MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KOSA

FOX Carolina News•Odessa, TX

About The Position

KOSA/First Alert 7 – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa/Midland, TX – is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join the KOSA news team. Our focus is on telling stories that impact the community, about oil and gas, education, crime, politics, and immigration.

Requirements

Shoot video, write, edit and report news stories for on-air, streaming and online.
Report live on the scene, especially during breaking news.
Research stories and conduct interviews in the field.
Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
Demonstrate sound news judgement and collaborate with others.
Enterprise hard-news, research-driven stories.
Participate in the story selection process through meetings, the daily contribution of story ideas.
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web, social media and streaming.
Make regular beat checks.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Responsibilities

Report daily on stories happening around West Texas.
Write for broadcast and web.
Edit video for reporter packages.
Present reports on television with First Alert 7 staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring