Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

Create, implement and coordinate all in-house academy programming to provide high-quality, creative, organized, informative, fun and nurturing opportunities for students Pre-K through 12th grade. 

• Oversee, mentor and hire teaching artists in the areas of music, theatre and dance 
• Teach in all of the above capacities as needed throughout the year including education outreach 
• Collaborate with teaching artists, Education Outreach Manager, Artistic Director and VCT staff and contractors
• Cast, Direct and oversee the annual KIDS ON STAGE (Jr., all youth) production
• Assist Director of Marketing in promoting classes, camps, and workshops
• Maintain class registration platform and registration 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in music, theatre, dance or related field. Must have experience being a Director, Choreographer or Music Director. Prior performing arts instruction experience is preferred.

Benefits/ Salary: 40 hours PTO, Company PTO (one week in December and one week in August). $30,000/ yr. Housing available at lower salary. 

Start Date: Potential Start date of August 2023 

How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter outlining what makes you a good fit to inspire, empower and transform the youth, schools and families of VCT. Please submit to Producing Artistic Director, Brett Roden, at brett@virginiachildrenstheatre.org Or apply through LinkedIn! 

Virginia Children’s Theatre

LOCAL FEATURE FILM
SAN FRANCISCO BAE 

Shoots June 11th to June 27th

Romantic Dramedy

Non-union

They are seeking a lot of actors for it

For some of the bigger roles, they will do accommodation

Rates vary from $150 per day to  $200

ROLES 

• Stacy 20-40s Asian American
• Tim 50’s Asian American
• Melvin 20-30s African American
• Michael 20-30’s Asian American
• Susan 40’s-50’s Asian American
• Berenice Any ethinicity 40’s
• Brett Any Ethnicity 40’s
• Lots of minor and extra roles as wel

New project just in! 

The project will film in Richmond VA on 6/1.  

Expect a full shoot day.  This is a nonunion project.  

The rate is $500 for session and 1 cycle – 13 week broadcast media buy plus additional print/media buy possible – less any fees.

Each person we cast should have a natural everyday look, no models or overly beautiful actor types.

We want people who have something unique about them and their features. Expressive, and an ability to draw you in with a look.

ROLES (3):

• Young woman in her 20s, open to any ethnicity. Would prefer she has some piercings or something to show a little personality/individuality.
• Older Asian or Hispanic man in his 50s
• Woman in her 40s, open to any ethnicity.

Seeking MULTIPLE Talent for Neighborly project – Richmond VA – NU – June 6 – 9

Seeking talent for the following project (non-union).

SHOOT DATES: Talent will only work 2 days, but the exact date is TBD. Our Shoot dates are June 6 – 9th.

TALENT SPECS:  OVERALL

We are looking for:

• People that can pull off the friendly, approachable, and professional look of a Neighborly service professional.
• We want our talent to be diverse in ethnicity and gender (unless specified otherwise).
• Everyone must be clean shaven and have no visible tattoos.
• They should appear as real life people, not supermodels.
• We are open to diversity in body shape and size as long as that doesn’t hinder their ability to perform their task.
• Experience in manual labor or performing the tasks of a service professional (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.) is a plus, but not mandatory.

Specifically:

• Males – any ethnicity between the ages of 25 – 45

ON-CAMERA PRIMARY PERFORMERS (SERVICE PROS):

Estimated number of performers required: 17

SESSION: We intend to book talent at $500 USD (based on a 10-hour session, excluding meals) with all rights included. One-time $75 fitting fee for up to four (4) hours.  There is NO travel being provided, but client may provide a gas stipend for talent depending on location / mileage from Richmond, VA.

USAGE FEE: If, and only if, the performer’s on-camera likeness/performance is used in the final Materials, as defined below, performer will receive a Usage Fee of $3,000 USD.

SEEKING FEMALE OCP – ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER

– For shoot in Richmond VA on dates below.

The rates are $350 per day for session and $250 for usage.  This is for the OCP role for this project.  All of the details remain the same.  You MUST be available both days.

CASTING DETAILS:

Brand: UPS

Talent Specs: Casting lead OCP. Looking for Female, age 20-30. Asian or Pacific Islander. Open to union and non-union talent.

Issuing payment through the Low Budget Digital Waiver.

Dates: Monday, 5/22 and Wednesday, 5/31

Payment: See above for OCP rates.

