Field Photographer: Fast-Paced News & Multi-Camera Pro

Fox News Media; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Field Photographer to cover breaking news and planned events. You will work with photographers, technicians, engineers, producers, and reporters across domestic and international assignments.

The role requires comfort with long hours, extensive travel, weekend availability, and physical stamina to handle large, professional lighting and camera gear. A valid license and passport are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional field photography experience.
• Strong video photography and non-linear editing experience.
• Advanced lighting skills for long-format shoots.
• Knowledge of field audio mixers and multi-camera audio routing.
• Familiarity with streaming technologies and satellite news gathering.
• Willingness to train on satellite-camera crew vehicles and larger vehicles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure breaking-news environment.
• Flexibility to travel across bureau, shooting, editing, and satellite-truck operations as needed.
• Availability to travel extensively 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

Field photography

Video photography

Non-linear editing

Lighting

Field audio

Streaming tech

Satellite vehicles

Vehicle operation

Fast-paced work

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Fox News Media in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Field Photographer to cover breaking news and planned events. You will work with photographers, technicians, engineers, producers, and reporters across domestic and international assignments.

The role requires comfort with long hours, extensive travel, weekend availability, and physical stamina to handle large, professional lighting and camera gear. A valid license and passport are essential.