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Job · Washington, DC

Producer

Eternal Word Television Network · Religion-Related · $113.3M budget · 418 staff · Since 1980

Produces and broadcasts Catholic-themed television, radio, and digital media programming, including news, documentaries, talk shows, and live coverage of global Church events.

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$179K–$365K
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$81.7M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
418
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
74%
of spending
Fine: 74% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−3%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
10 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 9.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1981
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description Producer, News Nightly Location: Washington, DC (On-Site) HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: As a Producer for EWTN News Nightly, you will play a key role in shaping a trusted, mission-driven daily newscast covering local, national, and international news viewed across the globe. You will work closely with the editorial team to produce timely, accurate, and compelling content under strict daily deadlines. Your work directly supports EWTN’s mission of delivering faithful, pro-life, and Catholic-centered news to millions of viewers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will produce discussion segments on national and international news from a Catholic perspective, writing clear and engaging news stories that meet EWTN’s high editorial standards. You will collaborate with the Executive Producer, Host, and editorial staff regarding guests, conducting extensive research and preparing thoughtful discussion questions. You will pitch original story ideas that align with current affairs and would make strong discussions or news segments. You will select videos, sound bites, graphics, and still photos for the broadcast, and collaborate with pre- and post-production teams to ensure each show is both editorially sound and visually appealing.

ABOUT YOU: You bring 3–5 years of experience in TV broadcast production or programming, ideally within a local or national newsroom. You are an excellent broadcast writer with strong news judgment and meticulous attention to detail. You have a demonstrated understanding of the Catholic Faith and how it informs EWTN’s programming goals. You stay well-versed in local, national, and international news, including key life issues relevant to EWTN’s global audience. You communicate clearly with control room staff, reporters, and guests, and you troubleshoot production challenges with confidence.

You are fluent across social media platforms, quick to grasp new concepts, and adaptable to shifting priorities. You are able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights or weekends for breaking news and special event coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

You are proficient in languages in addition English, with a strong preference for Spanish and/or Italian. You bring intermediate to advanced skills in broadcast software programs, preferably ENPS or iNews and have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. 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 and attend an annual retreat. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan. 11 Paid Holidays…

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About Eternal Word Television Network

From its Form 990