Special Projects Producer

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, OzarksFirst.com, and our dedicated CTV streaming applications. **Qualifications & Skills** * **Education:** Bachelor’s 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.