Videographer (Part-Time)

Job Advertisement

The City of Lansing is seeking a part-time Videographer to join the Mayor's Office of Community Media. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Officials, other City employees, members of the media, and the public. This is a great opportunity for those knowledgeable in the principles and practices of media production, the operation, maintenance, & repair of production equipment, and practices and procedures used in developing, editing, storing and shipping of media products.

Special Requirements & Training

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Position requires that you work in person thirty (30) hours per week.
• Must submit "Demo Reel"
  
  

Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following

• Associates degree in communication arts, speech, television and radio, film, media arts, audio/video production, or a related field;
• AND, one (1) year of professional experience in directing, producing, filming audio/video material for media production and release;
• AND, must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
  
  

Essential Position Functions Inlcude But Are Not Limited To

• Sets up and films media events, City Council and board meetings, City educational programs and other production for broadcast on the City's television station and internet.
• Sequences and edits production work for broadcast.
• Keeps calendar of events and programs to be filmed.
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends and advances in media technology.
• Maintains and catalogs digital files and show masters.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to work.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs production equipment.
  
  

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Application Special Instructions

HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

ATTACH RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS)

DEMO REEL: As part of the application process, you are required to submit a "Demo Reel".

Kindly submit your sample to kesha.mckitty@lansingmi.gov no later than Monday, April 20, 2026

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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City of Lansing

Mayoral Part-time Employee

Summary

Vision Insurance Employees will be eligible for Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12 Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact with a co-pay. Coverage will begin the first of the month following your date of hire.

Dental Insurance: The City will provided Delta Dental coverage effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Coverage includes the employee and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for treatment costs with a $1,500 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00 lifetime maximum per person.

Personal Leave: Employees will receive sixteen hours of personal leave days, annually on January 1 or at time of hire. Personal days must be used by December 31 or they shall be forfeited.

Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act Employees will be provided paid medical leave as indicated by the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act. Eligible employees will be credited with time January 1st of each year.

Parking/Transportation Subsidy: An employee shall be eligible for a monthly CATA bus pass at the City's expense or elect to receive a parking subsidy.

Deferred Compensation: Employees are eligible to participate in the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. Currently the City contracts with two vendors that employees may choose from; these plans are Aetna Life & Annuity and T. Rowe Price. Employee may contribute up to a maximum allowable by law annually through payroll deduction. For a bi-weekly employee the minimum contribution is $25.00 per pay period. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.

AFLAC – Employees may participate in AFLAC plans. You may enroll within 30 days of your hire date, or anytime during Open Enrollment period which is May of each year. Summaries are available in the Department of Human Resources.

Department of Human Resources, 8th Floor City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing MI 48933. Phone: 483-4014

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

01

Identify your highest level of education

• None
• Highschool/GED
• One year or less of College
• Two years or less of College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
  
  

02

Identify your major or area of concentration

03

How much experience do you have in editing, directing, producing, and filming audio/video material for media production and release?

• None
• Less than 1 years
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 or more years
  
  

04

Briefly describe your experience in editing, directing, producing, and/or filming audio/video material for media production and release:

05

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question