About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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

Salary/Wage:

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (9:30 am-6:30 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:  

CBS7 - the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX - is looking for a Digital News Producer to join our news team. You'll be responsible for monitoring the station's social media presence. You should be able to write in AP style and quickly. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a television newsroom.

Duties/Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

- Write web articles in AP style about any stories assigned or that come in through email/social media/phone calls
- Post web articles to social media accounts
- Come up with & run social media campaigns promoting our anchors/reporters/live events
- Monitor station social media accounts for story ideas
- Use Push Alerts/the news app to get people the latest information

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Degree in Journalism or related field.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Experience with social media management/campaigns.
- Quick thinking/takes initiative.

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

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

KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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, and 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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.