CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER - KOSA

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 :

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!

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... on TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Odessa-Midland from anywhere in the world is quick and easy. We also are 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, unique art and crafts.

Job Summary / Description :

First Alert 7 / KOSA - the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX - is looking for a Chief Photographer to join our news team. You'll be responsible for shooting and editing stories for on-air and online. You will also be our lead trainer for camera equipment and video editing. This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help grow and develop the technical skills of a winning news team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Work with the News Director and other newsroom leaders on daily story and project assignments.
• Shoot and edit video and audio for broadcast, streaming, promos, and teases
• Generate story ideas; identify potential stories
• Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on video needed for news stories
• Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
• Maintain camera / related equipment and news vehicles
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements :

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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.

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