San Francisco Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group,

world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The OD Manager supports OD survey and process administration and is responsible for data analysis, research and systems/process implementation and administration for the L&OD Team. The OD Manager interfaces with clients to gather, deliver, and interpret confidential data using both in-person methods and online systems/programs, providing process/system guidance. The role reports to the Sr. Director of L&OD and works closely with the L&OD Team, HR Business Partners and Department Leaders.

Responsibilities Include

• Manages the planning and execution of major surveys/assessment processes (e.g., Team Member Engagement – TSAT, Life Cycle Surveys and ad hoc surveys) to identify individual and organizational improvement opportunities that will achieve USH goals and objectives.
• Researches and analyzes team and organization needs and trends through collection, analysis and interpretation of data and written comments.
• Provides coaching, consulting and facilitation to leaders and work groups to understand key organizational issues and offers support to help leaders drive engagement. Researches and analyzes critical HR issues and proposes viable solutions to enhance organizational performance and productivity.
• Markets OD products and services internally to Universal clients and provides guidance and direction to leaders regarding Organization Development strategies and initiatives to lead organization to increased effectiveness.
• Supports the OD Representative with the planning, communication and administration of Performance Management and Talent processes such as goal setting, evaluation, Talent Review and development tracking.
• Under the guidance of the Department Head, implements and administers customized assessment and data gathering tools (e.g., workbooks/databases, online survey tools, etc.) to measure the effectiveness of USH Team Members and teams.
• Acts as the expert analyst of data from various HR related systems, including those housed at Universal Studios Hollywood and those housed at UPR, NBCU or with 3rd party vendors.
• Applies statistical techniques and critical thinking to identify themes, trends and issues to ultimately generate insights and recommendations for clients and internal HR partners that inform decision-making and action planning.
• Plans, manages and completes assigned projects based on requests from senior level executives through the Sr. Director of L&OD. The projects require detailed analysis of data, translation of data into visual representations (org charts, graphs, tables, etc.) and translation of rough drafts into presentable material. These projects require the utmost confidentiality and sensitivity and may require immediate completion.
• Provides overall project management and systems and technology support for critical OD initiatives outlined above to support needs across USH.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1-3 years Human Resources experience required; or equivalent combination of education/experience in an analytical role.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Psychology, I/O Psychology, Statistics/Analytics, Educational Psychology, Organization Development, Org Communications, Org Leadership, Performance Technology, Human Resources Development, Market Research, Human Resource Management or Business Management with an emphasis in HR is preferred.).
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Power Point and Statistical software (e.g., SPSS)
• Strong analytical, statistical, & survey design skills, strong database & data management/interpretation skills, strong verbal & written communication, detailed planning & organizing, ability to prioritize and manage change, strong technical skill and ability to learn online systems, strong partnering and teamwork, comfortable presenting to groups.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of executives and management
• Ability to apply statistical techniques and critical thinking to identify themes, trends and issues to ultimately generate insights and recommendations for clients and internal HR partners that inform decision-making and action planning
• Tech-savvy with a strong command of statistical software.
• Strong attention-to-detail and project management skills.
• Friendly and positive demeanor; team player who enjoys interacting with people and has a demonstrated ability to work with internal and external clients building strong relationships.
• Proven ability to drive and successfully execute on strategic content objectives.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000; bonus eligible

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

At Universal Studios Hollywood, we want to develop the best leaders and be known for it. The Director of Learning & Organization Development requires a strong background in OD processes, talent and leadership development, and operational/technical skills development for our frontline workforce. This hands-on role will oversee all OD/talent processes related to employee engagement and internal growth, design, develop and deliver enterprise-wide leadership and talent development programs, and onboarding processes for all levels of the organization. This role will also partner closely with senior leaders to consult on team effectiveness challenges and facilitate interventions, workshops and off-sites that can address the required needs.

Organization Development: Design, develop and deliver effective performance management, talent management and OD systems, strategies and practices.

