Media Infrastructure Engineer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company in Greater London is seeking a Media Infrastructure Engineer. The role focuses on designing and implementing workflows for broadcast and media challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience in broadcast technologies, programming capabilities, and knowledge of media asset management. This position supports a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between remote and office settings, and offers opportunities to be at the forefront of sports broadcasting technology.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in broadcast/media technology.
• Strong programming skills in Python or JavaScript.
• Understanding of metadata schemas and MAM systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement broadcast and media workflows.
• Create tools for metadata transformation across platforms.
• Develop APIs for media platforms and MAMs.

Skills

Broadcast/media technology experience

Programming skills (Python, JavaScript)

Metadata schemas knowledge

API experience

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Cloud-based media workflows (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Broadcast standards knowledge

Media asset management platforms knowledge

Tools

Grass Valley

Premiere

Vantage

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,” 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.

Our Team

As WBD Sports portfolio continues to grow – around the world and across platforms – the Global Technology & Operations team is building media technology and IT systems that meet the world class standard for which WBD is known. ET&O builds, implements and maintains the business systems and technology that are critical for delivering WBD’s products, while articulating the long‑term technology strategy that will enable WBD’s growing pay‑tv, digital terrestrial, free‑to‑air and online services to reach more audiences on more platforms.

From Amsterdam to Singapore and from satellite and broadcast operations to SAP, we are driving WBD forward on the leading edge of technology.

You will mainly be involved on WBD Sports. The channels are currently in a new technology platform in Europe based on a hybrid architecture on premise and cloud.

The London and Paris team manage the engineering and support level 3 for this new group working with two playout centres and all Eurosport the markets in Europe.

If you’re not afraid by new technology and you want to be part of a dynamic and international team, join us in a team working at the forefront of sports broadcasting.

Your new role

We are looking for a Media infrastructure engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges in the broadcast and media landscape with experience in broadcast technologies and software systems. For this role you will focus on designing and implementing sophisticated workflows, middleware integrations, and software solutions tailored to the unique needs of content creators, broadcasters, and media asset managers (MAMs). You'll play a key role in transforming metadata, supporting transmission and digital platforms, and building APIs to bridge systems—all while working in fast‑paced, agile environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, flexible broadcast and media workflows.
• Create tools for metadata transformation, normalization, and mapping across platforms.
• Develop and integrate APIs for media platforms, MAMs, and third‑party systems.
• Collaborate with large global, distributed teams to deliver high‑quality solutions on time.
• Work in Agile environments, delivering production‑ready code to tight deadlines.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and advocate for best practices in design and development.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners to align technical solutions with business goals.

Required skills and experience

• Proven experience in broadcast/media technology, including workflow design and system integration.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Deep understanding of metadata schemas, transformation techniques, and MAM systems.
• Experience of working with APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across remote and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with cloud‑based media workflows (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of broadcast standards (e.g., IMF, MXF, BXF).
• Exposure to media asset management platforms such (e.g. Grass Valley, Premiere, Vantage)

General

• London, UK or Paris, France
• Some travel anticipated
• Regular office hours from Monday to Friday, but may include working out of regular hours as project needs dictate
• Permanent contract

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 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.

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.