DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER/MMJ (BILINGUAL) - KOSA

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately % of US television households. The portfolio includes markets with the top-rated television station and markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across such markets measured by Nielsen in . We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 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.

About Gray Spanish Digital Content Center:
The Gray Spanish Digital Content Center provides local, national, and international news in addition to entertainment and trending coverage for our local television stations and associated brands.

You’ll be responsible for shooting and editing stories for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. You also will be a trainer for our multimedia journalists (MMJ’s). This is a great opportunity to use your skills to help grow and develop the technical skills of a winning news team.

Job Summary:

Gray Media, parent company of Telemundo /KTLE and First Alert /KOSA – the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX – is looking for a Bilingual Digital Content Producer/MMJ to join our news team. You will generate West Texas-based news content in Spanish for our Telemundo digital and broadcast platforms.

About Gray Spanish Digital Content Center:
The Gray Spanish Digital Content Center provides local, national, and international news in addition to entertainment and trending coverage for our local television stations and associated brands. You’ll be responsible for shooting and editing stories for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. You also will be a trainer for our multimedia journalists (MMJ’s). Salary is based on experience.

The successful candidate will work with the Spanish Digital Content Center, which distributes content to our Spanish-language stations’ websites in more than markets across the United States.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- The ideal candidate will be able to respond to both local and national news coverage in real time.
- The ideal candidate must be able to work well with a team using digital/email communications.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong Spanish and English writing and copy-editing skills following generally accepted AP style guidelines.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate solid news judgment and must be able to enterprise relevant daily stories that will be included in the nightly Telemundo newscasts.
- The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is ready to develop relationships with the Spanish-speaking community in West Texas.
- The ideal candidate should be able to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- The successful candidate will also report for both broadcast and digital platforms for our stations Telemundo and First Alert in Odessa, Texas, and will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field; OR two years of comparable work experience.
- Demonstrated visual storytelling experience. (Can include traditional broadcast and/or digital and/or social media examples.)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to complete work on deadline.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an organized way, including prioritizing multiple tasks as needed.
- Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge and experience with standard workplace software including Microsoft applications for email and word processing; previous experience with newsroom systems is preferred.
- Please include a portfolio link or video link demonstrating your previous experience.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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