Lead Specialist, Broadcast Operations, Scripps Sports

Remote preferred in Ohio, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Tennessee, or Michigan.

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Skills

• 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.