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Your New Role
As part of our Contribution Engineering team, you’ll play a crucial role in designing and installing contribution technology across the EMEA region. This team is responsible for ensuring seamless contribution for both everyday operations and major live sporting events.
Your primary mission? To build and maintain the contribution platforms that support TNT Sports & Eurosport’s expanding portfolio of sports rights. This role requires strategic thinking, determination, and a passion for championing new technologies and workflows.
In collaboration with production and sports technology teams, you’ll influence technology choices and workflow designs for major events like the Grand Slam and the Olympics.
Location: This is a hybrid role based in Chiswick Park, London, with up to 3 days a week in the office (Monday to Friday). Expect some travel to major events and the Olympics!
Your Role Accountabilities
* Design and implement contribution compression systems for TNT Sports/Eurosport, both in the field and at WBD locations across EMEA.
* Liaise with Sports Technology, Production, and Operations teams to deliver future projects and services.
* Champion innovative contribution technology across the business.
* Manage third-party suppliers, ensuring clear requirements, adherence to SLAs, and risk mitigation.
* Stay updated on the latest technologies to enhance our broadcast capabilities.
* Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree-level education or relevant experience in a broadcast environment.
* Familiarity with current compression standards and broadcast video signal chains.
* Self-motivated with the ability to advance projects independently.
* Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information clearly.
* Willingness to travel for major events and adapt to the fast-paced nature of sports broadcasting.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of JPEG 2000/XS, H264/HEVC, and NDI.
* Familiarity with SMPTE 2022-7, 2110, NMOS, and SDN.
* Experience with UHD, HDR, and Dolby Atmos formats.
* Previous experience in remote production and deploying systems in AWS and GCP.
* Experience with LTE contribution and internet contribution (SRT/RIST/ZIXI).
* Background in MCR operations and engineering.
How We Get Things Done
At WBD, our guiding principles are the core values that shape our operations. 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, backgrounds, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other protected category.
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