London Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023

Job description

Contractor: Soccer Aid Productions Limited (SAP)

Status: Contractor – day rate agreed for circa 100 day’s work

(Use of own editing kit preferred)

Job title: Freelance Video Producer

Reporting to: Head of Content and Social Media

Location: Working from home; some requirement to attend content capture shoots and meetings in London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm. This role will require some out of office hours working at shoots and during training week and matchday

Engagement period: Mid-January – June inclusive (five and a half months)

Salary: TBD dependent on experience

Position in the organisation

The Video Producer will be responsible for creating video content for the 2023 Soccer Aid for UNICEF campaign. This role will help deliver quality content for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, talent, partner and stakeholder channels.

You will know the Adobe suite inside out, but have particular skill in Premiere Pro. Advanced knowledge of After Effects would be a big advantage as would the ability to film content and have your own equipment. The candidate will have a passion for best practice digital output and seeing an exciting campaign activated through video content.

You will be exposed to senior managers and stakeholders both within SAP, UNICEF and key partners. You will need to thrive in a role that requires creative thinking, quick decision making and negotiation to deliver results.

Purpose and Responsibilities of the Video Producer

·      Help deliver SAP campaign objectives through the delivery of high quality and high quantity Soccer Aid content across different platforms and for different stakeholders

·      Edit video content shot by our in-house team in a timely manner and in different formats

·      Take a brief and bring it to life through your edit – this could be anything from a 30-second TikTok video to a 10-minute YouTube video.

·      You will know your social media formats like you know left and right – from 16:9 to 4:5 and 9:16.

·      Ensure the in-house content and social team are kept up to date with edit progress and adapt to feedback and amends

·      Work closely with social media staff to help develop edits for specific platforms like TikTok and IG stories

·      Understand and work to approved brand guidelines

·      Take an active role in generating creative content ideas to activate talent at shoots and by using Soccer Aid archive

·      Attend talent shoots to assist the content production process

·      In conjunction with the social and content production teams, assist with a programme of market-leading content during training week and match day

Person Specification

·      Expert knowledge of Adobe creative suite, in particular Premiere Pro

·      Owning editing kit and software is preferable

·      Demonstrable history working in content production environment

·      Ability to work to a brief and add your own creativity

·      Creative, proactive and collaborative individual

·      Strong communications skills

·      Ownership and use of high-end cameras is desirable, but not essential (Sony FX9 or similar)

To apply

Please apply with a CV and showreel to info@socceraidproductions.com and use the subject ‘Video Producer application – Soccer Aid 2023’

Soccer Aid for UNICEF

The brainwave of UNICEF UK ambassador Robbie Williams and Triple S, Soccer Aid for UNICEF brings together two teams of celebrities and football legends from England and the Soccer Aid World XI FC for the biggest charity celebrity football match in the World. The event started in 2006 and since then has raised nearly £75million to help UNICEF UK.

Soccer Aid Productions Limited

Soccer Aid Productions Limited (SAP) is responsible for delivering Soccer Aid for UNICEF and raising substantial funds from both a commercial and fundraising perspective for UNICEF UK. SAP’s ambition is to grow Soccer Aid and the Soccer Aid World XI brand in the UK and internationally to increase revenue and deliver change for children worldwide. SAP work closely with the best in class partners, namely; Initial as Producers of the live TV event and ITV as broadcasters of the prime-time television show. 

UNICEF UK

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation focusing on children and child rights, with a presence in more than 190 countries. UNICEF ensure more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation, influencing laws and policies that protect children around the world. Their aim is a world is a safe place for all our children.

UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary contributions receiving no money from the UN. As champion of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF ensure government’s protect and promote the rights of every child. 

Soccer Aid Productions

Account Director – B2B Tech PR

LEADING AGENCY, HUGE TECH BRANDS!!

We are looking for a talented, creative and ambitious Account Director to be part of one of the UK’s most dynamic and imaginative technology PR agencies. The role would suit a candidate who is passionate about B2B comms and has at least five years’ experience.

The successful applicant will join a team supporting on a portfolio of well-known brands, as well as some high-growth accounts.

