Station Monitoring Technician

Job Description

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 that 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-level, 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 of 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 detail-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)
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.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

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