Distribution Engineer

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

At Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), we’re not just about wizards, dragons, and superheroes. We’re a vibrant community of storytellers , creators , and dreamers who bring iconic content and beloved brands to life. Here, you’ll find a place where your creativity can flourish, your skills can grow, and your contributions are celebrated.

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

Our Team...

As WBD continues to expand globally, our Technology & Operations team is at the forefront, building media technology and IT systems that set world-class standards. We implement and maintain the critical business systems that deliver WBD’s products, ensuring our growing services reach audiences across various platforms.

Your New Role...

In this pivotal position, you’ll focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you’ll monitor and support WBD’s global television distribution infrastructure and live events output. As part of our Tier 1 operations support team, you’ll need a versatile skill set and the ability to stay calm under pressure while continually developing your expertise.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Monitor all of WB Discovery’s channels.
• 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, collaborating 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 written reports on transmission system reliability.
• Check the health of distribution equipment routinely.
• Proactively identify risks in our distribution infrastructure and recommend mitigation strategies.
• 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 metrics.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience...

• 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.
• Expertise in troubleshooting signal quality issues and systems integration.
• Knowledge of MPEG-2/4 encoding technology and TVRO receive systems.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Ability to communicate technical matters to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition.
• Capability to independently research and resolve trouble tickets.
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-pressure environment.

Additional Information...

Exciting changes are on the horizon! Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, with an expected completion in mid-2026. This is your chance to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Onsite Working...

This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours will be carried out at the workplace. WBD reserves the right to change this working agreement as necessary for business needs.

How We Get Things Done…

Our guiding principles are the core values that shape how we operate. We encourage you to explore these values and see how they resonate with you during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

We embrace the opportunity to build a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of background.

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