MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KOSA

Gray Television, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join the KOSA news team in Odessa, Texas. The role involves reporting daily stories, writing for broadcast and online, and editing video for news packages. Candidates should have proficiency in shooting and reporting news, with a valid driver's license and good driving record. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Gray Television is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to shoot, write, edit and report news stories across various platforms.
• Strong news judgement and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Experience in conducting interviews and researching stories.

Responsibilities

• Report daily on stories affecting West Texas.
• Write for broadcast and online.
• Edit video for news packages.
• Present news reports on television.

Skills

Videography

News writing

Editing

Research

Interviewing

Social media management

Live reporting

Collaboration

Job description

KOSA/First Alert 7 – the top‑rated, long‑time news leader in Odessa/Midland, TX – is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join the KOSA news team. Our focus is on telling stories that impact the community, covering oil and gas, education, crime, politics, and immigration.

Shift and Schedule

TBD

Job Type

Full‑Time

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Responsibilities

• Report daily on stories happening around West Texas.
• Write for broadcast and web.
• Edit video for reporter packages.
• Present reports on television with First Alert 7 staff.

Qualifications

• Shoot video, write, edit and report news stories for on‑air, streaming and online.
• Report live on the scene, especially during breaking news.
• Research stories and conduct interviews in the field.
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
• Demonstrate sound news judgement and collaborate with others.
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings, the daily contribution of story ideas.
• Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web, social media and streaming.
• Make regular beat checks.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.