Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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:

First Alert 7 / KOSA-TV is the top-rated, long-time news leader in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Based in Midland/Odessa, we pride ourselves on being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Texas, and very often on the national stage. Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day...and we know that requires outstanding writers, creative photographers, and an innovative production team. Whether we're following local officers to the nation's capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local man's journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry - KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Midland from anywhere in the world (and very soon even out of the world!) is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas, often referred to as a hidden jewel that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare or unique art.

Job Summary/Description:

The Permian Basin's #1 new station, FIRST ALERT 7 / KOSA-TV, is seeking a dynamic newscast producer. Are you a born storyteller? We're looking for someone who has excellent new judgment, superb writing skills, and a knack for showcasing stores for the viewer. We're looking for a driven, creative producer who works well with a team of talented professionals to create compelling newscasts. Owning Breaking News is priority number one! The ideal candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between broadcast and digital platforms, as well as how to build a newscast (not stack stories).

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Line produce live newscasts daily
- Select content
- Write scripts
- Edit video
- Coordinate with digital producers on cross-platform content
- Communicate with anchors, assignment desk, field crews, and others to ensure execution of a high-quality newscast
- Produce live breaking news and special event coverage
- Participate in daily editorial meetings

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Good writing skills
- Self-starter skills
- Knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment, as well as content management systems and social media
- Experience producing with multiple live sources is a plus
- Excellent time management skills required
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred
- MVR check will be run

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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.