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. Behind our vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring our characters to life and shape the future of entertainment.

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

The Technology & Operations team at Warner Bros. Discovery is at the forefront of building media technology and IT systems that meet world-class standards. As our portfolio continues to expand globally and across platforms, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional products while articulating a long-term technology strategy that enhances our pay-TV, digital terrestrial, free-to-air, and online services.

As an Operations Engineer , you will play a critical role in monitoring and supporting WBD’s Global television distribution infrastructure, particularly for our Live Events output. Reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, you will be part of our Tier 1 operations support team, where your versatile skill set will shine.

• Monitor all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s channels.
• Manage the switching of 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.
• Proactively 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.
• Expertise 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 as this is a 24/7 mission-critical position.

As part of our ongoing transformation, Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate into two publicly traded companies by mid-2026. This is an exciting 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. We look forward to discussing them during your interview!

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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