368 Full-Time Entertainment Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Updated daily. Most recent posting: October 31, 2026.

Looky-Loos with Cars for Chicago Fire — Extras

Casting Companion is seeking extras for Chicago Fire Season 15 to portray looky-loos at an incident scene. Local applicants from Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only are invited. Cars used for the shoot should not be white, red, or black, and you may be asked to work w...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Day Player Actor Job in 'Yesterday', Male, Age 40-80 - Edward

Day Player: Black, flirtatious, comedic, witty, pushy; loves younger women and trips to the Dr.; flashy and confident; speaks slowly, slow to finish sentences; chews on a toothpick faithfully....

Chicago, Illinois New York University (NYU)
Male Actor for "Real Estate Affairs" Film

Casting call for "Real Estate Affairs" film, seeking an experienced male actor. See more details below. He is vindictive, overbearing, manipulative, and controlling. The role requires emotional intensity, psychological manipulation, and subtle shifts between past and present. Scenes include present-...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
Actors for "The Malone Effect" Dark/Dystopian Short Film

Casting call for "The Malone Effect" a dark, dystopian short film, looking for actors for lead and supporting roles. See more details below. About the project: The film will be submitted to an immersive art festival in March 2027, with additional film festival submissions planned. Rate: Unpaid. Acto...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
NewsNation Live Weekends Segment Producer

The Segment Producer develops and produces live news segments and correspondent hits for NewsNation Live Weekends. Responsibilities include pitching stories, gathering video and graphics, writing scripts, updating rundowns, and coordinating with correspondents and show leaders....

Chicago, Illinois Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Master Control Operator

Operates and monitors television broadcast equipment to air programs and commercials. The role includes on-air switching, managing satellite feeds, and supporting live or recorded news and other programming....

Chicago, Illinois Weigel Broadcasting Co
Actors Wanted: The Grown-Ups Cast — Local Talent

Unknown company is holding auditions for the play 'The Grown Ups' in Chicago, Illinois. They are seeking local talent to fill various roles, including principal performers and understudies. The project will explore the trials of camp counselors and their impacts on aspiring leaders. Actors from dive...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Actor for a TV series

4 Chairs Theatre is casting Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dale Wasserman's stage adaptation of the Ken Kesey novel. The character is 25 to 50, half Native American, and the play's narrator: a longtime patient with an imposing presence who fakes being deaf and mute to stay invisib...

Chicago, Illinois 4 Chairs Theatre
Real EMT Extras for NBC's Chicago Fire Season 15 in Chicago

NBC's Chicago Fire is looking for real EMTs to work on set on Tuesday, October 27. This is not a role for actors playing EMTs — the production wants authentic emergency medical professionals who can bring a genuine presence to the scene. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply. You must be local to ...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
"Trails" Short Film Seeking Male Actor

Casting call for "Trails" a non-union paid short film seeking two male actor. See more details below. Rate: Paid role. Additional info: Non-union production. Meals provided on set....

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Account Executive, Advanced Advertising

The Account Executive will drive revenue growth for Paramount by selling integrated advertising solutions across their streaming, linear TV, and digital video platforms. The role involves acting as a strategic advisor to agencies and advertisers to develop data-driven media strategies that leverage ...

Chicago, Illinois Paramount
Boy Actor Wanted For Upcoming Table Read

Seeking a boy for an upcoming table read for a project in development. See the details below. Additional info: Date & time: To be determined (TBD) Location: Chicago If you are interested, please apply. Applicant must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and hold (or be able to obtain) a vali...

Chicago, Illinois confidential
Male Actor for On-Camera Production in Chicago

A production in downtown Chicago, Illinois is looking for a young male actor for an upcoming on-camera acting opportunity. The casting team is particularly interested in Black male performers between the ages of 19 and 24 who can bring confidence, authenticity, and professionalism to the project. Yo...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Lead Actor Job in "Thump Thump" Music Video: Actors Needed, Male, Age 18-27 - Man

Actor or model. Dreamy, cool, grunge vibes. Comfortable performing specific on-screen actions (kissing, smoking or simulated smoking, licking an arm, walking in an alley, walking through a fake puddle of water-soluble blood). Faces will be anonymized (blur or censor bar). Must be able to film in Chi...

Chicago, Illinois Fae Moffat Productions
Senior Producer & On Air Contributor

Leads editorial and production for multiple sports podcasts, overseeing format, topics, guest booking, post-production, social content, and audience performance. Also contributes on air and covers games and breaking sports stories as needed....

Chicago, Illinois Hubbard Broadcasting
Theatre: Technical Director - Musical

The technical director supports a school musical by building and procuring set pieces, coordinating lighting and sound designs, and organizing props. They also train students in safe set-crew practices and attend rehearsals and performances....

Elgin, Illinois Illinois School District U-46
Musical Theater - Choreographer

The choreographer creates dance routines for a musical theater production and teaches cast members movement and dance technique. They collaborate with the production team, attend rehearsals, and participate in all performances....

Elgin, Illinois Illinois School District U-46
Musical Theater - Assistant Director

The assistant director supports a school musical theater program by helping direct rehearsals, create stage blocking and show design, and coordinate production needs such as costumes, props, publicity, volunteers, and finances. The role also provides student-focused instruction and attends rehearsal...

Elgin, Illinois Illinois School District U-46
VP, Media Technology

The VP of Media Technology will lead strategic technical initiatives for broadcast and digital platforms at FOX. This role involves overseeing media architecture, cloud-based broadcast operations, and the integration of new technologies to support high-quality content creation across news and entert...

Chicago, Illinois FOX Corporation
Supporting Actor Job in 'The Lives Between Us', Age 18-99 - Hearing Officer

Supporting prison character. No age specified....

Chicago, Illinois BlackTies Productions
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