Videographer/Reporter

Indian Tribe; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Birthday leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance (employer paid)

Job summary

Comanche Nation News in Lawton, OK seeks a full-time Videographer for its Public Information Office to produce online news videos, podcasts, and web TV content. The role supports tribal programs, writes online articles, and posts information across the website and social media.

The position requires a two-year degree in journalism/communications or related field, expertise with Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong photography and video editing skills.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in journalism/communications or closely related field or two years in newspaper/communication field.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Cloud software, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience in digital photography and producing/editing videos.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong social media knowledge and AP/online writing styles.

Responsibilities

• Create information videos for tribal programs to inform the public.
• Write online news articles and press releases for The Comanche Nation News webpage.
• Work with PIO Director on daily news, information, and announcements for The Comanche Nation News assets.
• Ensure timely distribution of media releases to the public daily.
• Cover stories, take photos, and produce posts for web pages and social media.
• Edit grammar and information content for The Comanche Nation News.

Skills

Video editing

Digital photography

Social media management

AP style writing

Deadline driven

Education

Two year degree in journalism/communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Comanche Nation Headquarters - Lawton, OK 73507, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $15.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: More than 50%, Job Shift: M-F/8-5, Job Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper, OPENING DATE: November 6, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2026

*Full Time/Flex Schedule

POSITION 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 assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING:

Will Report to the Public Information Office Director

PHYSICAL 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: Occasionally

• Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Working in different outdoor climates year-round
• Work long hours upon request for some tribal events
• Unexpected shift changes to cover last-minute events
• Getting in and out of vehicles frequently to deliver newspapers
• Sit, 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 field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 Leave
• Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical 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% match

VOLUNTARY 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 Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL 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.