San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Insight Editions takes great pride in making innovative and creative products that are well respected in the industry. We are seeking a Project Editor to provide support to the editorial team. This is a fun, high-energy, high-demand environment that requires expert multi-tasking and problem-solving skills to produce the exciting titles and content that we create. Our publishing program includes a variety of products from many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. This position is a great opportunity to learn the editorial process with a global publishing company.

Required Qualifications

• BA in English or a related field
• 2-3 years of publishing experience within project management or production editorial

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee titles at various phases in production across multiple imprints and diverse subject matter

● Shepherd multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules

● Create, manage, and update schedules for assigned titles

● Responsible for strict adherence to production/printing schedules

● Copyedit and proofread materials as necessary

● Code manuscripts via Word in preparation for transmittal to design

● Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers. Review work, manage budgets and invoices.

● Collate all corrections to passes

● Check implementation of corrections to passes

● Proactively problem solve and resolve issues quickly. Take initiative to troubleshoot queries and inconsistencies noted in manuscripts and first/last pass pages in order to keep production process moving.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of book development and book publishing process

• Experience managing multiple schedules and meeting deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive grammar, copy-editing, and proofreading proficiencies and an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace

• A passion for books and writing

• Knowledge of our existing licensors a plus

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly-organized, and able to set priorities under pressure.

• Ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

This is a full-time position located in San Rafael. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings plan with employer match, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.

Insight Editions

ICA Cristo Rey Academy – Corporate Work Study Program 

Manager of Corporate Engagement

ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a Cristo Rey School, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Located in the Mission District of San Francisco, the school is in its 140th year of operation and its 14th year as a member of the Cristo Rey Network. The Cristo Rey Network comprises 39 secondary schools that provide a quality Catholic, college preparatory education to urban secondary school students from families of limited resources. ICA Cristo Rey Academy is the only all- girl secondary school within the Network. All students at Cristo Rey Network schools participate in a work-study program through which they help finance a percentage of the cost of their education, gain real world job experience, grow in self-confidence, and realize the relevance of their education. The focus of the educational program is to successfully prepare young women of faith, integrity, and service to attend college and vision a future for themselves as contributing citizens.

Job Description 

The Manager of Corporate Engagement cultivates new client relationships to achieve full and meaningful employment of all students, as well as ensures the retention and growth of existing Corporate Work partners. Maintaining and securing work study sponsors for all students is essential to the successful operation of ICA Cristo Rey Academy. The successful Manager of Corporate Engagement will expand the school’s community outreach and involvement to grow brand awareness and recruit new corporate partners. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Plan an annual stewardship plan in close collaboration with the CWS and Development teams and President’s office.
• Execute a strategic plan for job acquisition.
• Manage the entire sales cycle with new partners including lead generation and cultivation, securing face-to-face meetings, selling the program, agreement execution, and onboarding.
• Build a database of potential partners through referrals from current sponsors, board members, other supporters of the school, and your own research.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the CRM across the CWS and Development Salesforce databases.
• Plan and execute events in service of job recruitment and retention.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate partners currently in the portfolio.  
• Increase awareness of the CWS among Bay Area business leaders.
• Develop community relationships that will result in referrals and introductions.
• Work with the Director of Marketing to create marketing materials and ensure implementation of communication plans.
• Attend networking events and meetings to increase the number of prospects in the pipeline.
• Provide direction and advice to the Director of CWS and Vice President of Development regarding the needs of potential and existing corporate sponsors.
• Work with the Development team to leverage and cultivate prospects identified through the job recruitment process who may be able to assist the school at large. 
• Collaborate with the CWS team on relationship management, student and supervisor training, and site visits. 
• Attend CWS and schoolwide meetings to understand school culture and student experience. 
• Represent ICA Cristo Rey Academy at community events and in professional organizations; attend day, evening, and weekend school events, functions, assemblies, and meetings as directed by the President.
• The position reports to the Vice President of Development and meets regularly with the Director of CWS and CWS team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Cristo Rey alumni strongly encouraged to apply
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years experience in the sales, business development, recruiting, and/or marketing and communications fields
• Significant experience and verifiable track record of meeting annual revenue goals
• Ability to execute projects independently
• Demonstrated ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, staff, families, guardians, corporate partners, and the community. 
• Highly organized, capable of balancing and prioritizing concurrent projects and deadlines
• Experience with in-person networking and web-based and social media communications
• Familiarity with the Greater Bay Area business community strongly preferred
• Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, all social media platforms
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or comparable CRM management systems a plus
• Commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, openness, and dedication to being a lifelong learner 

