Special Projects MMJ

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, , 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.