Operations Engineer I

3 Months ago • All levels • Broadcast • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Operations Engineer I at Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Command Center (GCC) is a crucial role responsible for handling incidents, service requests, and activities across production, broadcast engineering, and operations. Responsibilities include first-call triage, resolution, dispatch, and escalation of incidents, monitoring services and equipment, and coordinating communication during major incidents. The role requires expertise in digital audio/video studio environments, control systems, and IP production environments. The engineer collaborates with various teams, uses remote control software and a knowledgebase, and may participate in on-site installations and testing. Excellent communication skills are essential due to the global scope and 24/7 support.
Must have:
  • Digital audio/video studio environment expertise
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of production and editorial processes
  • Knowledge of IT Service Management processes
Good to have:
  • Programming background
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere and Esphere
  • Familiarity with SMPTE 2022/2110

Job Details

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 role...

Global Command Center (GCC):

In the GCC, an Operations Engineer acts as part of a collaborative team environment.   It is the central nervous system of incidents, major incidents, service requests, and activities throughout production, broadcast engineering, editing, and production operations at the WBD, News & Sports, and Entertainment properties.

The Operations Engineer receives incoming calls, communications and tickets, performs first-call triage, resolution, dispatch, and escalation on incidents ranging from low priority to On-Air emergencies.  They monitor services and equipment for a wide variety of systems and technologies and coordinate the communication around Major Incidents which have organization-wide impact to job abilities or air.  Resolution of incidents are done through remote control software, researching using a knowledgebase repository, or in person for on-site customers.  All incidents and requests are logged in an industry standard IT Service Management tool by the GCC.  Broad communications are handled through enterprise level notification systems and organizational chat solutions.  Excellent written and oral communication is key as the Operations Engineer engages and navigates the position.

Customers include WBD production teams, Engineering groups, On-Air Talent, Journalists, and Editors across multiple bureaus in multiple cities around the world globally and are supported 24/7.

In addition, the Operations Engineer will have the opportunity to shadow with other engineering teams and participate at an implementation level in larger projects. This is often in the form of cabling and equipment install/removal as well as integration and testing throughout the various Terminal Gear Rooms, Data Centers, and Broadcast Facilities for WBD.

Hybrid model role - 4 days per week from the office, 1 day remotely

Your Accountabilities...

  • Technology: Competencies in digital audio & video studio environments, control systems, audio and video edit tech, MAM, contribution and distribution systems, a strong understanding in IP production environments (SMPTE 2022/2110).

  • Production: A solid understanding of the production and editorial process and how technology failures relate to or impact the ability to produce content or directly impact the output and audience for Linear platforms/markets. Where applicable work with DTC equivalent functions.

  • Leadership & Management: The ability to set priorities, provide direction, support resolver groups to restore services as quickly as possible either through workarounds or a fix. Ability to influence groups who don't report to you. The ability to provide timely, accurate, clear and concise comms to the SLT and relevant stakeholders (using applicable tooling).

  • Service Management: Has a solid understanding of service management processes, in particular Service Transition (onboarding of new services) and Service Operation (event management, incident management, Major Incident management, problem management, change management) and Service Reporting.

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Experience within broadcasting industry

  • proficient understading of IT knowledge

  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

  • Knowledge of Adobe premiere and Esphere

  • Nice to have: programming background

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   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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 for instructions to submit your request.

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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.

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