Scripps is hiring! We're seeking to hire a Director, Content Application Development, Local Media. This is a division position and will have flexibility to sit in our corporate office in Cincinnati, OH, or any of our Scripps local media TV stations. You'll be responsible for implementing software applications that successfully meet the evolving journalism needs of the enterprise. In this capacity, this role leads the effort for timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

This position is also responsible for leading collaboration between newsroom end-users and employees across the engineering and IT organizations in identifying and executing opportunities to implement newsroom workflow software solutions, resulting in a competitive advantage for the enterprise.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborates with the VP of Engineering to guide newsroom enterprise application strategy.




• Designs, writes and leads applications development for Scripps newsrooms, assigning tasks and setting priorities across a portfolio of active projects.




• Directs division-wide software development initiatives in alignment with objectives that foster journalism.




• Develops and implements the National Desk and content sharing strategy as it relates to designed and emerging software applications.




• Collaborates with station Directors of Engineering and newsroom leadership to promote idea sharing and product implementation. 




• Defines and enforces processes and technical standards for software quality assurance.




• Directs the support of existing systems, ensuring that operational problems are solved in a timely fashion and that the application software performance levels meet or exceed the users' business requirements.




• Mentors others across the engineering and IT organizations.




• Performs other duties as directed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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




• A minimum of 10 years of experience in application design and development.




• Prior broadcast engineering experience preferred.




• Web development experience preferred.




• CS, IT, Network certifications preferred.




• Project Management certification preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• “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, weekends, and possible overtime hours as needed.




• Availability to travel over multiple days is possible. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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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