Live Broadcast Production Operations Lead

WarnerMedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day delivery of live and recorded productions from our West London facilities.

You will lead across Chiswick and Stockley Park, ensuring production requirements are planned, coordinated and delivered across multiple teams with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role suits someone with experience in fast-paced broadcast environments, strong planning, and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Experience in live broadcast, studio production or production operations environments.
• Strong understanding of PCR, studio and live production workflows.
• Experience supporting live sport or fast-paced multi-production environments is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of scheduling systems, production booking and resource allocation workflows.
• Understanding of Risk Assessments, Health & Safety requirements and safe production practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build relationships.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to live production support.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational lead for Chiswick-based deliverables and liaise with Production Management.
• Share production information and updates across GT&O departments.
• Coordinate with Resource, MCR, London Bookings, Engineering and other teams for accurate event details.
• Plan and deliver gallery positions, studio rigs and production setups.
• Verify resource allocation and bookings, including Technical Operators and FACS testing.
• Maintain on-the-ground presence and support escalation during production.
• Coordinate studio maintenance around production needs and inform stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Risk Assessments and Health & Safety requirements.
• Manage green rooms, makeup rooms and production support spaces.
• Update shared information areas with latest policies and workflows.
• Identify risks early and take action to protect live output.
• Track call-times, overtime and budget changes; coordinate freelance bookings.

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day delivery of live and recorded productions from our West London facilities.

You will lead across Chiswick and Stockley Park, ensuring production requirements are planned, coordinated and delivered across multiple teams with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role suits someone with experience in fast-paced broadcast environments, strong planning, and collaboration skills