NEWS ANCHOR (PRIMARY EVENING) - 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!

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 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, unique art and crafts.

Job Summary/Description:  

KOSA/First Alert 7 is looking for an experienced news anchor with a passion for delivering breaking and hard news. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills and experience in covering breaking news and developing unique hard news content. They will be a newsroom leader with a passion for mentoring young journalists. Candidates should be social media- and streaming-minded and be the ultimate team player. Someone who wants to just show up and read the news should NOT apply. (Salary will be based on experience)

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Anchor newscasts, including streaming, as needed
- Develop and report news stories for all platforms
- Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives
- Produce elements of newscasts or entire newscasts.
- Work on special projects, as assigned
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Three years of experience as a newscast anchor/reporter preferred
- Strong hard news reporting skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Clean driving record
- Four-year college degree 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 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.