Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in creating "the stuff dreams are made of." Our world is filled with wizards, dragons, superheroes, and the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind our vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring our characters to life and shape the future of entertainment.
Join us, and you'll find career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive!
About Our Team
As our portfolio continues to expand globally, the Technology & Operations (T&O) 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, while crafting a long-term technology strategy to enhance our pay-TV, digital terrestrial, free-to-air, and online services.
Your New Role
As an Operations Engineer, you will play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s Global television distribution infrastructure, especially during our Live Events. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you will be part of our Tier 1 operations support team, where your versatile skill set will shine.
Your Role Accountabilities:
* Monitor all of WB Discovery’s channels.
* 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 risks in our distribution infrastructure and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Assist with training and development of 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 for video and audio signals.
* Experience with SMPTE 2110 and Television Distribution Systems.
* Ability to operate test and analysis equipment.
* Expertise in troubleshooting signal quality issues and systems integration.
* Computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential.
* Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
* Ability to communicate technical matters to diverse audiences.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition.
* Ability to maintain focus in high-pressure environments.
Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced 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.
How We Get Things Done
At WBD, our guiding principles are central to how we operate. We encourage you to explore these values and see how they resonate with you. We look forward to discussing them during your interview!
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of background. If you require adjustments during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions.