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Media A La Carte is looking to add a social media-obsessed, passionate, fun, reliable, and stellar full-time Jr. Creative Director to our growing team. This is a full-time position. This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days per week in office in New York City.

We are a female-founded, boutique social media agency in NYC working with powerful clients in the wellness, hospitality, beauty, and food/alcohol sectors. We also have an in-house content studio, you can learn more about that through @studio.alacarte on Instagram. We want to work with cool people who we enjoy being around. The ideal candidate will love taking photo and video content for social, coming up with and planning content shoots, and helping to grow our studio membership. We are looking for someone with knowledge of cameras, photography, and studio lighting. 

YOU ARE RIGHT FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU:

• Have 1-3+ years of experience shooting content for social.
• Can creatively direct, attend to, and oversee photo shoots and provide art direction to ensure design output captures the overall creative strategy.
• Have photo AND video experience with a camera – a MUST.
• Experience working with Adobe or video editing software like CapCut is a plus!
• Is experienced with planning and running shoots. 
• Have a deep awareness and interest in social media content trends. 
• Have experience working with clients and leading client meetings.
• Is detail-oriented when creating and delivering content.
• Can easily maintain brand guidelines and can create content based on each client’s unique brand style.
• Is interested in being a key player in our content studio’s growth trajectory.
• Loves working collaboratively with a team to get the shot. 
• You don’t need much direction, micromanaging, or oversight. You THRIVE when given full work autonomy. You’re able to identify the needs of the company as a whole, you see where your talents fit, and you get????to???? work????.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Content Creation

• Have a true passion for creating content that tells compelling stories for our clients.
• Plan, manage, and execute all content shoots both in the studio and on location for clients. 
• Works seamlessly with our social team to create content according to client brand guidelines and unique brand style.
• Be able to easily navigate and utilize Google Drive, Slack, and ClickUp.
• Effortlessly communicate your content vision to our Video Editor and Social Media Managers for content creation.
• Easily set up a beautiful product shot with appropriate lighting and props. 
• Excellent time management skills and ability to execute shoots quickly and efficiently. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Studio Management

• Plan, manage, and execute all content shoots for the studio marketing.  
• Project manage all bookings through Peerspace, Google Calendar, and Click Up. 
• Respond quickly to all studio inquiries and feel confident interacting with clients. 
• Make decisions and drive sales autonomously without help from management. 
• Drive the success of our studio membership with promotions and marketing initiatives in coordination with our social team. 
• Ability to update the website using WIX and make designs in canva. (If graphic design is not your leading skill, worry not because we have courses to help with this!) 
• Coordinate studio upkeep.

RESPONSIBILITIES: General

• Responsibly track all tasks in our project management system ClickUp.
• Work on multiple projects; meet assigned deadlines, respond to emails and Slacks within 15 minutes during 9-6pm on weekdays.
• Participate in team meetings and complete ongoing training to continue leveling up your skills.

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BENEFITS:

Media A La Carte offers comprehensive benefit packages that provide economic benefits to full-time employees. Media A La Carte encourages a lifestyle that allows employees to thrive in the workplace and in their daily lives through healthy living and flexible work options. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance stipend
• Hybrid working schedule, with 2-3 working days a week in-office and 2-3 remote
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off for 10 Federal holidays
• Remote work around holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
• Summer Fridays observed at 3pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Reimbursement for company-approved skill-building courses

PAY:

The hiring range for this position starts at $60k/year and up depending upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience. *must be available between 9am-6pm EST Monday through Friday* 

Media A La Carte NYC

You’re a gifted visual storyteller. From pixels to Bezier curves, photos to videos, and everything in between, you’re a wizard of the visual arts. You know how to captivate and engage audiences through impactful ideas executed with eye-popping visuals that drive action.

For over 40 years as a full-service advertising agency, Russell Herder is also a Certified B Corporation, committed to creating Work That Matters for our clients and community-at-large. We’re seeking an experienced art director to work within our creative group, developing and executing smart, disruptive, and engaging visual concepts and solutions for our clients. You’re a quick learner and energized team player, capable of bringing abstract concepts to life in engaging, relevant, and visually impactful ways. As an organized person, you’re a self-starter and someone people can rely upon, all while working on multiple projects at a time. Your previous agency experience reflects empathy, curiosity, speed, adaptability, and a devotion to pushing boundaries. You know how to listen, learn, and are always willing to grow.

