Job Description
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:
- 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.
- Demonstrated photography skills in a multi-media newsroom with a strong working knowledge of location lighting techniques.
- Possess a working knowledge of the Catholic faith and a genuine affinity for EWTN's mission.
- Tech savvy and well informed about the latest digital and linear broadcast technology.
- Prior experience working in Avid Media Composer or comparable professional editing systems for field editing and working with multiple tape formats.
- Ability to pass a White House and Capitol Hill background check and maintain credentials is required.
- Possess a valid State-issued driver's license and safe driving record with ability to drive an EWTN vehicle daily to and from sites.
- 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.
- 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!
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
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