Live Broadcast Engineer – On-Air Reliability & 24/7 Ops

E.W. Scripps Company; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Live Broadcast Engineer to maintain on-air reliability across multi-channel live events. The role requires coordinating with master control, troubleshooting, and ensuring seamless transmission 24/7.

You'll work with engineers, train operators in best practices, and manage end-to-end live event execution, including maintenance changes and occasional remotes. Associates degree preferred; 2+ years in a related field ideal.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Typically 2+ years in a related broadcasting field.
• Strong knowledge of television production and on-air systems.
• Ability to train operators in best practices and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other engineers and master control for live-event execution.
• Train operators in operational best practices, issue resolution, and recovery of live events.
• Develop a deep knowledge of the operation's technical architecture and on-air systems.
• Resolve issues quickly to prevent on-air discrepancies.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of all live events including preparation, in-event execution, and off-air adjustments.
• Participate in change control procedures by approving and maintaining awareness of all on-air maintenances.
• Assume transmission responsibilities including monitoring uplinks, booking, QCing and occasional remotes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Calm under pressure

Broadcast knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Live Broadcast Engineer to maintain on-air reliability across multi-channel live events. The role requires coordinating with master control, troubleshooting, and ensuring seamless transmission 24/7.

You'll work with engineers, train operators in best practices, and manage end-to-end live event execution, including maintenance changes and occasional remotes. Associates degree preferred; 2+ years in a related field ideal.