Live Broadcast Engineer — 24/7 On-Air Reliability

ION Media Networks, Inc.

Clearwater (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL seeks a Live Broadcast Engineer to ensure uninterrupted on-air operations for multi-channel, live events. You will oversee end-to-end execution, collaborate with Master Control, and drive reliability in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years in broadcast engineering or related fields. You will train operators, monitor uplinks, perform maintenance, and adapt to changing schedules with

Qualifications

Associates degree in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
Generally 2+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineers and master control for live-event execution.
Train operators in best practices and issue resolution.
Develop knowledge of the operation's technical architecture.
Resolve on-air issues quickly to prevent discrepancies.
Manage end-to-end live event execution including prep and adjustments.
Participate in change control and maintain awareness of on-air maintenance.
Assume transmission responsibilities including uplinks monitoring, booking, QC, and remotes.