Status: Reports to the Creative Director

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement innovative conceptual ideas and visual stylistic directions across all media platforms for a wide variety of clients

Create and adopt visual styles and tonal personalities that reflect the nuances of client’s brand and voice

Work collaboratively with Account, Strategy, Digital, Social and Project Management teams to successfully produce creative within time constraints and on budget

Actively analyze concepts against client requests to ensure they meet strategic goals, objectives, and timing

Develop and execute ideas from strategic concept development to project completion

Integrate current and contemporary visual trends and media into day-to-day assignments

Present work internally to the agency and externally to clients in a confident and professional manner

Produce work worthy of industry recognition and client praise

Strictly adhere to timelines, schedules, and budgets

Consistently work on and handle multiple projects and clients concurrently

Performance Standards:

Concepted materials meet agency and client strategic objectives

Work continually enhances our firm’s reputation

Projects are completed on time and within budget

Client presentations are organized and effective

Location: In-person work Monday-Thursday at our Minneapolis office, with a remote work option on Fridays.

Russell Herder

Baron & Baron is looking for Art Directors at both the Senior and Intermediate levels of experience in both New York. Qualified candidates will be responsible for helping bring brand specific work to life by working closely with our Creative Directors.

The ideal candidate should possess a creative expertise in luxury fashion, beauty, fragrance, and jewelry clients. Art Directors will be part of a creative team working on specific clients and must help to organize efforts cross functionally for the creative execution and direction of projects. Art Directors will work closely with internal teams including Creative Directors, Digital Strategists, Post-Production, Account Directors and Operations to achieve on-brand and on-time branding campaigns. *Must send portfolio w/CV – [email protected]

Daily Responsibilities:

Work on graphic design and art direction projects with Creative Directors (branding, campaigns, films, editorials, books)

Heavy visual research (images, digital, video)

Concept ideation and visualization including extensive comping and mockup creation

Supervise Jr Art Directors and interns

On Set:

Assist Creative Director or Senior Art Director on set (prepping documents, layouts on set, etc)

Attend production calls

Assist on larger productions to oversee social/digital needs

Post Production:

Work with Creative Director or Senior Art Director on campaign rollouts; create formats, layouts, typesetting, video title cards etc.

Oversee retouching and video editing assets with Senior Art Directors and Creative Directors

Technical Skills:

Strong graphic design skills, must be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Interest in and good eye for photography, film, art, visual research

Any knowledge of video editing / animation software is a big plus

Relevant experience in art direction (design, fashion, beauty, fragrance, jewelry, on set)

On the Senior level, extensive experience with post production and finishing supervision for film / video.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance and One Medical membership, Optum Financial FSA

401k (plus company match)

Generous paid time off and company wide holidays and Christmas Eve – New Years office closed

Hybrid Work Schedule

*Must send portfolio w/CV – [email protected]

Baron & Baron

Weschler’s, the top auction house for antiques & fine art in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, seeks a responsible, team-oriented, and driven part-time Gallery Assistant to work in our Rockville MD gallery. This part-time role entails auction support as well as duties behind the scenes. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious person who has an appetite to learn in a fast paced, arts focused environment. Weekday shifts only (20hr maximum/week). 

Responsibilities

•        Preparing and styling the gallery for auctions

•        Assisting with pickups, previews, and events

•        Unpacking, packing, and conducting inventory of property

•        Participating in fundamental tasks during auctions

•        Answer general questions

•        Assist in preventing theft by following security procedures

•        Janitorial duties (i.e.. sweeping, trash & recycling)

Qualifications

•        Bachelor degree preferred

•        Excellent customer services skills and desire to work with the public.

•        Enthusiastic and calm under pressure, with a commonsense approach.

•        Committed, reliable and capable of working well as part of a team.

•        Fluency in English necessary.

