OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFox News is looking for a Freelance Field Photographer to cover breaking news and planned events in the US and abroad. 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. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESIn-depth Knowledge of Panasonic & Sony ENG cameras and file workflow operationsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentLead multi-camera assignmentsFull-frame camera assignmentsConfigure audio for single and multiple camera set-upsFTP, LiveU, BGAN operationsPerform satellite, microwave, fiber, and truck transmissions/operationsSafely driving company-owned and rental vehiclesExtensive, last-minute travel for breaking newsNonstandard work schedule, including overtime and weekendsAdobe Premier editingWHAT YOU WILL NEED5+ years of professional experience in the fieldStrong lighting skills and experience with long-format shootsThe flexibility and speed to work in a high-stress, breaking news environmentVersatile 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 dayExtensive travel and the ability to deploy at a moment's notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operationWorking knowledge of field audio mixersAbility to mix and route audio for multiple camera shootsProficient in mixing Live remotes with IFB communicationsExperience with video photography and non-linear video editingExperience with lighting techniquesFamiliar with streaming technologies, satellite news-gathering vehiclesWillingness to be trained on a transmitting satellite camera crew vehicleValid Driver's License and PassportA clean driving recordTo own a camera package (specifics will be provided during the interview) for rentFlexible work schedule to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekendsWilling and available to travel last minute frequentlyDrone experience/Part 107/CDL are a plusWe 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.
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