Live Weather Field Photographer & Visual Storyteller

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

FOX Weather is seeking an experienced ENG Field Photographer in New York to cover weather and breaking news for our 24/7 streaming network. You will shoot live coverage, interviews, and feature stories with ENG and cinematic cameras, while coordinating with meteorologists and producers in fast-paced conditions.

Travel frequently, work nights and weekends as weather events demand, and operate LiveU and satellite systems for remote transmissions. FAA Part 107 Drone licensing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as an ENG Field Photographer, preferably covering breaking news or severe weather.
• Strong visual storytelling, camera operation, and lighting skills.
• Experience with Sony ENG cameras and modern field production workflows.
• Familiarity with LiveU, satellite transmission, and streaming technology.
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 Drone License.
• Experience covering protests/riots, rallies, and war zone conflicts.
• Adobe Premiere and non-linear editing experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and passport is required; CDL a plus.
• Willingness to learn how to operate larger vehicles needed for field deployments.
• Flexibility to travel frequently, often on short notice, and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as weather events require

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking weather, natural disasters, and major news events nationwide.
• Shoot live shots, interviews, and feature stories using ENG and cinematic camera systems.
• Produce immersive visual storytelling using movement, composition, natural sound, and environmental details to bring viewers into the scene.
• Operate LiveU, Starlink, FTP, and other live transmission technologies from remote locations.
• Capture aerial footage using drones (FAA Part 107 license preferred).
• Set up and manage field audio, lighting, and live remote productions.
• Safely operate company vehicles and travel on short notice to breaking news assignments.
• Collaborate with producers, meteorologists, and reporters to deliver compelling visual storytelling.
• Deploy to breaking news events, including protests, rallies, war zone conflicts, and other high-risk assignments as needed.
• Primarily support FOX Weather but may also be deployed across all FOX News Media platforms, including FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business (FBN), and FOX Nation, as coverage demands

Skills

Field photography

Camera operation

Lighting skills

LiveU

Satellite transmission

Streaming technology

FAA Part 107 Drone License

Protests/riots coverage

Editing in Adobe Premiere

Strong communication

Tools

Sony ENG cameras

Job description

FOX Weather is seeking an experienced ENG Field Photographer in New York to cover weather and breaking news for our 24/7 streaming network. You will shoot live coverage, interviews, and feature stories with ENG and cinematic cameras, while coordinating with meteorologists and producers in fast-paced conditions.

Travel frequently, work nights and weekends as weather events demand, and operate LiveU and satellite systems for remote transmissions. FAA Part 107 Drone licensing is preferred.