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Communications Specialist Videographer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ann Arbor, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Child and Family Services
Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange
Job Title: Communications Specialist Videographer
Reports To: MARE Social Work Supervisor
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Our Mission: To provide expert comprehensive services that strengthen children adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect autism developmental behavioral and physical health challenges so they can achieve whole health well-being and maximum potential.
General Acknowledgement:
As the MARE Videographer you will create compelling visual content that highlights the personalities strengths interests and dreams of children waiting for adoption across Michigan.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and /or ability required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Communications Specialist: Videographer position requires timely proactive and creative production of videos used to enhance family-finding efforts for youth in Michigans foster care system. A skilled videographer and editor must be able to create captivating positive stories to share with potential families.
- Produce high-quality recruitment videos featuring youth awaiting adoption utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and other multimedia tools.
- Scout and identify locations throughout Michigan that provide engaging visual backdrops quality audio conditions and positive memorable experiences for youth participating in recruitment video projects.
- Collaborate with child welfare professionals photographers and communications staff to develop creative recruitment strategies and visual storytelling campaigns.
- Assist with photography sessions for MARE photolisted youth adoptive families and program events as needed.
- Support the development and maintenance of digital content for the MARE website social media platforms electronic newsletters and promotional materials.
- Partner with other MARE staff on development of In-Depth Profiles a youth-led profile that creatively highlights a special interest of featured youth.
- Attend community outreach and recruitment events to capture content promote MAREs mission and engage prospective adoptive families.
- Assist with the planning promotion and coordination of the Michigan Heart Gallery helping showcase youth waiting for adoption through powerful photography and multimedia displays.
- Develop a 1530-minute film for the annual Heart Gallery Premiere.
- Ensure all visual content reflects trauma-informed strengths-based and youth-centered practices while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
- Travel throughout Michigan to conduct video and photography sessions with youth and families.
- Serve as an ambassador for MAREs mission helping elevate the voices of children and youth through creative storytelling.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience planning filming and editing video projects independently; a portfolio or demo reel is required.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the state of Michigan.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong organizational project management communication and attention-to-detail skills
- Flexibility to accommodate filming schedules events and occasional evening or weekend.
- Basic graphic design skills and experience creating content for websites and social media.
Education Certificates Licenses Registrations:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Michigan Drivers License appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.
Working Conditions:
- Position may require evening and weekend hours
- Travel throughout Michigan
Direct reports:
None
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Judson Center provides expert, comprehensive services that strengthen children, adults, and families impacted by abuse, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges so they are successful in their communities.
