Position Overview:
Title: Actor/ Performer
Location: Civic Studios office (BKC, Mumbai, India)
Start-date: Immediate
Commitment type: Full time or part time basis availability/ project type
Pay: Compensation commensurate with experience
Project Description:
Civic Studios runs a Hindi digital content channel called Pocket Change that creates relatable, comedy content for young Indians with civic engagement at its heart. We talk about issues around laws, policy, governance and policing that affect young people, in a way that empowers them to make better use of our institutions of democracy.
Role Description:
We are looking for performers who can be actors and hosts in our different video series. They will be the faces of the show, where they bring their relatable charm, lively energy, and comic timing to our scripts. The performers will be key contributors in developing the personality of the series and building a connection with our young audience.
Role Requirement:
We are looking for actors across various ages, genders for lead as well as supporting roles.
Key profile
- Excellent fluency in Hindi (spoken and written); knowledge of more languages is welcome
- Based in or can relocate to Mumbai (post Covid is acceptable)
- Proven comfort in speaking in front of the camera; prior professional experience is welcome but not essential
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds irrespective of gender, sexuality, caste, class, ability, and ideology, and aim to provide a nourishing workspace for all.
All roles at Civic Studios require an interest in civic engagement and participative democracy.
How to apply
Please send in your resume and a cover note to hello@civicstudios.com with the name of the role you’re applying for in the subject line.
Read more about Civic Studios and Civic Entertainment:
“News articles:
- Mid-Day – A studio that’s seriously entertaining
- The Hindu – Ways of seeing entertainment
Podcast episodes:
- MIT Comparative Media Studies Dept.: How Entertainment can help fix the system
- Professor Henry Jenkins: How Do You Like It So Far? Podcast: Anushka Shah on Civic Entertainment