Scripps Sports is seeking a Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations to support the planning, execution, and optimization of live professional sports broadcasts across our growing portfolio of sports properties. This role serves as a key operational and technical resource for the Scripps Sports broadcast team, coordinating technical operations, transmission logistics, crewing, and production support for high-profile league broadcasts. Remote preferred in Ohio, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, or Michigan.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- 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 to ensure alignment across internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate transmission bookings and distribute transmission details to production crews supporting Scripps Sports properties.
- Serve as a primary liaison for engineering teams regarding transmission setups, intercom infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting.
- Assist in evaluating and improving 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.
- Act as a key communication bridge 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.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 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, including travel throughout the United States and Canada to support venue operations and live broadcasts.
- Must be available to respond to changing priorities, project adjustments, and live production requirements as needed.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other times required to support live sports broadcasts.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Experience supporting live sports broadcasts, technical operations, remote productions, or related broadcast environments.
- Strong collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and gain cooperation across all levels of an organization and with external partners.
- Exceptional project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Resourceful and adaptable approach with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, live-event environments.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Experience creating and presenting business recommendations and operational plans to leadership.
- Proven ability to establish credibility and build effective partnerships with executive leadership, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
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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 succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Engineering, Media Operations, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in live sports broadcast production, technical operations, or a related field
- Up to 25% travel availability, including travel throughout the United States and Canada
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to support live broadcasts
- Experience supporting live sports broadcasts, remote productions, or related broadcast environments
- Experience coordinating transmission bookings, intercom infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting
- Proven ability to create and maintain technical documentation (tech books) for broadcasts
- Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills to identify operational efficiencies and cost savings
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to build partnerships with leadership and external stakeholders
The E.W. Scripps Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The E.W. Scripps Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The E.W. Scripps Company.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard package, and retirement planning is highlighted in company materials. This provides a conventional savings vehicle that aligns with large‑company norms.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance is offered, and eligibility includes spouses and domestic partners. Parental leave is described as standard, with specifics varying by role and location.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, ID protection, and pet programs, alongside community giving perks via the Scripps Howard Fund. Some roles also note flexible schedules, remote options, or an optional four‑day work week.
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What We Do
Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
