San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Questus is honored to be named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.After collecting data from thousands of submissions through anonymous employee surveys, Inc. selected 591 honorees this year. Topics covered in the surveys included management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.

About Us:

At Questus, we create immersive brand stories that move people’s lives forward. We believe great advertising has the power to inspire audiences, enrich communities, and energize people. Through powerful creative, impactful data, and our collaborative culture, this approach has helped Questus create groundbreaking work for world-class clients such as Capital One, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Suzuki, Universal, and others.

Our Personality:

CREATIVE

Our creativity runs deep. It’s what powers us to apply fresh thinking to timeless marketing & organizational challenges, and make killer work.

ENTHUSIASTIC

We bring serious passion and positivity to everything we do—be it a major project or a Monday meeting. Because enthusiasm is contagious, energizing, and inspires us to do our best work.

BOLD

We believe in strong, confident opinions and having the courage to speak them.

Position Overview:

The mission of the Art Director is to contribute to the development of the Creative Department, by working on a wide variety of projects in lead roles. This includes conceptual development, creative oversight and digital production work.

The ideal candidate for this Art Director position will have at least 4-6 years of art director experience at an agency and have a clear understanding of digital, social media, general advertising, and direct response principles. You will report to an Associate Creative Director.

Position Responsibilities:

1. At least four years of digital design experience on the agency side involving social media, web, digital content creation, and advertising.
2. Have the ability and experience to be creative, passionate, versatile, and innovative while adhering to a client’s corporate brand guidelines.
3. You must be able to concept design. This includes establishing a “look and feel” for content and advertising programs and websites.
4. Be an expert in design software.
5. Excellent communication skills: the ability to present, and defend creative rationales for any given project. Experience interfacing with clients.
6. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
7. Experience directing and mentoring junior level designers and team members in the execution of concepts and projects.

Please submit a cover letter and your resume to careers@questus.com with the subject line “Art Director.”

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Questus

Fud, the “World’s First Social Hustling Community” is seeking a Freelancing Expert – Voiceover Actor to join our team. As a Freelancing Expert, you will be instrumental in providing comprehensive know-how and mentorship to our community of freelancers and independent workers.

Join the Fud community to monetize your free time and let it become your next favorite side hustle. You can experience our community for yourself by downloading our free to use app.

You will join a community focused on side hustles, including:

• Content Creator — YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram
• Reselling and Thrifting — including eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, and others
• E-Commerce — including Amazon, Shopify, and your own online store
• Gig Economy — like DoorDash, Uber, or Lyft
• Freelancing and Consulting — social media marketing, graphic design, and more
• Online Business — including blogging, podcasting, and online courses
• Local Services — including cleaning, knife sharpening, notary services, pet waste removal, and more
• Self-Publishing — including Kindle Direct Publishing and Canva

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to side hustlers
• Help side hustlers develop their side hustle ideas
• Set goals and track progress with side hustlers
• Provide support and motivation to side hustlers
• Share knowledge and resources with side hustlers
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in side hustles
• Build relationships with side hustlers and other mentors

Requirements

• You are aware of the trends in future of work, personal finance, and entrepreneurship
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• High level of initiative and positive approach
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with using social media and other digital tools
• A willingness to share know-how through video, livestreaming, and text content
• Passion for innovation and entrepreneurship

Benefits

• Be your own boss
• Learn how to make money from your passion and interests
• Find a community of like minded hard working solopreneurs and entrepreneurs
• Choose your own schedule and work when you want

We are a community that values diversity. We encourage everyone including women and people of color to join us!
Fud, Inc.

Casting Call: Commercial Talent for a Well-Known Makeup Brand

Location: Los Angeles, California (Local Talent Only)

Roles Available: Female and Non-Binary Talent

Age Range: 23 – 31 years

Project Description: We are excited to announce a casting call for a commercial for a very well-known makeup brand. This project offers an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals to showcase their skills and charisma on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a commercial for a high-profile makeup brand.
• Engage with the camera and convey the brand’s message effectively.
• Collaborate with the production team and other talent to create a cohesive and compelling visual narrative.
• Be prepared to take direction from the director and adapt to changes in the shooting schedule or script.

