Are you ready to shape the future of data infrastructure at one of America's most trusted media companies? The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Manager, Data Platforms to design, create, and manage our data infrastructure. This remote role offers the opportunity to establish a solid foundation for data management across our organization, ensuring that data is organized, accessible, secure, and aligned with business objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Interpret and deliver impactful strategic plans improving data integration, data quality, and data delivery in support of business initiatives and roadmaps.
- Design the structure and layout of data systems, including databases, warehouses, and lakes.
- Partner with data architecture to design systems that meet the organization's needs by defining data schemas, optimizing data storage, and establishing data access controls and security measures.
- Define and implement the long-term technology strategy and innovations roadmaps across analytics, data engineering, and data platforms.
- Design and implement processes for the ETL process from various sources into the organization's data systems.
- Translate high-level business requirements into data models and appropriate metadata, test data, and data quality standards.
- Manage senior business stakeholders to secure strong engagement and ensure that the delivery of the project aligns with longer-term strategic roadmaps.
- Simplify the existing data architecture, delivering reusable services and cost-saving opportunities in line with the policies and standards of the company.
- Lead and participate in the peer review and quality assurance of project architectural artifacts across the EA group through governance forums.
- Define and manage standards, guidelines, and processes to ensure data quality.
- Work with IT teams, business analysts, and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies for data management, storage, and analytics.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or related degree preferred; or equivalent work experience
- Generally, 7+ years of experience in data modeling, database design, or related field
- Hands-on relational, dimensional, and analytical project experience using RDBMS, NoSQL data platform technologies, and ETL
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong ability in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C/C++
- Ability in data science languages/tools such as SQL, R, SAS, or Excel
- Proficiency in the design and implementation of modern data architectures and concepts such as cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), real-time data distribution (Kafka, Dataflow), and modern data warehouse tools (Snowflake, Databricks)
- Experience with database technologies
- Understanding of entity-relationship modeling, metadata systems, and data quality tools and techniques
- Ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions and recommendations to business needs and client culture
- Ability to assess traditional and modern data architecture components based on business needs
- Experience with business intelligence tools and technologies such as ETL, Power BI, and Tableau
- Ability to regularly learn and adopt new technology, especially in the ML/AI realm
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate large volumes of complex information to senior management of various technical understandings
- Ability to collaborate and excel in complex, cross-functional teams involving data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders
- Ability to guide solution design and architecture to meet business needs
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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
- 7+ years experience in data modeling, database design, or related field
- Hands-on experience with RDBMS, NoSQL, and ETL processes
- Proficiency in programming languages: Java, Python, C/C++
- Proficiency with data-language/tools: SQL, R, SAS, Excel
- Experience designing and implementing modern data architectures and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with real-time data distribution technologies (Kafka, Dataflow)
- Experience with modern data warehouse tools (Snowflake, Databricks)
- Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools (ETL, Power BI, Tableau)
- Understanding of entity-relationship modeling, metadata systems, and data quality tools/techniques
- Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical information clearly
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to learn and adopt new technologies, especially ML/AI
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.”
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