Post Production Engineer

Wbd Warner Bros. Discovery; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an on‑site technical operations specialist to maintain and troubleshoot production hardware and software. You will calibrate broadcast monitors, cinema projectors and audio systems, install and configure cutting rooms, and provide support for staff and clients across production sessions.

You will work with operations and management to minimise disruption, cover screening theatres when needed, and contribute to onsite safety through Fire Wardens participation.

Qualifications

• Operational support experience with Linux-based FilmLight Baselight and Autodesk Flame systems.
• Strong understanding of digital cinema equipment, industry standards and post-production workflows.
• Familiarity with video and audio standards and post-production infrastructure.
• Proven ability to calibrate picture monitors and projectors and support cinema environments.
• Solid IT skills including workstation configuration and networking.
• Experience with shared media storage platforms such as Avid Nexis, StorNext and GPFS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update and troubleshoot production hardware and software for reliable operation.
• Uphold high technical, operational and security standards across the facility.
• Support calibration of broadcast monitors, cinema projectors and audio systems.
• Provide installation, configuration and technical assistance for cutting rooms and client systems.
• Provide technical support for staff, clients and production sessions.
• Work with operations and management teams to minimise disruption and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Cover in screening theatres when the projectionist is unavailable.
• Assist in safety as part of the Fire Wardens team on site.

Skills

Linux

macOS

Networking

Video calibration

Audio calibration

Tools

FilmLight Baselight

Autodesk Flame

Avid Nexis

StorNext

GPFS

DDP

Job description

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. #SO #DLL 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
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 WBDs 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 whats 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