Photojournalist

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WTTG/WDCA – Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time) 

Without the pictures, it’s just radio. That’s how important photojournalism is to us.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, Washington DC’s top news station, has an opening for an innovative and cutting edge photojournalist to join our award winning team. Candidates should provide examples of their work that display how they tell stories and captivate an audience through the lens of the camera. You will come to us with at least three years of recent on-the-street news experience. You are sharp. You are a doer. You hustle to be the first on the scene. You are a self-starter who shows up every day with a positive attitude and knows there is no “I” in team. If this sounds like you, this is the job for you!

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

• Utilize digital camera and editing equipment to tell captivating stories.

• Use of different camera and media formats to apply techniques appropriately to each story.

• Highly skilled in Edius editing, After Effects, Bitcentral, Panasonic, Sony cameras, and iNews.

• Utilize drones to provide cinematic perspectives and enhanced visual experiences.

• Drone camera operator training for Part 107 pilots.

• Operate Live U packs.

• Shoot, capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.

• Assignments include breaking news, investigative features, sports events, and political news.

• Daily collaboration with reporters, editors, managers, and other staff members.

• Participate in editorial, department, and station meetings.

• Think critically under pressure and work professionally on individual assignments and as part of a cohesive team. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING

• HS Diploma (or equivalent). Vocational/technical school or Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a news photojournalist. Mid to major market preferred.

• Strong communication skills and good judgment.

• Live ENG remote skillset and experience with ENG truck operation, field editing, and satellite trucks.

• Excellent photography, lighting, audio, non-linear editing, and computer skills.

• Superior news judgment.

• Creative and detail oriented.

• Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure.

• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Candidates must submit resume and video/link of recent work.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks 

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.  Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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.

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.

WTTG/WDCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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.

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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