Requirements:

• Must have some acting experience and be extremely comfortable on camera.
• Ages 23-31, female and non-binary talent.
• Must be local to Los Angeles or able to work as a local hire.
• A big plus if you are a rapper, DJ, musician, or have a musical background.
• Must be available on December 4th for the shoot.
• Open to both SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and NON-UNION talent.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation to the set.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay, details to be discussed upon successful application.
• Payment terms will be in accordance with industry standards and talent union affiliations (if applicable).
• Additional benefits may include exposure through a prominent brand, networking opportunities, and experience in high-quality commercial production.

Casting Call: PG&E Training Videos

Job Details: We are seeking talented individuals to fill diverse roles in an upcoming PG&E Training Video shoot. The project aims to create informative and engaging content for training purposes, emphasizing safety and procedural guidelines within the energy sector. The filming is scheduled for December 4th in San Ramon, located in the Bay Area.

Roles:

1. FEMALE, 30S, LATINX
2. MALE, 20S, SOUTH ASIAN
3. FEMALE, 40S, SOUTH EAST ASIAN
4. MALE, 50S, CAUCASIAN
5. FEMALE, 60S, BLACK

Job Responsibilities:

• Act and perform in scripted training scenarios, adhering to safety and procedural guidelines.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure the accurate portrayal of roles.
• Follow the director’s guidance for effective communication of key training messages.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set and contribute to a positive working environment.

Requirements:

• Prior acting experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to memorize and deliver lines effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability for filming on December 4th in San Ramon, Bay Area.
• Specific ethnicities and age ranges for each role (as listed above).

Compensation:

• $500 for the day of filming.
• Additional compensation negotiable if represented by an agency.

Casting Call: Nonunion African American Female – Secret Agent/Spy

Job Details: We are currently seeking a nonunion African American female, 5’7” or taller, to portray a secret agent/spy in a principal role for a pre-taped segment at the Billboard Music Awards telecast. The filming is scheduled for November 15th in Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities: As the principal talent for this role, you will be responsible for embodying the character of a secret agent/spy. This includes performing scripted actions, conveying emotions, and delivering lines as required for the pre-taped segment. The ability to portray strength, confidence, and charisma is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Nonunion African American female
• Height: 5’7” or taller
• Age range: 25-40
• Model type appearance
• Availability for filming on November 15th in Los Angeles
• Ability to portray a secret agent/spy convincingly
• Strong on-camera presence and acting skills

Compensation: The selected talent will receive $400 for 8 hours of work, with a full buyout agreement. This compensation covers the use of the footage in the pre-taped segment for the Billboard Music Awards telecast.

Casting Call for Global Athletic Brand Shoot

Job Details: We are seeking talented individuals for an upcoming paid shoot in Los Angeles, representing a renowned global athletic brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Male Golfer (18-25 years):

  • Must be proficient/avid golfer with regular play experience.
  • Possesses a streetwear vibe and exudes a strong sense of style.
  • Projects a cool and intriguing look.

• Japanese Male and Female Models (18-25 years):

  • Must be of Japanese descent.
  • Possesses a strong sense of style and exudes a cool and intriguing look.

Requirements:

• All applicants must be within the specified age range for each role.

• Male Golfer:

  • Proficient and avid golfer with a demonstrated history of regular play.
  • Must have a strong sense of style with a streetwear aesthetic.
  • Must project a cool and interesting look.

• Japanese Male and Female Models:

  • Must be of Japanese descent.
  • Strong sense of style with a cool and intriguing look.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be provided for the selected talent.
• Further details about compensation will be provided during the final selection process.

Canvas Worldwide dares to be the challenger the ad industry needs. Do you “Challenge the Comfortable?” Then you’ll fit right in here at Canvas.

Named “Most Innovative Agency” by Campaign US, Canvas Worldwide is an independent media agency that provides ingenious solutions for brands looking to challenge the status quo. Our clients include Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, MGM, Starz and McDonald’s (to name a few…).

Our agency cultivates an environment where all are welcome to push outside their comfort zones to solve problems in new ways. We encourage the team to be its best by creating the most positive workplace experience for all. For instance, we outpace the industry on diversity and inclusion AND offer continuous training and workshops for career development. So, if you dare to challenge the comfortable… then keep reading.

The Associate Director, Programmatic on the Starz account will work in a fast-paced, entertainment environment and be exposed to the broader strategic and digital functions of the overall team. Reporting the VP of Digital, with a dotted line to the agency Programmatic team, the Associate Director will be embedded within the account media planning/buying team.

