News Photographer

Job Details

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Why FOX 4?

Pay & Benefits

Join the team that covers one of the most dynamic, fast-growing, and news-rich regions in the country. KDFW FOX 4 is seeking a talented News Photographer who thrives on storytelling, embraces breaking news, and is passionate about creating compelling visual content that informs and engages audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

We're entering an exciting new chapter at FOX 4. Soon, our team will move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art broadcast and digital media facility equipped with cutting-edge technology and production capabilities. This is an opportunity to be part of a major investment in the future of local news while helping tell the stories that matter most to North Texas. If you're a creative visual storyteller with strong technical skills and a passion for journalism, we'd love to hear from you.

• Shoot and edit high-quality video and audio for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to create engaging, deadline-driven stories.
• Cover breaking news and live events using ENG and IP-based transmission technology.
• Produce content optimized for broadcast, web, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Operate and maintain cameras, lighting, audio gear, live transmission equipment, and news vehicles.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years' experience as a television news photographer (competitive market preferred).
• Strong video composition, lighting, and audio skills.
• Experience with live transmission technologies (Satellite, Cellular Bonding, IP workflows preferred).
• Non-linear editing proficiency (e.g., Edius, Adobe Premiere, or similar platforms).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Why FOX 4?

• Work in Dallas-Fort Worth, the nation's fourth-largest television market and one of the most active news environments in the country.
• Be part of a newsroom recognized for market-leading breaking news, severe weather coverage, investigative journalism, and community storytelling.
• Utilize advanced field production and live transmission technologies to deliver content across multiple platforms.
• Create impactful stories for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social audiences.
• Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced production, newsroom, and content-gathering technology designed to support the next generation of local journalism.
• Build your portfolio and advance your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced journalists and storytellers.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate Range: $24.20-38.28 per hour
Eligible for various benefits including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Other Benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.