Special Projects Producer
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
Ozarks First in Springfield Missouri is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Special Projects Producer. This is a role for a visionary producer ready to lead high-profile storytelling in the Ozarks. This role drives the production of high-impact enterprise content long-form broadcast specials and premium streaming programming.
As the Special Projects Producer you will serve as the central creative hub of our newsroom. You will lead station-wide initiatives coordinate major broadcast and Connected TV (CTV) specials and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compelling high-quality storytelling across all linear digital and streaming platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Special Event Production: Produce and coordinate major broadcast specials live events and community-focused franchise programming (e.g. Heritage Month specials).
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the primary coordinator between anchors reporters photographers news managers operations and production teams to execute premium special reports.
- Production Management: Oversee the shooting and editing calendars for all special projects to maximize newsroom resources and meet strict deadlines.
- Multi-Platform Execution: Tailor long-form content and enterprise projects for traditional television and our dedicated CTV streaming applications.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism Broadcast News or a related field.
- Experience: Proven track record producing newscasts long-form special projects or premium multi-platform content.
- Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and guide cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
- Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple high-priority timelines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Editorial Excellence: Strong editorial judgment under tight deadlines paired with flawless writing spelling grammar and copy-editing skills.
- Technical Familiarity: Deep understanding of digital and streaming content workflows is highly preferred.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to shifting newsroom priorities and flex your schedule as demanding project timelines require.
Required Experience:
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About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.