Distribution Engineer

At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in creating the stuff dreams are made of . Our world is filled with wizards, dragons, superheroes, and the wonders of Planet Earth. But behind this magic are the storytellers , creators , and dreamers who bring our characters to life and shape the future of entertainment.

Join us and discover career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Here, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.

As the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) portfolio continues to expand globally, our Technology & Operations team is at the forefront, building media technology and IT systems that meet world-class standards. We implement and maintain the critical business systems that deliver WBD’s products, ensuring our pay-TV, digital terrestrial, free-to-air, and online services reach audiences everywhere.

As an Operations Engineer , you will focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you will play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s global television distribution infrastructure and live events output.

Join our Tier 1 operations support team, where your versatile skill set will shine. We’re looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure and continually develop as a skilled technician.

• Monitor all of WB Discovery’s channels.
• Manage switching of transmission systems during normal or 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, collaborating across all leadership levels.
• Initiate critical outage situations and manage incident and planned work tickets.
• Liaise with third-party fibre, uplink, and playout providers during fault investigations.
• Provide input and reports on transmission system reliability.
• Check the health of distribution equipment regularly.
• Identify and address potential risks in our distribution infrastructure.
• Assist with training and development of Distribution Staff Members.
• Create and update documentation and procedures.
• Implement changes to distribution infrastructure as needed.
• Identify and establish new monitoring and metrics needs.
• 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, platforms, and standards.
• Working knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI, and ASI for video and audio signals.
• Experience with SMPTE 2110 and television distribution systems.
• Ability to operate test and analysis equipment.
• Specific experience in troubleshooting signal quality issues and systems integration.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus in high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Warner Bros. Discovery is evolving! On June 9, 2025, we announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. This transition offers an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of background.

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