Digital Content Producer - Kosa

Gray Media • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

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. Salary is based on experience. First Alert 7 / KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX – is looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our news team. You’ll be responsible for creating, writing, and producing content for our website, news/weather apps, streaming channel, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling on a range of digital platforms, including text, images, audio, and video, and will demonstrate a competitive, energetic personality focused on winning against the competition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field; two years of comparable journalism experience also acceptable.
• Demonstrate examples of writing and editing experience using AP style guidelines. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital or social content).
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, regional, national and international current events.
• Demonstrated experience working in a detail-oriented, organized manner, the ability to work independently and to effectively multi-task in a deadline environment.
• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of content management systems; previous experience with the ARC CMS preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with standard workplace software including Microsoft applications for email and word processing; previous experience with ENPS, EDIUS, VizRT and BitCentral newsroom systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing digital content including writing story briefs based upon public records, news releases, and desktop reporting.
• Collaborating with anchors, multimedia journalists (MMJ’s) and newscast producers to publish content on appropriate digital channels.
• 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 research to contribute to optimizing the station’s digital platforms and growing the audiences for those platforms.
• Monitoring newswires, social media and email for story ideas and updates.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level