Media Services Manager (KD-44385)

CLOSING DATE: October 27th, 2025

POSITION: Media Services Manager

SALARY: $34.55, per hour

REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer 

LOCATION: Information Technology Division, Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions: Exempt, The incumbent of this position will be responsible for overseeing the overall production of the Tribal Tribune newspaper; this includes: editing, writing, taking, developing and indexing photographs, negotiating with advertisers, securing newspaper subscriptions, and dispersing the newspaper to the Tribal membership and general public. Will also be responsible for the administrative/management aspects of the program; this includes: establishing program goals and objectives, supervising subordinate staff, and monitoring the program’s budget. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism or English with 120 months professional experience or,
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism or English with 72 months professional experience and knowledge of fiscal budget processes, (preferred).
• Experience in graphic design or related fields, managing projects and experience in working with teams and developing plans.
• Must have and maintain Valid Driver License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to supervise subordinate staff and initiate corrective/disciplinary actions when necessary; past supervisory experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of various techniques associated with journalism.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, on the telephone, and in written format.
• Must be able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
• Must be able to operate and maintain equipment associated with program operations
• Must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of journalism, printing processes, photography and  graphics.
• Knowledge of advertising, marketing, and promotional strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of budget administration.
• Knowledge of current organizational hardware and software capabilities.
• Ability to learn and apply all Tribal and Division processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use mobile and/or PC technology, computer operating systems, network printer configuration and mobile device configuration in Windows and Mac.
• Must be able to operate and maintain equipment associated with program operations, i.e. layout, photo editing, and word processing programs, and digital/35 millimeter cameras.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal staff and the general public.
• Skills in the use of computers, MS office 2003/2007/2010, and associated software within the MS-Windows 7 and XP environment.
• Type 40 wpm and pass a standardized grammar test
• Pass a basic math testAbility to learn and adapt to the ongoing changes of the organization.
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn and adapt to the the Division and Organizational Change
• Ability to learn and apply all Tribal and Division processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize computers, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Network Analyzers, Conversion cables.
• Ability to be a positive influence on team building.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of the organizational structure, culture, and basic facts of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2028 kabrina.desautel.hrs@colvilletribes.com