• Partners with UPR on the design, development and execution of UPR Talent Review (succession planning) process and associated assessments and analytics.
• Partners with UPR on the development and execution of UPR performance and development feedback tools in integrated online platform (e.g., goals, evaluations, development plans, internal resumes, etc.). Is responsible for managing annual processes and ensuring compliance.
• Is responsible for assisting the organization in driving Team Member Engagement strategies and consulting with organizational leaders on results interpretation and action planning. Partner with UPR on the design and execution of annual engagement surveys and ad hoc employee research. Analyzes results and produces company and department level reports. Provide overall content analysis to Sr. Leadership team regarding results.

Leadership & Talent Development: Design, development, implementation and evaluation of all USH leadership programs to ensure consistent practices and alignment with the overall business goals.

• Drives the strategy, design, development and delivery of core USH competency-based training programs for exempt, emerging leader pipeline, new leader, supervisor, experienced leader, high potential and executive training programs. Analyzes Org Development metrics against business objectives to ensure all leadership development programming is aligned to the key business objectives/levers.
• Develops, maintains and delivers key Pipeline Talent programs such as “DLT” and “FOLO” and supports the overall development of capability across the organization. Supports the HR Operations team in further developing talent processes.
• Supports the design and delivery of open enrollment workshops and learning series.
• Partners with Comcast/NBCUniversal in the integration and delivery of core corporate programs. Facilitates USH nomination process for corporate programs and serves as learning lead supporting NBCU Talent Lab.
• Works closely with senior business leaders to identify gaps in productivity, and performance, recommends targeted business solutions to build individual and team competence, and builds impactful programs/processes that link to individual development and increased business performance.
• Partners with Comcast|NBCU compliance team to ensure USH Team Members are assigned and in compliance with corporate requirements. Designs and develops creative delivery solutions for park hourly population to meet spirit and intent.

Operational Training: Design, development, delivery, and evaluation of operations-focused onboarding and training programs, processes, and associated initiatives to ensure newly hired and current frontline Team Members are fully prepared to successfully perform their job responsibilities.

• Leads a team of learning professionals in providing strategic performance consulting services for front of house operating divisions. Works closely with senior business leaders to identify gaps in productivity, performance and service, recommends targeted business solutions.
• Drives the strategy, design, development, and delivery of USH training programs to support cultural assimilation as well as programs to drive functional capability for hourly, non-exempt, and emerging leadership within our operating divisions.
• Builds guest service delivery strategy and annual tactics based on company metrics/measures to support increased improvement. Supports both global guest service initiatives as well as functional support.

General Duties

• Provides leadership to direct staff to motivate and achieve work accountabilities, goals and personal development needs.
• Provides performance and organizational development consulting and serve as an adviser to HR Business Partners, other HR functions and the business.
• Plans and manages operating budgets and capital resources.
• Develops measures and processes to continually assess transfer of knowledge and content/program effectiveness.
• Applies LMS and digital technologies in the ongoing design and delivery of existing and future training programs and products; use tools that motivate and engage learners and learning across a diverse landscape.
• Delivers key business activities, including internal leadership meetings and team events/off-sites
• Develops and manages external vendor/partner relationships resulting in high-quality, cost-effective learning solutions.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety and compliance responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Builds and maintains strong client, and subject matter expert relationships to gather ongoing needs assessment information and build curriculum content and OD solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent leadership, change management, consulting and influence skills while demonstrating the ability to think strategically and translate business performance gaps into learning and development strategies.
• 10+ years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing diverse learning solutions. At least 5 years’ experience in a management/leadership role; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree is required in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development. Master’s degree is preferred in Psychology, Instructional Design, or Organizational Development.
• Classroom instruction & facilitation: Excellent skills in stand-up instruction, presentation and facilitation
• Advanced interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and represent the USH brand across all levels in the business.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as a team across various functions and work independently in an ambiguous, constantly-changing environment with a relentlessly positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resources.
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Knowledgeable of various personality and organizational assessments (e.g. DISC, Social styles, 360, etc.) Outstanding focus, flexibility and ability to work independently
• Translate strategy to action and drive accountability for progress to key milestones
• Proven track record of leading and developing others
• Ability to execute high-impact OD/learning strategies that enhance people and business performance
• Results focused; a consultative leadership style that builds high-performing teams across multi-disciplined projects that consistently meet targets and realize organizational benefits.
• Ability to collaborate with HR Business Partners and line leaders internally
• Skilled communicator through written reporting and verbal presentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Desired Characteristics

