Michigan Production Jobs

Short Term Reliable Production Assistant needed for reality shoot in Grand Rapids, MI.

Responsibilities include helping the crew load and unload equipment, assisting with appearance releases, lunch/crafty runs, and being of general assistance to the Producer on set. Must be able to lift 45-50 lbs. Previous experience preferred.

The rate is $20 an hour based on a 10 hour day. So you'd get $200 for the day if you work 10 hours or under 10 hours. After 10 hours you get additional pay.

Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, car insurance, and a satisfactory driving record. We cover local mileage reimbursement, but do not cover travel or accommodations.

EOE. This company is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

The rate is $22.50 an hour based on a 10 hour day. $225 for the day if you work 10 hours or under 10 hours. Additional pay after 10 hours.
The meal is off the clock. We provide the meal.

**PLEASE RESPOND WITH 2-3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES**

We seek a tech-savvy PA with familiarity in lighting setup, ensuring proper connection of microphones and ring lights to guest laptops. The PA will assist guests in setting up for their virtual interviews, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking

The PA will need a laptop. A newer one is preferred.

We are looking for a solid Sound Mixer to join our team May 19th - 21st & 24th for season 3 of a true crime series for Oxygen.

Filming will consist of inside, sit-down single person interviews. Audio files will be uploaded immediately after the interview wraps for transcription, as well as offloaded to the physical drive. We will be shooting on two Sony FS7s or comparable Sony cameras - Exact cameras TBC. A Post Bible will be provided upon hire.

When applying, let us know if you can provide audio equipment.

Rate: $600/12 + $300 kit rental
Date: May 19th, 20th, 21st, 24th and possibly 26th
Location: Petoskey, MI

If you are interested and available, please send me your resume!

We are looking for a strong production assistant to join our team May 18th - 25th on season 3 of a true crime docu-series for Oxygen.

We need someone easy-going, fun, has a great work ethic, and has a positive attitude!

Requirements:
-Has a valid driver's license
-Will SAFELY drive a crew minivan
-Can keep track of our credit card and receipts
-Familiar with obtaining appearance releases
-Attention to detail
-Takes direction well

We are filming in Petoskey, MI.

Rate: $225/12
Dates: May 18th - 25th
You will be well-fed and caffeinated!

If you are interested, available, and meet all the requirements above, please send me your resume!

We are looking for a solid Sound Mixer to join our team on May 18th for season 3 of a true crime series for Oxygen.

Filming will consist of an inside, sit-down interview. Audio files will be uploaded immediately after the interview wraps for transcription, as well as offloaded to the physical drive. We will be shooting on two Sony FS7s or comparable Sony cameras - Exact cameras TBC. A Post Bible will be provided upon hire.

When applying, let us know if you can provide audio equipment.

Rate: $600/12 + $300 kit rental
Date: May 18th
Location: Detroit, MI

If you are interested and available, please send me your resume!

Looking for an experienced Production Coordinator that is LOCAL to Detroit. Coordinators must be extremely organized, have good work ethic and a team player. Must be proficient in petty cash reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, organization of releases and able to work with a camera team. Must have experience on reality docu-series.

Looking for an experienced PA to help our traveling docu-series. Duties will include driving crew (clean driving required required), airport pickups, crafty shopping and assisting crew on set.

The Production Coordinator (or Event Manager) is responsible for the onsite organization and administration of gear and crew. They prep the venue prior to the event, transport gear to and from the venue, set up gear on game day, supervise crew schedule, execute the production, and break down equipment at end of event. They must be well organized, extremely punctual, and able to communicate well with supervisors and crew both in person and digitally.

All games at this event will be recorded locally and live streamed for parents, fans, and coaches.

Who: Freelance production coordinator
What: Field Hockey tournament
When: May 24-26, 2024 (set up May 24, break down May 26)
Where: East Lansing, MI
Why: $400 per day, meals, travel

Responsibilities:
- Receive gear shipment or hand off
- Lead venue set up
- Give direction to crew
- Communicate with event partner and/or facility manager
- Manage game and crew schedule
- Monitor and maintain power, storage, and bitrate
- Charge gear after each event day (if applicable)
- Break down venue
- Return gear shipment or drop off
- Must be available for one pre-production meeting with management team
- Must be available for set up and breakdown days, possibly before and after event days
- May be required to conduct a site visit prior to event

Qualifications:
- Must have experience with sports video production.
- Must have experience with live video production.
- Must be capable of all day activity, standing / walking for long periods.
- Must have transportation to athletic facility.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to climb ladder or scaffold.
- Must have valid driver's license.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must be eligible to work in US.
- Must feel comfortable giving direction to crew.
- Must be capable of efficient digital communication (text, phone, email).

NLV is hiring Videographers to cover a High School Field Hockey Showcase at the University of Michigan. This event is from 05/24 to 05/26. Applicants must be able to work all 3 days.

All gear will be provided by the company. There will be an Event Manager onsite who will set up equipment and give direction throughout the day. Must sign up for both days. Meals will also be provided during shift hours.

What: Lacrosse tournament
Where: East Lansing, MI
When: May 24-26, 2024
Why: $250/day. Meals included.

Responsibilities:
- Assist with set up upon arrival
- Operate camera with tripod mounted atop podium ladder or scaffolding
- Monitor and maintain power, storage, and bitrate
- Help break down equipment at the end of the day

Qualifications:
- Must have experience with sports video production.
- Must have transportation to athletic facility.
- Must be able to climb ladder or scaffold.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must be eligible to work in US.
- Must be capable of all day activity, standing / walking for long periods.

We will be needing some extra hands at a live event in Novi May 18-19, 2024

Assistant will be doing various jobs around the event floor, all of which you'll receive training on prior to the event opening. We work in a high volume environment and you must be comfortable standing for long periods of time on concrete floors and conversing with people.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary

EVENT DATE: Thursday June 6, 2024

DAY RATE: $150.00 (pay details disclosed during interview)


WHO WE ARE:
We specialize in connecting fans to nationwide live events in the entertainment world; including popular TV shows, exclusive red carpet events, award shows, sporting events, music festivals and more.

POSITION:
A Fan Coordinator role requires very strong collaboration and communication skills, including exemplary guest relation skills. Knowledge of popular entertainment culture and experience on event grounds is a plus.

We are actively seeking Fan Coordinators based in Detroit, MI to join our Events team for an upcoming event.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion and enthusiasm for live entertainment and creating memorable experiences for others
- Adaptability to changes in task/direction, while maintaining poise and professionalism
- Team player with strong problem solving skills, including use of good judgment to redirect matters to management as needed
- Experience working in live events or sporting events is preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage Fans and assist with on-the-ground operations; inclusive of check-in, event load in and out, seating, crowd control/line management, and guest relations
- Comply to safety protocols and company policies
- Deliver the ultimate guest experience and maximize audience engagement
- Have fun!

When you apply, let us know if you are familiar with 1iota Productions!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are looking for a wardrobe stylist for a documentary style shoot telling a success story for a university. This would be a 1 day shoot with one on camera talent. Please send your bio and at least 3 work examples.

Looking for an experienced Editor/DP to shoot & edit on Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd in Detroit, MI, for a live TV broadcast combat sports production.

Must be able to both shoot and edit in a fast-paced environment. Must be comfortable with a fluid schedule.

Please send a description of your experience, gear, and your rate. Must be able to work as a local to Detroit, MI.

Looking for an experienced DP/Editor to shoot & edit on Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd in Detroit, MI, for a live TV broadcast combat sports production.

Must be able to both shoot and edit in a fast-paced environment. Must be comfortable with a fluid schedule.

Please send a description of your experience, gear, and your rate. Must be able to work as a local to Detroit, MI.

Hi we are looking for to crew a Production Designer, who can also do Wardrobe. Or a team of two.

It's a for a corporate style interview, we'll need one day of prep and one day of wrap for the Wardrobe Stylist and the Production designer.

Feel free to apply as an individual per each role needed or apply as full team, though if you do pitch the whole team please include each artist in your team.


Date is TBD but possibly late May.

Currently seeking local production crew in Grand Rapids or Detroit areas in Michigan.

Looking to hire freelance Director of Photography for feature length documentary film shooting from June – November 2024, with continued filming into Summer 2025. Previous experience required.

Paid position plus meals and lodging included.

Interlochen Center for the Arts seeks a dynamic film editor for the Film and New Media division who is eager to contribute to a vibrant program dedicated to the overall development of young visual storytellers as editor and educator. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of visual storytelling and its diverse history, drawn from professional experience as an editor/filmmaker and the pursuit of higher education and professional experience. The Film and New Media Division at Interlochen Center for the Arts consists of two tracks - Live Action Film, and Animation. This position will work primarily with the Live Action Film track, with some courses for film majors, and available to animators and non-majors as electives.This is a one (calendar) year, full time appointment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Serve as an/instructor and editor of a feature documentary project (in coordination with Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Greenacres Foundation) to create a documentary that will show how the results of scientific research and close observations of nature make new efforts in sustainability, regenerative agriculture and preservation, a clear and emotionally accessible story.

Oversee the post-production details of the documentary, and coordinate necessary organizational aspects of planning the workflow of assets and the timely completion of cuts.

Review and organize raw footage, implementing creative and narrative-driven editing techniques and integrating audio elements to enhance the story telling.

Gather regular feedback to ensure all stages/deadlines of post-production are met.

Teach a Post-Production/Editing course developed in conjunction with the Director of Film and New Media.

Participate in 1:1 advisorship meetings with film students.

Teach additional courses related to film/visual storytelling, film editing, post-production workflow, directing actors, critical studies & script analysis

Participate as one of the faculty members of the Production Workshop, a class in which the entire community of film students enroll, in all stages of development of screenplays/productions/thesis/portfolio.

Teach key aspects of editing technology from asset import to exports of final projects

Provide group and individualized feedback for students

Attend departmental meetings

Attend weekly Community meetings as available

Create appropriate curriculum

Collaborate and innovate with other divisions at Academy

Participate in other faculty requirements (e.g. advisory, committee work as appropriate, recruitment, screenings/guest series, film festival, Cinema Collective etc)

Responsible for organizing day-to-day interactions with their respective students in the Film and New Media division, advising post-production.

Help students become independent and capable community minded problem solvers within complex circumstances of filmmaking from script to screen.

Requirements:

BA or BFA required, MA or MFA preferred

Expertise in film editing with professional experience in a comprehensive variety of the following aspects of filmmaking: all stages of post, editing feature film, and non-fiction storytelling; communicating and collaborating with directors and key members of production; choosing selects meeting deadlines

Experience and expertise with editing software, computer and storage technology, professional video formats (RED, Blackmagic, ARRI etc) and their interface with edit systems and their migration between field technology and edit suite

Experience with sound mixers and mixing software, experience in motion graphics and color grading a plus

Postproduction software certifications or professional experience equivalents; creative team scheduling and team management software

Application Materials Required:

Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio or Reels

Job Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online