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Production Assistant
WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS
FILM (THEATRICAL)
STARTS NOV 21
FOR 1 DAY(S)
- RATE: Full Rate
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
Looking for a local Washington, DC PA to help move equipment, wrangle extras, and grab lunch for crew. Must have experience. Full rate. Thanks!
Assistant Camera (Sony FS7)
WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS
CORPORATE
STARTS NOV 17
FOR 1 DAY(S)
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: CYM Media & Entertainment
- RATE: Full Rate
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
Looking for an AC on our shoot next week in DC. This is a small crew shoot, so looking for someone who is able to help with the team.
No focus pulling, just there to facilitate camera setups and monitoring – assist DP with keeping the day moving.
This is for a corporate client and this will be the third day of a three day shoot.
Pay is $400 for the day.
Production Assistant
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA DETAILS
FLOSPORTS
SPORTS (TV)
STARTS DEC 08
FOR 4 DAY(S)
- TITLE: VAC Holiday Duals (Wrestling)
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: FloSports
- RATE: Full Rate
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
Production Assistant needed to help setup and run a live webcast of the VAC Holiday Duals (Wrestling) in Virginia Beach, VA.
This person will be running cabling, staging computers, monitoring camera operators, running errands, inventory, packing up equipment, and whatever else is necessary.
Must have great attention to detail. Must be able to lift 75lbs.
Call times are as follows (subject to change):
Thurs Dec 8 @ TBD 12 hour day (setup day)
Fri Dec 9 @ TBD 12 hour day
Sat Dec 10 @ TBD 12 hour day
Dun Dec 11 @ TBD 12 hour day
150/day
Set Production Assistant
WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS
TRAVEL
REALITY/DOC (TV)
STARTS NOV 15
FOR 2 DAY(S)
- RATE: Full Rate
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
NYC production company is looking for dependable and experienced PA/Driver based in the Washington, DC/Virginia/Maryland area. Two day shoot capturing neighborhood B-Roll/Scenics. Experience in the field and ability to handle gear and heavy equipment is preferable, along with other production assistant duties as needed. Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. Need to provide own transportation but mileage for travel will be reimbursed. Non-union position and day rate is $150/10.
Videographer (with gear)
WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS
CORPORATE
STARTS DEC 01
FOR 1 YEAR(S)
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: MarketScale
- RATE: Low Budget ($350.00 per day for a 12 hour day)
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
We are a growing marketing company with clients nationwide and we are expanding to the point where it doesn’t always make sense to send our home crew. We are looking for regular freelancers in all of our cities where we have multiple clients. This is a great opportunity for on going freelance work or for younger crew members wanting to jump out of AC and do more Camera Op gigs.
The Lead should have knowledge of what makes a good interview set up and be able direct the assistant in where to set up lights. All interviews are done with 2 cameras. A lock off wide that is monitored to make sure its still recording and a closeup on a slider. Should be at least be familiar with how a good producer conducts an interview but it would be ideal if they have that experience. You’ll be interviewing everyday employees and high up officers of the company so a professional look
Typically the first half of the shoot our interviews in 1 or 2 set ups and the second half is gathering B-Roll of the facility, office, warehouse, factory, city, etc. We do want both positions to be strong shooters who commit to shots, can visualize how each shot might be used in an edit, and be able to get as much as possible. Nothing is worse than when our editors don’t have all the footage they need and have to purchase stock footage or hang on an interview for too long.
Standard Rates:
$350 Lead
Standard Equipment:
2 Canon DSLR’s (Will rent more heavy duty cameras for bigger jobs as needed)
2 primes and 2 Zooms
2 Tripods
1 Slider (Edlekrone Pro is our standard slider for the portability)
1 LED Light Kit
Lav Mic
Sound Recorder
Bonus: Drone or stabilizers
Candidates that have most of the equipment is our ideal hire but we are open to send, rent and purchase equipment that you need to work consistently for us.
If interested in this position please reply with a link to previous work.
Note: Some cities will have opportunities to work 4-5 days a month and others might be a few days every few months.
Producer/Shooter (Editor)
WASHINGTON, DC DETAILS
UPROXX.COM
INTERNET
STARTS NOV 21
FOR 5 DAY(S)
- TITLE: Uproxx Reports
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: Woven Digital
- RATE: Low Budget ($175.00 per day for a 8 hour day)
- TRAVEL DETAILS: Applicant must be local to the city listed on the job
Woven Digital, Inc., is seeking an up and coming journalist/filmmaker for Uproxx Reports, our original news division. Must be multi-skilled, specializing in mini-documentaries/news reporting — from concept ideas, filming interviews, recording audio to editing all on their own in order to tell 2 min vignettes that will be seen by millions of users. Also must be able to host on-camera. This job is on a project-to-project basis. APPLICANT MUST CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN AND LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN DC.
About Uproxx Reports
Uproxx is dedicated to producing inquisitive, unique and authentic digital content that impacts youth culture and makes vital stories a conversation. The focus is on people, communities and events that are having an impact on our culture and the world. Our content is relevant and fascinating. It’s your craziest friends who are doing the coolest things.
The ideal candidate is one who has news/documentary experience, shoots, edits and produces their own work and has worked under extremely tight deadlines to tell compelling, polished and engaging pieces catered to the web. Candidate must have high, self-imposed standards and a very strong sense of narrative and tension in their work. Candidate will be responsible for producing — getting releases signed, staying on a strict budget, etc — coming up with story ideas and working efficiently. Candidate will be expected to deliver 1 video a week; so someone who can work extremely fast and be self-motivated is a must. CNN’s GREAT BIG STORY films are a good guideline for the length and type of videos we’re looking to create.
Candidates must submit narrative samples of their work that fits this description.
Specific Key Tasks & Responsibilities
→ Be a “one-man band” — Must be able to operate a camera, create compelling shot composition, set lighting and run audio. High-quality storytelling will be the sole responsibility of this individual.
→ Find interesting ideas and fascinating subjects to narrate/highlight — must be submitted to Uproxx Reports for approval
→ Help to create a unique style and maintain consistency and high quality throughout the series.
→ Meet all required deadlines while staying under budget
→ Deliver web-friendly stories on deadline
Skills & Attributes
→ Minimum 2+ years of relevant work
→ Knowledge of and access to Adobe Premiere
→ Basic knowledge of After Effects
→ Owning your own gear is a plus
→ Must be organized and detail oriented
→ Must be a team player and in alignment with Uproxx Reports goals for each video
→ Ability to craft a story from development to delivery
→ Must have the technical knowledge to operate a camera and an audio recorder as well as compose compelling shots and setups
→ Must be able to create content to appeal to the Uproxx Reports audience
→ Open to and enthusiastic about feedback in order to create the best possible video
→ World-knowledge and a curious spirit are a must
→ Ability to work in a fast- paced environment
→ Knowledge in storytelling elements, suspense, and how to extract interest and tension
→ Ability to balance creativity and producing logistics seamlessly