Field Photographer
Fox Weather
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
FOX Weather is looking for an experienced ENG Field Photographer to join our New York Bureau. You'll cover major weather events, breaking news, and critical weather news stories across the nation. Working alongside meteorologists, correspondents, and producers, you'll capture compelling visuals that help tell important stories and keep viewers informed when it matters most. This is a field-based role that requires frequent travel, quick deployment, and the ability to work safely in challenging weather conditions.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 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
• Flexibility to travel frequently, often on short notice, and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as weather events require
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Salary/Benefits
$44.00 - $55.00 /hour USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Additional Information
FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media, launched in October 2021. The platform leverages FOX News Channel's extensive newsgathering units and FOX Television Stations' resources, employing a combined 120 meteorologists to provide a comprehensive suite of weather products that includes local, regional, and national reporting, as well as live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar and over 100,000 HD cameras across the country, FOX Weather offers an innovative approach to forecasting that covers all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. The service is accessible via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on iOS and Android devices, and through platforms such as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, as part of FOX's Connected TV Apps.
