Live Production Engineer based in Doha Qatar

Cable News International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading media organization as a Broadcast Engineer. You will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless operations of broadcast and IT systems, supporting a fast-paced news environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to storytelling and innovation. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about technology in the media landscape, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth in a vibrant and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting broadcast and IT equipment in high-pressure environments.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for broadcast and IT equipment in a fast-paced news environment.
• Install and configure broadcast media hardware and applications.

Skills

Broadcast Engineering

Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity Principles

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Broadcast Media Hardware

Operating Systems

Production Infrastructure Tools

Job description

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

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were 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.

Media Technology Operations is a group that is passionate about building and supporting technology to enable storytellers to connect, entertain, and inform audiences everywhere. This role will support the technology needs of the CNN Doha production centre.

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our new facility in an exciting news content environment in Doha, Qatar. In this role, you will provide operational support for broadcast and IT equipment and infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support: Utilize your expertise to provide operational support for broadcast and IT equipment and infrastructure within an on-air and fast-paced news environment. Respond promptly to incidents and resolve them efficiently to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted broadcasting.

• High-Pressure Situations: Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team in high-pressure situations, particularly during busier production hours.

• Project Initiatives: Proactively identify problems, equipment renewal needs, and opportunities for expanding the broadcast and IT infrastructure. Design and initiate projects that address these requirements, contributing to the improvement and growth of our systems.

• System Configuration and Maintenance: Install and configure broadcast media hardware, operating systems, and applications. Utilize a wide range of server and cloud-based tools to interact with the production infrastructure environment at all levels. Ensure the systems are properly maintained and updated to optimize performance and security.

• Collaboration and Communication: Foster strong working relationships with local and remote support teams across broadcast and IT areas.

• Training and Self-Growth: Identify suitable training opportunities and areas for self-growth to stay up to date with industry advancements and emerging technologies. Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the team's success.

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection: Work closely with cybersecurity specialists to proactively secure enterprise and broadcast infrastructure. Stay vigilant and implement appropriate measures to safeguard systems and data from potential threats.

• ITIL Process: Organize and facilitate daily operations within a formal ITIL process to ensure standardized and efficient procedures, up-to-date documentation, and the implementation of system changes.

• Technology Asset Management: Support technology logistics and asset management by tracking technology assets and ensuring adequate spares are maintained to meet business needs. Contribute to keeping the team organized and efficient in their operations.

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform assigned tasks and other duties as necessary to support the smooth functioning of the broadcast and IT operations in a multimedia content generating environment.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

• Proven experience in supporting broadcast and IT equipment and infrastructure, preferably in a high-pressure news environment.

• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and applications.

• Familiarity with a variety of computer-based tools used in a production infrastructure environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodologies is a plus.

• An understanding that we support a news organization that is on-air 24 hours every day.

• Ability to work a shift pattern which may include unsociable working hours.

• Working in supporting newsgathering may require infrequent international travel for engineering support.

• You will need to be passionate about wanting to pursue a career in technology with an interest in news media.

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 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 WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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