DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER/MMJ (BILINGUAL) - KOSA

Gray Media, Inc.; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Digital Content Producer/MMJ for our Odessa, TX news team. You will generate West Texas news content in Spanish for Telemundo digital and broadcast platforms.

You will respond to real-time coverage, craft Spanish and English copy in AP style, and identify stories for the nightly Telemundo 20 newscasts while building ties with the Spanish-speaking community in West Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field, or two years of equivalent experience.
• Proven visual storytelling experience (broadcast and/or digital).
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong Spanish and English writing and copy-editing skills following AP style.
• Portfolio or video link demonstrating prior work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to local and national news coverage in real time.
• Collaborate with team using digital/email communications.
• Write and copy-edit in Spanish and English following AP style.
• Identify stories for nightly Telemundo 20 newscasts.
• Develop connections with the Spanish-speaking West Texas community.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Report for broadcast and digital platforms for Telemundo 20 and First Alert 7 in Odessa; perform other duties.

Skills

Spanish writing

English writing

Copy editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field

Two years of comparable work experience

Job description

Job Title: Bilingual Digital Content Producer/MMJ

Location: KOSA-Station-Odessa, TX (Music City Mall, 4101 East 42nd Street, Ste J-7, Odessa, TX 79762)

Summary: Gray Media, parent company of Telemundo 20/KTLE and First Alert 7/KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa‑Midland, TX – is looking for a Bilingual Digital Content Producer/MMJ to join our news team. You will generate West Texas‑based news content in Spanish for our Telemundo digital and broadcast platforms.

Responsibilities

• Respond to both local and national news coverage in real time.
• Work well with a team using digital/email communications.
• Demonstrate strong Spanish and English writing and copy‑editing skills following AP style guidelines.
• Show solid news judgment and be able to identify relevant daily stories for the nightly Telemundo 20 newscasts.
• Be a self‑starter who is ready to develop relationships with the Spanish‑speaking community in West Texas.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Report for both broadcast and digital platforms for our stations Telemundo 20 and First Alert 7 in Odessa, Texas, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field; OR two years of comparable work experience.
• Demonstrated visual storytelling experience (traditional broadcast and/or digital and/or social media examples).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and complete work on deadline.
• Organized way of prioritizing multiple tasks as needed.
• 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.
• Portfolio link or video link demonstrating previous experience.

EEO Statement

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.