The role requires…

• A consultant who is able to provide senior counsel and strategy to clients
• A team leader – passionate about coaching, supporting and nurturing more junior team members
• Knowledge of the UK media landscape
• A talented writer / content creator
• A senior agency lead – able to play an important role as part of the agency’s senior team
• A level head and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Experience in account strategy, delivery, development and growth
• Contribution to the overall development of the agency – including culture, brand and client service
• A creative thinker that challenges the norm and approaches a brief with new ideas

PLACIDO

///Media Manager//Media Planning// Campains// CMS Platforms//£25,000 to £40,000// Warwick// Hybrid// Perm role///

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Digital Marketer to join a fast-paced but friendly team. This role will mainly be focused on building relationships with Media owners.

Skills & Behaviours

• Understanding of different media types such as TV, OOH, Radio & Print and their role in the communications strategy
• Actively build relationships with media owners
• Plan, negotiate and buy media space on behalf of our clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Monitor performance of media campaigns and produce insight driven PCA’s
• Understand how to effectively reach a client’s target audience
• Use industry tools as appropriate i.e. TGI and Mediatel Connected
• Identifying relevant media opportunities
• Present confidently to clients and to internal stakeholders

Financial & Media Buying

• Understanding of all relevant booking processes
• Ensure Account teams are can be invoiced on time.
• Keep the Finance team updated with progress of all media bookings and cost breakdown.

People Responsibilities

• Enthusiasm to meet and build up a network of media owners relevant to your client’s business
• Work collaboratively with all internal teams

///Media Manager//Media Planning// Campains// CMS Platforms// Hybrid// Perm role///

FaulknerScott

DC Thomson is a privately owned family business currently undertaking a significant transformation programme to deliver a scalable media company, driven by technology, data, and talent. People are at the heart of everything we do and building audiences into long lasting, loyal communities is a key priority over the next five years.

We have an exciting portfolio of media brands including The Stylist Group, Puzzler Media as well as communities in energy, local and national news, women’s and children’s magazines, lifestyle, teaching, crafts, and sport. While our roots are firmly in publishing, with a portfolio of newspapers and magazines, DC Thomson has diversified into digital technology, radio, TV, and events.

Our stations – Pure Radio Scotland, Original 106 and KingdomFM – have seen record audience growth over the last year and aim to be market-leading radio stations.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show at Pure Radio as a Producer/Presenter.

This position is based in Glasgow. If successful, you’ll become part of the multi-voice-format show – producing and co-hosting with Robin and the team every weekday morning.

You’ll be required to create engaging and dynamic content on a daily basis and help make the show stand out in an intensely crowded market. You will be joining a highly supportive and creative culture that offers opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

As the newest member of The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show, a typical day will look like this:

• Planning and executing The Robin Galloway Breakfast Show – including contributing to content ideas, organising interviews, callers and executing on air promotions.
• Taking initiative to perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the show – including but not limited to creating, posting and moderating content for social media and liaising with internal and external agencies.
• Producing and editing ‘Robin Galloway Takes on a Podcast’.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with an aptitude towards forward planning.
• Experience with digital playout systems, namely RCS Zetta and Adobe Audition.
• Proficient audio editing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A love for Radio and understanding of its immediacy.
• Experience working across commercial radio is desired but not essential.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter, alongside an MP3 of your most recent demo.

This is a full-time, permanent position based from our Glasgow office in Spiers Wharf. Bring your skills, sense of humour and unique self to Pure Radio and you will receive training and development opportunities, PLUS a great place to work!

DC Thomson

Our client, a global pre-IPO Cyber Security innovator and market leader are currently hiring for a Creative & Design Director to specialise and act as global SME in all things brand, content (written and visual) and messaging for their global marketing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Bring products, campaigns, and stories to life.
• Manage storytelling and help drive revenue and pipeline through compelling story, content and messaging
• Frame the narrative; simplify the complex and create compelling stories & visuals.
• Act as both a player and a coach in terms of strategy, design and execution of campaign and projects
• Provide clear design and messaging guidance to the business on a global level
• Lead a team of freelance designers, agencies and copy writers.
• Consolidate a range of content / product statements and develop clear and compelling copy.
• Develop new look and feels and to encapsulate how the business should communicate in both marketing collateral and via channels.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience working in strategic yet ‘hands on’ creative content (written and visual) roles.
• Experience gained from working in or for organisations in the SaaS/Tech, Martech, Adtech or Agency (or a blend of both) space.
• Excellent communicator, you are clear, concise and affable.
• Skilled at working with multiple internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated success in managing contractors/agencies when and where needed.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced working environment where agility and pivoting are a part of the journey.
• Self-driven, positive, and collaborative individual. You enjoy collaborating and going it alone when needed.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday.

