Broadcast Live Events Operator

Warner Bros. Discovery; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Atlanta is seeking a Live Events Operator to provide hands-on support for live event execution across AD, TD, graphics, S&P, and ingest roles, including signal QC and routing.

Applicants should have 2+ years in live operations, familiarity with broadcast playout automation, and strong organizational and communication skills. This on-site role requires flexibility for a 24/7 schedule and the legal right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Minimum of 2 years of live operations or master control experience.
• Broadcast playout automation experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in computer knowledge.
• Must be able to handle high pressure multitasking situations while acting in a professional manner.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on contributor to live event execution, including AD, TD, graphics operator, S&P delay operator, and/or ingest operator; including signal QC and routing.
• Work in accordance with Network and Digital clients with a professional, poised demeanor under pressure.
• Assist in documenting and distributing live event SOPs.
• Attend/participate in client creative & production meetings to gather requirements and provide operational input.
• Be a hands-on contributor/collaborator/tester of innovation and implementation of new/revised live capabilities based on new technology integration and client/business initiatives.
• Support digital partners as needed for live events and other endeavors.
• Partner closely with Engineering, TOC, and IT to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues surrounding live events.
• Train live event operators as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live operations

Master control

Broadcast automation

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

24/7 support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery in Atlanta is seeking a Live Events Operator to provide hands-on support for live event execution across AD, TD, graphics, S&P, and ingest roles, including signal QC and routing.

Applicants should have 2+ years in live operations, familiarity with broadcast playout automation, and strong organizational and communication skills. This on-site role requires flexibility for a 24/7 schedule and the legal right to work in the United States.