Lead Studio Engineer

Are you a tech‑savvy problem solver who thrives in the fast‑paced world of broadcast television? We're looking for a Lead Studio Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. In this critical role, you'll be the technical backbone of our operations, ensuring our broadcasting systems run flawlessly while leveraging your expertise in IP networks, studio operations, and cutting‑edge broadcast technology. If you're passionate about keeping live television on the air and love diving deep into complex technical challenges, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs critical broadcasting components to ensure all systems are functioning at peak efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of issues with broadcast and IT equipment.
• Relies on extensive knowledge and professional discretion to perform efficiently and successfully.
• Collaborates with technology suppliers on setup, upgrades, enhancements, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Programs/customizes equipment software functionality.
• Tracks and assists users with equipment issues.
• When resolving open issues, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information when necessary, close or elevate issues, and monitor resolution.
• Works with the Network Ops leadership team to address operational issues and facilitate decision‑making regarding technical matters.
• Provides input and recommendations to assist in disaster recovery and system planning.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Makes recommendations for products and service enhancements.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1–3 years of previous IT and/or broadcast engineering experience preferred.

• Experience with vendor support relations is highly desirable.
• Previous television engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with live television production.
• Must have thorough knowledge of digital audio/video workflows and distribution.
• C/Ku band satellite uplink and downlink systems.

Atlanta, Georgia

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, 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.