate, train, and support direct reports
• Agency and/or Commerce media or CPG experience is a must
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to inform go-to-market strategies
• High level of comfort presenting to clients and internal team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Gravitas + adept influencing- the personal and professional credibility to carry the system with it
• Humble confidence – confident in skills and willing to provide a proactive point of view
• Constructive discontent – always looking for ways to improve and enhance the work and self to challenge the norm and strive for continued improvement
• Innovative drive – comfortable in ‘white space’ work areas and willing to take risks, test the norm, measure and learn forward

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

UM Worldwide

Casting Call: Photo Double with Spray Painting Experience for “Out the Kitchen”

Job Description: “Out the Kitchen,” a dynamic new production, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for both union and non-union talents. We are seeking an individual to fill the role of a Caucasian male photo double who possesses expertise in spray painting. This role is essential for a specific scene which will be shot on Friday, January 26th. The scene will be an exterior shoot, and the exact location, while not yet determined, will definitely be within New York City.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serving as a photo double for a principal actor in specific scenes.
• Performing spray painting tasks as required by the script, with a focus on safety and authenticity.
• Being available for the entire duration of the shoot day.
• Following direction from the director, cinematographer, or other crew members.
• Collaborating with the production team to ensure seamless integration into the scene.
• Being prepared to work in outdoor conditions.

Requirements:

• Identifiable Caucasian male, fitting the physical profile of the principal actor (specific measurements will be provided upon application).
• Demonstrable experience in spray painting, with the ability to perform convincingly on camera.
• Union or non-union status.
• Availability for the entirety of the shoot day on Friday, January 26th.
• Ability to travel to the shoot location in New York City.
• Comfortable working in outdoor settings.
• Professional demeanor and ability to take direction well.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $243 for an 8-hour workday.
• Payment terms and any additional compensation will be discussed upon casting confirmation.
• Please note that this is a one-day engagement.

Casting Call: Actors for Internal Training Video

Job Description: We are seeking diverse actors for an upcoming internal training video titled “EnAble Journey Scripts”. This project aims to create internal videos that demonstrate actual employee stories to encourage C-Suite executives to address and resolve issues within their companies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character in line with the character breakdowns provided, bringing authenticity and depth to real employee stories.
• Work closely with the director and production team to achieve the project’s vision.
• Attend scheduled auditions, rehearsals, and shooting dates, fully prepared and on time.
• Provide feedback and collaborate with the production team to ensure the representation is accurate and respectful.

Character Breakdowns:

1. Carlos: Male, 40-60, Latino. Must convincingly portray living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Mental Illness.
2. Mary: Female, 20-40, Open Ethnicity. Must portray a character living life in a wheelchair or some form of mobility support.
3. Eilena: Female, 35-50, BIPOC. Must convincingly portray living with progressive hearing loss.
4. Kathy: Woman, 35-50, AAPI/Native/Moir/Middle Eastern/Ethnically Ambiguous. Living with a chronic but unapparent illness.
5. Liv: Woman, 25-40, Open Ethnicity. Must convincingly portray a character living with rheumatoid arthritis and being a caregiver to a special needs, neurodivergent, or disabled child.

Requirements:

• Must fit the age and ethnicity requirements as stated for each character.
• Ability to portray the nuances of living with the specified conditions or disabilities.
• Previous acting experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be available for in-person auditions on January 24, 2024, and for shoot dates on February 1 OR 2, 2024.
• Must be non-union talent.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,500 + 20% for a 10-hour session.
• Session Fee: $750/10 hours + 20%
• Travel Fee: $375 per travel day + 20%
• If self-driving, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.67 per gallon.
• Per-Diem: $55 per travel day.
• Usage: None – for internal training purposes only.

Casting Call: Morgue Scene for Mayor of Kingstown- Corpse/Cadaver Roles

Job Description: We are currently casting for an upcoming morgue scene in the production of Mayor of Kingstown, scheduled for filming on January 29th. We are seeking two individuals to portray corpses/cadavers in a highly sensitive and professionally managed scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a corpse/cadaver with realism and professionalism.
• Remain fully unclothed during the scene, with modesty pieces provided to cover specific areas.
• Possibly undergo the application of prosthetics and/or makeup to your body.
• Comfortably lay still for extended periods of time during filming.
• Collaborate and follow directions from the director, crew, and intimacy coordinator.
• Be present and prepared for the closed set environment, which will be restricted to essential personnel only during filming.

Requirements:

• One Caucasian Male and one Caucasian Female.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Comfortable with on-screen nudity and the use of modesty pieces.
• Ability to remain still and portray a corpse convincingly for extended periods.
• Openness to having prosthetics and/or makeup applied to the body.
• Professional and respectful demeanor on set.
• Comfortable working in a closed set environment.
• Prior acting experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation Details:

• Rate of pay: $750 for a 12-hour shoot day.

Casting Call: Female Hispanic/Latinx Photo Double for Thriller Movie

Job Description: We are currently seeking a photo double for an upcoming thriller film. The ideal candidate should be a female, 18 years or older, of Hispanic or Latinx descent, and able to portray a younger appearance. The role requires a person with a height range of 4’4” to 4’7”.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director and crew to replicate the movements and presence of the main actor.
• Participate in various interior scenes to be filmed in Jersey City, NJ.
• Be comfortable and professionally handle scenes that involve gruesome content and murder.
• Be available for the duration of the shoot and willing to adhere to the filming schedule.

