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Senior Systems Engineer at The E.W. Scripps Company

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Washington, Washington DC





Job Description:

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to be based at our office in Washington, DC. This person is responsible for installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of broadcast/IT systems hardware, software, operating systems, and related infrastructure associated with a live TV broadcast channel.

Key activities


  • The senior systems engineer is responsible for the enterprise-wide implementation, maintenance and administration of MAC and Windows desktop, Windows servers, and related network infrastructure.

  • Efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and resolve daily IT issues reported by end-users

  • Ability to rapidly diagnose Broadcast video & audio systems and provide alternative solutions if needed to maintain production deadlines

  • Regularly confers with developers, analysts, other system engineers, and users regarding current and prospective systems changes and future needs

  • Participates in, or independently perform, scheduled or triage after-hours/weekend maintenance activities

  • Develops and documents all processes and standards and work with other team members to cross train and provide back up and support for technologies within the enterprise

  • Maintains a positive working relationship with IT technical staff, customers and managed services providers

Education & Experience


  • Degree/diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Communication Technology or equivalent experience

  • 7+ years of technology experience, preferably in a broadcast environment

  • Experience with broadcast/video production and post workflows and standards

  • Experience with legacy and IP based Broadcast signal routing and design

  • Knowledge of MAM, SAN, DAM workflows

  • Knowledge of audio mixing consoles

  • Scripting and automation skills relative to infrastructure technologies desired

  • An ability to work on multiple tasks in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver IT projects on-time and on-budget

  • Demonstrated experience successfully working in Cross Functional project teams

  • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential

Skills & Abilities


  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

  • Experience in a broadcast or media production environment is a plus

  • Experience with video encoders and decoders is a plus

  • Strong knowledge of Apple OS X client and server operating systems

  • Linux, Windows and Mac system administrator skills

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver a high level of customer service

  • Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

Work Environment:


  • Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines

  • Sitting for extended periods of time

  • Ability to lift and install rack-mounted servers and other broadcast equipment

  • Ability to support remote crews with installing/managing field production and transmission

  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects

  • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings

  • Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software installation and system startups

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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. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national 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.





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