Virginia Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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Job Description:

Calling all professional video storytellers! Come join us at Leidos and tell the stories of a company that is helping the world become safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Leidos is seeking a full-time Senior Video Producer to support its Reston VA location. This position allows for partial remote work.

We need a script-to-screen producer, so candidates should be proficient in all aspects of video production: scriptwriting, videography, audio, lighting, greenscreen, and video editing. Motion graphics and some VFX ability highly preferred.

As part of our Corporate Marketing & Communications Department, you’ll will work on a variety of projects supporting social media, marketing, executive communication, advertising, and trade shows. This includes video product like explainers, high-energy promos, animated digital signage, social media videos, and executive updates.

You should also be comfortable working with vendors and hired crews, as well as being able to oversee outsourced projects.

Our ideal teammate is a self-starter, looking to actively contribute in a meaningful way. Not looking for just button pushers, but thoughtful content creators. Strong project management and multi-tasking skills are required, as well as good communication, attention to detail, and receptiveness to feedback. This is a corporate position, so you should be able to navigate the corporate world easily, while retaining the soul and creativity of an artist.

Leidos Life

This position allows for some flexibility to work from home, and reasonable flexibility in working hours. When not working remotely, you’ll work out of our beautiful Reston office, with in-house cafeteria, free soda, pool table, classic video game room, and a balcony with gorgeous views of the DMV.

The employee will have access to a host of creative software and tools, like plugins, motorized sliders, dolly tracks, gimbals, Rokinon lenses, and a small photo/video studio.

Preferred Qualifications

• A link to sample work or demo reel
• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field (or relevant experience)
• 10+ years of experience in Video Production
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (experience w/ similar editing platforms acceptable)
• Skilled in motion graphics (preferably Adobe After Effects)

• Experienced with professional-grade cameras (e.g., Sony FS7, Blackmagic Ursa Mini)
• Experienced with lighting, particularly for studio/greenscreen scenarios
• Experienced with scriptwriting for corporate-style videos.
• Ability to pull together crews for productions, and/or relationships in the local production industry
• Good design sensibilities
• Attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behavior

Additionally, Leidos offers a a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) plan with employer matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous vacation time, paid holidays, and other supportive programs

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $72,150.00 – $111,000.00 – $149,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

How You’ll Make A Difference:

• Use creativity while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training.
• Work as a member of a team to achieve the overall atmosphere and goals set by the Entertainment leadership and show directors.
• Consistently perform role as scripted or conceived.
• Remain in Character while in view of guests and interacts in a professional and artistic manner.
• Strong vocalization required such as grunts, groans, growls, screams and other monster noises.
• Work amongst other scare actors, talent coaches, and supervisors, to create an immersive environment for guests.
• Performs physical and vocal warm-ups to prevent injury.
• Wear assigned costume, make-up, or mask for event run.
• Maintains gear provided by park for run of event.
• Provides guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving directions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements, and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Cedar Fair’s attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair’s attendance policies.
• Adheres to Cedar Fair’s Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Associate Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and enforces all cedar fair and specific park policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

We’re Looking For:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in strobe lighting, artificial fog, confined and dark spaces.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Comfortable in working in loud and high energy environments.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and be able to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Company Story:

Seek Now, previously named Ladder Now, is a customer experience-technology company leveraging a network of professional experts to provide data-driven inspections.

We deliver ground truth to property & casualty, real estate, and finance customers that enable them to solve their business problems in a matter of hours…minutes…seconds.

Seek Now is well-positioned to disrupt the inspection world through a combination of our hard-working 3rd party contractors, talented employees, vast network, and cutting-edge technology. For us, it is all about solving business problems for our customers. Our proven methods, commitment to excellence, and diverse team of professionals are what set Seek Now apart.

The claim volume and opportunity has never been greater than it is now. So, if you have been thinking about making a change, this may be a great fit for you and your business!

