Multimedia Journalist - Kosa

KOSA/First Alert 7 – the top‑rated, long‑time news leader in Odessa/Midland, TX – is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join the KOSA news team. Our focus is on telling stories that impact the community, covering oil and gas, education, crime, politics, and immigration.

TBD

Full‑Time

• 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

• Report daily on stories happening around West Texas.
• Write for broadcast and web.
• Edit video for reporter packages.
• Present reports on television with First Alert 7 staff.

• Shoot video, write, edit and report news stories for on‑air, streaming and online.
• Report live on the scene, especially during breaking news.
• Research stories and conduct interviews in the field.
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
• Demonstrate sound news judgement and collaborate with others.
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings, the daily contribution of story ideas.
• Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web, social media and streaming.
• Make regular beat checks.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

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