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Hometown Jax
Hometown Jax is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the people who make Jacksonville run. From firefighters and nurses to bartenders, teachers, and more, we sit down with locals who have everyday jobs that often go unnoticed but are essential to our community.
Hometown Jax
Robert Brown of WJXT on Journalism and Telling Stories That Matter
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Hometown Jax is a podcast that highlights the people who help shape Jacksonville through business, media, and community leadership. Hosted by Aaron Bacus, each episode features honest conversations with local professionals about their careers, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way—both personally and professionally.
In this episode, Aaron sits down with Robert Brown, News Director at WJXT, to discuss his career in local news and the responsibility that comes with telling a city’s stories. Robert reflects on how journalism has evolved, what it means to build trust with an audience, and the role local news plays in keeping communities informed. From covering major moments in Jacksonville to navigating the pressures of modern media, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in broadcast journalism and why local reporting still matters.
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