Associate Bit Field Engineer

Warner Bros. Discovery; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks an Associate Broadcast & IT Support to deliver timely field IT support for outside broadcast and production environments. You will operate satellite and streaming equipment, coordinate with vendors and teams, and maintain documentation for systems and procedures.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, familiarity with broadcast workflows, and the ability to manage workload independently while supporting a 24x7 operation. Travel and lifting requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in television or multimedia production workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast and computer equipment at board level.
• Knowledge of basic server and networking topology and operating systems.
• Willingness to work all shifts in 24x7x365 production environments.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders for equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Operate satellite truck/portable satellite and related equipment for outside broadcast transmissions.
• Provide 24x7 broadcast technical support including installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of streaming/TV equipment.
• Document system procedures, reference materials, and incidents; use AutoCad for documentation and ITSM for logging requests.

Skills

Broadcast IT support

Troubleshooting

IT client service

AutoCad

MS Office Suite

Visio

Networking basics

Equipment handling

Education

2 or 4 year technical degree (electronics or computer engineering)

Tools

AutoCad

ITSM

Visio

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...

The Associate Broadcast & IT Support is tasked with timely and professional support in a fast

paced 24x7x365 field newsgathering/production environment. This position typically requires proficient IT support and some electronics skills. Travel (typically Domestic, but occasionally international) is required and the ability to physically lift and move equipment weighing 50 pounds or more may be necessary. Willingness to perform varied tasks when required on assignment to support the production. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations frequently encountered in field remote environments. Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal, written) required.

Associate Broadcast & IT Support Engineers demonstrate expertise in analyzing and solving complex technical problems and are able to work independently and autonomously in a team-based environment. Ability to manage workload and workflow for a group of peers with assistance from management is essential.

This position will primarily provide field support but will also spend time in-house or assisting Broadcast and IT teams with project and maintenance work when not otherwise deployed in field.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Operate a satellite truck and/or portable satellite, microwave and streaming equipment to provide multi-path transmissions (IP/Video/Audio) from outside broadcast locations. This includes equipment transport, set-up, operation and breakdown and may also include truck maintenance. CNN SNG trucks are multi-path mobile production platforms thus requiring one to be well versed in the operation and maintenance of on-board systems such as cameras, switchers, routers, encoders, RF and specialized transmission gear (MIMO, COFDM, bonded cellular).
• Perform 24x7x365 broadcast technical support to include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of sophisticated streaming, audio and video remote broadcast production/television equipment. Coordinate technical installation with vendors and/or production teams.
• Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. Use of 1) AutoCad for system documentation and 2) ITSM ticketing tool to log incidents/requests. Ensure sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with procurement and asset management teams to order and track inventory.

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Typically one or more years of experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service or broadcast maintenance capacity, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast and computer equipment at the board level
• Demonstrates experience with television or multimedia production workflows
• Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)
• Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and climbing ladders for equipment and cable installation assignments

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to learn WBD proprietary equipment and applications
• Exposure to technology companies such as Sony, Harmonic, Evertz, etc.
• Microsoft network certification or similar
• Software programming skills (HTML, V.B., C++, scripting, etc)
• Autocad, MS Office Suite, Visio experience
• Familiarity with ITSM Service Management processes

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• 2 or 4 year technical degree, preferably electronics or computer engineering (or equivalent education/experience/training).
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer desktop hardware/applications and data networking.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSING, OR CERTIFICATION:

• Specific certifications may be required to work on proprietary equipment/systems (e.g., Cisco, Harmonic).

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status 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.