Contribution Engineer

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Join our dynamic Contribution Engineering team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and installing cutting-edge contribution technology across the EMEA region. Your mission? To build and maintain the platforms that deliver TNT Sports & Eurosport’s expanding portfolio of sports rights. This hybrid role, based in Chiswick Park, London, allows you to work up to three days a week in the office, with travel to major events and the Olympics expected.

• Design and implement contribution compression systems for TNT Sports/Eurosport, both in the field and at WBD locations across EMEA.
• Liaise with Sports Technology, Production, and Operations teams to deliver future projects and services.
• Champion innovative contribution technology across the business.
• Manage third-party suppliers, ensuring clear requirements, adherence to SLAs, and risk mitigation.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies to enhance our broadcast capabilities.
• Provide expert technical support to other departments, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.

• Degree-level education or relevant experience in a broadcast environment.
• Familiarity with current compression standards.
• Understanding of broadcast video signal chains and audio workflows (PCM, Dolby D/E).
• Self-motivated with the ability to advance projects independently.
• Skilled in managing multiple workflows and prioritizing responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information clearly.
• Willingness to travel for major events and adapt to the fast-paced nature of sports broadcasting.

• Knowledge of JPEG 2000/XS, H264/HEVC, and NDI.
• Familiarity with SMPTE 2022-7, 2110, NMOS, and SDN.
• Understanding of UHD, HDR, and Dolby Atmos formats.
• Experience in remote production.
• Experience deploying systems in AWS and GCP.
• Experience with LTE contribution.
• Experience with internet contribution (e.g., SRT/RIST/ZIXI).
• Experience in MCR operations and engineering.

This role is advertised as a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work, in line with our company policy. Your Line Manager will discuss and agree on the specifics with you. Please note that WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement based on business needs.

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Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other protected category.

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