Location: Richmond, VA.  

Usage is social + corp/educational for 1 year

CASTING DETAILS:

Brand: UPS

Talent Specs:

• Casting Extras with the potential to be upgraded to OCP with higher pay.
• Looking for Female/Male, age 20-30. Open to all ethnicity.
• Open to union and non-union talent. Issuing payment through the Low Budget Digital Waiver.

Dates: Monday, 5/22 and Wednesday, 5/31

Payment: $100 for a 3-4 hour shoot day (paid through payroll service).  There IS a possibility of upgrade as noted above!

Location: Richmond, VA

Usage is social + corp/educational for 1 year

Seeking MULTIPLE Talent for Neighborly project – Richmond VA – NU – June 6 – 9

New project just in!  Seeking talent for the following project (non-union).  NOTE – A self-tape IS required for consideration for this project!

SHOOT DATES: Talent will only work 2 days, but the exact date is TBD. Our Shoot dates are June 6 – 9th.

TALENT SPECS: 

OVERALL

We are looking for:

• People that can pull off the friendly, approachable, and professional look of a Neighborly service professional.

We would like our talent to be diverse in ethnicity and gender (unless specified otherwise). Everyone must be clean shaven and have no visible tattoos. They should appear as real life people, not supermodels. We are open to diversity in body shape and size as long as that doesn’t hinder their ability to perform their task. Experience in manual labor or performing the tasks of a service professional (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.) is a plus, but not mandatory.

Specifically:

• Males & Females – any ethnicity between the ages of 25 – 45

ON-CAMERA PRIMARY PERFORMERS (SERVICE PROS):

Estimated number of performers required: 17

SESSION: We intend to book talent at $500 USD (based on a 10-hour session, excluding meals) with all rights included. One-time $75 fitting fee for up to four (4) hours.  There is NO travel being provided, but client may provide a gas stipend for talent depending on location / mileage from Richmond, VA.

USAGE FEE: If, and only if, the performer’s on-camera likeness/performance is used in the final Materials, as defined below, performer will receive a Usage Fee of $3,000 USD.

A’TAKA: non-union | animated feature film | voice-over auditions

• Casting actors 18-70+

PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS

All voices should sound REAL and BELIEVABLE. No cartoon voices. Speak with authenticity and sincerity. Even though these are animated characters, we want them to sound like genuine human beings. Use your real voice. 

WHICH SIDES TO READ:

Actors who sound approximately 18-24, read “SIDES_YOUNG ADULT” (PDF attached)

Actors who sound more mature (30’s-70’s), read “SIDES_MATURE ADULTS” (PDF attached)

Audition Sides and Rate Breakdowns can be found here: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uvEQd-H4rn5-WliY1f6x0CGyWx4SX3YJ?fbclid=IwAR0Cx0uJFHh2gZZ9ReZbSTXHOCHVIXpUHpeAinuhDEmshRfaFcWFAQCYAIM

Story Synopsis: Set in a fantasy world, a young warrior goes on an adventure to solve a dark mystery, and faces his doubts as he rises to become a powerful A’TAKA Knight

Location/Time-frame: recording in July, near Charlottesville, VA. Exact dates TBD

Savvy, enthusiastic, results-driven marketing pro sought to join our fun and fast-paced office immediately!

RGI events is an award-winning special events production firm and design atelier providing 360-degree strategic services for discerning clients around the world. We connect organizations to audiences through the power of shared experiences, drawing on over two decades of successes and an unshakable belief in what can be achieved when we gather together.

We are innovative thinkers, mission-driven collaborators, and ambitious dreamers who challenge the status quo—always ready to test the limits of creativity and our imagination. Our production philosophy is rooted in a commitment to delivering seamless logistics through an unwavering attention to the unique needs of each client. Our design sensibility is shaped by our desire to delight the eye and energize the mind. Together, these priorities create engaging experiences that do the hard work of advancing agendas while feeling effortless, inspiring both our clients and their audiences.

Our clients include The Washington Nationals, Hilton, Nike, OPI, KISS Cosmetics, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, The American Red Cross, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Hewlett-Packard, SpaceX, Project HOPE, The European Union Delegation to the United States, The Atlantic Council and more.

