Producer, News Nightly

Producer, News Nightly in Washington, DC, will work with the News Nightly editorial team to produce content under tight deadlines for a high-quality daily newscast, with a Catholic perspective at the core of storytelling.

What You'll 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.
• Support the additional weekly shows produced from the DC office, as necessary.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• A passion for EWTN's mission with a 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 through our partnership with Catholic International University.
• Spiritual enrichment - freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!