The E.W. Scripps Company · 14 hours ago
Station Monitoring Technician
Clearwater, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe 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 by actively monitoring multiple video streams and data streams to maintain broadcast quality across multiple television stations.
AdvertisingDigital MediaJournalismMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Must have a flexible work schedule to work any time in a 24/7 operation (nights, weekends, holidays, short notice)
Preferred
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
Familiarity with FCC broadcasting rules is a plus
Company
The E.W. Scripps Company
Serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750MKey Investors
Sinclair Broadcast
2025-11-17Post Ipo Equity
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $750M
1988-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Meredith Delaney
President & CEO
Bill Siegel
Vice President/General Manager WPTV & WHDT
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