We are a group of dedicated, female-led hustlers – creative and enthusiastic who are committed to changing our industry by bringing great work and true ROI to our clients through truly innovative projects. We are advocates of small businesses, localists, the creative economy, entrepreneurship and women in business – so while our new team member does not have to be female – they must share those team values.

Key Roles:

This integral position directs outward perception of our company through the execution of promotional marketing and advertising efforts strategically positioning our company, principal and sub-brands identity for maximum visibility in the direct market and beyond – driving business and ensuring establishment of the company as the benchmark for expertise.

This position holds responsibility for the content creation, management and maintenance of our social media accounts on multiple channels for multiple identities including feed, reels, stories, etc. to ensure engagement and drive followers and inquiries

This position – alone or as a team lead, depending on the size of the project – manages and executes on all logistical, technical or creative details related to advertising and marketing efforts for RGI

 This position manages and oversees sourcing and contract negotiating as well as creative direction for photography and video coverage of our work product and directs those personnel onsite

This position handles creative collaboration and logistical support for marketing photo and video shoots, including Atelier Unplugged, marketing/promotional videos, testimonials, general video content and more

This position is responsible for seeking new opportunities that place the company and the company principal in the public eye through media interviews and speaking engagements and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling such events.

This position may be asked to support content creation for proposal or business development creation through marketing collateral

This position will take lead on special marketing campaigns such as company anniversary mailing, holiday mailers, etc.

This position is responsible for upholding the RGI brand and ensuring the brand guidelines are adhered to in all internal and public-facing collateral

This position is responsible for analyzing client onboard and offboards data for marketing opportunities, such as mailers, emails, Google reviews, etc.

This position is responsible for interfacing with our AdWords company to further develop our web traction

This position is tasked with creating and maintaining our quarterly newsletter and newsletter contact list and writing and publishing our weekly blog

Day to day you will be…

Working as the marketing lead to move the needle forward for RGI – this may include researching and comparing marketing trends in the industry, creating a marketing strategy and maintaining the budget, creating marketing materials such as social media posts including video reels, graphics, ads, flyers, etc., developing a weekly social media plan that includes posts and captions that will garner profile interaction and build following, write and publish weekly blog postings, collaborate with media organizations and advertising agencies, analyze data to evaluate the success of the marketing efforts, including social media analytics, monitor web traffic, assist the company principal in building her personal brand alongside and in cohesion with the company brand.

Everyday is exciting – every day is different – every day is full of creative opportunities

Key Qualifications:

Hold a Marketing, Advertising, PR or similar field of study BA along with 3 years industry experience (we will consider non-BA holders with demonstrated real-world industry experience, and certain internships). Experience in social media marketing or analytics is a plus

MUST have functional mastery of PPT, Xcel, Word, Canva, Squarespace, Google Business Tools (Drive, Forms, etc) social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Insta, Pinterest) – photo editing/enhancing software or apps familiarity is a plus – we are a Mac office

Experience creating social media and marketing plans

Experience with web design + development

Experience managing day-to-day projects and planning

You are up to date on social media trends and can bring fresh ideas to help grow impressions and following

You are a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates client and company needs and solves problems proactively

You can juggle and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities

You have superior time management skills, and are able to prioritize deliverables with ease

You are a deadline-meeting machine

You are OUTSTANDINGLY organized and a passionate perfectionist who never forgets the details

You thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure industry

You meet challenges with a smile, accept critiques gracefully and mesh with a team of women who strive for excellence!

You are flexible and able to pivot priorities, think on your feet and problem-solve independently

You listen to directive from senior staff and take creativity into your own hands

You posses a no job is too small mentality

You don’t believe in excuses, accept feedback constructively and yearn to learn all you can

Reliable personal transportation or in town transportation plan including the ability to transport boxes and other supplies a must

Must be able to comfortably life 40 lbs and stand for up to 4 hours

It also helps if you:

Are madly ambitious

Tech savvy

Are social (online and IRL)

Trend seeking/setting

Have an eye for aesthetics

Dream big and seek inspiration everyday

You’ll love working here because:

You’ll have meaningful fulfillment through watching your ideas come to life and make a difference

You’ll self-direct and grow based on your passions and strengths in the company

Work from home days and schedule flexibility

Pet friendly office

Company retreats to insta-worthy locales

Travel to out of town jobs

Cool team building activities, event invites and community atmosphere with our company tribe!

