News Anchor & Breaking News Leader (Streaming)

GRAY MEDIA; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSA/First Alert 7 in Odessa-Midland, TX is seeking an experienced news anchor with a passion for delivering breaking and hard news. The ideal candidate will lead the newsroom, mentor junior journalists, and develop distinctive content across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms to engage a diverse audience.

Candidates should demonstrate strong presentation and reporting skills, the ability to ad‑lib, and a commitment to editorial integrity; salary will be based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a newscast anchor/reporter preferred.
• Strong hard news reporting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Clean driving record.
• Four-year college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts, including streaming, as needed.
• Develop and report news stories for all platforms.
• Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives.
• Produce elements of newscasts or entire newscasts.
• Work on special projects, as assigned.
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.

Skills

Hard news reporting

Oral and written communication

Ad lib

Mentoring

Team player

Social media & streaming minded

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

KOSA/First Alert 7 in Odessa-Midland, TX is seeking an experienced news anchor with a passion for delivering breaking and hard news. The ideal candidate will lead the newsroom, mentor junior journalists, and develop distinctive content across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms to engage a diverse audience.

Candidates should demonstrate strong presentation and reporting skills, the ability to ad‑lib, and a commitment to editorial integrity; salary will be based on experience.