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EWTN is hiring : Producer in Washington

EWTN is hiring : Producer in Washington

MediabistroWashington, DC, United States
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Overview

Producer , News Nightly — Washington, DC (Not Remote-Eligible)

Responsibilities

  • Produce discussion segments on national / international pro-life news from a Catholic perspective, including writing news stories.
  • Communicate with the Executive Producer, Host, and other editorial staff about guests; conduct extensive research on potential discussion questions.
  • Pitch original content stories that would make good discussion or news segments based on current affairs.
  • Choose videos, sound bites, and still photos to be included in the broadcast.
  • Collaborate with pre- and post-production team members to produce editorially sound and visually appealing broadcasts that meet EWTN and Industry standards.
  • Serve as backup support to provide coverage for other shows as needed.
  • Work with the News Nightly editorial team to produce content and meet deadlines to deliver a quality daily newscast.

About You

  • 3-5 years prior experience working in TV broadcast production / programming, preferably in a local or national newsroom environment.
  • Excellent broadcast writing skills; able to consistently demonstrate solid news judgment and a meticulous level of attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Catholic Faith and how it relates to the programming goals of the network.
  • A strong understanding of local, national, and international news, as well as key life issues relevant to EWTN’s Global Catholic audience.
  • Able to communicate clearly with control room staff and remote reporters / guests; successfully troubleshoot and resolve any issues as they arise.
  • Fluent on a wide variety of social media platforms; able to grasp new concepts and adapt to changing priorities quickly.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends / nights when required (minimal).
  • Able to work independently and proactively with minimum supervision; strong team-player mentality in order to foster a collaborative environment for the team and across shows.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual; proficient in reading / writing / speaking in any language(s) in addition to English; strongly prefer Spanish and / or Italian.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills using broadcast software programs, preferably ENPS or iNews.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field is strongly preferred.

    • What You’ll Love About Working Here

  • We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
  • Caring environment. We value the importance of family / life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
  • Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
  • 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
  • Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic International University.
  • Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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