COMMS AND QUALITY CONTROL (Temporary)

Warner Bros. Discovery•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Comms/QC (s) will work with the Senior Audio Technical Specialist to ensure the best operational usage of audio and communication systems (intercom, router, audio consoles, IP based audio networks, etc.) utilized for Production. The Comms/QC (s) will also assist in ensuring that the systems will meet not only current needs but also projected needs.

Requirements

RTS Experience (ADAM and ODIN) – 5 years
Dante Level 2 Certification
Working knowledge of large format audio consoles and Cloud based audio systems
Working knowledge of VUE router user interface
Attention to detail
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Desire to learn and grow
Learn and adapt to different workflows
Work equally well in groups and independently
Communicate effectively with every level of audio professional

Nice To Haves

Dante Level 3 Certification
Experience in Live Sports Production
Experience in Live News Production
RTS certification
Working knowledge of Calrec audio systems
Working knowledge of 3Play, ProTools

Responsibilities

Ensure the Intercom systems are operationally in a well-maintained, organized, and flexible state
Assist in planning the operational use of intercom systems to meet Production’s needs, present and future
Implement plans devised by Senior System Engineers
Actively monitor intercom systems during production to identify issues as they present and begin troubleshooting and repair before they are reported
Establish and monitor remote intercom connections before production begins
Proactively create and maintain show and system backup files
Document show needs and resource usage to ensure repeated successful applications
Troubleshoot issues and determine best path(s) to the most effective solution
Assist in translating needs and wants between Production, Engineering, and Operations
Establish and monitor remote audio connections used in productions
Assist in planning the best use of remote audio systems to accomplish production’s vision
Implement plans devised by Senior System Engineers
Ensure that show A1s/Audio Operators know how to access remote audio resources
Use Dante Controller to ensure paths are complete between systems, both local and remote
Setup and maintain remote announcer stations
Troubleshoot issues and determine best path(s) to the most effective solution
Assist in translating needs and wants between Production, Engineering, and Operations
Monitor Game output, Integration Output, Net Return audio paths to ensure mixes are within accepted broadcast standards and delivering the creative intent of Production is making it to the end viewer
Determine probable cause of issues and find work arounds when applicable
Create, backup and restore ProTools/3Play sessions for each show for future monitoring
Communicate issues with the Senior Audio Technical Specialist.
Develop solutions and communicate those with the applicable A1s (Game, Studio, Integration)