Special Projects Producer

About the role

A Special Projects Producer organizes and leads high-visibility planning and execution for First Coast coverage. This role coordinates enterprise stories, live event logistics, and community initiatives across broadcast, streaming, and digital. Success depends on cross-team collaboration and editorial judgment to turn complex projects into impactful local journalism.

Most organizations organize this kind of work into small teams with a clear owner for each project. People are expected to set priorities, share progress, and ask for help early. Written communication matters because decisions are often recorded and revisited. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Station-wide special coverage for elections, major trials, breaking news, and other high-impact stories is organized and executed from start to finish. Innovative storytelling and audience engagement strategies for major events are developed to challenge traditional coverage approaches.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience is required. Three to five years of experience in television news, content production, special projects, or a related field is required. Previous newscast producing experience is preferred. Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills are necessary. Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities are required. Strong editorial judgment centered on accurate, fair, and impactful local journalism is essential. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing complex projects under deadline is required. The ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt quickly as news events evolve is required. Strong writing and storytelling skills across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms are required. Professional journalism standards and ethical decision-making are understood and applied. Social media proficiency and understanding of audience engagement across platforms are required. Experience with ENPS, Edius, or similar newsroom systems is preferred. The ability to remain calm and organized during breaking news and large-scale event coverage is required.

Practical notes

is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Typical interview steps

Interviews in this field typically test judgment, communication, and fit as much as technical skill. Be ready to describe a challenge you faced, what you did, and what you learned. Most companies value honest answers over polished ones. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

The role focuses on live event coordination and long-range planning for local news coverage. It relies on editorial judgment, relationship building, and cross-team collaboration. Proficiency with newsroom technology and social media is relevant for day-to-day work. The position values innovative storytelling approaches for major community and news events. Strong written communication is essential for producing briefing materials and execution plans.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Career growth comes from taking on harder problems and making your work visible. Look for opportunities to own outcomes, mentor others, and learn the business beyond your team. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.