Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations

🔥 0 minutes ago

🐊 Florida, Nevada, +4 more states – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote 🎰 Nevada – Remote 🏈 Ohio – Remote 🚗 Michigan – Remote 🎸 Tennessee – Remote ⛷️ Utah – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Set Up Email Alert For New Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

The E.W. Scripps Company

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

📱 Media

⚽ Sports

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $750M Post IPO debt on 2025-08

Media • Sports

The E. W. Scripps Company is a publicly traded American media company that creates and distributes news and entertainment content across local and national platforms. Scripps operates local media brands and networks, produces sports programming (Scripps Sports), and manages large consumer-facing properties such as Scripps Networks and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The company highlights local journalism, multi‑platform audience connection, investor relations, and corporate governance.

📋 Description

• Coordinate technical production activities with NHL and NBA facilities throughout the United States and Canada • Collaborate with league broadcast officials, arena contacts, crewing companies, specialized camera vendors, and mobile production truck providers • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation ('tech books') for each broadcast and team • Coordinate transmission bookings and distribute transmission details to production crews • Serve as primary liaison for engineering teams regarding transmission setups, intercom infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting • Evaluate and improve production workflows to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining premium broadcast quality • Leverage industry vendor relationships to streamline broadcast operations and negotiate cost-effective service agreements • Bridge communication between executive leadership, internal departments, and external partners • Ensure compliance with established production processes and operational standards • Support production budgeting, technical planning, crewing management, and operational initiatives across multiple sports properties • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Engineering, Media Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered • Typically 8+ years of experience in live sports broadcast production, technical operations, or a related field preferred • Up to 25% travel required throughout the United States and Canada • Availability to respond to changing priorities, project adjustments, and live production requirements • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other required times • Experience supporting live sports broadcasts, technical operations, remote productions, or related broadcast environments • Strong collaborative leadership style and ability to influence and gain cooperation across organizational levels and with external partners • Exceptional project management, organizational, and multitasking skills • Resourceful and adaptable in fast-paced, live-event environments • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Experience creating and presenting business recommendations and operational plans to leadership • Proven ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with executive leadership, colleagues, and external stakeholders • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills • Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work preferred in Ohio, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, or Michigan • Up to 25% travel required, including travel throughout the United States and Canada • Equal employment opportunity • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities