Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

Direct Agents is…

AWARD WINNING + DIVERSE

Minority Founded and Led

48% BIPOC, 38% of senior leadership

62% Female, 42% of senior leadership

5x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018)

Best Employer for Young Careers winner of Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards 2021

2x Winner NYC Top Workplaces (2022, 2021)

GROWTH ORIENTED + LEARNING MINDSET

25% growth this past year across the company

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Ways You’ll Make an Impact

• Work on a variety of clients/verticals (including e-commerce, entertainment, mobile apps) and manage daily strategy and execution of paid search campaigns that drive revenue/sales/users while maintaining effective cost per acquisition (CPA) or return on ad spend (ROAS)
• Develop and implement performance driven campaign strategies and optimizations for clients
• Research and understand client business models, products/services, verticals, and competition to create and manage campaigns that drive true business profitability and growth
• Work with search team and directly with clients to communicate campaign results, strategy, issues or needs
• Deep dive into analytics data to form the basis of campaign strategies and optimization
• Work with different channels teams to develop successful omni-channel strategies
• Expand beyond search distribution to effectively run campaigns on YouTube, display, Apple Search Ads, Bing Ads, new Google Ads Betas and more!
• Analyze and optimize campaigns from a variety of perspectives including conversion rates, keyword bids, impression shares, seasonal/geographical trends, search queries, keyword and ad copy research and development, landing pages, conversion funnel, quality score, competition, distribution channels, etc to achieve maximum ROI for clients
• Help train and guide team of analysts
• Work with business development to audit and develop custom pitches

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

As an independent and nimble agency, you have a direct hand in the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include:

• Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders
• Access to internal and external trainings and conferences across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and management
• Strategic roundtable discussions
• Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more
• Speaking opportunities (internal and external)
• Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)

What You’re Bringing

• 4-5+ years of experience in Search Marketing, preferably with ecommerce/entertainment/direct response clients
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time efficiently
• Possess a “big picture” perspective, but immediately willing to ‘roll up your sleeves,’ and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Having an expert understanding of customer acquisition and direct response online marketing a big plus
• Familiarity with HTML, website design, and web analytics. CSS and Javascript is a plus

Special Notes

• This role will be located in our NYC office and our office is now open for hybrid work on a 3-2 schedule. You must reside, or be willing to relocate, within commuting distance of the office for this role.

The Essentials & Our Perks

• A competitive salary $100,000 – $110,000 with reviews based on performance
• Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like:
• One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
• Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time
• PTO ranges from 15 – 24 days/year with additional days allocated for sick time
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron
• Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
• Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike
• Complimentary assortment of healthy snacks and fresh fruits in office
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely
• Dog friendly office!
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and company parties
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!

Our People First Culture

At Direct Agents, hybrid is about:

• Human connection and establishing strong working relationships
• Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth
• Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
• Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness

Our ERG initiatives include:

• WoDA – Direct Agents’ women powered employee resource group which works to pave the path to leadership for all women through monthly workshops
• State of the World – helps provide an open forum to discuss the social movements of our time and how we can have an impact on them
• Opportunities to get involved with the community through mentorship, community service, and pro bono marketing services

If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!

Come As You Are

We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Direct Agents

Leading digital performance marketing agency seeks an Associate Director, Digital Media (Paid Search/Social/Programmatic)

Do you have the enthusiasm to rise to each challenge, the execution to drive outrageous performance, the curiosity to continually expand your knowledge, and the courage to propose original solutions to perplexing problems? Then you may have just found the perfect opportunity at a performance marketing agency like no other.

This person is responsible for strategic decisions ensuring implementation of paid search and media best practices, trends and analysis, integrated digital planning, and oversight of program execution.

Sound like your kind of thing? Let’s get to the details!

What You Get

• The opportunity to shape the future – yours and ours – at a well-established and fast-growing digital performance marketing agency with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe.
• A modern, recently renovated working environment in Toronto, complete withfree parking, collaborative spaces, ping-pong table, treadmill desk, in-building gym and easy access to public transit (three-minute walk to Leslie Subway Station).
• The chance to lead and develop our team of talented Digital Media professionals.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• A host of perks and benefits, including flexible hours, hybrid working models, employee assistance, and 20 days off to recharge.
• Free breakfast and snacks every day. Never leave the office hungry again!

