Field Photographer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for an experienced ENG Field Photographer to join our Washington, DC Bureau. The ENG Field Photographer will cover breaking news and planned events both domestically and internationally. You will work with other field photographers, field techs, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters. The ENG Field Photographer must be willing and able to travel and work a variety of shifts, potentially on short notice. A valid driver’s license, passport, and a clean driving record are required. 

You are comfortable covering breaking news events as a one-person team including protests/riots, rallies, and war zone conflicts.  You are equally comfortable using traditional and large production cameras, including multi-camera shoots using full-sensor cinematic cameras. This includes the lighting techniques associated with high-end production.

This shift will include working on one or both weekend days, (Saturday and/or Sunday).

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover daily news events in Washington, DC

• Participate and lead multi-camera assignments

• Configure audio for single and multiple camera set-ups

• Safely drive company-owned and rental vehicles

• Handle a non-standard work schedule, including overtime and weekends

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of professional experience in the field

• In-depth knowledge of Sony/Panasonic ENG cameras and file workflow operations

• Strong lighting skills and experience with long-format shoots

• Working knowledge of field audio mixers

• Understanding of satellite, microwave, fiber, and truck transmissions/operations

• Proficient in mixing live remotes with IFB communications

• Adobe Premier editing is a plus

• Drone Pilot experience and FAA Part 107 certification is a plus

• Knowledge of full-frame cinematic cameras is a plus

• Valid driver’s license and passport

• A clean driving record is required, CDL is a plus

• Willingness to be trained on a transmitting satellite camera crew vehicle

• The flexibility and speed to work in a high-stress, breaking news environment

• Extensive travel and the ability to deploy at a moment’s notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation are essential

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $45.50-55.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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