Field Photographer

This is a Full Time Job

FOX News is looking for an experienced Field Photographer in our Atlanta Bureau. The Field Photographer will cover breaking news and planned events domestically and internationally. The role requires collaboration with other photographers, technical support staff, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters. You must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, potentially on short notice. Extensive travel and the ability to deploy at a moment's notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation are essential.

The candidate must be comfortable covering breaking news as a one-person team and equally comfortable with large productions that include multi-camera shoots using full-sensor cinematic cameras and lighting techniques associated with high-end production. The Photographer should have experience covering protests/riots, rallies, and war zone conflicts with traditional ENG cameras.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and engage in assignments involving multiple cameras
• Set up and manage audio configurations for both single and multi-camera shoots
• Operate FTP, LiveU, and Starlink for content transmission
• Drive company vehicles and rentals safely and responsibly
• Travel extensively and spontaneously for urgent news coverage
• Work a non-standard, flexible schedule that includes overtime and weekend shifts

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5+ years of professional experience in the field
• Extensive knowledge of Sony ENG cameras and familiarity with file-based workflow operations
• Advanced skills in lighting, including experience with long-form productions
• The flexibility and speed to work in a high-stress, breaking news environment
• Versatility and preparedness to work in the bureau one day, shoot and edit the next day at remote location
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of field audio
• Experience managing live remote broadcasts with IFB communications
• Video photography proficiency and adept at non-linear editing systems
• Familiarity with streaming technologies and satellite news-gathering assets
• Valid Driver's License and Passport
• Flexible schedule to suit a news organization operating 24/7, including availability for overtime and weekend work
• Willingness and ability to travel last minute frequently
• A clean driving record is required
• Knowledge of full-frame cinematic cameras
• Adobe Premiere editing is preferred