The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Station Monitoring Technician. This individual will monitor, report, and ensure the on-air product of the station group.  Day-to-day responsibilities include actively monitoring multiple video streams, data streams, and centralized systems to ensure stations broadcast quality video and audio throughout multiple company-owned & operated television stations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Actively monitor multiple video and data streams to ensure stations are broadcasting quality video and audio

Periodically verify audio is present and coherent for our audience

Quickly troubleshoot station issues as they occur, applying backup configurations to reduce station downtime

Communicate with local station staff in a clear and precise manner regarding issues

Document all station discrepancies by collecting data from monitoring and analysis tools, as well as from engineers and operators

Generate and maintain trouble tickets in an issue management system to create detailed reports for various corporate departments

Monitor the quality of multiple data connections to remote sites and organize the appropriate processes to correct any variances

Performing broad LAN, WAN, and fiber circuit analysis

Communicate and coordinate with multiple station, regional, and engineering staff regarding projects such as engineering systems upgrades or preventive outage preparations

Assist with setup, troubleshooting, repair, and integration of engineering systems

Verify file transfers of on-air content to multiple remote stations

Verify as-run logs to ensure accuracy and timing

Monitor playlist elements to ensure that they will be ready for transmission at the required time; follow up by reporting missing items, and identify and report programming discrepancies

Answer, direct, and/or respond to emails and phone calls

Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

High school diploma or GED required

1 to 2 years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred

Familiarity with television broadcast experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Must be able to multitask and be detailed oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment

Desire to learn and be self-motivated

Ability to interpret and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Ability to analyze current systems for improvement

Ability to perform broad LAN, WAN, and fiber circuit analysis

Strong problem-solving ability

Strong proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to type 25 or more words per minute

Familiarity with FCC broadcasting rules is a plus

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Must have a flexible work schedule to work any time in a 24/7 operation (nights, weekends, holidays, short notice)

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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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