Paid TV Show Extras Job in New York City

Job Position(s): Paid TV Show Extras Job in New York City

Waldron Casting is hiring paid TV show extras for a production shooting in New York City. Background performers in episodic television fill the visual world of a scene, working under the direction of the second assistant director to populate sets according to the script and shot list. This role suits performers who are comfortable on set, understand background holding protocols, and want consistent work in New York’s episodic television market.

About the Role

This is a background performance role placed through Waldron Casting, a casting company that sources extras for television productions filming in and around New York City. A typical day involves check-in at holding, wardrobe approval, and then being placed on set by the AD team for multiple takes across a shoot day. The work falls squarely within the background casting pipeline that keeps New York’s episodic television production calendar moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to background holding on time and remain available for set calls throughout the shoot day.
• Follow direction from the second assistant director regarding placement, movement, and continuity within scenes.
• Maintain wardrobe and appearance consistency across multiple takes for editorial continuity.
• Cooperate with the costume department for fittings or wardrobe adjustments before clearing for set.
• Stay quiet and attentive during scene rehearsals and live takes to avoid disrupting principal performance or sound recording.
• Be prepared to work extended shoot days, including early calls and potential holds between set rotations.

What You Bring

• Prior experience as a background performer on episodic television or feature film production in New York is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with on-set protocol, including holding area etiquette and AD communication.
• Availability for full shoot days, which may vary in length based on production schedule.
• A current, complete Waldron Casting profile with updated photos and accurate measurements on file.

Why This Role

Waldron Casting has a consistent track record placing background performers on television productions that shoot regularly in New York City, giving extras reliable access to working sets. For performers building credits in the New York episodic television market, this kind of ongoing relationship with a casting office carries real value. This paid TV show extras job offers direct exposure to professional set environments and the AD workflows that background performers need to understand to work steadily.

Apply now for the paid TV show extras job with Waldron Casting and get your profile in front of one of New York’s active background casting operations.