Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
**Who We Are… **
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the_ creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Engineer for our Broadcast IT engineering department during live productions as well as provide guidance to team members for the day to day operations to include: Incident response, service requests, diagnose systemic problems, scheduling preventative maintenance, and training. The areas of responsibility are studios, production control rooms, record and playout servers, augmented and virtual reality systems, remote production (REMI), artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies all within a state-of-the-art SMPTE 2110 native facility for linear and OTT streaming services. This position requires proven leadership, organizational processes, technical depth, and operational knowledge. This person is also expected to show flexibility in shift work and maintain an on on-call rotation outside of the production schedule. Occasional travel between WBD sites may be required. The skill set demanded by this position is dynamic and will continue to change rapidly. This individual must demonstrate the ability to accept and adapt to these changes while presenting a willing and positive attitude.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Senior engineer responsible for technical success of WBD live and taped events. On-site Engineeer-in-Charge for broadcast productions such as CNN’s prime time lineup, Bleacher Reports live productions, Food Network taped productions, as well as any other news, entertainment and sporting events. Is a technology point person for studio and production control room productions. Provides tier 2 support, including: troubleshooting of wiring of studio cameras, set monitors, audio, lighting and ethernet connections on set or in production spaces.
- Staff Knowledge Sharing – Provide technical oversight, coach and mentor entry-level staff in regards to technical systems utilized for day-to-day operation and responsibilities. Effectively communicate department directives to staff in a positive and proactive manner. Clearly communicate amongst team and production staff. Documenting equipment inventory, status and workflows.
- Customer Service – Work closely with our partners to satisfy thier needs and requests. Serve as liaison between Engineering Leads, staff and customers. Cultivate cooperative relationships between customers and Engineering staff to ensure technical as well as operational readiness. Provide daily reporting related to operational issues and/or Air impacting events.
- Executes the development, testing and implementation of new systems, software and equipment. Create and maintain documentation. Follow-up with appropriate parties to ensure resolution. Coordinate with production technology vendors to determine the need for systems repair or upgrade.
Qualifications & Experiences...
A four-year engineering degree (or equivalent work experience in Live Broadcast engineering field).
5+ Years of live production engineering experience
3+ Years television maintenance experience
Demonstrates mentorship and fiscal responsibilities
Strong understanding of SMPTE 2110 Standards
Experience in design and implementation of broadcast facility technology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Intercom Systems used in production envoriments.
- Understanding of Evertz Routing Systems and Magnum Control
- CCNA Certification or Networking background
- Cloud Technologies
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $82,613.00 - $153,425.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.