Warner Bros. Discovery
Distribution Operations Engineer
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Warner Bros. Discovery
Distribution Operations Engineer
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

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 a place where your creativity can flourish, your skills can grow, and your contributions are celebrated.

Join us and discover career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to help you become your best self. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.

Our Team

As WBD continues to expand globally, our Technology & Operations team is at the forefront, building media technology and IT systems that set the standard for excellence. We implement and maintain the critical business systems that deliver WBD’s products, ensuring our pay-TV, digital terrestrial, free-to-air, and online services reach audiences everywhere.

Your New Role…

In this dynamic position, you’ll focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies. 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 Live Events. As part of our Tier 1 operations support team, you’ll need a versatile skill set and the ability to stay calm under pressure while continually developing your technical expertise.

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 fibre, uplink, and playout providers during fault investigations.
  • Provide input and written reports on transmission system reliability.
  • Regularly check the health of distribution equipment.
  • 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.
  • Establish new monitoring and metrics needs.

Qualifications & Experience…

  • 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.
  • Familiarity with SMPTE 2110 and television distribution systems.
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring and control 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 computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
  • Willingness to work overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to communicate technical matters to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in independently researching and resolving trouble tickets.
  • Ability to handle customer interactions with professionalism and care.

Working Conditions

This role is advertised as Onsite , meaning all working hours will be carried out at the workplace. Please note that WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement as necessary for business needs.

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

We embrace the opportunity to build a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of background.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and require adjustments during the application process, we are here to support you.

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