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

Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)

WTTG/WDCA - FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus

Are you ready to capture the stories that matter for one of the nation's most respected local newsrooms? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking an innovative, driven, and creative Photojournalist to join our award-winning news team.

As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we deliver more hours of original local programming than any other station in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia market. Our 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 our state-of-the-art newsroom and studio in Bethesda, MD.

Why Join Us?

• Tell Stories That Matter: Capture impactful local news, investigations, politics, sports, and breaking news that serve our community.
  
• Create Across Every Platform: Produce compelling visual content for broadcast, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV audiences.
  
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside accomplished journalists in a fast-paced newsroom that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
  
• Innovate Daily: Use industry-leading technology, live transmission tools, drones, and advanced editing systems to deliver exceptional storytelling.
  

What You'll Do

• Capture Compelling Stories: Shoot and edit high-quality video and sound that informs, engages, and connects with audiences across multiple platforms.
  
• Own Breaking News: Respond quickly to breaking news and live events, delivering dynamic visual storytelling under deadline pressure.
  
• Create for Every Screen: Produce content for linear television, FOX LOCAL streaming, digital platforms, social media, connected TV, and emerging distribution channels.
  
• Operate Live Technology: Utilize LiveU, ENG equipment, drones, and other field technologies to deliver live coverage from the field.
  
• Edit with Impact: Produce polished packages, live shots, digital video, and social content using non-linear editing systems.
  
• Collaborate Across the Newsroom: Partner with reporters, producers, assignment editors, digital teams, and newsroom leadership to develop compelling visual storytelling.
  
• Think Beyond the Assignment: Bring story ideas, creative shooting techniques, and innovative approaches that enhance audience engagement across all platforms.
  
• Participate Fully: Contribute to editorial meetings, department planning, and other newsroom initiatives.
  
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
  

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional Storytelling: A passion for visual journalism with the ability to tell compelling stories through photography, natural sound, lighting, and editing.
  
• Breaking News Mindset: Thrives in fast-moving situations while maintaining excellent editorial judgment and accuracy.
  
• Technical Excellence: Experience with professional ENG cameras, non-linear editing systems, live transmission technology, and field production equipment.
  
• Multiplatform Focus: Understands how visual storytelling translates across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
  
• Creative Eye: Ability to identify unique visual opportunities and elevate storytelling through composition, lighting, and sound.
  
• Team-Oriented: Collaborative, dependable, and able to work effectively with reporters, producers, editors, assignment desk personnel, and digital teams.
  
• Strong Communication: Professional demeanor with the ability to remain calm under pressure while working independently or as part of a team.
  
• Physical Requirements: 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.
  
• FAA Part 107 certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or vocational/technical education preferred.
  
• Minimum three (3) years of recent experience as a television news photojournalist.
  
• 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.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401(k) with company match.
  
• Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy access to an onsite fitness center and a variety of restaurants, cafés, and retail just steps from our Bethesda newsroom.
  

Additional Details

• FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation.
  
• Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news.
  
• Candidate will be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.
  

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $49.69 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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