Special Projects Producer

About the role

WTLV/WJXX-TV Jacksonville, the TEGNA-owned NBC/ABC affiliate in Jacksonville, is seeking a Special Projects Producer to lead significant coverage and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute station-wide special coverage, including elections, major trials, and breaking news events.
• Plan and organize community initiatives like 12 Who Care, Stuff the Bus, and the K9s For Warriors Telethon.
• Book compelling guests, experts, and community voices for First Coast News and First Coast Living.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Develop long-range coverage plans and event timelines while coordinating logistics across multiple departments.
• Partner with newsroom leadership, producers, reporters, digital teams, and marketing to execute strategic coverage plans.
• Research, develop, and pitch enterprise story ideas, franchise content, and special programming opportunities.
• Write clear production plans, briefing materials, and supporting content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Help coordinate live event coverage across broadcast, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Continuously seek new opportunities to showcase impactful storytelling and strengthen community connections.
• Develop innovative storytelling and audience engagement strategies for major events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in television news, content production, special projects, or a related field.
• Previous newscast producing experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong editorial judgment and a news philosophy centered on accurate, fair, and impactful local journalism.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing complex projects under deadline.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and adapt quickly as news events evolve.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Understanding of professional journalism standards and ethical decision-making.
• Social media proficiency and an understanding of audience engagement across platforms.
• Experience with ENPS, Edius, or similar newsroom systems preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and organized during breaking news and large-scale event coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Additional perks include free virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.