Multi-Function Engineer

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain an active production facility.
• Repair, calibration and installation of audio & video broadcast/IT equipment.
• This includes equipment within the production facilities such as control rooms and studios (cameras, switchers, audio mixers, multi-viewers, intercom system, monitors, graphic equipment, server/playback, etc.) and related supporting infrastructure in terminal gear/data center and master control areas, transmission sites and throughout any broadcast infrastructure plants supported by the team (A/V routers, data routers, RF/fiber transmission, tally, signal processing gear, CATV system, etc.).
• Depending on your location, maintenance/repair of ENG crew gear (field cameras, mixers, microphones, lights, etc.) may be required.
• Perform technical support for critical/on-air production systems.
• Ability to back-up or assist other support groups and clients for non-critical systems and IT/PC gear, including installation, problem correction, removal/replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure continuation of customer work productivity and/or on-air transmission.
• Participate on technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly broadcast IP and IT centric environment. This includes broadcast and server-based systems, data networking (e.g., routers, switches) and other comparable equipment.
• Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work.
• Use of 1) Lucid Chart for system documentation and 2) ITSM ticketing tool to log incidents/requests.
• Ensure sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with procurement and asset management teams to order and track inventory.
• May participate in remote assignments with engineers from across WBD.
• Represent the company in dynamic, multi-cultural environments and effectively interface with demanding broadcast personnel (e.g., on-air talent, producers) in a professional manner.

Qualifications & Experiences

• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of network-level broadcast production experience for live game, live remote, and/or live studio productions.
• Proficiency in technical planning and documentation for live sports, news, or entertainment productions.
• Experience in managing and monitoring video and audio signals for live events.
• Proficient in video and audio router operations.
• Knowledge in Cloud Technology and workflows.
• Knowledge in REMI productions and support.
• Familiarity with Remote Operations, Production Control Room operations, and technical liaison roles.
• Ability to lead technical meetings and resolve issues proactively.
• Must be able to work independently, and with small and large teams.
• Must be flexible and able to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Not Required but preferred experience: TD, A1, Engineering or Technical Manager experience.
• Ability to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints.