Director, Hub Engineering at The E.W. Scripps Company in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Scripps is hiring a Director of Hub Engineering! The Director of Hub Engineering oversees the design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems and equipment for the Scripps Master Control Hubs. This position is responsible for ensuring hub operation safety, cohesiveness and responsiveness to all hubbed stations and media outlets served by the Scripps hubs in Indianapolis, IN and Norfolk, VA. In addition, this position is responsible for technical innovation and applications that will foster a stable technical platform in all Scripps Hubbed master control environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding hub operations and facilities.


• Collaborates with division leadership in particular areas of common interest.


• Collaborates with related departments within Scripps operations; in the support of all hub related services.


• Communicates professionally with individuals and groups within and outside of the hub.


• Effectively manages the planning, design, installation and repair of all television master control systems, internet and fiber optic connections, satellite uplink and downlink operations, recording and playback equipment.


• Establishes and maintains air-chain equipment for the TV stations and media outlets in the hub.


• Provides and maintains long and short form video clip processing and distribution systems.


• Establishes, builds and supports a group wide OTT ecosystem.


• Motivates, trains, and leads a staff of professional maintenance engineers and IT technicians.


• Coordinates projects; manages the scheduling of personnel; and plans, designs and documents ongoing and future projects.


• Manages capital, expense, repair and maintenance budgets.  This includes current year and future planning.


• Promotes a positive culture within the hubs.


• Identifies training needs, motivate and develop staff to meet the on-going and future technological needs of the hub.


• Ensures compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations with the signals originating from the hub.


• Performs other duties as needed and as directed by the Sr Dir, Engineering and VP of Engineering.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• A degree in computer science or related subject; or equivalent experience.


• A minimum of 5 years experience in electrical/electronic engineering.


• Prior broadcast engineering experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Must have an understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical and information systems.


• “Customer service first” mindset, ability to deliver a high level of customer service.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated strategic planning abilities.


• Excellent managerial skills in working with management, users, staff, peers and vendors.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to relate technical matters to non-technical users.


• Ability to relate business matters to technical staff.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Highly self-directed and can work independently.


• Strong project management skills.


• Can manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines smoothly.


• Knowledge of FCC rules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including able to work multiple days, holidays, evenings and weekends.


• Availability to travel over multiple days is possible.

EXTRA ITEMS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is one of the nation’s leading media companies, focused on creating a better-informed world through a portfolio of news, information and entertainment brands. Scripps will become the nation’s largest television broadcaster, reaching 73% of U.S. television households through 108 stations in 76 markets, pending regulatory approval of its acquisition of ION Media. Committed to serving local audiences through objective journalism, Scripps operates 60 local TV stations in 42 markets. It is creating a national TV networks business that will include ION Media’s entertainment programming, Newsy’s straightforward headline and documentary news content and the five popular Katz broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. 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."

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 undue hardship for the company.

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

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. Scripps’ national networks reach nearly every American through the 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.”

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.