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 discover 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 the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) portfolio continues to expand 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 across multiple platforms.
Your New Role
As an Operations Engineer, you will focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you will play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s global television distribution infrastructure and live events output.
Join our Tier 1 operations support team, where your versatile skill set—both technical and personal—will be essential. You will be expected to stay calm under pressure and continually develop as an experienced technician.
Your Role Accountabilities
* Monitor all of WB Discovery’s channels.
* Manage transmission systems during normal and emergency conditions to ensure services remain on air.
* Respond to affiliate inquiries and maintain ongoing communication with customers.
* Serve 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 fibre, uplink, and playout providers during fault investigations.
* Provide input and written reports on transmission system reliability.
* Check the health of distribution equipment routinely.
* Proactively identify and address potential risks in our distribution infrastructure.
* 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 and metrics needs.
* 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.
* Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and maintain focus in high-pressure environments.
* Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
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. Your employment will likely transition to Discovery Global during this exciting transformation.
How We Get Things Done
At WBD, our guiding principles are the core values that shape how we operate. We hope they resonate with you and 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 and consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of background.
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