Position Summary:
Seek Now is searching for reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to provide Visual Capture and Real Estate Marketing Services, including photography and videography. Our 1099 Artists are experienced photographers with the capability and desire to provide amazing customer service while capturing outstanding visual representations of residential or commercial properties.

Ideal candidates include 1099 independent contractors with:

• Photography experience, including HDR.
• Videography experience.
• 3D Capture (Matterport/Zillow) a plus.
• FAA Part 107 Drone Certification a plus.
• Strong team-first customer service attitude
• Humility
• Professional DSLR and peripheral equipment (specific models shared withing recruitment process)
• A reliable vehicle
• An operational laptop and smartphone with high-speed data plan
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Desire to increase income.

Artist 1099 independent contractor positions are available in all select US markets.

Whom You Are:

• Guardian – you make customers feel safe with you as you enter their homes and work around their most valuable possessions
• Dependable – you understand how critical your role is to the success of our business and yours, so you show up to appointments on time and on schedule consistently; you don’t want to let your team or our customers down
• Empathetic – you truly connect with customers and want to make every client a Seek Now brand advocate
• Accountable – you create high-quality photos and video on time every time
• Tech Savvy – you know the basics of using a laptop and a smartphone – typing, navigating to different screens, working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, using different phone applications, etc.
• Humble – you understand that you are a member of a team, and the team is only as strong as its weakest link
• Customer Advocate – you deliver excellent customer service to every homeowner, agent, and client you encounter

Whom You are Not:

• 9 – 5 Office Worker – one that likes to work inside with the same schedule day after day
• Reactive – one that gets easily agitated by others
• Current Real Estate Photographer – one that wants to or will continue to work for/own another Real Estate photography company, as that would be a conflict of interest
• Immobile – one that is unable to travel within a 30-mile radius daily and unable to be on assignment out of state multiple times a year

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Comfortably work in residential or commercial properties, potentially accompanied by an agent, homeowner, or other individuals.
• Capture high quality RAW images, including HDR, of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture images using prescribed settings within a detailed process.
• Capture high quality video of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture 3D (Matterport & Zillow) scans of residential and commercial properties.
• Capture aerial (drone) photos and video of residential and commercial properties.
• Provide weekly/monthly availability.
• Travel daily within a 30-mile radius to perform scheduled shoots.
• Maintain professional and safety standards.
• Partner with internal Seek Now team to complete daily tasks.
• Escalate customer and/or client issues when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to use a laptop and a smartphone, which includes navigating between applications, entering data, and using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to upload all photo/video files in a timely manner.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in organization and prioritization.
• Ability to be a self-starter and a quick learner.
• Ability to take assignments on short notice.
• Ability to travel daily within a 30-mile radius to perform scheduled shoots.
• Ability to travel more than a 100-miles radius to perform shoots in support of special projects when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial or Real Estate photography.
• Previous videography experience ideal.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

Other Requirements:

• Clean, reliable vehicle
• Operational laptop and smartphone with high-speed data plan.
• Professional appearance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment:

• Mixture of indoor and outdoor for shoot
• Fully remote

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive up to five (5) hours a day.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Hours:

• 1099 independent contractor
• You provide your availability.

Travel:

• 100% of travel expected.

Benefits and Perks:

• Great earning potential – we are Inc Top 200 fastest growing companies in America!
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment
• Strong support team for our 1099 independent contractor Artists

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Superbook – Virginia Beach, VA

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is looking for an Associate Producer to coordinate and provide pre-production, production, and post-production assistance for Superbook content. This position will also provide social media support for Superbook-themed online marketing and digital programming.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of television production and post-production
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps (such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop) and other video/audio production-based software
• Proficient in MS Office, Internet, Social Media, and ability to learn new software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Creative thinker with ability to conceptualize, execute, and multi-task projects
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with all levels of management, staff, and outside public
• Flexible with ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, TV Production or related field

Please include a link to your portfolio.

CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God and sharing the Gospel through traditional and digital media, and humanitarian aid. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and full benefits package. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.