•        Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours.

•        Must be able to lift 35 to 50 lbs. and climb a ladder

•        Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

No Phone Calls Please. Email Cover Letters and Resume to [email protected]

Weschler’s is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Weschler’s ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Weschler’s Auctioneers & Appraisers

About the Opportunity – WATZS Productions is seeking lead and supporting actors for our television drama series Percy Masterson. In person auditions only. No self tapes will be accepted at this time. Please submit your interest form for additional audition details (if) you will be in the following casting call cities on the listed dates above. 

Casting Cities:

New York, NY – March 21 – 22, 2024

Dallas, TX – May 17 – 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – June 20 – 21, 2024

Atlanta, GA – August 8 – 9, 2024 

Percy Masterson (TX) – Our casting team is currently seeking male and female leads for our upcoming television drama preparing to film in 2025. We are an independent production company based out of Dallas, TX and have an 10 episode, 30 – 50 minute series that we are currently casting for.

Synopsis – The inspiration behind Percy Masterson comes from the renowned fictional criminal defense attorney Perry Mason. This original screenplay follows the journey of Percy Masterson Jr., an ex-college football star whose career was cut short by a devastating injury. Returning to his hometown of Dallas, TX, Percy becomes an expert at defending marginalized individuals in a unique manner, following in the footsteps of his esteemed father Percy Masterson Sr., esquire. 

Casting 

Lead / Male / 29-36 / Black African Descent 

Percy Masterson embarked on his legal career following a heartbreaking knee injury that put an end to his college football dreams at Howard University. With determination, success, and an impeccable appearance, he joined the family law firm in Dallas, Texas. For the past five years, Percy has worked tirelessly alongside his trusted private investigator to provide a strong defense for those in need, particularly within the marginalized Black community. This noble pursuit is a tribute to his late father and the values instilled in him from an early age.

Supporting / Female / 29-36 / Black African Descent  

Seven Jones is a distinguished law graduate from an HBCU, currently in the midst of preparing for the Bar exam. While she currently serves as Percy Masterson’s dedicated paralegal her ultimate aspiration is to become his legal protégé, which poses a complex predicament considering their shared romantic interest.

Project Details

This is a non-union production.
The series will be filmed in Dallas, TX.
The opportunity includes a travel budget (round trip domestic flight, hotel accommodations in Dallas, TX, ground transportation in Dallas, TX to and from set in addition to on set meals during filming days).
Rate $420.00 per film day. 
The opportunity requires rehearsals and intensive workshops for series preparation and character chemistry.  All rehearsals and workshops are compensated. 
The completed series will be distributed to a major streaming platform. 
This production is seeking to align itself with actors and actresses who are serious creative professionals. 
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Casting Call: Child Actor for Non-Speaking Role in Feature Film

Job Description: Kenyon Wells Casting Agency is seeking a child actor for a non-speaking role in an upcoming streaming feature film. The ideal candidate should be a male who identifies as between 7-11 years old, with deep set eyes or other unusual facial features.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to undergo a hairstyle change for the role (a bowl haircut), with the understanding that the production will restore the actor’s hair to a shorter, more standard-looking style at the end of the shooting day.
• Ability to follow directions and act in the background without dialogue.
• Maintain professionalism on set at all times.
• Be available for the entire shooting schedule as required.

Requirements:

• Male, ages 7-11, with deep set eyes or distinctive features.
• Acting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must have long enough hair to style for the role and be open to temporary hair alterations by the production team.
• No speaking lines are involved, so applicants can have any accent.
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under the age of majority.
• Must be available for shooting between March 11th and June 1st, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
• Must provide a recent close-up photo, full-body photo, and the outside shooting dates availability.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay according to industry standards.
• The production will provide hair restoration to the actor’s original style post-shooting.
• Other standard industry amenities and considerations will be provided.

