Senior Videographer (Washington, DC)

Senior Videographer

Location: Washington, DC (Not Remote Eligible)

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:

The Senior Videographer covers EWTN News Nightly’s daily coverage, is based in the field at the U.S. Capitol and is responsible for shooting the nightly Capitol Hill live or live-to-tape segment. This position also manages the EWTN News videographers and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day and long-term coverage of Capitol Hill, White House, and field videography for news programming based in Washington, D.C.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Directly manage, train, and develop Videographer staff, ensuring the highest quality production possible.
• Serve as primary videographer to support the Capitol Hill reporting team to include general assignment, political, and feature news stories; perform basic editing of packages.
• Professionally light reporters and guests; keep up with changing trends and creative options; operate live shots and streaming video equipment like LiveU.
• Schedule videographers to serve EWTN News Nightly, EWTN News in Depth, EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, and other shows as necessary.
• Collaborate with producers and executive producers to meet production needs of individual shows.
• Develop and maintain a strong list of freelance videographers for field productions and to cover for the in-house team.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Engineering Manager with managing and maintaining field production equipment, including company vehicles; drives and ENN crew vehicles.
• Support the production team with live studio tapings, as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have a minimum of 5-7 years of broadcast news field experience as a videographer, with at least 2 years of experience working as a team lead or in a management role.
• You take a genuine interest in mentoring, developing, and assessing videographer skills for direct reports.
• You have demonstrated photography skills in a multi-media newsroom with a strong working knowledge of location lighting techniques.
• You possess a working knowledge of the Catholic faith and a genuine affinity for EWTN’s mission.
• You are tech savvy and stay well informed about the latest digital and linear broadcast technology.
• You have prior experience working in Avid Media Composer or comparable professional editing systems for field editing and working with multiple tape formats.
• Your ability to pass a White House and Capitol Hill background check and maintain credentials is required.
• You possess a valid State-issued driver’s license and safe driving record with ability to drive an EWTN vehicle daily to and from sites.
• You are able to lift and carry broadcast equipment up to 45 pounds and successfully function as a member of the office’s “Essential Team”, including during inclement weather; flexibility on work schedule; some nights and weekends will be required; you are able to travel domestically and internationally periodically in consideration of breaking news and special events as needed.
• You have prior experience working with control room equipment and are proficient working with LiveU or a similar platform.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience managing remote/field staff is preferred.
• Ability to edit in-studio and in the field is strongly preferred; will be requested as a learned skill for basic field editing.

 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!