Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News/Fox Business Network is looking for an experienced ENG Field Photographer to join our Washington, DC Bureau. The 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 candidate must be willing and able to travel and fill different work shifts on short notice if needed.
The candidate should be comfortable covering breaking news as a one-man team. The Field Photographer should also be comfortable covering protests/riots, rallies, and war zone conflicts with traditional ENG cameras and equally comfortable with large production that includes multi-camera shoots using full sensor cinematic cameras. This includes the lighting techniques associated with high-end production.
You will be offered the following shift: Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 7pm
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• In-depth Knowledge of Sony/Panasonic ENG cameras and file workflow operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adobe Premier editing is a plus
• Participate and lead Multi-camera assignments
• Knowledge of full-frame cinematic cameras is a plus
• Configure audio for single and multiple camera set-ups
• FTP, LiveU, BGAN operations
• Understanding of satellite, microwave, fiber, and truck transmissions/operations
• Safely driving company-owned and rental vehicles
• Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news
• Nonstandard work schedule, including overtime and weekends
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5+ years of professional experience in the field
• Strong lighting skills and experience with long format shoots
• The flexibility and speed to work in high stress breaking news environment
• Versatile and prepared to work in the bureau one day, shoot and edit the next day at a remote location
• Extensive travel and the ability to deploy at a moment's notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation are essential
• Working knowledge of field audio mixers
• Ability to mix and route audio for multiple camera shoots
• Proficient in mixing Live remotes with IFB communications
• Experience with video photography and non-linear video editing
• Experience with lighting techniques
• Familiar with streaming technologies, satellite news-gathering vehicles
• Willingness to be trained on a transmitting satellite camera crew vehicle
• Valid Driver's License and Passport
• A clean driving record is required, CDL is a plus
• Willing to be trained to drive a larger vehicle
Working conditions
• Flexible work schedule in order to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekends
• Willing and available to travel last-minute frequently
Physical requirements
• This is a very physically demanding job that requires long hours, extensive travel, and lifting of heavy equipment
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4z8qq-34-201-37-128-42 in your application.