Distribution Engineer

At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in creating “the stuff dreams are made of.” This isn’t just about wizards, dragons, and superheroes; it’s about the incredible storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring our beloved characters to life and shape the future of entertainment.

Join us in a vibrant environment where you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive. Our diverse team is dedicated to building world-class media technology and IT systems that deliver exceptional content across various platforms.

As an Operations Engineer reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you will play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s global television distribution infrastructure. Your expertise in networking, satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies will be essential in ensuring our Live Events output runs smoothly.

• Monitor all of WB Discovery’s channels to ensure seamless broadcasting.
• Manage transmission systems during normal and emergency conditions to keep services on air.
• Respond to affiliate inquiries and maintain ongoing communication with customers.
• Act as a liaison between support teams and customers, fostering collaboration across all leadership levels.
• Initiate critical outage situations and manage incident and planned work tickets.
• Liaise with third-party providers during fault investigations.
• Provide input and reports on transmission system reliability.
• Proactively identify risks in our distribution infrastructure and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist in training and developing Distribution Staff Members.
• Create and update documentation and procedures.
• Implement changes to distribution infrastructure as needed.
• Identify and establish new monitoring metrics.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a broadcast, media, or telecommunications environment.
• In-depth knowledge of television distribution systems and standards.
• Working knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI, and TCP/IP Network concepts.
• Experience with SMPTE 2110 and Television Distribution Systems.
• Ability to operate test and analysis equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for signal quality issues and systems integration.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus in high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as this is a 24/7 mission-critical position.

This position is essential, meaning you will be expected to report to work during inclement weather or emergencies to support business continuity.

• Career Growth: Be part of a transformative period at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
• Inclusive Culture: We embrace diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best self.

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. We value qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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Join us at Warner Bros. Discovery and help shape the future of entertainment!