VIDEOJOURNALIST - KOSA

GRAY MEDIA; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSA-TV/Gray Media in Odessa, TX is seeking a Videojournalist to join our newsroom. This entry-level role focuses on conducting field interviews, shooting video, and creating content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include shooting, writing, and editing daily content; candidates should be ambitious, detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and meet deadlines while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with video cameras and editing equipment.
• Must work well under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others and work independently.
• Must be flexible with work schedules and be prepared to adapt to changing news landscapes.

Responsibilities

• A Videojournalist works in the field to create content for both broadcast and digital platforms each day.
• Videojournalists will shoot, write, and edit content as assigned.
• Ideal candidates are ambitious, detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and can complete multiple tasks while meeting several deadlines.
• Candidates should possess strong writing and communication skills and work well in a team environment.

Skills

Video production

Editing

Field interviews

Writing

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Video cameras

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 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 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 Description/Summary:

The videojournalist is an entry-level, yet critical part of the Newsroom. This position is responsible for conducting interviews in the field with community members, shooting video of various events, and then creating and writing content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• A Videojournalist works in the field to create content for both broadcast and digital platforms each day.
• Videojournalists will shoot, write, and edit content as assigned.
• Ideal candidates are ambitious, detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and can complete multiple tasks while meeting several deadlines.
• Candidates should possess strong writing and communication skills and work well in a team environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with video cameras and editing equipment.
• Must work well under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others and work independently.
• Must be flexible with work schedules and be prepared to adapt to changing news landscapes.

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.

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