The Associate Director, Programmatic will lead campaign management from start to finish – inclusive of all managed and self-service capabilities in planning, trafficking, execution, optimization, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• This account relies almost exclusively on DV360 – experience within DV360 is an ABSOLUTE MUST
• In addition, the bulk of work for this role requires deep knowledge and experience working with YouTube – audience development, planning, setup and execution – experience within YouTube (purchased through DV360) is an ABSOLUTE MUST

Strategic Responsibilities

• Work with Clients and Business leads to co-develop strategies that fully leverage programmatic media’s potential.
• Maintain strong knowledge in the sourcing, cultivation and evaluation the unique talent skillsets required to excel in the programmatic media management
• Collaborate with Clients, the marketplace and Canvas internal teams on data-driven targeting and measurement strategies. Participate in partner evaluation and procurement processes in conjunction with Canvas data leads
• Work with platform partners to develop strategic framework promoting innovation, intelligent utilization, efficient operation and constantly improving Canvas team member proficiency
• Contribute to business development efforts crafting integrated strategies and leveraging expertise and capabilities of data-driven media
• Work collaboratively with Analytics + Ad Ops teams on tagging requirements to ensure optimal learning outcomes

Leadership

• Serve as mentor to programmatic team, delivering guidance on business challenges
• Leverage the empowerment of the leadership role to propose new ways of working that improve efficiency and team performance
• Educate internal and external teams on the programmatic landscape
• Support the programmatic team in their collaboration with Clients and other Canvas teams, ensuring the team’s perspective and needs are reflecting in planning commitments
• Continuously educate programmatic team members on the holistic media landscape and maintain currency with relevant marketplace developments
• Work with direct investment teams to direct integrated approaches with programmatic to achieve client reach and frequency objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in programmatic media (Entertainment experience preferred)
• 3+ years managing and developing staff
• Strong presentation skills, ability to communicate to internal managers and clients
• 2+ years working in DV360
• Possess a strong and proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility and communicate priorities to direct reports
• High level proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as planning tools
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proven ability to maintain strong internal, external, and client relationships

Salary and Benefits

Yearly Compensation – $110,000 – $120,000

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants: Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring

Canvas Worldwide

Title:Meraki EBC Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid)

Contract: 6+ Month

Job Description

You will have the opportunity to help co-create and craft the future of the Meraki EBC Program and contribute to the growth and scale of the program.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with the other EBC PM, account teams, and key stakeholders within Client. You will be responsible for developing and implementing new process improvements, program materials for sales, improved communication strategies, and manage consistent reporting of the program’s metrics and achievements. Additionally, you may be asked to get involved in assisting in other customer facing marketing activities both globally and specific to the region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general support of Briefing Program team and visiting customers
• Manage the calendar and set up meetings
• Provide logistical/concierge support for customers and account teams if needed including dining, transportation, lodging, entertainment
• Participate in regular meetings with EBC PM to discuss upcoming engagements
• This role will be required to be in San Francisco for in-person customer briefings and will be remote the rest of the time

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements outlined.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (“Must have” Qualifications)

• At least 5 years of EBC experience
• Professional appearance and manner
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to deal with last-minute changes and deadlines while showing grace under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/SYSTEM EXPERIENCE: (“Nice to have Qualifications”)

• Briefing Source Knowledge
• Willing to do “whatever it takes’ in the interest of a world class customer and account team experience.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
• Strong administrative skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

WinMax

We are seeking an innovative Strategic Proposal Director or Senior Director to join world class researchers on our client services team, working across practice areas.  In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to lead the proposal development process, ensuring the creation of compelling and competitive proposals to win new business. You will collaborate with teams across the company to produce high quality proposals and research designs that help answer important strategic questions for our clients.   If you’re passionate about designing compelling proposals that drive business, this is the opportunity for you! 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive proposal strategy that aligns with our company goals and client expectations
• Lead the end-to-end proposal development process, including designing the research plan and creating proposal content, to produce high quality and persuasive proposals
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitive landscapes and client needs to tailor proposals effectively
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders within NRG to understand client requirements, objectives and pain points
• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather information for proposals, including partnering with our fieldwork team on pricing and marketing science on necessary advanced analytics language
• Assist in preparing and delivering client capabilities presentations when necessary to secure new business
• Build and manage a proposal and capabilities library to streamline the proposal process

