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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 of such markets that were 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 with 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 Newscast Producer to join our news team. You'll be responsible for creating, writing, and producing one or more of our daily broadcasts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, demonstrate a grasp of local, regional, national, and international news, and be a professional who thrives under deadline pressure. Salary is based on experience.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Producing one or more daily news broadcasts, including writing, editing, and making editorial decisions about the content in each broadcast.
- Collaborating with anchors, multimedia journalists (MMJ's), technical media producers (TMP's), digital producers, and newsroom leadership to create compelling broadcasts.
- Paying attention to breaking news and routinely incorporating those items into each broadcast.
- Understanding station and corporate-provided research to contribute to daily story assignments, live elements and digital content in each broadcast.
- Monitoring newswires, social media and email for story ideas and updates.
- Assist in copy editing with special attention to journalistic standards, ethical decision-making and legal guidelines.
- Working flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field; two years of comparable journalism experience also acceptable.
- Demonstrated visual storytelling experience. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital and/or social media examples.)
- Demonstrated knowledge of local, regional, national and international current events.
- 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 ENPS, EDIUS, VizRT and BitCentral newsroom systems is preferred.
- Please include a portfolio link or video link if you have previous producing experience.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to 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 at every location where 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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
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