Chief Photographer Kosa
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Job Location:
Odessa, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 nations 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. Grays 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. Youll 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:
- Degree in Journalism or related field preferred
- Must be a visual storyteller
- Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
- Able to shoot and edit stories and work with producers/reporters
- Must possess the ability to edit on non-linear equipment and to adapt to new technology
- Ability to operate news-related software and basic knowledge of web posting software preferred
- Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
- Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
- Strong initiative and attention to detail are required
- Working knowledge of SNG trucks is a plus
- Must have a clean driving record
If you feel youre 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 theGray-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Photography
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Color Management
- InfusionSoft
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Ftp
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photo Editing
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
