Gray Media is hiring: CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER - KOSA in Odessa

Gray Media (formerly Gray Television, Inc.) is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets, serving 113 markets and reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with a top‑rated station and 100 markets with a first or second‑highest rated station, and the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets.

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. It delivers compelling stories daily through TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

Job Summary / Description

We are looking for a Chief Photographer to join our news team. You will shoot and edit stories for on‑air and online, and act as the lead trainer for camera equipment and video editing. This role will help grow and develop the technical skills of a winning news team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 a related field preferred.


• Must be a visual storyteller with sound news judgment.


• Able to shoot and edit stories, and work with producers/reporters.


• Must possess the ability to edit on non‑linear equipment and adapt to new technology.


• Knowledge of news‑related software and basic web posting software preferred.


• Must 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 you’re qualified, you can find the application at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, or apply directly by uploading your resume, cover letter, and references.

Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

KOSA‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Additional Information

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.

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