New York Production Jobs

We are a full-service entertainment and production company looking for event staff / game attendants to load in/out and interact with guests for an upcoming event. Must be friendly and outgoing! Please be able to stand for the entire shift and lift 50lbs and push 75lbs. You will be helping load in/out the event and be an attendant making sure guests are having fun and are not misusing the equipment. All supplies will be provided by the company.

Set-up Uniform: Black athletic wear is fine -- black shirt, pants, shoes, socks.

Event Uniform: Black button up shirt, black dress pants, a belt, black shoes and socks.

Event Day and Staff Call-Time: Fri 5/3/24 @ 5am

Event Hours: 11am - 3pm

Estimated End: 5pm as needed

Event Location: Rochester, NY 14618

Event Activations / Games: Giant Mechanical Unit

REQUIREMENTS: No visible tattoos, piercings, etc... This is a corporate event -- please be prompt or your pay will be docked. Uniform is all black -- black dress pants, button up shirt, dress shoes and socks and belt.

MUST HAVE CAR / Reliable Transportation. Event staff is responsible for transportation and parking to / from the event.

TRAVEL TIPS: Please leave time for traffic.

COMPENSATION: No additional reimbursements or expenses to be paid unless otherwise explicitly approved by your site lead. Parking and meals will be your responsibility, but there will be breaks during shifts.

WebsEdge is a knowledge driven-media company delivering daily news-style shows on site and some of the biggest scientific conferences globally. We'll be on site in NYC at the Javits Convention Center filming a series on Psychiatry on 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 May.

We're looking for a production assistant to work closely with our small location production team to help set up TV screens on stands (please be prepared to lift up large TVs) as well as lighting and backdrops for our studio space, oversee on site delivery to local hotels and convention center TV screens, and generally support the team throughout the day.

Hours would typically be from 8am-1pm in the morning, then 4pm to 8pm in the evening - with the exception of the first and last days which would be around 10am-2pm only.

Seeking an experienced Associate Producer / Production Coordinator / All Around Superstar to wear several hats for a feature documentary.

Must have at least 2 years of experience in non-fiction production. Excellent organizational skills are a must. Strong, clear communication is critical. Ability to work well with others & work well under (modest) pressure.

Responsibilities include: hiring key staff, coordinating shoots, managing day-to-day communications, call-sheets, scheduling, working on-set (as needed). Bonus points if you are interested in boxing, longevity science, and are bi-lingual in Mandarin (although that's not a requirement).

Hello! Seeking a sound mixer with equipment for a low-budget short, shooting exteriors one day 4/30-5/1. Thank you!

$500/12, inclusive of sound gear (boom, two lavs, etc.)

We are currently looking for a director of photography to join our crew to help capture an event on June 1, 2024. We will be capturing several different types of shots throughout the event, including interviews and b-roll.

Please include your rate with and without equipment fees.

We are in search of a Sound Recordist for event coverage and possible interviews on June 1, 2024 in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in Manhattan.

The event will take place in the morning and there is a possibility that interviews will be scheduled afterwards. Please respond with day rate and equipment fees.

We are in search of a Production Assistant to help with event coverage on June 1, 2024 in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in Manhattan.

This PA will assist the DP and Producer in capturing the event. Additionally, the PA may also be needed to help capture interviews. This PA should be reliable and professional. Experience and comfort with equipment are a plus.

We are producing a college sports documentary focused on men's baseball. We are seeking a Local Production Assistant with a valid driver's license in the West Point, NY area on the following dates:

FRIDAY 04/26/24
SATURDAY 04/27/24
SUNDAY 04/28/24

- General PA duties include: help move equipment, load in/load out, assist the producer in the field, assist the camera team in the field, run errands, pickups, returns, deliver lunches and coffee, etc.
- The PA must have a valid US Driver's License and must be comfortable driving a crew van or large SUV
- Must be local to West Point NY area or able to self report report to location each day

The project is operating on a fixed flat rate budget with a rate of $250/Day/12hr for this Local Hire role. (3 DAYS = $750 total flat-rate)

Interested and available candidates please respond with a resume and any relevant references for consideration.

Major Network Reality Series looking for a few day players to help us out at our open casting call in NYC! Looking for upbeat and friendly casting assistants to hand out wristbands, answer applicant questions and help us manage the day.

PA experience required. Casting PA experience preferred.

