NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING/MIDDAY) - KOSA

Gray Media, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Alert 7 / KOSA in Odessa‑Midland, TX, seeks a Morning/Midday News Anchor to join our news team. You will anchor morning and midday newscasts on both broadcast and streaming channels, delivering stories across platforms.

The ideal candidate has on‑camera anchoring experience and a passion for storytelling on broadcast, streaming, online, and social channels. Salary will be based on experience, with opportunities to grow alongside a strong local news brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or related field; two years of comparable journalism experience acceptable.
• Demonstrable on‑camera performance and anchoring experience.
• Strong writing, videography and editing following AP and broadcast style.
• Knowledge of local, regional, national and international current events.
• Current driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience with newsroom software such as ENPS, VizRT, Edius and BitCentral is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchor morning and midday newscasts on broadcast and streaming channels.
• Collaborate with MMJs, producers and digital content teams for cross‑platform content.
• Monitor breaking news and utilize resources to cover regional, national, and international stories.
• Contribute to audience growth through research and multiplatform storytelling.
• Edit copy with attention to journalistic standards and legal guidelines.
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

On-camera performance

News anchoring

Storytelling

AP style writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication

Tools

ENPS

VizRT

Edius

BitCentral

Job description

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!

Job Summary/Description

First Alert 7 / KOSA – the top‑rated, long‑time news leader in Odessa‑Midland, TX – is looking for a Morning/Midday News Anchor to join our news team. You will be responsible for anchoring morning and midday newscasts on both broadcast and streaming channels. The ideal candidate will have previous experience anchoring and will be passionate about storytelling on a variety of platforms including broadcast, streaming, online, and social media. Salary will be based on experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting in producing and anchoring multiple early morning newscasts; leading and producing the daily midday newscast.
• Collaborating with multimedia journalists (MMJ’s), newscast producers, and digital content producers to create compelling content on multiple platforms.
• 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 audience research to contribute to growing audiences on all platforms.
• Monitoring newswires, social media and email for story ideas and updates.
• Developing expertise in a specific content area sufficient to create recurring franchise reporting.
• 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.
• Demonstrable previous newsgathering experience including on‑camera performance; previous news anchoring experience preferred.
• Demonstrable writing, videography and editing experience following generally accepted AP and broadcast style.
• 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, VizRT, Edius and BitCentral newsroom systems is preferred.

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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