This is a 100% home/remote-based role, and can be based in the UK, Ireland and/or Amsterdam (other locations can be considered if on a GMT timezone).

Travel to European and global US HQ required, estimated to be 3-5 times per year.

Please apply online to be considered.

MarkJames Search

A Multi-award-winning, global PR and Partnerships agency are looking for a Partnerships Manager to work with a wide range of top studios and publishers in the Entertainment. Outstanding clients, Global environment, large welcoming team and plenty of scope for growth.

The Agency

Widely regarded as one of the leading agencies in their sector globally, this impressive outfit have been providing PR and Partnerships campaigns to the entertainment sector for over two decades. The agency has built up an incredible client base in Film, TV and Videogaming and regularly work on the highest profile global launches and campaigns in the sector. Their large team are a diverse and social group who all share a passion for entertainment and creativity. The agency is regularly praised for its workplace culture and staff benefit from plenty of flexibility, a focus on wellbeing and incredible scope for growth and variety of work. Keen to capitalise on continued growth the agency is looking to expand its Partnerships team by adding a new Manager…

The Role

This is pivotal role for the agency that will see the successful candidate tasked with delivering and managing promotional partnerships campaigns on behalf of major clients in the Entertainment sector (Film, TV, Music, Gaming etc.). You’ll work closely with clients on new releases and global launches and will also manage a small team to provide an excellent outcome for clients. This is an ideal role for any Partnerships Manager or Senior partnerships manager with a passion for entertainment (or a very strong interest in the sector). Responsibilities include:

• Developing Partnerships strategies in line with clients objectives.
• Pitching campaign ideas to prospective partner brands in multiple sectors
• Fostering strong and lasting relationships with clients built on trust, understanding and a passion for their sector
• Leading on campaign activation
• Managing and mentoring junior colleagues.

The Opportunity

If you’re looking to join a leading agency in the entertainment sector then this role should interest you. You’ll get to work on global campaigns for an outstanding portfolio of clients and the agency offers excellent progression opportunities to very senior levels. You’ll enjoy support from an excellent senior and junior team as well hybrid working (2 days office 3 from home) and an award-winning work place culture. Benefits include:

• Charitable volunteering day of leave
• Flexible/hybrid working (two to three days of week in the office) negotiable for the right person
• Work place-pension (auto-enrolment) Employer and employee contribution – Legal and General
• Regular monthly company socials, parties, tickets for theatre and screenings. Opportunities to work on Red Carpet Premieres.
• Employee Assistance scheme offering free counselling and mental health support amongst many other things
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Bike storage and shower at work
• Wellbeing and mental health support

Stonor Recruitment

Role – In house producer mid weight @ Knock Knock

£40k + Benefits

About us

Knock Knock are a creative content producer based in Borough, London. We have a long history of creating beautiful and engaging work for London’s top advertising and marketing agencies . We now work direct to brand, delivering on a variety of creative projects and communication requirements.

So far this year, we have made some substantial wins in tech, health, fashion and the public sector and are growing fast. Clients include Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Haleon, Soho Home, Russel and Bromley, Explore Learning and Qatar Airways.

In general, we favour smaller crews over huge productions. We love to collaborate with clients creatively. We get excited by advances in creative technology.

Knock Knock underwent a full reset during Covid and our new team is now 7 wonderful members strong, looking for an 8th to join us on our journey of growth.

Who are you?

You’re smart, warm, confident and calm. You get a kick from utilising your natural organisational and interpersonal skills to keep projects on track. You understand the creative mindset and enjoy playing your role in making great work.

You will have ambitions to grow with us over the coming years, sitting at the heart of the team and working with us to expand our production offerings.

Sounds like you? Read on…

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and unflappable creative producer to join us at this challenging but exciting time. 

You’ll be a safe pair of hands, responsible for the smooth production of video and motion graphics projects. You will take these projects from client brief through to final delivery. You’ll manage staff and freelancers alike, keeping an eye on timings, budget and deliverables. You will get a kick from being an organizer at the heart of a job; the person who keeps projects on track and delivered to the very highest standards, both technically and creatively.

You will be able to clearly demonstrate a track record in moving image production irrespective of scope, budget and timeline. You will be a self-starter that shows initiative and can hit the ground running with lots of opportunity to make the role yours.

A proven track record in creating branded content / communications & film / animation are essential.

