Field Photographer: Fast-Paced News & Live Coverage

FOX Television Stations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits per CBA

Job summary

FOX News Media in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned Field Photographer to cover breaking news and events nationwide and overseas. You will operate Sony ENG and cinema cameras, manage file-based workflows, and support multi-camera productions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong editing in Premiere, advanced lighting, streaming tech familiarity, and readiness for long hours, travel, overtime, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong video photography and non-linear editing experience
• Advanced lighting skills, including long-format shoots
• Working knowledge of field audio mixers and multi-camera audio routing
• Familiarity with streaming technologies and satellite newsgathering vehicles
• Willingness to train on satellite-camera crew vehicles and larger vehicles
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure breaking-news environments
• Flexibility to work across bureau, shooting, editing, and satellite-truck operations
• Availability to travel extensively and deploy on short notice for a 24-hour news operation, including overtime and weekends
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and valid passport; CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate Sony ENG broadcast and cine cameras and manage file-based workflows
• Edit using Adobe Premiere
• Lead multi-camera and full-frame camera assignments
• Configure audio for single and multiple camera set-ups
• Operate LiveU and Starlink transmission systems
• Safely operate company-owned and rental vehicles

Skills

Video photography

Non-linear editing

Lighting techniques

Field audio

Streaming technologies

Satellite equipment

Camera operation

Tools

Premiere Pro

Sony ENG cameras

LiveU

Starlink

Audio mixers

Job description

FOX News Media in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned Field Photographer to cover breaking news and events nationwide and overseas. You will operate Sony ENG and cinema cameras, manage file-based workflows, and support multi-camera productions.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong editing in Premiere, advanced lighting, streaming tech familiarity, and readiness for long hours, travel, overtime, and weekends.