Live Broadcast Operations Engineer

The E.W. Scripps Company; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Live Broadcast Engineer to ensure 24x7 on-air reliability for multi-channel operations.

You will manage end-to-end live events, coordinate with master control, and drive rapid issue resolution to keep broadcasts uninterrupted. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years in broadcast engineering, with strong attention to detail, calm under pressure, and excellent communication.

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 other engineers and master control for live-event execution.
• Coordinate with master control supervisor to 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 and effectively to prevent on-air discrepancies.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of all live events including preparation, in-event execution, and off-air adjustments.
• Actively participate in the operation's change control procedures by approving and maintaining awareness of all on-air maintenances and by managing critical components of maintenance operating procedures.
• Assume transmission responsibilities as needed, including monitoring of uplinks, booking, QCing, and occasional remotes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Live Broadcast Engineer to ensure 24x7 on-air reliability for multi-channel operations.

You will manage end-to-end live events, coordinate with master control, and drive rapid issue resolution to keep broadcasts uninterrupted. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years in broadcast engineering, with strong attention to detail, calm under pressure, and excellent communication.