Technical Operator, Network Operations

Job Description

The Scripps studio in Atlanta is hiring a Technical Operator to support our network operations. In this role, you'll support the control room, using hands-on knowledge and skills to anticipate needs and troubleshoot issues.

Working in media with The E.W. Scripps Company in Atlanta offers an exciting blend of opportunities. As a leading media organization with a strong local presence and national reach, Scripps provides a dynamic environment for career growth in journalism and content creation. The company's diverse portfolio, spanning local TV stations, national networks, and digital platforms, allows employees to gain valuable experience across multiple formats. Atlanta's vibrant media landscape and cultural scene perfectly complement Scripps' commitment to journalistic integrity and community engagement. With the city's reputation as a growing media hub and Scripps' forward-thinking approach, professionals can enjoy a rewarding career in a thriving, friendly Southern metropolis.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Provide technical support for remote guests using various video conferencing platforms.
• Provide support in managing incoming signals from the field.
• Organize and ingest video from field crews and affiliates for editorial use.
• Act as the primary technical support for operations for the control room and studio for specified times
• Work with network engineering and operations to ensure needs are met in the control room and studio

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of professional experience in live television.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must work well under the pressure of a live broadcast.
• Must be able to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions.
• Ability to solve problems under pressure and apply hands-on knowledge to do so.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues over the phone with remote guests.
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must understand the entire scope of needs in the studio and control room.
• Good knowledge of IT applications and television broadcast equipment.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Flexible work hours, including weekends, holidays, and possible overtime hours, are required.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r134jx-3-129-71-217-42 in your application.