Special Projects MMJ

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Special Projects MMJ. This is a role for a visionary creator ready to lead storytelling in the Ozarks. This role is driven by high-impact enterprise content, long-form broadcast specials, and premium streaming programming.

As the Special Projects MMJ, you will shoot and create daily content. You will play a role in long-term projects. You'll host Connected TV (CTV) segments and specials, and deliver compelling, high-quality storytelling across all linear, digital, and streaming platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Special Event Production: Host and produce specials, live events, and community-focused franchise programming (e.g., Heritage Month specials).
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with anchors, reporters, photographers, news managers, operations, and production teams to execute premium special reports.
• Production Management: Shoot and edit 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 anchoring, reporting, and producing special projects, digital specials, or CTV content.
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated ability to manage daily and long-term projects using strategy on multiple platforms.
• Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple high-priority timelines simultaneously.
• 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.