Sr. Broadcast Systems Engineer in Clearwater, FL

Sr. Broadcast Systems Engineer - The E.W. Scripps Company - Clearwater, FL - work from home job

Company: The E.W. Scripps Company

Job description: The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for a Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer. They will plan, design and maintain various complex broadcast systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Planning, Design and Construction of new engineering projects as directed by Director of Network Engineering

Preparation and timely delivery of required status information and reports.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and general public

Coordinate with Director of Network Engineering on status of all projects

Timely documentation of existing systems and new systems to be implemented

Maintenance and repair of all technical equipment in Studio, Network Operations Center, Media Ingest, and Uplink/Downlink facilities

Additional systems are: HVAC, UPS, and Generators

Available as needed 24/7 to provide timely response to emergency network off-air situations, equipment issues, transmitter issues, etc.

Lead technical engineering, implementation, and maintenance of satellite facilities for network uplink and downlink

Perform surveys of satellite facilities and provide recommendations and training for optimal operation

Design & manage multiple network feeds for satellite distribution

Design & manage redundant encoder network

Perform implementation and maintenance of MPEG compression and multiplexing

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

BS Degree in Computer Science preferred or comparable experience/education

Average 5 years prior experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Proficiency in DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards and operation

Proficiency in satellite operations (Link Margin, Eb/N0, output power, heating)

Proficiency in remote uplink operations

Proficiency in network operations

Proficiency in MPEG compression systems

Extensive knowledge of baseband audio/video, digital audio/video, IP networking systems, electrical power systems (AC/DC), and Telco systems are necessary

Strong oral and written communications and highly developed organizational skills required

Must have extensive range in lifting/carrying and be able to remove and install technical equipment

Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

On-call availability

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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the 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 make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at .

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, 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 Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. 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.
Sr. Broadcast Systems Engineer - The E.W. Scripps Company - Clearwater, FL - work from home job

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Location: Clearwater, FL
Sr. Broadcast Systems Engineer - The E.W. Scripps Company - Clearwater, FL - work from home job

Job date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:59:18 GMT

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