Post Production Engineer

6115 Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a technically minded problem-solver to join our Engineering team at Soho Square and Greek Street locations.

You will provide hands-on support across screening, picture and sound departments, tackling system troubleshooting and major installations to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and creative teams. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating production hardware, ensuring security standards, and supporting staff and production sessions.

Qualifications

• Operational support experience with Linux-based FilmLight Baselight and Autodesk Flame systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering support, system configuration and technical changes within screening, picture and sound departments.
• Maintain, update and troubleshoot production hardware and software to ensure reliable operation.
• Uphold the highest technical, operational and security standards throughout the facility.
• Support the calibration of broadcast monitors, cinema projectors and audio systems.
• Deliver installation, configuration and technical assistance for cutting rooms and client systems.
• Provide technical support for staff, clients and production sessions.
• Work closely with operational and management teams to ensure the seamless delivery of services and minimise disruption.
• Provide cover in operating the screening theatres when the projectionist is not available.
• Be part of the team of Fire Wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.

Skills

FilmLight Baselight

Autodesk Flame

Digital cinema equipment

Picture monitor calibration

IT skills

Avid Nexis

StorNext

GPFS

Networking

Linux

macOS

Tools

Avid Nexis

StorNext

GPFS

DDP

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 PlanetEarth. 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 studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post‑production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role

We're looking for a technically minded problem‑solver to join our Engineering team, providing hands‑on support across our iconic Soho Square and brand new Greek Street locations. If you're passionate about technology and enjoy tackling everything from system troubleshooting to major installations, this is your chance to play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and creative teams. From cinema screenings and cutting rooms to cutting‑edge picture and sound environments, our Soho facilities are where world‑class post‑production comes to life!

Your Role Accountabilities

• Assist with engineering support, system configuration and technical changes within screening, picture and sound departments.
• Maintain, update and troubleshoot production hardware and software to ensure reliable operation.
• Uphold the highest technical, operational and security standards throughout the facility.
• Support the calibration of broadcast monitors, cinema projectors and audio systems.
• Deliver installation, configuration and technical assistance for cutting rooms and client systems.
• Provide technical support for staff, clients and production sessions.
• Work closely with operational and management teams to ensure the seamless delivery of services and minimise disruption.
• Provide cover in operating the screening theatres when the projectionist is not available.
• Be part of the team of Fire Wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Operational support experience with Linux‑based FilmLight Baselight and Autodesk Flame systems.
• Strong understanding of digital cinema equipment, industry standards and post‑production workflows.
• Demonstrable expertise in picture monitor and projector technologies, including calibration.
• Ability to perform audio monitor line‑ups for mix stage environments.
• Solid IT skills covering workstation assembly, configuration, troubleshooting and networking.
• Proven experience supporting shared media storage platforms, including Avid Nexis, DDP, StorNext and GPFS.
• Experience working effectively within a fast‑paced post‑production environment.
• Good working knowledge of Linux, macOS and computer networking principles.
• Familiarity with video and audio standards, together with supporting broadcast and post‑production infrastructure.
• Good understanding of current MPAA security standards and best practices.

Onsite Working

This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. 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

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.

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non‑fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.