Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Detroit, MI

About the role

We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Detroit. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Detroit area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first. Our venue data covers 79 wedding venues across 6 cities in this market.

What you'll do

• Run a locked-off or handheld second angle at the ceremony and toasts
• Capture getting-ready, guest, venue and detail coverage
• Support the lead with audio setup and gear changes
• Hand off cards and logs to the lead at the end of the night

What you bring

• Some experience filming weddings or events, or strong narrative work
• At least one professional video-capable body and a fast lens
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead

Detroit venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 79 local venues:

• Huntington PlaceDetroit
• The Fillmore DetroitDetroit
• Saint Andrew’s HallDetroit
• The WhitneyDetroit
• Guardian BuildingDetroit
• RoostertailDetroit
• Garden TheaterDetroit
• Gem Theatre DetroitDetroit
• Weber's Boutique HotelAnn Arbor
• Sheraton Ann Arbor HotelAnn Arbor
• Vinology Restaurant & Event SpaceAnn Arbor
• Fox Hills Golf & Banquet CenterPlymouth

Areas covered

Detroit (45), Ann Arbor (24), Troy (2), Novi (1), Dearborn (3), Plymouth (4). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Michigan

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Michigan earn a median of $55,290 a year, with most earning between $38,280 and $81,030 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Michigan pay guide.