Post Production Engineer - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Watford is seeking a Post Production Engineer. This role involves providing technical support in Dailies and ADR departments, maintaining production equipment, and ensuring high technical and security standards. Ideal candidates should have experience with Linux Filmlight systems and Avid Protools, along with a strong understanding of audio/video standards. This is an onsite position, allowing you to work closely with talented industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supporting Linux Filmlight Baselight and Daylight systems.
• Experience in audio mix stage monitor line-ups.
• Ability to work odd hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line support for technical operations.
• Assist with engineering support in Dailies and ADR departments.
• Maintain and update production equipment.

Skills

Support for Linux Filmlight Baselight and Daylight systems

Avid Protools support experience

Experience with shared media storage systems

Good knowledge of MPAA security standards

Experience with picture monitor and projector calibration

Good knowledge of Linux and Mac OS

Working knowledge of video and audio standards

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.

Your New Role…

Step into the world of film and television at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of blockbuster creativity. We’re looking for a passionate Post Production Engineer to play a key role in delivering exceptional Dailies services for feature films and TV productions.

In this role, you’ll provide technical support across our operations, working at our Leavesden Studios Dailies department, our ADR stage, and occasionally in our Soho facility. Every day brings the chance to collaborate with world‑class talent and contribute to the magic that audiences love.

Ready to make your mark in the entertainment industry? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

Your Role Responsibilities…

• First line support of all our technical operations.
• Assist with engineering support and configuration changes in both our Dailies and ADR departments.
• Maintain and update all production equipment, both software and hardware.
• Ensure the highest possible technical and security standards are maintained in all areas of the facility.
• Assist with Broadcast monitor and Cinema projector picture calibration.
• Help test, deploy and support our remote Dailies systems while on location.
• Undertake any necessary installation projects required.
• To liaise with operational and managerial staff to ensure the seamless delivery of services.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Support for Linux Filmlight Baselight and Daylight systems.
• Avid Protools support experience.
• Experience in supporting shared media storage systems i.e. Avid Nexis, DDP, StorNext, GPFS.
• Good working knowledge of current MPAA security standards.
• Demonstrable strong experience of picture monitor, projector technology and calibration.
• Able to perform mix stage audio monitor line‑ups.
• Good working knowledge of Linux, Mac OS and computer networking.
• Using and supporting LTO Tape libraries.
• Working knowledge of Video, Audio standards and core infrastructure equipment.
• Able to work within a shift pattern as well as ad hoc timings that may include evenings and weekends.

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 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.