Call Time: 8:00am

April 29th
May 1st
May 2nd

Must have corporate town hall experience
Must have Microsoft Powerpoint Experience
Must have Windows Computer Experience

In charge of talents powerpoints (making sure correct slide deck is up, giving cues to director if embedded video, full screen slides, etc is coming up)
Making sure confidence monitors have correct view for the presenters

Be able to aid in giving cues/how many slides are left

As our Video editor + videographer, your role is to create engaging stories in collaboration with our marketing team. You'll employ various techniques such as in-person recording, video conference capture, and user submitted videos to share the stories of our teachers, students, and donors. Beyond content creation and editing, you'll be instrumental in shaping our video strategy, ensuring seamless planning, organization, and content optimization across all channels, with a strong emphasis on social media.

Responsibilities
Own and execute our approach to video storytelling in long and short form content
Direct and manage video projects from start to finish, including but not limited to teacher and donor interviews, employer sponsored events,, and student based content
Complete post-production tasks which include reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, audio and music additions, and final editing
Manage setting up/taking down lights, cameras and sound equipment for live video and photo shoots as needed
Collaborate with our podcast producer to record and edit episodes for release
Strategize and standardize our long term approach to engaging different audiences in alignment with our equity focus
Develop approaches for social media and tailor the content for the specific needs of each channel, working in close collaboration with our content and social media teams
Create resources and guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability in our work
Collaborate and brainstorm with diverse teams, including marketing managers, content leads, and product designers to elevate and harmonize the way we share our mission and impact
Understand our audience needs and keep the work teacher and donor-centered

This position may be a fit if you are:

Committed to our mission to support public school teachers and students and energized by sharing that passion with others. You're passionate about equity and excited to learn more and engage stakeholders with our equity focus.
A content creator with a background in videography and editing with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Skilled in planning and executing multimedia campaigns, ensuring smooth post-production processes and end products high in both quality and impact
Able to manage project timelines, priorities, and design requirements.
An expert in editing high-quality image and video content, enhancing it with narration, sound effects, music, and graphics
Well-versed in social media best practices to captivate and engage new and diverse audiences, including an ability to anticipate trends and quickly adapt to platform changes
Someone with an elevated sense of aesthetics and a designer’s eye towards producing content that is dynamic and representative of our audience,
A passionate and detail-oriented collaborator who embraces feedback, provides constructive insights, and aims to problem solve creatively

Bonus points, but not required if you have experience working in any of the following areas:
Motion Graphics and Animation
Photography
The Educational space (K-12, EdTech, other nonprofits etc.

Seeking a local mixer with gear, for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-30 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a sound mixer on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience with sit-down interviews. Must have references, must be local, (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website and/or IMDB.

Thank you!

Seeking a local DP with gear, for an independent feature documentary following local political candidates leading up to the election. Will be approx.15-30 days over the course of several months. Must have prior experience as a DP on a *VERITE* documentary or documentary series. Must also have experience lighting/ shooting proper sit-down interviews. Must have references, must be local, (not willing to work as local). Experience on political projects a plus!

*If possible, please attach your resume, or include link to website, reel, and/or IMDB.

Thank you!

An open call for freelance photographers interested in covering weekly arts events in New York City for a 3 month period during the summer of 2024.

Please respond with a portfolio and equipment list. Thank you!

Contract (Freelance)
6 months with potential to extend
$600/10 (daily rate)
Hybrid - must be able to commute to office in Manhattan NY

Job Description
Finance news brand is seeking an experienced video editor to edit engaging, informative and timely video features, recurring series episodes and in-depth interviews. The video editor will regularly work on segments ranging from eight to 10 minutes with opportunities to expand stories to 25 minutes for OTT platforms.

These originals will be expected to capture viewers' attention through their sharp perspective, approachable style, and clear relevance to the biggest investments and financial questions investors face. You will help spearhead execution across a range of programming formats.

You will work closely with reporters, studio, graphics, and more to elevate brand’s feature video stories. You will be expected to be a strong collaborator and execute an efficient video production process to ensure clean, final delivery. Attention to detail, clear communication and being mindful of deadlines are a must. Strong candidates will be comfortable balancing a variety of projects and deadlines while working with different producers.

