OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a Miami-based Freelance Field Photographer to cover breaking news and planned events in the US and abroad. You will work with a dedicated team comprising other field photographers, technical crews, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters. 

The Freelance Field Photographer must be comfortable covering breaking news as a one-person team and handling the complexities of covering protests, uprisings, political gatherings, and conflicts in hostile regions using traditional ENG cameras. The candidate must also be proficient in large-scale productions involving multi-camera setups with full-sensor cinematic cameras and lighting techniques associated with high-end productions.

You must be willing to engage in extensive and substantial travel and be prepared to deploy on short notice in support of a 24-hour news cycle. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In-depth Knowledge of Panasonic & Sony ENG cameras and file workflow operations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Lead multi-camera assignments

Full-frame camera assignments

Configure audio for single and multiple camera set-ups

FTP, LiveU, BGAN operations

Perform 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

Adobe Premier editing

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 a high-stress, breaking news environment

Versatile and prepared to work in the bureau one day, shoot and edit the next, and operate an easy-to-use auto-acquisition satellite truck the 3rd day

Extensive travel and the ability to deploy at a moment’s notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation

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

To own a camera package (specifics will be provided during the interview) for rent

Flexible work schedule to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekends

Willing and available to travel last minute frequently

Drone experience/Part 107/CDL are a plus

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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.

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