NEWS ANCHOR (MORNING/MIDDAY) - KOSA

About Gray Media:

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 include, but are not limited to: 

- 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.

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 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.