Videographer & Multimedia Specialist

JOB TITLE: Videographer & Multimedia Specialist

Supervisor: Director of Communications & PR

Status: Exempt

Salary: Starting at $58,511

Location: Fulton, MI

Posting Closes: 06-09-2026 at 9am

Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

• Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• 401K Plan with eligible match
• MERS Plan for Law Enforcement
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
  
  
  

Position Summary

This position is a dual-focus role that serves as the Tribe’s lead visual storyteller and technical A/V expert. The primary objective is to produce high-quality, culturally resonant video content that preserves NHBP history and engages the community. Additionally, this position ensures the technical integrity of the organization’s audio-visual infrastructure, providing seamless support for Tribal government operations and special events. The incumbent will be the lead person shooting/editing/producing video narratives in support of the Tribe and operating, maintaining and troubleshooting A/V equipment and software used in the production and distribution of A/V, multimedia, video programs and video conferencing equipment for all NHBP facilities.

Essential Functions

• Narrative Production
• Lead the end-to-end production of documentary-style features, social media shorts, and archival projects.
• Create compelling stories, conduct empathetic interviews with Elders and Members, and deliver a polished final product.
• Cultural Documentation
• Act as a guardian of Tribal history by filming significant community events such as gatherings and documenting oral histories with a deep respect for protocol and sensitivity.
• Live Event Technical Lead
• Plan and execute the A/V strategy for major events (e.g., Pow Wows, General Membership Meetings).
• Set up sound reinforcement, live-streaming feeds, and visual displays in diverse environments.
• Infrastructure Excellence
• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain the organization’s A/V systems, including digital signage and conference room systems.
• Ensure that technology is an "invisible" support that never distracts from the work of the Tribal government.
• Empowerment through Training
• Create simple, accessible "how-to" guides and provide hands-on training to staff to ensure they are confident using departmental A/V tools and conferencing software.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Video Production, Film, Multimedia, or related education, or 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• 3 years of professional experience which includes:
• Operating cinema-grade or DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, field audio equipment (lavaliers, boom mics), A/V system operations (including audio mixing and processing at appropriate volume levels, AV switching, control systems, video encoding, and video on demand), and lighting kits.
• Expert-level editing in video and image editing software.
• Setting up and "breaking down" A/V hardware—mixers, speakers, and cabling—and a basic understanding of A/V-over-IP or conferencing software.
• Provide a demo reel or portfolio of work which includes examples of storytelling, clean audio, and high-quality editing.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and be eligible to operate GSA vehicles.
• Knowledge of current A/V components technologies and techniques including video conferencing and remote group collaboration equipment.
• Experience working with vendors that supplement videographer and multimedia services.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Native American cultures.
• Lead A/V responsibility experience within a corporate or government setting.
• Experience working with diverse communities with unique and nuanced histories.
  
  
  

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized Indian Tribes.