What We Get

• A creative, capable, agency-experienced professional who takes high-level SEM responsibilities in their stride, including providingstrategic leadershipand implementing campaign objectives;analyzing SEM performance dataand providing actionable insights and recommendations; reporting on project status to client and account managers; and staying current on new and beta Search products. Familiarity with enterprise and e-commerce Paid Search campaigns, strategies and tactics will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Display campaigns
• A Google AdWords, Bing Ads and Google Analytics certified marketing professional with the foresight to keep updating their skills as the industry evolves.
• Somebody who will be a positive influence on our Digital Mediapractice – and our Digital Media people – as we continue to grow our operation and expand into new markets.
• Eager to understand, test and implement new media methodologies with a focus on improving service offerings

What’s next?

We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent—and your personality—and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment.

DAC

SEEKING TALENT FOR VARIOUS ROLES IN TVC

Seeking Sydney Based Talent for paid TVC

We are looking for people to fulfill the following roles in a paid TVC (Adults $5k, kids $2K) that shoots in Sydney     between the 28th – 30th of June (you will only be needed for 1 of these days):

• Indian women (65+ years old)
• Italian men and women (55+ years old)
• Indigenous men (35-50 years old)
• Indigenous kids (8-12 years old)

OPEN SUBMISSION IA MODELS ON NYC

Submissions are open for our New Faces and Main Board

Priority – NYC

Receiving submissions from all over

Looking for:

• two Native American or LatinX women to work on American Primeval on June 22, 23, 26.
• Must be available for a costume fitting later this week. 
• 18-25 year-olds please

TIFFANY COMPANY CASTING IS SEEKING:

• BIPOC INDIVIDUALS FOR A REALITY DOCU-SERIES
• Seeking open-minded BIPOC individuals diagnosed with a health issue(s) and uninformed about healthy food choices, yet they are committed to leveling up their health but do not know / tools to make the change.

This is a reality Docu-Series.

• We are looking for people NATIONWIDE! ACROSS ALL US CITIES for this casting

Talent does NOT need to be an actor – this is open to actors and non-actors alike.

This BIPOC person is diagnosed, and the condition(s) significantly impacts their quality of life. Perhaps food has been an afterthought regarding the effects of food relating to the state.

Those who are selected will have a camera crew following them. Talent must be comfortable discussing their body, diet, and mental health. Open-minded individuals who can commit themselves to a new journey

There will not be a script or lines to memorize. For serious people, only

• We are seeking those with a story to share about their health, their choices of food & the effects of food on their bodies, mind & spirit.
• Seeking those who suffer or have suffered from, but not limited to the following:
  • Chronic Asthma
  • Fibroids
  • Severe Eczema
  • Severe Allergies
  • Lactose Intolerance / Gluten Intolerance
  • Heart Disease
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health conditions (Autism, ADHD, ADD, Postpartum depression)

PHOTOS AND CASTING CRANE FORM DUE: ASAP

INTERVIEW (CALLBACK) DATES: TBD – via ZOOM in the next month

POTENTIAL FILM DATES: TBD – Late Summer 2023

PAYMENT: TBD if booked for the project

Seeking these roles:

• Deaf or HOH Individuals who know ASL with a partner/spouse who is also fluent in ASL or Little People for a Smart Home Campaign in Toronto!

We are looking for the following roles:

• Individuals who are deaf or HOH that are proficient in ASL along with his or her partner who knows ASL. You can apply alone or with your real partner/ spouse. Ages 30 to 40.
• Individuals who are fluent in ASL. Any gender. Ages 30 to 40. We are open if you are not deaf or HOH, you will play the role of the partner.
• Little People. Ages 25 to 35. Any gender.

THIS IS A NON-UNION PROJECT.

Compensation based on per person rate. If selected:

Wardrobe: $75.00/2hrs.

Session Fee: $500.00/10hrs.

3 Years Digital Buyout Fee: $3000.00..(All inclusive).

3 Years Print Buyout Fee: $4000.00.(All inclusive).

Buyout is based on survival of edit and includes all lifts, edits, versions.

Must be available for these dates in Toronto:

ZOOM Recall: June 16th via Zoom.

Wardrobe: June 23rd.

Shoot Date: June 27th or 28th – TBD Which Day needed.

Now onboarding influencers with 10k plus following and models

ERIS NY OPEN CALL
Musical Theatre Talent
OPEN TO ALL AGES

TALENT MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• ACTOR’S ACCESS ACCOUNT WITH UPDATED REELS
• CURRENT COMPETITIVE HEADSHOTS
• CASTING NETWORKS ACCOUNT