Specialist, Media Operations

Media Operations Specialist

Are you passionate about the technical side of media production and ready to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality content to audiences nationwide? The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a detail-oriented Media Operations Specialist to ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely processing of all long-form media for our networks. You'll be at the heart of our media workflow, working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with teams across the organization to maintain the exceptional standards that define Scripps content. This is your opportunity to contribute to the seamless delivery of programming that informs and entertains millions of viewers.

What You'll Do:

• Create and maintain folders; download media, confirm CC
• Receive timing sheet from editors; confirm TRTs, house number and title info; Deliver to QC Operator; Return QC'd Sheets to Editors
• Download media off distributor hard drives and ingest media off tapes
• Occasionally create and post Ingest Sheet
• Receive media deliveries (shipments) & return as requested
• Create and distribute screener to the necessary departments
• Assist with archiving and media retrieval
• Assist Media Management Manager, as needed

What You'll Need:

• College diploma in Mass Communication/TV Broadcasting preferred
• 3 years experience in a broadcast network environment

What You'll Bring:

• Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder
• Basic editing skills
• Knowledge of broadcast formats and aspect ratios
• Basic math skills, familiarity with timecode
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and can also work independently and self-manage workload
• Ability to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management and other departments
• Can communicate technical issues in layman's terms when liaising with non-technical colleagues
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-traffic, deadline driven environment
• Flexibility to work when required, weekends, holidays, after hours, if needed

Where You'll Live, Work and Play:

Atlanta is a vibrant metropolis that perfectly blends Southern charm with cosmopolitan energy. As the cultural and economic hub of the Southeast, Atlanta offers endless opportunities for career growth and personal enrichment. The city boasts world-class dining, from traditional Southern cuisine to innovative international fare, along with a thriving music scene that spans everything from hip-hop to country to classical performances at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, Falcons, and Atlanta United, while outdoor lovers enjoy the extensive BeltLine trail system, numerous parks, and easy access to the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Atlanta's rich history is preserved in attractions like the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and the Atlanta History Center, while the city's forward-thinking spirit is evident in its booming tech sector and startup community. With relatively affordable living costs compared to other major metros, excellent universities, and a welcoming, diverse population, Atlanta provides an exceptional quality of life in one of America's most dynamic cities.