A+ Staffing

Casting for Emcee – Live Event Date: Wednesday, December 17 Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: Lower Manhattan, New York Hiring Company: A+ Staffing A+ Staffing is casting a female Emcee to lead and elevate a high-energy, culturally forward event in the Lower Manhattan of New York. This is a fun, upbeat nighttime activation, and we’re looking for someone with authentic edge, strong stage presence, and the ability to keep the vibe electric throughout the night. This role requires someone who is culturally tapped-in, aligned with Gen Z/young millennial energy, and who feels more like a cool NYC party host than a polished corporate emcee or traditional sports announcer. Role Overview The Emcee will: Maintain and elevate the overall energy and vibe of the event. Shift smoothly between hype moments, crowd interactions, and on-the-fly engagement with talent. Set the tone as guests enter, kick off the activities, and keep the flow moving from round to round. Announce rounds and ensure the event stays on schedule. Step in confidently during moments when needed Bring a relatable, culturally aware presence that resonates with the downtown NYC scene and younger audiences. Improvise and adapt to real-time flow, timing, and talent needs. Ideal Candidate We’re looking for someone who: Has a natural, relatable, authentic presence. Feels aligned with NYC downtown culture and youth-driven creative scenes. Can hype a room without feeling forced or overly corporate. Is quick on their feet and comfortable filling unexpected moments. Has experience speaking to and engaging live audiences. Brings the vibe of a charismatic party host, not a stadium announcer. Compensation Script rehearsal: 5 hours at $65/hour Event day: 6 hours at $150/hour Payment is issued via direct deposit. How to Apply Virtual interviews will be held Monday, December 1. Candidates must be able to provide: Résumé Headshot Body shot Reel including clips of live audience engagement or emceeing Please submit your emcee reel and information for our Casting Director, Jason’s, consideration as soon as possible at the link below: https://aplusexperiential.wufoo.com/forms/pjdktnk19ryhll/ You may need to copy and paste the link into your browser to submit. Once you’ve completed the form, please reply here to let us know so we can keep an eye out. If you experience any issues with the form, you can email all materials directly to Amber at Apool@apluspeople.com instead. Talent Requirements: Previous emcee experience required Strong improv skills Edgy, culturally tapped-in NYC energy Natural, authentic presence that resonates with downtown and Gen Z/Millennial audiences Submission Deadline: November 30 Virtual Auditions: Monday, December 1 (by appointment), between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET Only top candidates will be invited to audition. This submission is required to be considered for this emcee position. Thank you so much, and please let me know if you have any questions!