Compensation

The anticipated salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $78,000 to $85,000, depending on factors such as experience and education.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in and readiness for this position to Tina Sprouse, tsprouse@icacademy.org, with the subject line: Manager of Corporate Engagement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis on an expedited timeline until the position is filled.

ICA Cristo Rey Academy

Gotion Global is responsible to promote Gotion High-Tech products to international multi-market, to meet and satisfy customer demands. Gotion High-Tech is one of global leading companies in traction battery, energy storage system, and other unlimited special rechargeable battery application fields.

Define and shape the PR strategy to elevate market exposure

· Maintain and expand media relations to build brand reputation

· Lead brand events to enhance media and consumers brand experience on media and social platforms

· Synergize with internal and external team to maximize brand business and marketing impact

· Lead PR team and empower subordinates to success

· Develop and implement PR/communication strategies, manage the overall brand image

· Identify partnership, cross marketing and KOL/ celebrity endorsement opportunity with cost-efficiency

· Lead and deliver high quality events, media fam trip and workshops to promote brand/ product

· Manage PR agency to build strong media relationship, generate clippings through stories, interviews, product features, and provide timely clippings.

· Support new resort opening with strong media campaigns and PR materials.

· Drive external and internal communication, handle media issues/crisis communications and providing prompt media responses

· Budget planning & control, team management

· Minimum of eight years of marketing communication/PR experience in traditional and digital teams, advantageous if experience is in both an agency and in-house setting.

· Creative thinking and an all-round make-it-happen leadership attitude

· Strong story-telling experience to consumer, corporate and media partners.

· Demonstrable experience of an integrated approach to PR (content, social media, influencers, media partnership etc.)

· Strong media contacts; sound knowledge of influencers and non-traditional channels

· Crisis and issues management experience is a must

· Quick thinking and ability to spot trends and exploit opportunities to respond quickly to social sentiment

· Project management capabilities and experience in managing creative and production resources

· Experience in working within a matrix organization structure, across internal business units and external agency and media partners

·· Great Chinese and English writing, editing and proof-reading skills

· Experience of managing and optimizing budgets

Gotion Inc.

About Sims Metal

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job description

Community/Government Relations Manager

This position requires prior experience and local affiliations with community outreach efforts in Sacramento, CA.

This position is responsible for managing the West Region’s community outreach efforts. These efforts are intended to support both the community and Sims’ business objectives. The position will build partnerships and engagement with local community leaders and organizations to enhance the company’s reputation, demonstrate our commitment to the community, and display our willingness to be open and honest with our host community and neighbors.

This is a hybrid job with travel as needed for community outreach efforts. The successful candidate will be based in Sacramento, CA. Travel is also required as needed to various locations within the region including Hayward, CA, Rancho Cordo, CA, Redwood City, CA, Richmond, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Jose, CA, Stockton, CA, Fernley, NV and Sparks, NV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the company’s business operations, goals, and objectives in order to set priorities for community investments and activities and to develop a territory-specific community relations plan.
• Lead the implementation of the Sims Social License Framework for the West Region.
• Identify new community investments and commitments that support the company’s business objectives.
• Partner with other Sims’ stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the community relations program while seeking ways to continue to increase our impact and advocacy.
• Build strong relationships and partnerships with community leaders and host communities, developing sustainable solutions to identified community issues.
• Establish metrics, determining our community impact and the value of our investments, involvement, and programs within the community.
• Lead the regional Community Event Committee and maintain staff members’ engagement with community projects.
• Develop and maintain media contacts and distribution lists specific to community relations and investment strategies.
• Collaborate and engage with executives, senior leaders, and other staff on the company’s community relations strategy and vision.
• Author and manage the review process for letters, mailers, and social media (or web) content related to community engagement efforts.
• Manage the region’s community relations budget, including charitable donations and engagement activities.

