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Warner Media, LLC.

Associate BIT Engineer

Warner Media, LLC., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are…When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the

storytellers

bringing our characters to life, the

creators

bringing them to your living rooms and the

dreamers

creating what’s next…From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.Your New Role...The Associate Broadcast & IT Support Engineer requires a basic understanding of technology and practices necessary to perform maintenance and installation in both studio and outside broadcast facilities in a fast-paced production environment.In-house production support of live and recorded programming requires a knowledge of broadcast and IT infrastructure including:Technical spaces (control rooms, studios, terminal gear/equipment/central apparatus/distribution riser rooms and data centers)Associated production systems (A/V and data routing, signal processing, cameras, switchers, audio mixers, intercom, encoders/encoding, feeds/edit systems, master control, automation and transmission systems, etc.)A baseline IT and data networking knowledge is also necessary to work in an increasingly IP and IT centric broadcast/multimedia infrastructure.Collaboration with team members, clients and other support groups is required to troubleshoot and resolve issues with broadcast/multimedia systems and computers in our production environments.This position will primarily provide facility-based support. However, there may be occasions requiring support of outside productions/events or to provide technical support to upgrade outside broadcast facilities. Any maintenance of Electronic Newsgathering (ENG) crew gear will be a shared responsibility with the field engineering team.Technology and Operations teams operate within an ITSM Service Management framework, supported by common processes around planning and managing changes. Adherence to our standard ITSM processes to minimize impact and deliver value to our customers is required. This includes documenting issues/requests and escalating as needed for problem management and resolution via our in-house service management system(s).A willingness to perform varied tasks, document systems and processes, adapt to changing priorities, and the ability to solve complex technical problems independently are essential to be successful in this position. We expect our BIT engineers to build good relationships amongst our client base and to provide excellent customer service. Good communication skills (verbal and written) are required.Shift work on a rotating schedule is necessary to meet the needs of our customers.Your Role Accountabilities...Support and maintain an active production facility. Repair, calibration and installation of audio & video broadcast/IT equipment.Perform technical support for critical/on-air production systems.Support upgrades of outside broadcast facilities, including “pool” wiring projects, and live event productions.Participate on technology design, installation, and integration projects with complex, leading-edge technology.Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work.May participate in remote assignments with engineers from across WarnerBros Discovery.Represent the company in dynamic, multi-cultural environments.Qualifications & Experiences...Typically one or more years of experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service or broadcast maintenance capacity.Demonstrates experience with television or multimedia production workflows.Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems.Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments.Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and climbing ladders for equipment and cable installation assignments.Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems.2 or 4 year technical degree, preferably electronics or computer engineering (or equivalent education/experience/training).Demonstrated knowledge of computer desktop hardware/applications and data networking.Preferred Qualifications & ExperiencesWillingness to learn WarnerBros Discovery proprietary equipment and applications.Knowledgeable of technology companies and systems.Microsoft network certification or similar. CCNA of Linux training is a plus.Experience with SMPTE 2110 standards for IP video.Autocad, MS Office Suite, Visio experience.Familiarity with ITSM Service Management processes.Specific certifications may be required to work on proprietary equipment/systems.How We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at

www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/

along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our

accessibility page

for instructions to submit your request.

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