366 Full-Time Entertainment Jobs in Chicago, IL

Updated daily. Most recent posting: November 14, 2026.

City Cast Chicago - Executive Producer

The Executive Producer leads City Cast Chicago’s editorial strategy and manages the team producing its daily podcast, newsletter, website, video, and social content. The role also oversees local audience growth, membership, partnerships, events, and operations, and regularly appears on the podcast....

Remote (Chicago, Illinois) City Cast
Sports Anchor/Reporter

The Sports Anchor/Reporter will report and present coverage of Chicago professional sports across television, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms. Responsibilities include live reporting, developing original stories and sources, and collaborating with the newsroom on coverage....

Chicago, Illinois Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Director of Marketing

The Director of Marketing leads multi-channel campaigns for Chicago Public Media brands, including WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. The role develops brand storytelling and channel strategy to grow audiences, deepen engagement, and support membership and revenue goals....

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Public Media
Background / Extra Actor Job in Award Show Taping, Stand-Ins, Female, Age 26+ - Female Stand-In

Stand-in for award show. One of three female stand-ins needed. Must be over the age of 25, African American, and at least 5'6" tall....

Chicago, Illinois Fourline
Supporting Actor Job in American Idol Satire, Male, Age 21-31 - Street Magician/David Blane Wannabe

An eccentric, wannabe street magician, attempting to bring the profession back to the mainstream. The problem stems from his act constantly being spoiled before completion both intentionally and unintentionally and by various people triggering his anger. He is former partners with both Leo and "Peek...

Chicago, Illinois Backstage
Actors for "Jeanie’s Not Home" Horror Short Film

Casting call for "Jeanie’s Not Home" psychological horror short film, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: Synopsis: A tense, character-driven psychological horror story about a father whose missing memories lead him to question whether his daughter even exists. Rate: Paid ...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Background Actors for an Upcoming Feature-Length Documentary

See more details below. About the project: TNP is producing a feature-length documentary and needs extras for a key scene featuring an intimate, highly engaged live audience. Additional info: Location: Chicago, Illinois. Date and Time: - Wednesday, December 2, 2026. - Transportation is not provided....

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
Black Sheep: Dramatic Short — Local Actors Wanted

Casting Professional is seeking local talent for an unpaid role in the short film 'Black Sheep'. Actors should possess strong dramatic abilities and emotional range. The project explores deep familial themes, requiring a full commitment through rehearsals and production. Participants will gain valua...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
Adjunct Faculty in Animation

DePaul University seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach animation courses in its School of Cinematic Arts. Applicants should have relevant graduate education or substantial professional experience in animation or a related discipline....

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Adjunct Faculty in Television Production

DePaul University is hiring adjunct faculty to teach courses in television production, directing, editing, and web series production. The part-time teaching schedule varies by academic quarter, and applicants need relevant graduate education or substantial professional experience....

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Adjunct Faculty in Documentary

DePaul is hiring part-time adjunct faculty to teach documentary courses in its School of Cinematic Arts. The role requires relevant graduate education or professional experience, with documentary filmmaking credits and an MFA preferred....

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Lead Actor Job in Series of Short Films, Age 18+ - 'The Gods Make a Plan' Characters

Vishnu, Shiva, Athena, Poseidon, Hades, Zohran Mamdani, Heimdall, Oshun, Seth Rogan & Netanyah, Dewi Sri, Horus, Gameunjang-aegi, Nüwa Brahma Jesus, Yahweh, Mary, Lucifer, Zeus, Indra, Aphrodite, Ares, Aipaloovik, Freya, Oya, Yakub, Wastri, Hitler, Chris Hansen...

Chicago, Illinois Lost Lily Films
Lead and Supporting Actors for Independent Dramedy Film

The project titled ‘Incautious’ is a dramedy that explores the complex dynamics of a family facing emotional struggles. The environment encourages respect, calmness, and detailed character exploration. Experience in acting (stage or film) Ability to take direction and engage with feedback A passion ...

Chicago, Illinois Post-Production Specialist
Lead Actor Job in SilverSafe AI - November 2026 Campaign, Age 60+ - Lead

Older adult, any gender or ethnicity. Warm, natural and believable on camera. Lead in four short videos: two product demos using a phone and two ads speaking to camera. Comfortable with long takes. Commercial experience a plus....

Chicago, Illinois VAALS
Lead Actor Job in Admission, Age 16-24 - Dan/Dani, 17 - 19 year old, slender, all genders, any ethnicity

A high-achieving, deeply driven high school senior whose entire identity and sense of self-worth are wrapped up in getting into a dream university. Dan/Dani has spent years perfectly curating an academic resume, turning the final hours of college decision day into a pressure cooker of tightly wound ...

Oak Park, Illinois Orange Leaf Productions
Lead Actor Job in 'Not How We Raised You' - A Student Production, Age 18-24 - Paul Johnson

Late teens to early 20s. Any ethnicity. Paul is bringing home his girlfriend for the first time, he's kind and patient but his family quickly frustrates him. Loves his parents but easily embarrassed by them....

Chicago, Illinois Loyola University Chicago
Director, Production and Broadcast

The Director of Production & Broadcast leads year-round broadcast production, technical delivery, and partner-site readiness for a large multi-site leadership summit. The role oversees production strategy, systems, staffing, partnerships, budgets, and hands-on technical execution, with heavier onsit...

South Barrington, Illinois Global Leadership Network
'Privileged'

Casting actors for two lead roles in a tight, two-person chamber piece. "Privileged" is a psychological thriller short (student film) about a therapist who realizes his new client is confessing to a murder the therapist secretly witnessed, forcing a high-stakes psychological bluff to survive the hou...

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Paid On-Camera Actor – Downtown Chicago (19–24, Black Male)

Casting Companion in downtown Chicago is seeking a young male actor for an on-camera project. The team aims to cast Black male performers aged 19 to 24 who can bring confidence, authenticity, and professionalism to the production. The paid opportunity offers $350 for roughly 10–12 hours of filming. ...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Supporting Actor Job in The Que(e)ry, Female, Age 21-35 - ALEX

ALEX is an overthinker who notices everything people don’t say, and it’s exhausting her. Sam is her first real adult relationship and her only relationship with a woman. Alex is also Brian’s best friend, and they share a bond that goes beyond friendship; it’s kindred....

Chicago, Illinois Columbia College Chicago
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