Anchor EWTN News Nightly Washington DC
Anchor EWTN News Nightly Washington DC
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Anchor EWTN News Nightly
Location: Washington DC not remoteeligible
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:
The EWTN News Nightly Anchor works with the Executive Producer alongside the News Nightly editorial and production team to deliver a highquality daily newscast and occasional special events coverage from a Catholic perspective.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Serve as a faithful and informed face of the global Catholic networks news service accurately representing Catholic Church Teaching and the Churchs positions on issues of public policy.
- Review and help write newscasts including VOs VOSOTs and packages.
- Thoroughly prepare for discussion segments with experts and pundits on current events Catholic issues and the intersection of the Catholic Teaching and public policy.
- Provide story ideas at daily editorial meetings.
- Collaborate with the team on the daily news cast special segments coverage of special events like the March for Life and holiday shows.
- Collaborate with the Digital/Social Media team to tease and promote shows and segments.
- Stay up to date on secular current events as well as changes in Church hierarchy and news from the Vatican.
- Establish and maintain contacts and relationships within the Catholic community and beyond. This may include public appearances at relevant events.
ABOUT YOU:
- You have a minimum of 5 years of broadcasting news experience including previous anchoring experience of live and pretaped news shows.
- You possess a Bachelors Degree in Journalism Communications or related field.
- Strong journalistic skills and ability to follow standard journalistic practices particularly accuracy honesty and integrity; demonstrate excellent news judgment.
- Practicing Catholic with demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith commitment to EWTNs mission and the ability to apply both to stories being covered.
- Strong onair presentation; must be credible personable and passionate and demonstrate exemplary composure under pressure.
- Proven ability to perform well under pressure adapt quickly to change and meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility on work schedule (some nights and weekends may be required) with the ability to travel as needed on short notice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with Associated Press/Production Management System products is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in a second language is a plus; Italian or Spanish is preferred.
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!
Employment Type
Full-Time