Responsibilities:
- Edit original features using Adobe Premiere, for audiences across our daily live distribution onsite and off, YouTube, and major social platforms.
- Help conceptualize, manage and execute visually dynamic, original edits in a deadline-driven environment.
- Stay up-to-date on the workings of company systems including proprietary infrastructures, working with the post support team to source and acquire assets as necessary for projects.
- Communicate in an appropriate and timely manner to relay issues and concerns about individual edits, technical issues and deadlines.
- Regularly update media and project tracking documents as necessary.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day issues with the IT team and post management.
- Develop and grow audience engagement across major platforms and help editorial leads establish and maintain OKR goals
- Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience editing narrative features for onsite and OTT.
- An exceptional storyteller with a proven track record of editing high-quality, original field production with the audience and platform in mind.
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere.
- Must be experienced working with graphic templates and MGRTS within premiere. AfterEffects experience preferred.
- Comfortable sourcing pictures, video, soundbite from subscriptions services, including AP, Reuters, Getty, etc.
- Editor must thrive under deadline pressure and be able to juggle multiple tasks and assignments.
- Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
- Be able to work within and conform to established organizational systems and work/troubleshoot in team environments.
- Quality control of all video assets sent to the control room and published to our site and OTT platforms.

Looking for PA's that have experience with the following:

-Releases
-Driving Cargo or 15 Pass Vans
-Assisting AC with running gear as needed
-Ordering Crew Meals and picking them up
-Keeping set tidy

We are a small sports docu-series crew and we value good attitudes and good manners

600/10

Must have a passion for finance news, personal finance, and live programming.

Responsibilities:
- A high level of market knowledge and news and applies it to improve storytelling and segments
- Develops content coverage throughout the live programming day
- Seeks out innovative new opportunities from the videos being created or the news unfolding
- The producer must pitch, be well-informed and have a deep understanding of the financial markets, pitching segment ideas to the show’s Executive producers.
- Responsible for all aspects of producing segments from reporting, development, script writing, and taking the segment to air
- Responsible for 5-7 segments daily and responsible for a pipeline of segments in the weeks, and months ahead.
- To be successful in this role, the producer doesn’t wait to be assigned and is as comfortable working independently as they are working in large groups.
- Collaborative with bookers, talent, reporters, graphic designers, studio team, and more.
- Always looking for the cool idea that will have folks talking
- Responsible for contents success from concept to distribution

Qualifications:
- 7+ years of producing experience within a major financial news organization, ideally a strong streaming and/or, digital media outlet preferred
- Solid storytelling, and impeccable editorial judgment
- Strong use of imagery, graphics, and animations in video storytelling.
- Deep understanding of how to create content for the audience and the platforms where the content appears.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities, multiple projects, and tasks with ease
- Must have experience shooting and editing (with extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere)
- Nimble and outside-the-box thinker pushes innovative ideas.
- Strong editorial judgment
- Must be able to work in NYC

Affection is a sci-fi/psychological thriller that tells the story of Ellie, a woman who can't remember who she, or anyone in her family, is. Her well meaning husband, Bruce, holds the key to solving the mystery but the truth is so demented that he'll do anything to keep it secret.

This is a SAG Moderate Low-Budget, non-IA , funded feature shooting in Bovina, NY. The film largely takes place in one location with many different rooms. The ideal production designer will be able to work with what is already available at the location and source any rented production design elements from vendors who are (preferably) upstate to help us capitalize on NY Tax Credit. Additionally, there will be one "lab" set (as in, "secret lab") that will need to be constructed within a barn interior.

Rate will be somewhere between $350-$400 for 12hrs.

Affection is a sci-fi/psychological thriller that tells the story of Ellie, a woman who can't remember who she, or anyone in her family, is. Her well meaning husband, Bruce, holds the key to solving the mystery but the truth is so demented that he'll do anything to keep it secret.

This is a SAG Moderate Low-Budget, non-IA , funded feature shooting in Bovina, NY. The film largely takes place in one location with many different rooms. The ideal production designer will be able to work with what is already available at the location and source any rented production design elements from vendors who are (preferably) upstate to help us capitalize on NY Tax Credit. Additionally, there will be one "lab" set (as in, "secret lab") that will need to be constructed within a barn interior.

Rate will be somewhere between $350-$400 for 12hrs.

