Photographer

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle is seeking a photojournalist with experience to join our news team. The primary role of the photojournalist is to be an NPPA-style visual storyteller. This role will shoot, co-produce, edit, and present images with sound for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media. As a news photojournalist, you must be a go-getter. This position requires the ability to go live in breaking news situations and multi-task by shooting video, editing, and feeding raw and edited material. Must be willing to conduct interviews on your own including man-on-the-street and ''go live'' as a performer in breaking news situations. The successful candidate must have an understanding of bonded cellular technology and live truck operations, experience operating ENG/KU/IP vehicles and equipment is preferred. Must be able to use field lighting to produce well-lit content, as needed. Experience with non-linear editing equipment, such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere is required. Experience with Sony XDCam Camera format is a plus. FAA license to operate a drone is a plus. Knowledge of iNews and desktop editing are preferred. Some writing and voiceover experience is also desirable/preferred. Perform other duties as assigned.

You must be a self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills on multiple platforms. The successful candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience, as a photojournalist/editor in a television news department. A willingness and ability to travel for story assignments, including international travel is also desirable. The news is a 24/7 world, and we'll work with you on a regular work schedule that could occasionally change to fit the needs for mornings, nights, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid credit card, valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

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.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $31.26-36.06 per hour for Washington. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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