This is also a client facing role so excellent interpersonal, communication skills and an eye for detail are a must. Thankfully, our clients are fantastic. 

What do we mean by creative producer. (This is an important bit)

We’re not looking for one man band who can produce, edit, direct and deliver their own content. All our work is team based and your role is that of producer / project manager / account manager.

So why do we say ‘creative producer’? Well, we believe the most appropriate producers for us have an innate understanding of the job and an ambition to deliver excellent creative work. The job entails

• Spreadsheets 
• Problem solving
• Working with the creative team to help achieve our goals
• Client servicing and building meaningful relationships 
• Meeting commitments and going the extra mile
• Managing teams and resources
• Managing suppliers and negotiating when required. 
• Managing potentially difficult situations with vibesy aplomb
• Running multiple projects, some big, some small
• Recognising and recruiting the best freelance talent 
• Occasionally producing and feeding back on edits – bringing your eye for detail to the fore 
• Assisting with the ongoing development of new processes.

Typical jobs:

• Produce location and studio shoots
• Documentary films
• Talent / influencer lead shoot
• Communicate about camera / lighting equipment and other production specs
• Produce stand-alone animations
• Oversee post-production workflows 
• Fast turn around social films
• Interviewing contributors on set
• Overseas shoots

This is a full time role.

Start date: ASAP 

To apply, please send the following to jobs@knockknockhq.com with SUBJECT: KK Producer 

A CV

• A cover letter
• Salary expectations
• Notice period if applicable 
• Please no recruiters

Final thoughts

Job applications are crazy. We want to thank all of you that apply.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within 2 weeks, however, if you have not included the elements requested in the spec, your application may be filtered out before it gets to the vetting stage.

Knock Knock

HULU Series Lead Speaking Role Open Casting Call

BLACK CAKE ~ OPEN CASTING CALL

We are currently seeking the younger version of one of the lead roles in a new TV series for HULU:

[YOUNG COVEY] Character is multiracial (Jamaican/Chinese). Covey seen in flashbacks of the 1960s, as an 11-year-old child. She looks up to and loves spending time with her mother. Jamaican Accent.

• Those interested in applying must have good availability from December 2022 to February 2023, and be currently based in the UK or Europe.
  
• This role will likely only be required for up to 1 week, to film in the UK.
  
• No acting experience required.
  

DEADLINE: Thursday 1st December 2022

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST & PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE!

**Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to every application.
We will be in touch if you are under consideration.**

Producer is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Submissions for non-descript roles will be accepted for all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other basis protected by law.

“Peanut Head” Short Film Casting Call

We are looking for Mixed Black heritage actors

Below 5’5″ to play a supporting role in the upcoming Ehsan B’ Short Film, “Peanut Head”

Mixed Black heritage

Playing age of 45-60 years old

Must live in UK

All needs and abilities welcome

“The King and I” UK Tour Casting Call

***AUDITIONS***BOYS***AUDITIONS***
THE KING AND I
UK TOUR 2023

Trafalgar Theatre Productions Presents:

The Lincoln Center Theater’s Production of
Roger and Hammerstein’s
THE KING AND I

Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret London

Director: Bartlett Sher

Music: Richard Rogers

Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II

Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Musical Supervision: Ted Sperling
UK Musical Supervisor: Stephen Ridley
Choreography: Christopher Gattelli

Dates : Rehearsals from 12th December or 2nd January in London TBC
Performances from w/c 30th January in Canterbury
Touring through till late 2023 – initial contracts 6 months.

Auditions : Thursday 1st December (afternoon) in London

Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. With a superior score of treasured songs including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, The King and I is a testament to the lavish heritage of gloriously romantic musical theatre.

For practical reasons, children must live within easy travelling distance of central London –no more than 1 hour away. Please do not suggest children who live outside this area. We are looking for three teams of children to share the following roles – this means when touring in the UK, they will mostly only be away for half a week, with a week off before the next dates. Tutoring will be provided whilst away where required.

ROYAL PRINCES (aged 9-13) (Male) We are looking for young looking 9-13 year old boys, to play Siamese Princes. All children need to be confident singers. Boys voices must be unbroken. All need to be able to pick up simple movement routines.

All submissions for these roles must be of East Asian,South East Asian or mixed heritage thereof in appearance.

Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010; (Occupational Requirements) applies.

Please send submissions by Spotlight link or by email with details, including a small recent photo, height, age, where they are based (town) and details of any experience or training – drama classes etc – as soon as possible to :