Looking for work can be exhausting and especially in this economy, we know musicians are out there scrolling the same job posts on Indeed to make extra money. Between all the searching, days of not knowing how to make ends meet, and all the news going on around us, it can be hard to figure out where to look. Here are four places you can look to make cash that you probably haven’t thought of.
StaffMeUp.com (and similar sites)
Musicians are great with audio equipment and working under pressure. Have you ever considered a job in reality television filming? The work is mostly freelance and opportunities are available in working with audio packages and boom mics as well as production assistant work. Keep checking the site with frequency and you may just find your next gig. Just don’t forget to enter New Orleans in the search results if you want to stay local. If the entertainment biz buzz piques your interest, try entertainmentcareers.net, too. They have music licensing jobs and more. Backstage.com has acting opportunities in commercials and more, as well as voiceover, but be forewarned: there is a paywall to access the jobs.
Background Acting Sites
Film and television shows like “Claws” and “Queen of the South” are returning to our city and will need background actors. Register now on the Cabellero Casting site and follow their Facebook page for updates on what is filming. Be forewarned, a lot of times extra work involves early call times so you should good with waking up at the crack of dawn.
WorkNola.com
This is a site by New Orleans people for New Orleans people with a focus on employers that are interested in hiring local talent. Recent postings include warehouse work at a music company and a position at Swaybox Studios.
Good Ol’ Craigslist
We know their reputation hasn’t always been the best but since it’s so affordable for employers to post, you can find decent jobs in their listings. Of course be wary of scams but good categories where musicians can find extra ways to make money include Art / Media / Design and TV / Film / Video.
Just remember job searches are always tough and don’t be hard on yourself. Who knows? You may even find something that you really enjoy!