Looking for a Post Production Supervisor for an established competition series - Avid, 9 cameras, digital and remote workflow.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:
• Collaborate with the Producer team to align on post-production deliverables and deadlines.
• Lias with Executives and Network to execute post-production schedule and resource allocation plan
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery of project components.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues or delays, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

Team Management:
• Supervise AEs and overall project maintenance/delivery schedule
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and provide guidance to team members to ensure efficient and high-quality work.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among the post-production team.
• Coordinate with external vendors through post and online

Quality Control:
• Ensure the technical and creative quality of all post-production deliverables, including video/audio quality, color, visual effects, and overall aesthetic consistency.
• Review and provide feedback on graphics, visual effects, and other elements to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Implement quality control processes that confirm video quality prior to being sent to client for review.

Communication and Collaboration:
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all post-production-related inquiries and updates.
• Communicate project status, progress, and any potential issues to executives, prod co and network in a clear and timely manner.

Position can be performed remotely

Small crew
Profile shoot
Sit down interviews
Run and gun
Camera used: SonyFX9

+ kit fee
AC / Media manager
Shotput pro knowledge required

Small crew
Profile shoot
Sit down interviews
Run and gun
Camera used: SonyFX9

+350.00 kit fee

Small crew
Profile shoot
Sit down interviews
Run and gun
Driving mini van with gear

PLI is searching for a multimedia professional to fill the role of Remote Producer & Streaming Technician (responsibilities and qualifications are described below). Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, employee community where staff enjoy a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (4+ weeks of paid time off and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles).

SUMMARY 

Remote Producer & Streaming Technician is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of PLI’s offsite events by working closely with the Programs and Conference departments to coordinate equipment rental and procure the crew for the event. This involves travel to various locations such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago & possibly Los Angeles. This comprises approximately 30% of your time each year, the rest of the year will require onsite presence in our NYC office, on a hybrid schedule. 

Remote Producer & Streaming Technician will be responsible for setting up remote webcasts and working with the venue’s production crew to execute technically challenging events that could include both remote panelists and onsite presenters (also known as hybrid events).

This Remote Producer & Streaming Technician will also work closely (when not overseeing remote productions) with PLI’s Streaming Engineer and be part of the PLI Multimedia department that will assist in live streaming/recording, and QA of the stream with various monitoring toolsets to confirm integrity of signal to the end client.

This position reports to the Associate Director, Multimedia Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Remote Programs and Webcasts

- Coordinates & collaborates with Programs, Conference, and technical departments to ensure that the proper A/V equipment is being requested for offsite programs and remote webcasts.
- Manages Third party vendors, evaluating service and fiscal value creating clear documentation of each event.
- Applies broad knowledge of video production, event and presentation technology, audio-visual products, and digital media techniques to successfully stream and record offsite productions and hybrid meetings
- Understands and operates a variety of production based technical equipment for live stream events following established streaming protocols.
- Deliver the appropriate formatted materials to the Edit & Publish team within Multimedia for PLI On Demand Website & Library.
- Recommend creative solutions to create a unified, real-time presentation for onsite and virtual audiences.
- Troubleshoot technical & operational problems before, during, and after events when required.
- Understands how to leverage technical support personnel for prompt resolution.
- QA analysis on all PLI program stream signals to end client.
- Provides support for PLI’s streaming technology, working alongside PLI’s Streaming Engineer.

Quality of Experience Issues Resolution

- Review Salesforce evaluations and Helpdesk tickets and research issues reported by Customers.
- Find and fix problems affecting the quality of the recorded products.
- Follow up with appropriate person or department and communicate actions taken on reported issues.
- Other duties, as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

- A college degree and/or 4-7 years solid experience with practices and procedures related to audio/video production, presentation technology and equipment.
- An ability to operate and maintain audio/video equipment, read and interpret technical information and understand how to effectively use test equipment.
- Must be able to consistently follow-up and communicate progress on assigned tasks to management and other departments as necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft, MacOS and iOS operating systems
- Ability to use a variety of software applications such as Salesforce and Jira
- Familiar with all phases of video production and streaming including lighting, camera operation and sound recording.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.
- Ability to work independently and generate results with little direct supervision, thereby instilling in management the confidence that the job will get done.


YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

- Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
- Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
- Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
- Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
- Work-life balance initiatives
- One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
- Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year


COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION

$44 - $48 per hour (plus periodic overtime)

(Exact compensation offer may vary based on the candidate’s job-related skills and work experience.)