Associate Bit Field Engineer

Warner Bros Discovery Warner Bros Discovery · Media · Burbank, CA +1 · Technology

Associate Broadcast & IT Field Engineer responsible for providing technical support in a 24x7x365 field newsgathering/production environment. This role involves operating satellite and streaming equipment, performing broadcast technical support, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production/television equipment. Requires IT support and electronics skills, with potential for travel and physical lifting. The role also involves assisting with project and maintenance work in-house.

What you'd actually do

  1. Operate a satellite truck and/or portable satellite, microwave and streaming equipment to provide multi-path transmissions (IP/Video/Audio) from outside broadcast locations. This includes equipment transport, set-up, operation and breakdown and may also include truck maintenance. CNN SNG trucks are multi-path mobile production platforms thus requiring one to be well versed in the operation and maintenance of on-board systems such as cameras, switchers, routers, encoders, RF and specialized transmission gear (MIMO, COFDM, bonded cellular).
  2. Perform 24x7x365 broadcast technical support to include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of sophisticated streaming, audio and video remote broadcast production/television equipment. Coordinate technical installation with vendors and/or production teams.
  3. Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. Use of 1) AutoCad for system documentation and 2) ITSM ticketing tool to log incidents/requests. Ensure sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with procurement and asset management teams to order and track inventory.

Skills

Required

  • IT support
  • electronics skills
  • customer service
  • communication skills (verbal, written)
  • troubleshooting broadcast and computer equipment
  • television or multimedia production workflows
  • basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)
  • ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments
  • lifting 50 lbs.
  • climbing ladders
  • CDL Class B License
  • technical degree (electronics or computer engineering) or equivalent
  • knowledge of computer desktop hardware/applications and data networking

Nice to have

  • AutoCad
  • ITSM ticketing tool
  • Cisco certifications
  • Harmonic certifications

What the JD emphasized

  • 24x7x365 field newsgathering/production environment
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations frequently encountered in field remote environments
  • Ability to manage workload and workflow for a group of peers with assistance from management is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast and computer equipment at the board level
  • Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments