Distribution Engineer

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At Warner Bros. Discovery, 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 career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Join us, and thrive in an environment where you are supported and celebrated!

As our portfolio continues to expand globally, the 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.

As an Operations Engineer, you’ll focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology, and compression & distribution technologies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you’ll play a vital role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s Global television distribution infrastructure, especially during our Live Events. You’ll be part of a dynamic Tier 1 operations support team, where your technical and personal skills will shine.

• 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 regularly.
• Identify and address potential risks in our distribution infrastructure.
• 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, platforms, and standards.
• Working knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI, and ASI for video and audio signals.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP Network concepts, including multicast traffic.
• 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.

Exciting changes are on the horizon! Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate into two publicly traded companies by mid-2026. This transition offers a unique opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

At WBD, our guiding principles are the core values that shape our operations. We encourage you to explore these values and see how they resonate with you during the interview process.

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. If you require adjustments during the application process, we are here to support you.