Education/Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Government/Politics or a related field.
• 7+ years in community relations/affairs, corporate philanthropy, non-profit, or foundation management or equivalent.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to manage and track multiple projects and activities.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, including advocate groups, nonprofit groups, and community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically about the community affairs program design and implementation.

• Qualifications

• Must be organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to execute plans efficiently and effectively without supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High-energy individual who is amiable and outgoing.
• Experience consulting with senior leaders in various functional areas, collaborating to achieve shared outcomes.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and must have the ability to effectively interact with executives, senior leaders, and external/community partners.
• Experience preparing presentations and presenting to senior management and community leaders.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal presentation.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings, as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to work in an office environment but will have flexible a schedule to deal with the various demands and aspects of a community relations role.
• Ability to visit regional sites and to travel to regional events as needed.
• Experience leading and conducting volunteer events.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• While not required, bilingual (English

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Sims Limited

• Track the imagery status of projects and provide weekly/daily status updates

• Responsible for briefing projects to the production studio and ensuring clear annotation and instructions are provided to the team

• Experience in managing risk and escalating issues in a timely fashion

• Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties

• Work in conjunction with the Digital Asset Managers team to ingest all imagery into the system for tagging and distribution

• Schedule and facilitate pre and postproduction meetings with the Image Production team

Synergy Interactive

The awards specialist will work with the awards team on all phases of awards process for campaigns including, but not limited to: Emmys, Guilds, Peabodys, etc., for all Client TV+ series and films.

Secure press opportunities for filmmakers and talent

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of event specific experience in awards for film and series
• Strong press and awards relationships
• Strong time management skills, verbal and written communication skills
• An extensive event depth and breadth of experience across a variety of content
• Understanding of industry trend and insight that impacts awards voting
• Strong ability to execute and manage complex integrated campaigns

Education:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in entertainment publicity and have strong relationships with journalists and talent/producer representatives.

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

Casting Call for L.L. Bean Video Shoot

Job Details:

• Date of Shoot: December 12
• Location: Bay Area, non-union
• Type: Video shoot for outdoor and adventure scenes
• Roles:
  • Female, in her 30s, Caucasian
  • Male, in his 30s, Black

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in various outdoor scenes for a promotional video for L.L. Bean
• Follow the director’s instructions for specific scenes, which may include hiking and other outdoor activities
• Work closely with other actors and the production team to create a fun and engaging atmosphere
• Be prepared for a full day of shooting, which may involve physical activities

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with outdoor scenes and hiking
• Previous acting experience preferred, but not required
• Must have a professional attitude and be punctual
• Must be available on the specified shooting date without conflicts
• Non-union actors only

Compensation:

• $1,500 plus 20% if represented by an agency

Casting Call: Maternity & Family Lifestyle Campaign

Job Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for an upcoming maternity and family lifestyle campaign. We are seeking pregnant women and mothers who are in various stages of their pregnancy journey. This campaign aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of motherhood. The selected candidates will participate in a product photoshoot that highlights maternity products and family-oriented goods.

Roles:

1. Pregnant Women in Second Trimester: Women who are visibly pregnant and currently in their second trimester.
2. Pregnant Women in Third Trimester: Women who are in the later stages of pregnancy, in their third trimester.
3. Pregnant Mother with a Toddler: A pregnant woman in either the second or third trimester who also has a toddler (aged 1-3 years).
4. Asian Pregnant Women (2nd or 3rd Trimester): Specifically looking for Asian women who are in the second or third trimester of their pregnancy.

Age Requirement:

• Candidates should be between the ages of 30-45.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional photoshoot, following the direction of the photographer and creative director.
• Wear provided maternity and lifestyle products for the shoot.
• Collaborate with the styling team to achieve the desired look.
• Be comfortable and able to work in a studio environment for the duration of the shoot.
• Be available to interact gently and naturally with a toddler if applying for the role of a pregnant mother with a toddler.

