Videographer/Reporter

Comanche Nation Headquarters; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance (employer paid)

Job summary

Comanche Nation Headquarters seeks a Videographer for the Public Information Office to produce information videos and online reports across the Nation’s platforms. You will collaborate with the PIO Director and IT Media to craft stories for The Comanche Nation News, podcasts, and web TV, ensuring timely releases and engaging multimedia content.

You will shoot, edit, and publish stories, monitor social media for compliance, and help deliver content to tribal departments.

Qualifications

• Two-year journalism/communications degree or two years’ newspaper/communication field experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro; able to produce/edit videos.
• Experience with digital photography and multimedia storytelling.
• Strong writing in AP style for print and scripts for online content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; solid organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PIO Director and tribal program directors on daily news, announcements, and multimedia for The Comanche Nation News (web, podcast, video, social).
• Publish timely media releases to the public and monitor social media for compliance.
• Capture stories, write articles, and photograph events for The Comanche Nation News and social pages.
• Create information videos for tribal departments and update website content; may require after-hours work or weekends.
• Assist with editing grammar and content for The Comanche Nation News; deliver newspapers to designated sites as needed.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Video editing

Digital photography

Social media management

AP style writing

Public information writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year degree in journalism/communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

OPENING DATE: November 6, 2026CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2026*Full Time/Flex SchedulePOSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Videographer for the PIO is the Online Reporter Videographer will work with the Public Information Office Director and IT Media in communicating with the public through online news, radio, podcasts, and web TV. The Online Reporter/Videographer will create information videos for tribal programs to inform the public.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with the PIO Director and Directors of tribal programs on daily news/information/announcements for The Comanche Nation News webpage, podcast, videos, and social media.Ensure that all time-sensitive media releases reach the public daily promptly.Organizes all completed projects for tribal departments.Help the PIO and IT Media keep constant updates for The Comanche Nation News website.Monitor the PIO Social Media Sites to make sure all comments are in compliance with the rules of the sites.Write online news articles and press releases for The Comanche Nation News webpage.Keep constant communication with tribal departments on when they need information/announcements posted; also, provide those departments with a copy of their publicized information.Cover stories, write stories, and take pictures for The Comanche Nation News and Comanche Nation News Social Media pages. This may include working after 5 p.m. or on weekends if needed.Produce information videos of all tribal departments to post on the website and keep them updated.Help edit the grammar· and information content of The Comanche Nation News.Help deliver newspapers to designated delivery sites in Southwest and Central Oklahoma.Help with checking and logging in mail and email correspondences.Other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:Will Report to the Public Information Office DirectorPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand, engage in repetitive motions, grasp, walk, feel, touch, speak, hear, and see.Employees must be able to move and lift computing equipment.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Some weekends.Travel Required: OccasionallyLifting up to 20 lbs.Working in different outdoor climates year-roundWork long hours upon request for some tribal eventsUnexpected shift changes to cover last-minute eventsGetting in and out of vehicles frequently to deliver newspapersSit, kneel, and stand for extended periods in different environments.Sit, kneel, and stand for extended periods in inclement weather.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional and Confidential PIO Office and fieldQUALIFICATIONS:Preferred qualifications: Two (2) year degree in journalism/communications or a closely related field OR two (2) years' experience in the newspaper/communication field.Applicant must have advanced knowledge of Adobe Cloud software, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro.Must have experience in digital photography and producing/editing videos.Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.Must possess organization and time management skills and must be able to meet deadlines.Must maintain a professional attitude in all situations.Must be knowledgeable in social media.Must be experienced in different writing styles, including AP for print and script for online.Must be comfortable working with large groups of diverse people.Must be comfortable working under strict time restrictions.Must be able to work after 5 p.m. and on weekends, when required.Capable of maintaining an ethical and objective standard in reporting.Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation Motor Vehicle Policy.BENEFITS PACKAGE:Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)Birthday LeaveBereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)Fifteen (15) Paid HolidaysMedical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)401K-up to 3% matchVOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)Short-term DisabilityLong-term DisabilityAdditional Employee Life InsuranceSpouse, and Child Life InsuranceAFLACEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.