Photojournalist

Fox•Bethesda, WI

2d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking an innovative, driven, and creative Photojournalist to join their award-winning news team. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, they deliver more hours of original local programming than any other station in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia market. Photojournalists are visual storytellers who play a critical role in delivering compelling content across every platform where audiences consume news—including linear television, FOX LOCAL streaming, digital, social media, connected TV (CTV), and emerging platforms. This position is based in their state-of-the-art newsroom and studio in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

A passion for visual journalism with the ability to tell compelling stories through photography, natural sound, lighting, and editing.
Thrives in fast-moving situations while maintaining excellent editorial judgment and accuracy.
Experience with professional ENG cameras, non-linear editing systems, live transmission technology, and field production equipment.
Understands how visual storytelling translates across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
Ability to identify unique visual opportunities and elevate storytelling through composition, lighting, and sound.
Collaborative, dependable, and able to work effectively with reporters, producers, editors, assignment desk personnel, and digital teams.
Professional demeanor with the ability to remain calm under pressure while working independently or as part of a team.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
A valid driver's license and a clean/acceptable driving record is required at all times.
Must be able to operate station vehicles throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum three (3) years of recent experience as a television news photojournalist.

Nice To Haves

FAA Part 107 certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
Associate's degree or vocational/technical education preferred.
Mid- to major-market newsroom experience preferred.
Experience with Edius, After Effects, Bitcentral, Panasonic and Sony camera systems, LiveU, and iNews is preferred.
Candidates must submit a current demo reel or portfolio showcasing recent work.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit high-quality video and sound that informs, engages, and connects with audiences across multiple platforms.
Respond quickly to breaking news and live events, delivering dynamic visual storytelling under deadline pressure.
Produce content for linear television, FOX LOCAL streaming, digital platforms, social media, connected TV, and emerging distribution channels.
Utilize LiveU, ENG equipment, drones, and other field technologies to deliver live coverage from the field.
Produce polished packages, live shots, digital video, and social content using non-linear editing systems.
Partner with reporters, producers, assignment editors, digital teams, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling visual storytelling.
Bring story ideas, creative shooting techniques, and innovative approaches that enhance audience engagement across all platforms.
Contribute to editorial meetings, department planning, and other newsroom initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.