Requirements:

• Must be visibly pregnant and within the specified trimester during the time of the shoot.
• Comfortable being photographed and able to follow direction.
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional attitude.
• Previous modeling experience is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must be available on the specified dates without any scheduling conflicts.

Dates:

• The product shoot is scheduled for one day between November 28th and December 1st. Exact date to be confirmed.

Compensation:

• The rate for this project is $1,000 for an 8-hour day. This rate is inclusive of any pre-shoot preparations and the shoot itself.

Masterpiece International was founded in 1989, in New York City, as a Customs Broker, Freight Forwarder, and Logistics Provider specializing in the transport of works of art and antiquities.

Masterpiece was built on the principle that all clients deserve exceptional, personalized service – and the company is still led by those values today. We Treat Every Shipment like a Masterpiece.

Over the last 25+ years, Masterpiece has developed a leading market position in Fine Arts logistics, serving museums, art galleries, art fairs and private collectors. Masterpiece has leveraged its unique expertise with complex air, ocean and ground shipments to develop a full suite of international logistics services, providing each industry customer with the same level of premier service it provides its Fine Arts customers.

Masterpiece International is a proud part of the Magnate Worldwide Family of Companies.

SUMMARY

Responsible client relationship management and business development, forging and maintaining foreign agent relations, domestic vendor / division oversight and consulting, excellent customer service and management of files, records maintenance to ensure timely delivery of items and resolution of issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist department manager with operations issues including customer satisfaction, profitability, and interface with other Masterpiece offices.
• Anticipate needs of clients and seek out information to meet their demands.
• Timely completion of estimate requests including but not limited to the rating and booking of Airfreight, Sea freight and Ground transportation.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and government agencies as applicable including but not limited to Customs, BIS, TSA, USDA, FDA, USFWS and DOT.
• Set up and independently manage of export/import files including logging, file setup, documentation, communications, rating and billing with ability to meet deadlines from start to completion.
• Maintain files in organized fashion including copies of all documentation, communications, and other related items.
• Compliance with Masterpiece policies and procedures.
• Assist department manager as necessary with maintenance of quality vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of systems including, Outlook, Word, Excel and artWISE, Cargowise as applicable.
• Participate in conferences and meetings as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years industry experience.
• Experience with CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) operations.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent skills for communicating and relating with both team members and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is in an indoor, office environment, requires the ability to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors verbally and in writing, sit for periods of time, operate typical office equipment which requires seeing and the use of a keyboard.

Masterpiece International

UAG is looking for a full-time Art Director to join our expanding family. UAG is a fast growing Southern California brand which designs, manufactures, and sells rugged, light-weight, drop tested accessories for smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and AirPods to support an active lifestyle. The ideal candidate is a creative, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, self-starter looking to join a dynamic and fast paced brand.

The Art Director is responsible for the visual expression of the brand, graphic design, and visual communication. Including producing exciting branded elements in support of B2C and B2B marketing needs. You will be responsible for campaign concepts, content shoot direction, graphic design, layout, web graphics, trade show graphics, and more.

This position reports to the Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Creative

Responsibilities //

• Collaborate closely with VP of Brand, Marketing and Creative and Marketing Managers
• Campaign concept and design
• Manage and Lead Content team
• Website and Digital Design
• Content creation direction
• Social Media Creative
• Trade show graphics
• Sell-In presentation and tools
• Ensure creativity and brand identity in all brand communications.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise

Qualifications //

• 5 years experience required
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail to produce high quality work
• Self starter to handle multiple projects and prioritize work
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Extras //

Additional artistic pursuits such as photography, videography, motion graphics or illustrations are a plus.

Perks //

At UAG, we work hard and play hard. You will be surrounded by a diverse team of talented individuals who share unmatched passion about the work they do every day and the activities they enjoy outside of work. UAG embraces work-life balance so your creativity can flow. Sharing ideas and collaboration is not just encouraged; it’s part of the culture.

We offer one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefit plans in the industry, with flexible PTO, hybrid work environment, extensive health and vision coverage and competitive 401K plan.

Salary Range // $85,000 – $110,000 annually

URBAN ARMOR GEAR (UAG)