• Experience – We’d love for you to have 5+ years’ experience working in proposal writing and development at a consumer insights agency.   
• Your degree(s) – Ideally looking for a B.A./B.S. degree in areas such as Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, Market Research, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
• Passion –You love staying up to date on industry trends and developments in the technology and/or entertainment space. Small talking or deep diving on cultural trends, emerging tech and innovation fuels you.
• Research practitioner – Understanding of and experience with a range of complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and how to use those methods to creatively answer clients’ needs in a proposal.
• Curiosity and critical thinking – You are genuinely interested in seeking information on the “whys.” You have the ability to address issues using creative and collaborative tactics.
• Exceptional Writer – We want someone with strong writing skills who can craft a compelling and creative proposal.
• Visual Storyteller – Experience creating compelling capabilities slides using tools such as PowerPoint, Slides, Keynote and more.
• Self-starter – Internally-motivated who continuously strives to get things done well, regardless of challenges encountered.
• Expert multitasker – Successfully manages time and multiple competing priorities to ensure deadlines are always met. Staying organized is a must for managing projects!
• Hawk-eyed attention to detail – No errors get past you and you do all that you can to ensure nothing slips through the cracks when it comes to editing.
• Great Team Member – Team player who is able to work collaboratively and harmoniously within a team and across teams. You will roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and no task is beneath you. You welcome feedback because you have a zest for learning and growing.

MDC Partners

Big Data Program Manager/Certified Scrum Master (W-2 only-no C2c)

Location: Los Angeles or Seattle (Hybrid work schedule 1-4 days a week depending on meetings that matter)

Our Fortune 500 media client is seeking an experienced Senior Project /Program Manager with Big Data experience to join their team. This role will be responsible for overseeing large-scale data projects and utilizing SAFe Agile and Scrum methodologies.

What you will do

You will play a critical role in the success of our client’s diverse range of data warehousing, integration and migration projects. Responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to drive concurrent projects from initiation to closure, developing strategic plans outlining key dates, dependencies, and priorities.
• Drive execution and delivery of multiple high-profile big data & analytics projects from start to finish
• Own end-to-end solution delivery on the assigned program
• Track and manage dependencies across multiple projects; lead escalation processes to make issues visible to stakeholders and leadership; drive resolution of dependency issues through the process.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on project objectives, provide clear communications to teams and stakeholders on milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop trusted partnerships with stakeholders by collaborating and delivering on common goals. Ensure that projects and priorities support partner strategic plans and each project is managed to ensure on-time implementation and flawless execution.
• Provide timely updates on the status of projects to a cross-functional audience in multiple formats.
• Leverage Agile and SDLC methodologies to lead teams on a daily basis to the successful delivery of software development projects in accordance with the DTCI delivery framework and established best practices.
• Create and maintain project documentation (primarily in Confluence) that is the single source of truth about a project to keep teams aligned and informed.

Keys to Success:

• Deep eexperience in Agile software development with expertise in Scrum methodology and practices.
• Working knowledge of modern program management, analysis, and reporting tools such as Wrike, Trello, Jira/Confluence
• Practical experience in delivering projects in Data and Analytics, Big Data, Data Warehousing, and/or Business Intelligence. Familiar with relevant technological solutions, industry best practices
• Good understanding of data engineering challenges and proven experience with data platform engineering (batch and streaming, ingestion, storage, processing, management, integration, consumption)
• Aware of various tools, techniques, and hands-on knowledge of some of the tools and techniques (e.g. Python, Scala; data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, etc)
• Experience with data visualization, aware of various tools, technologies
• Good understanding of classical analytical methods; including relevant theories
• Experience building broad, large-scale communications plans
• Love for Data and taking chaos and turning it into something actionable
• High sense of ownership and a focus on building fast without sacrificing quality

Key: You should have independently run at least one 6–12 month project in the data and analytics space

Bonus Points:

• Media & Entertainment Experience
• SAFe Certification(s)
• PMP or MBA: Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an MBA.
• Familiar with multiple Big Data technology stacks (e.g. Hadoop, Yarn, HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, Kafka, etc)

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate.

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