Senior Technical Operations, Hub

The EW Scripps Company

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ohio, US
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/AS degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in the technical operations field
  • Proficient in non-linear editing with deep technical knowledge
  • Strong ability to work effectively under live broadcast pressure
  • Expertise in making timely, accurate decisions during critical situations
  • Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Ensure seamless streaming performance for all local broadcast and streaming programming
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues with local station leadership and engineering teams
  • Create and promote innovative standard operating procedures embracing automation
  • Assist with content creation and problem-solving during critical events
  • Collaborate with technology and editorial partners in the producer and content hubs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with next-generation technology in broadcasting
  • Collaborative environment with local stations nationwide
  • Hands-on technical leadership role
  • Support involvement in innovative content creation
  • Flexible work hours dictated by project needs
Full Job Description
Are you a technical innovator ready to shape the future of broadcast journalism? Scripps is seeking a Senior Technical Operations, Hub professional to serve as a subject matter expert partnering with local stations nationwide to advance content creation capabilities and champion next-generation technology. In this pivotal role, you'll assist in the adoption of cloud-based systems, automated workflows, and dynamic streaming solutions while collaborating closely with the Producer Hub to ensure innovative technical execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Ensure seamless streaming performance through hands-on technical leadership across all local broadcast and streaming programming to create a consistent, high-quality viewer experience for Scripps stations
  • Partner with local station leadership and engineering teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize production workflows
  • Create and champion forward-thinking standard operating procedures that embrace automation, self-contained modules, and a digital-first mindset, ensuring a consistent, high-quality viewer experience on any platform
  • Assist stations with content creation and complex troubleshooting during critical events
  • Collaborate with technology and editorial partners in the producer and content hubs


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • BA/AS degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Proficient in non-linear editing skills along with deep technical knowledge
  • Capability to work well under the pressure of a live broadcast
  • Proven expertise in making quick, accurate decisions and providing clear instructions under time-sensitive conditions
  • Strong aptitude for embracing emerging technologies and innovations, including AI integration and implementation
  • Skilled at solving complex problems under pressure while applying hands-on technical knowledge
  • Adept at providing remote technical support specifically for troubleshooting technical issues via phone with remote persons
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Complete understanding of scope and needs in the studio and control room
  • Good knowledge of IT applications in relation to television broadcast equipment
  • Varied and flexible work hours dictated by news cycles and project needs
  • Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays is required
  • Stable, high-speed internet connection sufficient to support live broadcast operations and remote system access is required


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