Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery!
The stuff dreams are made of. At Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), we’re not just about wizards, dragons, and superheroes. We’re a vibrant community of storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring iconic content and beloved brands to life. Here, you’ll find career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Join us, and thrive!
About Our Team
As WBD continues to expand its portfolio globally, our Technology & Operations team is at the forefront, building media technology and IT systems that meet world-class standards. We implement and maintain the critical business systems that deliver WBD’s products, ensuring our growing pay-TV, digital terrestrial, free-to-air, and online services reach audiences everywhere.
Your New Role
We’re looking for an Operations Engineer to join our dynamic team! Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you’ll play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s global television distribution infrastructure, especially during our exciting Live Events.
As part of our Tier 1 operations support team, you’ll need a versatile skill set, both technically and personally. Your ability to stay focused and develop as a skilled technician will be key to your success.
Your Role Accountabilities
* Monitor all of WBD’s channels to ensure seamless broadcasting.
* Manage transmission systems during normal and emergency conditions to keep services on air.
* Respond to affiliate inquiries and maintain ongoing communication with customers.
* Act as a liaison between support teams and customers, collaborating across all leadership levels.
* Initiate critical outage situations and manage incident and planned work tickets.
* Liaise with third-party providers during fault investigations.
* Provide input and written reports on transmission system reliability.
* Check the health of distribution equipment regularly.
* Proactively identify and address potential risks in our distribution infrastructure.
* Assist in training and developing Distribution Staff Members.
* Create and update documentation and procedures.
* Implement changes to distribution infrastructure as needed.
* Identify and establish new monitoring metrics.
* Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* Previous experience in a broadcast, media, or telecommunications environment.
* In-depth knowledge of television distribution systems, platforms, and standards.
* Working knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI, and ASI.
* Familiarity with TCP/IP Network concepts, including multicast traffic.
* Experience with SMPTE 2110 and Television Distribution Systems.
* Ability to operate test and analysis equipment.
* Expertise in troubleshooting signal quality issues and systems integration.
* Knowledge of MPEG-2/4 encoding technology and TVRO receive systems.
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and maintain focus in high-pressure environments.
* Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Additional Information
As of June 9, 2025, WBD plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, with an expected completion in mid-2026. This transition offers an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
Working Conditions
This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours will be carried out at the workplace. WBD reserves the right to change this working agreement as necessary.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we embrace the opportunity to build a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and take our responsibility to consider qualified candidates seriously, regardless of background.
If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions.
Join us at WBD, where your career can flourish in a supportive and innovative environment!