News Photographer Job at Fox Television Stations in Chicago

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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

WFLD Chicago Fox 32 has an immediate full-time job opening for a staff photographer for our news broadcast(s). Candidate will shoot and edit spot news, feature stories and sports. They will also perform LiveU and ENG microwave shots from in and around the Chicago area. Candidate must be a high caliber news photographer with a minimum 3-5 years’ experience. Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred. Candidate must be able to shoot and edit a package in the field and must be familiar with Adobe Premiere.

Candidate must be able to lift over fifty (50) pounds of equipment, walk carrying a tripod, batteries and Live U backpack. Must be willing to work in extreme hot / cold weather conditions and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overnights. Individual must also work well with Assignment Desk, Writers, and Reporters. Position necessitates travel and working overtime (reg. 40 hour work week).

Employee must show proof of a valid driver’s license and to work within NABET CBA

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 $30.00-46.91 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.

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Media Production

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In Summary : WFLD Chicago Fox 32 has an immediate full-time job opening for a staff photographer for our news broadcast(s) Candidate will shoot and edit spot news, feature stories and sports . Candidate must be a high caliber news photographer with a minimum 3-5 years’ experience . Position necessitates travel and working overtime (reg. 40 hour work week)

En Español : Incluye estaciones ubicadas en 14 de las 15 principales áreas designadas del mercado, o DMAs, y duópolis en 11 DMA, incluyendo los tres mayores DMA (Nueva York, Los Ángeles y Chicago). De estas estaciones, 18 están afiliadas a la Red FOX. Además de distribuir contenido deportivo, entretenimiento y sindicado, las estaciones de televisión producen colectivamente aproximadamente 1,200 horas de historias locales familiares cada semana. Estas estaciones prefieren que el espectador de Fox Broadcasting Network tenga una experiencia completa para grabar y editar noticias con nuestro programa de trabajo profesional y un paquete de fotografías de actualidad de nivel directo e informativo. El candidato debe ser capaz de levantar más de cincuenta (50) libras de equipo, caminar llevando un trípode, baterías y mochila Live U. Debemos estar dispuestos a trabajar en condiciones climáticas extremadamente calientes / frías y estar listos para trabajar los fines de semana, días festivos y durante las noches. También el individuo debe trabajar bien con Assignment Desk, escritores y periodistas. La posición requiere viajar y trabajar horas extras (reg. 40 horas semana laboral). Nivel de la antigüedad nivel de la tercera edad Tipo de empleo Tipo de trabajo a tiempo completo Función de trabajo Función del diseño, arte / creatividad y tecnologías de la información Indústrias de producción de medios aumenta sus posibilidades de entrevistarse en las estaciones de televisión Fox por 2 veces Obtenga notificación sobre nuevos trabajos de fotógrafo de noticias en Chicago, IL.