On-Air Broadcast Engineer: Live Event Reliability

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL seeks a Live Broadcast Engineer to ensure maximum on-air reliability for multi-channel, 24x7 operations. You will coordinate with master control, train operators, and manage end-to-end live event execution across preparation, in-event, and post-event adjustments.

You will develop deep knowledge of the technical architecture and on-air systems, quickly resolve issues, and participate in change control to keep transmissions smooth and uninterrupted.

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; provide guidance for the execution of master control functions pertaining to 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.

Education

Associate degree in a related discipline

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company in Clearwater, FL seeks a Live Broadcast Engineer to ensure maximum on-air reliability for multi-channel, 24x7 operations. You will coordinate with master control, train operators, and manage end-to-end live event execution across preparation, in-event, and post-event adjustments.

You will develop deep knowledge of the technical architecture and on-air systems, quickly resolve issues, and participate in change control to keep transmissions smooth and uninterrupted.