Producer

Eternal Word Television Network, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off

Worship at work participation

Job summary

A prominent religious broadcasting network in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Producer for News Nightly. The role involves producing news content, collaborating with teams, and requires a strong understanding of Catholic values. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in TV production and excellent writing skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on family balance and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in TV broadcast production/programming.
• Excellent attention to detail and news judgment.
• Understanding of the Catholic Faith and EWTN's programming goals.
• Ability to communicate with control room staff and troubleshoot issues.
• Fluency on various social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce segments on pro-life news from a Catholic perspective.
• Communicate with staff about guests and research discussion questions.
• Pitch story ideas based on current affairs.
• Choose multimedia content for broadcasts.
• Collaborate with production team for quality broadcasts.

Skills

Broadcast writing skills

News judgment

Research skills

Social media proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

Broadcast software programs (ENPS or iNews)

Job description

Description

Producer, News Nightly

Location: Washington, DC (Not Remote-Eligible)

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!