Tv Writing Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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. Salary is based on experience.

Job Summary:

First Alert 7 / KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX – is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our news team. You’ll be responsible for creating, writing, and producing content for our website, news/weather apps, streaming channel, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling on a range of digital platforms, including text, images, audio, and video, and will demonstrate a competitive, energetic personality focused on winning against the competition.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Producing digital content including writing story briefs based upon public records, news releases, and desktop reporting.
- Collaborating with anchors, multimedia journalists (MMJ’s) and newscast producers to publish content on appropriate digital channels.
- Paying attention to breaking news including regional, national and international news and using resources from Gray Media and others to appropriately cover those stories.
- Understanding station and corporate-provided research to contribute to optimizing the station’s digital platforms and growing the audiences for those platforms.
- 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:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field; two years of comparable journalism experience also acceptable.
- Demonstrate examples of writing and editing experience using AP style guidelines. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital or social content).
- Demonstrated knowledge of local, regional, national and international current events.
- Demonstrated experience working in a detail-oriented, organized manner, the ability to work independently and to effectively multi-task in a deadline environment.
- Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of content management systems; previous experience with the ARC CMS preferred.
- 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.

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 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.