Gabriel Fellowship

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO GABRIEL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Archdiocese of Chicago Gabriel Fellowship Program was established in 2022 through the generosity of a donor interested in increasing the strength and diversity of Catholic media voices and storytelling. The Program offers exceptional opportunities for recent college graduates in film or broadcast journalism to spend a year exploring stories about the impact of faith on our daily lives and producing a short form documentary.

As paid full-time members of The Archdiocese of Chicago multimedia content team, Fellows will work on assignments individually and alongside experienced staff, producing 24 hours of original monthly broadcast, podcast, radio and social media content. They will have the opportunity to generate stories, research content and execute compelling pieces.

Fellows will also receive a $25,000 budget to produce and distribute their own capstone project, a short form documentary of faith. Past subjects have included the impact of prison ministry, the accompaniment of migrants, and a profile of a Catholic priest who flies to remote Alaskan villages to share the faith.

At the end of the 18 month Fellowship, participants will have a current and polished body of work that represents their abilities to perform on professional production teams or in news rooms. Fellows receive a salary and comprehensive benefits package and will have access to their own gear.

Scope

Assist in the production of podcasts, broadcasts, video streams, and radio programs.
Research and produce a short form capstone documentary on a topic related to archdiocese mission and ministries.
Shoot, write, edit at least 2 short form pieces each week

Requirements

Storytelling: The ability to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences
Visual composition: An eye for how to compose shots
Technical proficiency: Knowledge of how to use cameras, sound recording equipment, and editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro.
Leadership and communication: The ability to manage a film crew and collaborate with others
Adaptability: The ability to solve problems and adapt to changing circumstances
Business knowledge: An understanding of film production budgeting
Development: Skilled at researching topics, setting up interviews, writing scripts