Open casting call for comedians

The San Francisco Standard•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We're looking for comedians who have something to say about San Francisco The San Francisco Standard is building a roster of on-screen comedy talent — funny, sharp people who can turn the news into something people want to watch. Who we're looking for We cover San Francisco obsessively — city politics, tech, housing, culture, food, and everything in between. We want comedians who are just as plugged in. The ideal candidate finds the absurdity in a Planning Commission hearing, can riff on the mayor's latest move, or knows exactly why a new restaurant opening in the Mission is a whole thing. You don't need a résumé or a big following. You need to be genuinely funny, quick, and curious about this city. What this could look like Think quick comedy built for the feed: man-on-the-street bits, sharp sketches, character takes, satirical takes on our coverage — the kind of thing that makes someone stop scrolling. Our audience knows this city; you don't have to explain it to them. How it works Send us your clips — Share videos or links to comedy you've done before: sketches, short-form video, whatever best shows your voice and that you can deliver funny news-adjacent content about San Francisco. We'll reach out if it's a fit — Our team reviews submissions on a rolling basis. If we think you've got something, we'll get in touch. Paid development round — We'll commission a handful of original comedic segments based on our coverage — and pay you for them. Potential ongoing partnership — If the segments land, we'll publish them across our channels and explore a regular schedule together. Ready to make us laugh? Send your clips and a brief note about who you are.