Robert Brown

About

Dynamic and results-driven television news executive with a proven track record of leading high-performing newsrooms, driving audience growth, and innovating content strategies in competitive markets. As News Director at WJXT in Jacksonville, Florida, Robert Brown oversees the stations' news, digital, and programming teams, ensuring compelling, community-focused journalism that resonates with audiences across platforms. With a career spanning over a decade, Brown has quickly demonstrated exceptional leadership and integrity in content strategy, newsroom operations, and digital transformation. His journey began in print journalism as a reporter for The Florida Times-Union before transitioning to television at WJXT. There, he launched the station's first-ever 4:30 a.m. newscast and quickly ascended through the ranks, producing every major newscast, including the #1-rated 10 p.m. newscast. His work earned multiple EMMY nominations and a Suncoast Regional EMMY for his coverage of the Florida State University campus shooting. Brown expanded his expertise at WKMG in Orlando, where he produced the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts before being promoted to Assignment Manager in 2020. Leading coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a pivotal role in newsroom coordination and content development. His leadership propelled him to Manager of Content and Coverage in 2023, where he spearheaded digital expansion efforts, contributing to ClickOrlando.com surpassing 1 million unique digital viewers per month. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Florida International University and an MBA from Purdue University Global. As a forward-thinking newsroom leader, he is passionate about leveraging innovation, fostering talent, and driving audience engagement.