10/08/2025
Job Alert! City of Detroit Government is hiring!
🎬 Be Part of Detroit’s Film Future!
Due to overwhelming response from residents and the film community, Film Detroit is expanding our team! We’re hosting an Open House on October 22 from 10 AM – 1 PM to meet potential candidates for our new Programming Coordinator – Partnerships & Programming position.
💼 Position: Programming Coordinator – Partnerships & Programming
đź“Ť Location: Detroit, MI
💰 Salary Range: $50,000–$65,000 annually, plus full City of Detroit benefits
About the Role:
The Programming Coordinator will build and manage community relationships while overseeing Film Detroit’s programming. This role is perfect for someone passionate about film, media, and community partnerships — and excited to help shape Detroit’s growing film industry.
Key Responsibilities:
    •    Develop and maintain partnerships with nonprofits, studios, universities, and cultural institutions
    •    Manage sponsorships, collaborations, and programming opportunities with external partners
    •    Oversee the content review and approval process to ensure Film Detroit standards are met
    •    Coordinate cable programming for Channels 22 & 68, ensuring diverse, high-quality content
    •    Track and report monthly programming outcomes
    •    Support film permitting by routing forms, logging details, and sending confirmations to film crews
    •    Perform quality-control reviews on content submissions for accuracy, branding, and compliance
Qualifications:
   •  Bachelor’s degree in Film, Communications, Media Studies, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills
• Knowledge of media content standards and compliance
• Program or project management experience
• Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail
📅 Open House: October 22 | 10 AM – 1 PM
đź”— RSVP by October 16, Invite subject to resume and qualification review. Only invited candidates will be allowed to interview: https://detroitmi.gov/filmdetroit
📣 Meet the Media Services + Film Detroit team, learn about the role, and explore how you can help grow Detroit’s film presence!
