Atlanta Live Broadcast Control Room Specialist

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The EW Scripps Company in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to be the backbone of our control room operations. You will keep broadcasts running, troubleshoot on the fly, and ensure all technical elements come together for viewers.

You will support remote guests, manage field signals, ingest footage for editors, and serve as primary technical resource for control room and studio during assigned shifts, collaborating with network engineering to meet needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Specialized training/certification may be required.
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for remote guests using various video conferencing platforms.
• Provide support in managing incoming signals from the field.
• Organize and ingest video from field crews and affiliates for editorial use.
• Act as the primary technical support for operations for control room and studio for specified times.
• Work with network engineering and operations to ensure needs are met in control room and studio.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT for broadcast equipment

Pressure management

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Field signal management systems

Job description

The EW Scripps Company in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to be the backbone of our control room operations. You will keep broadcasts running, troubleshoot on the fly, and ensure all technical elements come together for viewers.

You will support remote guests, manage field signals, ingest footage for editors, and serve as primary technical resource for control room and studio during assigned shifts, collaborating with network engineering to meet needs.