Senior Videographer Washington DC
Senior Videographer Washington DC
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Senior Videographer
Location: Washington DC Not Remote Eligible
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:
The Senior Videographer covers EWTN News Nightlys daily coverage is based in the field at the U.S. Capitol and is responsible for shooting the nightly Capitol Hill live or livetotape segment. This position also manages the EWTN News videographers and is responsible for overseeing daytoday and longterm 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 ProLife 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 inhouse 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 57 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 multimedia newsroom with a strong working knowledge of location lighting techniques.
- You possess a working knowledge of the Catholic faith and a genuine affinity for EWTNs 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 Stateissued drivers 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 offices 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 instudio and in the field is strongly preferred; will be requested as a learned skill for basic field editing.
WHAT YOULL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
- We offer a career with purpose! Apply your Godgiven talents knowing your contributions help to advance EWTNs 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!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
