Broadcast Operations Lead — 24/7 On-Call

The E.W. Scripps Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Manager of Station Broadcasting to lead daily on-air operations and oversee broadcast engineering. You will manage equipment, lead a technical team, and coordinate with vendors to ensure reliable performance across stations.

The role emphasizes FCC compliance, project leadership, and the ability to travel regionally as needed to maintain broadcasting excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; experience may substitute.
• 5+ years in broadcast station operations or engineering.
• FCC license or SBE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-air operations and maintain broadcast equipment.
• Lead engineering team and coordinate third-party vendors.
• Ensure FCC compliance and license protection.
• Coordinate training for technicians and engineers.
• Handle on-call duties to maintain continuous operation.

Skills

RF engineering

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Manager of Station Broadcasting to lead daily on-air operations and oversee broadcast engineering. You will manage equipment, lead a technical team, and coordinate with vendors to ensure reliable performance across stations.

The role emphasizes FCC compliance, project leadership, and the ability to travel regionally as needed to maintain broadcasting excellence.