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Video Technician Fellow Summer 2026 Student Fellowship Program Center for Academic Innovation Deadline to apply: Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by Sunday, March 15, 2026. (This posting may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received) Application Link: https://myumi.ch/xw14g Location: 317 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (75% in-person fellowship experience) Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr, Doctoral $23/hr Job Duration: 30-40 hours/week for 2026 summer semester, with the possibility of extending the fellowship into the fall semester for 15-20 hours/week. Supervisor: Daniel Joyce (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu) Who we’re looking for:
The Video Studio Technician Fellow supports online course production, live events and studio productions by assisting with studio setup, lighting, audio, and signal flow in a professional production environment. This role is ideal for students interested in live event production or studio and cinema workflows, providing hands-on experience with broadcast, streaming, and multi-camera systems. Fellows will work alongside professional staff to set up, operate, and strike productions while learning best practices for safety, troubleshooting, and production standards. The position emphasizes technical skill development, collaboration, and real-world exposure to modern video production infrastructure.
What You’ll Do: - Assist with production setup and teardown, including staging, cabling, and configuring cameras, lighting, audio, and support equipment.
- Prepare lecture and presentation spaces for online course content capture and hybrid delivery.
- Gain hands-on experience operating lighting consoles, audio mixers, and video switchers under supervision.
- Participate in live events, live-streamed courses, and recorded segments, supporting real-time production workflows.
- LEARN: Listen actively, Engage with the team, Apply technical knowledge, Reflect on outcomes, and Never stop learning
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload the following supplemental documents: - Resume
- Please provide a short write-up describing your career goals within the entertainment industry. Include the sectors you are most interested in (such as live events, broadcast, episodic, cinema, or virtual production) and the types of roles or career paths you hope to pursue. Your response should reflect your interests, long-term aspirations, and educational goals for this fellowship. Please limit your response to 350 words or less.
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