About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KOSA:
KOSA/First Alert 7 is the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX, covering the Permian Basin region of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. We have an outstanding team and culture!
We pride ourselves on being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Texas, and very often on the national stage. Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day… on TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Odessa-Midland from anywhere in the world is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas, often referred to as a hidden jewel, that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare, unique art and crafts.
Job Summary/Description:
First Alert 7 / KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX – is looking for a Photographer/Videographer to join our news team. You’ll be responsible for shooting and editing stories for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. You will also be a trainer for our multimedia journalists (MMJ’s). This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help grow and develop the technical skills of a winning news team. Salary is based on experience.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Acquiring video/audio in the field for broadcast and digital platforms including the station’s website, news/weather apps, streaming channels, and social media channels.
- Completing daily news assignments on deadline, working solo and/or working with fellow journalists.
- Generating story ideas including stories that can be told with or without additional narration.
- Responding to breaking news.
- Clearly communicating with newsroom staff using station-designated communication tools including email (presently Microsoft Outlook) and the station’s centralized communications tool (presently Microsoft Teams).
- Assisting in maintaining camera equipment and news vehicles.
- Working flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience shooting and editing video using current technology cameras and current non-linear editing software.
- Demonstrated visual storytelling experience. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital and/or social media examples.)
- Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge and experience with standard workplace software including Microsoft applications for email and word processing; previous experience with newsroom systems is preferred.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field.
- Preferred: Previous journalism experience including current knowledge of major local, regional, national and international stories.
- Preferred: Previous experience with live broadcast or streaming programs.
- Please include a portfolio link or video link demonstrating your previous experience.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings (https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings), you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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