Requirements:

• Female, 18 years or older.
• Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity.
• Height: Between 4’4” and 4’7”.
• Ability to portray a younger character.
• Comfortable with being a part of intense, potentially disturbing scenes.
• Punctuality and professionalism are a must.
• Must be local to the New York/New Jersey area or willing to travel.
• Prior acting or photo double experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay, details to be discussed upon application.
• Van transportation will be provided from Manhattan, or parking will be available for those who prefer to self-report.

Casting Call: Hand Model for Video/Stills Project

Job Overview:

GENUINE is seeking adults diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture to participate as hand models in an upcoming Video/Stills Project. This unique opportunity aims to bring authentic representation to this medical condition. Dupuytren’s contracture is characterized by the buildup of collagen in the palm, leading to a “rope-like” cord that gradually pulls the finger(s) towards the palm, preventing them from being straightened.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming and photo sessions, showcasing hands affected by Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Collaborate with directors, photographers, and other team members during shoots.
• Follow direction for specific poses or movements required for the project.
• Attend all scheduled shoots and related appointments punctually.
• Provide input or share experiences regarding Dupuytren’s contracture for project authenticity, if requested.

Requirements:

• Must be an adult diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Comfortable with having your hands photographed and filmed for public media.
• Able to follow directions and collaborate effectively with a creative team.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location.
• Flexibility in scheduling, with availability for the duration of the project.
• Previous modeling experience is not required, but beneficial.

Compensation Details:

• Filming Compensation: $600 for the duration of the filming schedule.
• Usage Compensation: An additional $3,000 for the usage rights of the produced content for a period of 2 years.

Casting Call for “Flash Before The Bang”

Job Detail: We are currently seeking talented deaf and hard-of-hearing actors to fill various roles in the upcoming film “Flash Before The Bang.” This film provides a unique opportunity for deaf actors to showcase their abilities in a dynamic and inclusive setting. The roles available are for the family members of the main character, Jake, and for the younger version of Jake himself.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character authentically and in alignment with the director’s vision.
• Participate in rehearsals and perform scenes as scripted.
• Communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) for roles requiring it.
• Express a range of emotions non-verbally, especially for the role of Young Jake.

Requirements:

• Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals fluent in ASL.
• Males and females aged between 50s-80s for the roles of Jake’s family members.
• A young actor aged 9-12, very athletic, for the role of Young Jake. This is a non-speaking role that requires a strong ability to express emotions non-verbally.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation: Compensation details will be provided upon application and will vary based on the role and the actor’s experience. All roles are paid, and actors will be compensated for rehearsal and filming days. Additional details regarding compensation will be discussed during the casting process.

Casting Call: Commercial Extras

Job Description:

We are seeking diverse and talented individuals to serve as extras in an upcoming commercial shoot. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a professional production and gain exposure in the commercial industry.

Job Responsibilities:

1. DJ: You will be responsible for mimicking the actions of a DJ using a turntable from the 90s. You must be able to convincingly portray the role of a DJ and interact with the equipment authentically.

2. Roller Skater: Your role will involve performing roller skating activities on camera. You must be able to skate smoothly and perform certain moves as directed by the production team.

3. Hula Hooper: You will be performing with a hula hoop on camera. You must be able to execute a series of moves with the hula hoop and maintain them for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Must be available on the shoot and fitting dates.
• Must be able to work the entire 12-hour shoot.
• Prior experience in the role applied for is required; must be able to showcase skills during the fitting.
• Must be punctual, professional, and take direction well.
• Must be in the age range of late 30s to late 40s.
• Any ethnicity is encouraged to apply.
• For Roller Skaters and Hula Hoopers, a high level of competency in the skill is mandatory.

Compensation: $300 for a 12-hour day. Additional $75 for fitting.

Casting Call: Soccer Players and Coach for Action-Comedy Film

Job Description: Hylton Casting is seeking experienced soccer players and a coach to fill background roles in an upcoming action-comedy film produced by a major streaming service. This exciting opportunity is ideal for those with a passion for the sport and an interest in the film industry. Soccer players will be required to perform soccer-related activities and drills as part of the scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a background actor in soccer field scenes for the film.
• Engage in soccer play and drills as required by the film’s script.
• Work closely with the film crew and take direction from the director and assistant directors.
• Maintain professional behavior on set and adhere to the filming schedule.

Requirements:

• For Soccer Players: Female, all ethnicities, ages 18-30s. Must have experience in playing soccer and must bring their own gear.
• For Soccer Coach: Open to any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+. Must be a real soccer coach with verifiable experience.

Compensation: Details on compensation will be provided upon application. Standard industry rates apply. All roles are paid positions.

Job Title: CeeLo Green and André 3000 Lookalike Actors for Music Video

Job Description: We are seeking talented and enthusiastic actors to play the roles of CeeLo Green and André 3000 lookalikes in an upcoming music video. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-energy production and to portray two iconic figures in the music industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in video shoots as directed by the production team.
• Portray the mannerisms and style of CeeLo Green or André 3000 convincingly.
• Collaborate with the director and other actors to bring the vision of the music video to life.
• Be available for costume fittings, makeup sessions, and rehearsals as required by the production schedule.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must closely resemble CeeLo Green (with hair) or André 3000 in appearance.
• Ethnicity: African American.
• Ages: CeeLo Green lookalike (8-9 & 15/16), André 3000 lookalike (8-9 & 15/16).
• Ability to take direction and adapt to changes in the production environment.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be local to or able to travel to Atlanta, GA for the shoot.

Compensation:

• This is a non-union gig.
• The rate of pay will be disclosed upon application and is based on industry standards.
• Additional details regarding shoot time and dates will be provided to selected candidates.