We are really, really fun.

TO APPLY:

Please send resume along with creative cover-letter to hello@rgievents.com with job the subject line: Marketing Coordinator

Letter should demonstrate how you meet the above describe need and why YOU are the perfect candidate for the role!

Priority given to applicants who also attach previous work samples – and demonstrate polish and creativity in application!

Starting Salary is $60,000/year – benefits offered after initial review period

No teleworking candidates please

MUST be available to start ASAP

RGI events

About MDIC

The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC), founded in 2012, is the first public-private partnership created with the sole objective of advancing the regulatory science that drives medical device innovation and improved patient care. MDIC brings together a diverse membership of medical technology manufacturers, researchers, regulators, payers, patients, and health care providers as trusted collaborators to solve complex challenges in the scientific and technical disciplines that propel medical technology development, approval, adoption, and access. MDIC’s work improves regulatory pathways, advances medical device quality, enhances patient safety and access, and facilitates the development of better evidence for approval, coverage, and utilization decisions.

Position Overview

The Director of Marketing and Communications reports to the Vice President of Membership and Business Development and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all marketing strategies, internal and external communications messaging and materials, and educational and public relations activities. The Marketing and Communications team supports MDIC’s programs and projects as well as the organization as a whole, continuously raising MDIC’s reputation and thought leadership profile, ensuring effective and consistent branding, and delivering high-quality and high-impact materials and events.

The Director oversees and manages a talented marketing and communications staff and collaborates and coordinates at strategic and tactical levels within the team, across MDIC, and with MDIC’s members and stakeholders. The Director identifies and leverages communications tools, tactics, and channels to maximize MDIC’s visibility and impact, including publications, speaking engagements for MDIC staff and stakeholders, newsletters, social media and online platforms, and press relations and trade media.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, competently manage numerous concurrent goals and projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. The successful candidate must have substantial relevant work and management experience, possess superior communications skills, and have the professional gravitas and judgment necessary to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior business executives and governmental officials.

Responsibilities

• Lead MDIC’s Marketing & Communications program, including strategic planning and implementation of operational activities to achieve strategic and tactical goals aligned with MDIC’s ambition to be a world class organization in its field
• Manage marketing and communications staff, including providing effective performance oversight, mentoring, and professional development; develop annual and project budgets and hire and supervise third-party vendors as required
• Contribute to and communicate MDIC’s narratives regarding the organization’s value proposition; develop strategies and methods for tailored communications to and engagement with specific audiences
• Establish goals and progress metrics and methods, including project management tools for tracking timelines and deliverables, to ensure high performance and report regularly on activities and goals to the Vice President and the senior leadership team
• Responsible for editorial direction, design, production, and distribution of all MDIC content
• Oversee editing, design, production, and dissemination of all communications materials, including publications, templates, annual reports, newsletters, and other programs; educational, marketing, and communications materials
• Supervise and manage MDIC’s communications channels, including the MDIC website and social media accounts
• Create a robust media relations and strategic visibility program that secures favorable coverage and provides speaking engagements for MDIC leadership and subject matter experts; identify, develop, and maintain relationships with primary MedTech trade press and industry writers
•  Plan and execute in-person and virtual meetings, events, conferences, and educational sessions
• Ensure consistent use and application of MDIC’s brand identity and messages across all marketing and

communications activities and materials

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in communications and marketing, including direct supervision of professional staff, preferably in a membership and/ or nonprofit organization in a health care, scientific, and/ or technical field
• Superior written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking, writing, proofreading, and editing, ideally in a technical field
• Proven results in developing and implementing communications and marketing strategic plans, including the effective use of social media, media relations and trade press, online platforms, and other channels
• Proven track record in developing a broad spectrum of proactive media relations campaigns and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse and specific audiences
• Experience overseeing the design and production of online and print collateral and publications
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines
• Ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders; manages conflict proactively and effectively
• Possesses the necessary professional gravitas and judgment to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior business executives and governmental officials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word); familiarity and experience with WordPress, Canva, HubSpot, and Smartsheet
• Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel is required to attend, participate in, and represent MDIC at MDIC and third-party meetings and events

Reporting Relationships:

The employee will report to the VP of Membership & Business Development.

NOTE: This scope of services is not intended to be all-inclusive. Individuals may be asked to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

MDIC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MDIC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

MDIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC)