MARKETING/CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER - KOSA

About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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 also are 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
First Alert 7 / KOSA‑TV, the #1 station in West Texas, needs an experienced and talented media professional to lead our Creative Services team. As our Marketing & Creative Services Manager, you’ll lead marketing efforts for all our stations and digital products and manage commercial production. The top candidate will have media production skills to produce compelling commercials and station marketing campaigns and will be a leader who can work well with all areas of the station and our advertisers.

Duties / Responsibilities

Managing the Creative Services team

Working with the sales manager to create revenue‑generating promotions

Helping local advertisers create effective messages

Collaborating with the News Director and General Manager on marketing campaigns for First Alert 7 / KOSA‑TV and Telemundo 20 news teams

Working with community organizations on events sponsored by the station

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in managing TV/Digital marketing efforts

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience in establishing long‑range strategies and plans

Experience in guiding, directing, coaching, developing, and motivating team members

Great storytelling with strong written, shooting, and editing abilities

Clean driving record

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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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