Per Diem News Videographer

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

WTXF Fox 29 is seeking a talented and dynamic Freelance News Videographer to join our team. This on-call position involves covering general news assignments in a fast-paced environment, utilizing electronic camera and editing equipment to deliver compelling stories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality videos for news stories.
• Apply appropriate techniques for each assignment, including lighting, audio, and editing.
• Utilize non-linear editing software and demonstrate strong computer skills.
• Operate live ENG remote equipment, including ENG trucks and bonded cellular devices.
• Perform field editing and manage various camera/media formats.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in news videography.
• Strong skills in videography, lighting, audio, and non-linear editing.
• Experience with live ENG remote operations is preferred.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours.
• College degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Join us at WTXF Fox 29 and contribute to delivering impactful news stories to our audience. We look forward to seeing your creativity and expertise in action!

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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 fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 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.

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 $29.98-49.73 per hour.