• Solution driven and flexible in his/her interpersonal style
• Ability to collaborate across functions to ensure consistency of people-related processes
• Effective planning and management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience with design, creation and implementation of computer-based training.
• Humble and curious with an ability to partner across multiple disciplines

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130,000 – $165,000 plus bonus

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

WHISH BEAUTY

Casting:

• Female
• 21-35 years old
• Any Ethnicity

Location: Los Angeles, California

Date: January 27, 2023

CASTING PEOPLE WITH TELESCOPES

Casting: People at least 18 years of age or older with and without telescopes that they would be willing to bring to set to play Astronomy club members.

Working Date: 1/30
Testing: 1/27
Location: LA area (MUST BE LOCAL TO THE LA AREA)

U: $187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
+ $100 Covid test bump
+ 1/4 base rate for fittings (If A fitting is needed)

NU: $132 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
$50 Covid test bump
+ 1/4 base rate for fittings (If A fitting is needed)

UNION MEMBER ONLY SUBMISSIONS

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.

Deborah S is taking submissions for a show seeking background to portray Cyclists with Road Bikes.

Must have a road bike with clip on pedals and clip on shoes to clip into those pedals. Please upload a photo to your profile.

DATES:
COVID TEST: Friday 1/20
POSSIBLE WORK: Sunday 1/22

RATE: $187/8 Work || $100/4 Covid || $12 Bike Bump

As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date.

Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

CASTING MULTIPLE ROLES

Please read all roles carefully and submit all submissions required to be considered.

Lawn Visitors: Casting people at least 18 years of age or older with Props. Lawn chairs, coolers, large blankets, and backpacks. Please submit photos of the props you would be willing to bring with you on the day. ($5-$10 per prop, depending on what production picks)

Joggers: Casting avid joggers at least 18 years of age or older. Please submit your Jogging gear in your submission photo. (Rate will be $197/8)

Bicyclists w/bikes: Casting bike riders at least 18 years or older. Please submit a photo of your bike that you would be willing to bring with you on set on the day and a picture of yourself in your cycling gear in your submission photo. (Rate will be $197/8 + Bike bump)

Kids: Kids that have a current working permanent in LA. Must be 9-12 years of age. Please DO NOT submit if your child is under 9 years of age. MUST have a guardian available to test and accompany them to set. A date of Birth is required in their submission.

Working Date: 1/30
Testing: 1/27
Location: LA area (MUST BE LOCAL TO THE LA AREA)
U: $187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
+ $100 Covid test bump
+ 1/4 base rate for fittings (If A fitting is needed)
NU: $132 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
$50 Covid test bump
+ 1/4 base rate for fittings (If A fitting is needed)

UNION AND NON UNION SUBMISSIONS WELCOME

Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming the shoot day.

Brayden is taking submissions for a movie with Snoop Dogg from individuals who have LOW RIDERS or NICE OLD SCHOOL CARS.

DATES: COVID TEST: Friday 1/20 || POSSIBLE WORK: Saturday 1/21

RATE: $187/8 Work || $100/4 Covid for Union Members and $132/8 Work || $33/2 Covid for Non-Union Members. || +$250 for Car

As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date.

Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be

SPECTATORS CASTING NOTICE

WORKING TOMORROW 1/13 & 14
MUST HAVE NEGATIVE PCR RESULTS FROM 1/11 or 1/12
NON-UNION ONLY

Amazon Feature Film PEPPERMINT is looking for:

• VACCINATED Males & Females to play competition spectators.

Working tomorrow, 1/13 & 1/14. MUST HAVE NEGATIVE PCR RESULTS FROM 1/11 or 1/12.

Filming on location in Van Nuys.

RATE:
$132 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8

Skybound Entertainment is looking for a project manager to join our design team. The right candidate will establish and drive process and product content that delivers on our product and product marketing strategy. If you are passionate about comics, games, detail oriented and take personal pride in your ability to create the world’s best master schedule then this job is for you. Come and be part of a fast-growing fun team to create and deliver success with us! This role will require expertise in production management, cross collaboration, and superb communication and prioritization skills.

This position reports to: Senior Creative Director, Design

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for successful delivery of one or more features while collaborating with colleagues internally and external partners from brand, agencies, and studios.
• Prioritizes tasks, identifies dependencies, assesses risks, removes blockers and sends weekly status reports.
• Identify and implement project management tracking system or software (Monday.com).
• Recognizes areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation.
• Develops and assesses metrics to support project targets/deliverables.
• Creates workbacks and formulates approval process for each milestone/execution.
• Anticipates bottlenecks and prioritizes issues to provide management escalation.
• Tracks and implements project improvement plans to drive team efficiency and quality improvements.
• Identifies, mitigates, and drives all risks and issues towards resolution.
• Ensures goals and objectives for the team are in place and are being met.
• Resolves any issues or disputes within the team in a collaborative way, ensuring team satisfaction and motivation.
• Establish and manage folder structures for shared creative.
• Runs daily ops meetings as needed towards milestones and launch.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Interactive knowledge and/or experience across all platforms including Xbox, Playstation, PC, Mobile, and Web.
• Experienced in working within guidelines, pitch cycles, and creative constraints
• Education or work experience in related fields that apply directly to job responsibilities.

Desired Experience:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with merchandise and print on demand
• Creative problem spotting and solving skills.
• Familiarity with The Walking Dead, Invincible, and other Skybound IP
• Experience with Shopify and Klayvio
• Ability to context switch quickly, assess and take action.
• Ability to prioritize and raise flags across development.
• A professional, calm and action-oriented demeanor.

Job Type: Exempt, Full-time

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000/year

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Skybound Entertainment

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality.

Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD).

To date, we serviced thousands of titles for iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Movies Anywhere and others. We also authored thousands of Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD discs. Our research and development team works on cutting-edge technologies such as 4K, high dynamic range (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), artificial intelligence and machine learning, software automation and our proprietary end-to-end operating platform branded as pHelix.

Experience start-up at scale. Be part of building innovative solutions to service our media and entertainment clients and help us fulfill their content distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation and customer service excellence!

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the creation and delivery of digital video and audio files to digital storefronts such as iTunes, Netflix and Amazon
• Establishing a solid understanding of specific client specifications and needs
• Managing multiple Digital Distribution projects from client order to delivery completion
• Building strong working relationships with clients and focusing on delivering the highest quality assets on time
• Liaising with multiple clients and Digital Partners and maintaining clear communication
• Managing complex projects from beginning to end in a timely manner
• Developing project plans and workflows, managing time, budget, resources and quality control
• Managing, monitoring, and updating all timelines and setting realistic expectations for day to day deliveries to clients
• Performing order entries based on client requests and ensuring final deliveries are within the expected timeframe
• Working with the billing team to ensure projects are billed correctly and on time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Collaborative thinker who works well in a team
• Experience in media industry and post-production workflows
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence
• Hands-on experience with digital media workflows is preferred
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals
• Deep sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume
• Problem solver with creative and innovative approach with ability to think out of the box
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to plan complex projects with urgency
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiastic to get things done

Pixelogic Media