CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER - KOSA

Location: KOSA-Station-Odessa, TX; Music City Mall, 4101 East 42nd Street, Ste J-7, Odessa, TX 79762, USA

First Alert 7 / KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX – is looking for a Chief Photographer to join our news team. You’ll be responsible for shooting and editing stories for on‑air and online. You will also be our lead trainer for camera equipment and video editing. This is a great opportunity to use your skills to 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 related field preferred.

Must be a visual storyteller.

Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound.

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

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

Ability to operate news-related software and basic knowledge of web posting software preferred.

Must be able to 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.

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 at every location where 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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