HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: As the Producer, you will work with the News Nightly editorial team to produce content and fulfill other responsibilities with a strict deadline to produce a quality daily newscast.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: • 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, includes conducting 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.
ABOUT YOU: • You have 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!
WHAT TO DO NEXT: If you're ready to get started on EWTN's mission to bring the Gospel to the world, please apply at https://www.ewtn.com/employment.
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