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Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.

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$17–$46/hr
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$58k
Median, full-time
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What photographers earn in the US

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $17–$23 $35k–$48k
Mid level $23–$33 $48k–$68k
Senior $33–$46 $68k–$95k

National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.

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Open roles across the US

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News Photographer

Fox Corporation · Southfield, MI

demand for the FOX Network’s national content. JOB DESCRIPTION Fox 2 News (WJBK) has an immediate full-time job opening for a Photographer/ Editor who will shoot and edit spot news, feature stories and sports. Key Respon…

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Photojournalist/ Editor

TEGNA · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$25 - $35 per hour

sustainable future for local news. KARE 11, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, MN is looking for a highly skilled artistic photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for television, s…

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ENG/Video Editor/Photographer

TEGNA · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time

television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KPNX/12News is seeking a full time ENG/Video Editor/ Photographer. Strong candidates understand how news video exists on-air and digital. This po…

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Photojournalist

Fox Corporation · Washington DC

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…

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Part-Time Sports Photojournalist

Morgan Murphy Media · La Crosse, WI · Part-time
$14.5 per hour

WKBT News 8 Now is hiring part-time Sports Photojournalists. We will train the right applicants to record and edit highlights for our nightly sportscasts. 10-20 hours per week. Most shifts occur late afternoons and eveni…

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Photographer/Video Editor

Nexstar Media · Richmond, VA · Full-time

The WRIC Photographer/ Video Editor operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Organizes and edits…

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KABC Freelance News Photographers

Disney Entertainment Television · Glendale, CA

Job Summary: ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced news photographers for Daily hire employment. The candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. We are looking for a team player who…

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Photographer / Video Editor

Red Carrot · Arlington, VA · Full-time

Photographer / Video Editor Level: Journeyman | Work Location: On-Site – Arlington, VA ⚠ This position is contingent upon contract award. ABOUT THE ROLE Red Carrot is seeking a Journeyman Photographer/Video Editor to sup…

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?

Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.

How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?

Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.

Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.

Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.

How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?

Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.

What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?

Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.

How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?

Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For photographers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.

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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.

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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.

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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.

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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Photo Assistant
02 Photographer
03 Senior Photographer
04 Photo Lead / Studio Manager
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