Casting Call for Child Models in “Extended Size” Category

Job Description: A vibrant and dynamic casting call is underway for young talent to participate in a high-profile photoshoot in New York City. We are searching for youthful and enthusiastic child models who embody the “extended size” category to bring energy and a fresh look to our upcoming campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with photographers, stylists, and directors during the photoshoot.
• Follow direction for various shots and maintain a positive attitude throughout the shoot.
• Be prepared to try on different outfits and adapt to various themes and styles as required by the photoshoot.
• Maintain professionalism and patience during the shoot, which may involve multiple takes and changes.

Requirements:

• Age: Children aged 5-7 years old.
• Size: Must fit the “extended size” category (plus size).
• Representation: Must be unrepresented by any modeling agency.
• Availability: Must be available to shoot on March 8th in New York City.

Compensation:

• Rate: $500 per day.

Casting Call: Background Actors Needed for Ernst & Young Commercial

Angela Boehm Casting is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for actors to participate in an upcoming Ernst & Young commercial. We are seeking individuals to fill various background roles in a project that showcases the diverse and dynamic world of Ernst & Young. This commercial is set to film in the Cleveland, OH area and offers a fantastic chance for actors to gain valuable experience on a professional set.

Job Details:

• Project: Ernst & Young Commercial
• Location: Cleveland, OH area
• Filming Dates: March 25th – March 29th, 2024
• Roles: Background/Extra (Non-speaking roles)

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in various scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from the director and production staff to ensure scenes are executed as envisioned.
• Be prepared for a flexible schedule, as call times may vary based on the shooting schedule.
• Maintain professionalism on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Gender: Any
• Age: 30-60
• Ethnicity: Any
• Ability to follow directions and work well under the dynamic conditions of a film set.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location in the Cleveland, OH area.
• Availability for the entirety of the filming dates between March 25th – March 29th, 2024.
• Previous acting experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100/day
• This rate is not subject to agent fees.

Casting Call: Actors for Ernst & Young Commercial

Angela Boehm Casting is excited to announce a new casting call for a commercial by Ernst & Young. We are seeking talented actors to fill various non-speaking roles in an upcoming advertisement campaign. This project will be filmed in the Cleveland, OH area and offers a great opportunity for actors to gain exposure and experience in commercial work.

Job Details:

• Project: Ernst & Young Commercial
• Location: Cleveland, OH area
• Filming Dates: March 25th – March 29th, 2024
• Roles: Non-speaking roles
• Client: Ernst & Young

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the commercial shoot, following the director’s guidance and adhering to the filming schedule.
• Engage in pre-shoot rehearsals as required by the production team.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and collaborate effectively with the crew and other cast members.
• Be punctual and prepared for all scheduled shoot and rehearsal dates.

Requirements:

• Gender: Any
• Age: 30-39 years old
• Ethnicity: Any
• Must be available to shoot between March 25th and March 29th, 2024, in the Cleveland, OH area.
• Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to take direction well and perform in a non-speaking role.
• Reliable transportation to and from the filming location.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200/day + 20% agency fee (Total compensation: $240/day)
• Payment will be made upon completion of the project.

Casting Call: Actor/Model for Ernst & Young Commercial

Job Details:

Angela Boehm Casting is excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming Ernst & Young commercial set to be filmed in the Cleveland, Ohio area. We are looking for talented individuals to fill non-speaking roles in a dynamic and visually compelling commercial. This is a fantastic opportunity for actors and models to be part of a professional production and gain valuable experience in the industry.

Role: Designer

• Gender: Any
• Age: 25-40
• Ethnicity: Any

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming as directed, portraying the role of a designer.
• Work closely with the director and crew to bring the commercial’s vision to life.
• Attend all scheduled shoots between March 25th and March 29th, 2024, fully prepared and on time.
• Follow directions from the production team to ensure scenes are captured according to the script and director’s vision.
• Collaborate with other cast and crew members in a professional manner.

Requirements:

• Previous acting or modeling experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be available to shoot on location in the Cleveland, OH area during the specified dates.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the filming location.
• A professional attitude and a high level of reliability.
• Ability to take direction well and adapt to changes on set.
• Must be within the age range of 25-40.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity.

Compensation:

• Rate: $200/day + 20% agency fee (Total compensation: $240/day)
• Payment will be made according to Angela Boehm Casting’s standard payroll schedule.