News Photographer

Fox Television Stations; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

FOX 4 in Dallas–Fort Worth is seeking a talented News Photographer who thrives on storytelling, embraces breaking news, and is passionate about creating compelling visuals for broadcast, streaming, and digital.

Join a top-market newsroom known for award-winning journalism, fast-paced coverage, and a commitment to North Texas communities. Bring strong technical skills and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays to produce engaging content across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years' experience as a television news photographer (competitive market preferred).
• Strong video composition, lighting, and audio skills.
• Experience with live transmission technologies (Satellite, IP workflows) preferred.
• Non-linear editing proficiency with Edius/Adobe Premiere or similar.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit high-quality video and audio for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to create engaging, deadline-driven stories.
• Cover breaking news and live events using ENG and IP-based transmission technology.
• Produce content for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media.
• Operate and maintain cameras, lighting, audio gear, live transmission equipment, and news vehicles.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Video shooting

Lighting

Audio skills

Live transmission

Editing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Edius

Adobe Premiere

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join the team that covers one of the most dynamic, fast-growing, and news-rich regions in the country. KDFW FOX 4 is seeking a talented News Photographer who thrives on storytelling, embraces breaking news, and is passionate about creating compelling visual content that informs and engages audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

As a News Photographer at FOX 4, you'll work in a highly competitive, top-market newsroom known for its award-winning journalism, breaking news coverage, and commitment to serving North Texas communities. From major breaking news and severe weather events to impactful investigations and community stories, you'll help shape how millions of viewers experience the news every day.

We're entering an exciting new chapter at FOX 4. Soon, our team will move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art broadcast and digital media facility equipped with cutting-edge technology and production capabilities. This is an opportunity to be part of a major investment in the future of local news while helping tell the stories that matter most to North Texas.

If you're a creative visual storyteller with strong technical skills and a passion for journalism, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit high-quality video and audio for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to create engaging, deadline-driven stories.
• Cover breaking news and live events using ENG and IP-based transmission technology.
• Produce content optimized for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Operate and maintain cameras, lighting, audio gear, live transmission equipment, and news vehicles.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years' experience as a television news photographer (competitive market preferred).
• Strong video composition, lighting, and audio skills.
• Experience with live transmission technologies (Satellite, Cellular Bonding, IP workflows preferred).
• Non-linear editing proficiency (e.g., Edius, Adobe Premiere, or similar platforms).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Why FOX 4?

• Work in Dallas-Fort Worth, the nation's fourth-largest television market and one of the most active news environments in the country.
• Be part of a newsroom recognized for market-leading breaking news, severe weather coverage, investigative journalism, and community storytelling.
• Utilize advanced field production and live transmission technologies to deliver content across multiple platforms.
• Create impactful stories for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social audiences.
• Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced production, newsroom, and content-gathering technology designed to support the next generation of local journalism.
• Build your portfolio and advance your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced journalists and storytellers.

Bring your creativity, technical expertise, and passion for storytelling to FOX 4 and help deliver the news that matters most to North Texas audiences.

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 $24.20-38.28 per hour.

This role is also eligible for various benefits, including:

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.