419 Full-Time Entertainment Jobs in Illinois

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On-Camera Talent: Young Black Actor in Chicago

Casting Companion in downtown Chicago is seeking a young male actor for an upcoming TV and video project. Black male actors are particularly encouraged to apply. You'll perform on-set, follow directions from the director and production team, and deliver natural, engaging on-camera performances. You'...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Male Actor -Camera Production

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.This is a paid opportunity offering $350 for approximately 10–12 hours of work. You are expected to maintain a positive and pr...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Background / Extra Actor Job in Stand-Ins Needed - Award Show Taping, Female, Age 26-99 - 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. Nov 3-5 in Chicago. SAG stand-in scale applies....

Chicago, Illinois Fourline
NewsNation Digital Associate Producer - Special Projects

The Digital Associate Producer supports special-project journalism and updates NewsNation’s website, app, email, and social channels with breaking and topical news. The role also edits content for a national audience, writes headlines and social posts, and clips broadcast segments for digital distri...

Chicago, Illinois Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Multimedia Journalist

The Multimedia Journalist researches, reports, shoots, and edits original news stories for live or recorded newscasts and digital platforms. The role also involves interviewing sources, building community contacts, and publishing video, photos, and stories online....

Chicago, Illinois TelevisaUnivision
Account Executive

The Account Executive develops a sales pipeline and builds relationships with local advertisers, offering advertising solutions through The Alton Telegraph. The role focuses on media ad sales and coordinating with internal departments to meet customer needs....

Alton, Illinois Hearst Communications
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
Multimedia Sales Account Executive

The Multimedia Sales Account Executive sells advertising across FOX 39 and WTVO’s television and digital platforms. The role manages client accounts, develops advertising strategies and schedules, and works with clients and station staff to create advertisements....

Rockford, Illinois Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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
MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WIFR

The Media Executive sells television programming and digital advertising products to local businesses and advertising agencies. The position is an outside sales role offering marketing solutions across WIFR/WREX/WSLN and Gray Digital Media....

Rockford, Illinois Gray Television
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
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