Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations, Scripps Sports

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company • Home Office - Ohio, NV

8d • Remote

About The Position

Scripps Sports is seeking a Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations to support the planning, execution, and optimization of live professional sports broadcasts across our growing portfolio of sports properties. This role serves as a key operational and technical resource for the Scripps Sports broadcast team, coordinating technical operations, transmission logistics, crewing, and production support for high-profile league broadcasts. Remote preferred in Ohio, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, or Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Engineering, Media Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in live sports broadcast production, technical operations, or a related field preferred.
• Up to 25% travel required, including travel throughout the United States and Canada to support venue operations and live broadcasts.
• Must be available to respond to changing priorities, project adjustments, and live production requirements as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other times required to support live sports broadcasts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting live sports broadcasts, technical operations, remote productions, or related broadcast environments.
• Strong collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and gain cooperation across all levels of an organization and with external partners.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Resourceful and adaptable approach with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, live-event environments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience creating and presenting business recommendations and operational plans to leadership.
• Proven ability to establish credibility and build effective partnerships with executive leadership, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical production activities with NHL and NBA facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
• Collaborate with league broadcast officials, arena contacts, crewing companies, specialized camera vendors, and mobile production truck providers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation ("tech books") for each broadcast and team to ensure alignment across internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate transmission bookings and distribute transmission details to production crews supporting Scripps Sports properties.
• Serve as a primary liaison for engineering teams regarding transmission setups, intercom infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting.
• Assist in evaluating and improving production workflows to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining premium broadcast quality.
• Leverage industry vendor relationships to streamline broadcast operations and negotiate cost-effective service agreements.
• Act as a key communication bridge between executive leadership, internal departments, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with established production processes and operational standards.
• Support production budgeting, technical planning, crewing management, and operational initiatives across multiple sports properties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Scripps is committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 create connections.
• We are committed to a culture that creates connection.
• We are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and 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 create connections.
• To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody.
• That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.
• By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior