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- 497035
- Louisville
- Faculty
- Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 30 2026 - 23:55 EST
- Jefferson Community & Technical College
Title: Film and Theatre Instructor
Salary Range: $50,000.00
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Humanities- Film & Theatre
Total Rewards
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The successful candidate will teach courses supporting the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degrees in Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts and Theatre Arts, with an emphasis on production in film and theatre. The new hire will become the Academic Program Coordinator/ Department Head of Film and Theatre. In this role, he or she will hire and supervise adjuncts as needed.
Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include developing and delivering engaging instruction in five courses per semester, supporting curriculum development, and contributing to the growth of both AFA programs. The 5/5 teaching load could include First-Year–Experience (FYE) courses as needed. These FYE sections will be designed specifically for students majoring in film, theatre, music, video production, and complementary liberal arts disciplines.
The successful candidate should have teaching experience at the college level. He or she should also have working knowledge of creating face-to-face, hybrid, and online course content in film and theatre.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have: a) at least 18 hours in graduate coursework in film with production experience in both film and theatre or a related field; b) at least 18 hours in graduate coursework in theatre with production experience in both film and theatre or a related field; or c) graduate degrees in both film and theatre or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have a doctorate in film or theatre or a related field, as well as documented film and theatre production experience.
Additional Skills Requested:
Physical Requirements:
Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.). The new hire will have to assist students with set productions during certain classes.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
- 497035
- Louisville
- Faculty
- Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 30 2026 - 23:55 EST
- Jefferson Community & Technical College
Title: Film and Theatre Instructor
Salary Range: $50,000.00
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Humanities- Film & Theatre
Total Rewards
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The successful candidate will teach courses supporting the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degrees in Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts and Theatre Arts, with an emphasis on production in film and theatre. The new hire will become the Academic Program Coordinator/ Department Head of Film and Theatre. In this role, he or she will hire and supervise adjuncts as needed.
Job Duties:
Responsibilities will include developing and delivering engaging instruction in five courses per semester, supporting curriculum development, and contributing to the growth of both AFA programs. The 5/5 teaching load could include First-Year–Experience (FYE) courses as needed. These FYE sections will be designed specifically for students majoring in film, theatre, music, video production, and complementary liberal arts disciplines.
The successful candidate should have teaching experience at the college level. He or she should also have working knowledge of creating face-to-face, hybrid, and online course content in film and theatre.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have: a) at least 18 hours in graduate coursework in film with production experience in both film and theatre or a related field; b) at least 18 hours in graduate coursework in theatre with production experience in both film and theatre or a related field; or c) graduate degrees in both film and theatre or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have a doctorate in film or theatre or a related field, as well as documented film and theatre production experience.
Additional Skills Requested:
Physical Requirements:
Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.). The new hire will have to assist students with set productions during certain classes.
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- News & Publishing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in filmmaker jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
- A portfolio or showreel demonstrating completed film or video projects
- Experience managing full production cycles from pre-production through post
- Strong knowledge of camera operation, lighting, and sound principles
- Ability to collaborate with creative directors, editors, and production crews
- Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Filmmaker Job Search
Tailor your reel to each genre
A single showreel rarely serves every application. Cut a short version that leads with the work most relevant to the role, whether that is documentary, commercial, or narrative, so the hiring team sees your fit in the first 30 seconds.
List software versions on your resume
Employers often screen for specific tools and versions. Name the exact editing and color software you use, such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects, and note whether your experience is on Mac or PC workflows to pass automated screening faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists filmmaker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without hunting across multiple sites.
Target your credits to the employer type
Corporate video studios weigh branded content and client-facing credits differently than a streaming platform does. Read the job posting carefully and reorder your credits section so the most relevant production type appears first, not your most prestigious credit.
Prepare a budget or production breakdown sample
Many filmmaker roles, especially at the mid-senior level, ask candidates to demonstrate production management skills. Having a sanitized one-pager showing how you planned and tracked a real production budget can set you apart during the interview stage.
Follow up with a creative note, not a status check
After an interview, reference a specific project or creative challenge the team mentioned and briefly connect it to your own experience. A short, specific follow-up reads as professional engagement, not desperation, and keeps your name in front of the hiring manager.
Filmmaker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most filmmakers?
San Jacinto College, American Window Film, and Safe Haven Defense US are hiring the most filmmakers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across streaming platforms, advertising agencies, and corporate media teams.
How many filmmaker jobs are remote?
About 27% of filmmaker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in post-production, video editing, and motion graphics roles. Roles that require on-set direction, camera operation, or location production are almost always in-person or tied to a specific studio.
How do you become a filmmaker?
Start by learning the core disciplines hands-on: camera operation, lighting, editing, and sound. Build a portfolio through short films, student productions, or freelance projects, then move into entry-level roles such as production assistant or camera operator to gain on-set experience. Working across different production environments, from corporate video to documentary, builds the range that employers in full-time filmmaker roles are looking for.
How do you get hired as a filmmaker with little experience?
Focus on a strong showreel over a long resume. Even two or three well-crafted short projects demonstrate craft better than a list of minor crew credits. Apply for production assistant, junior editor, or videographer roles that sit adjacent to filmmaking, build relationships on set, and use each project to add a new, polished piece to your reel before targeting filmmaker titles directly.
What does the filmmaker interview process look like?
Most filmmaker interviews begin with a portfolio or reel review, where you walk through your creative choices on past projects. A second round often involves a creative brief or hypothetical scenario to assess how you approach pre-production and problem-solving. Final-stage conversations typically focus on collaboration style, budget awareness, and how you handle feedback from clients or creative directors.
Where can I find and apply to filmmaker jobs?
You can find and apply to filmmaker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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