Live Events Operator

Warner Bros. Discovery•Sterling, VA

3d•$38,497 - $71,494•Onsite

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Live Events Operator to join the Global Technology & Operations team. This team provides the technological infrastructure and operations to ensure audiences can enjoy WBD's programming worldwide and across platforms. The Live Events Operator will be a hands-on contributor to live event execution, working in a 24/7 environment and collaborating with various internal teams and external clients.

Requirements

Ability and desire to work in support of a 24/7 environment, including weekends, nights, and holidays
Minimum of 2 years of live operations or master control experience
Broadcast Playout Automation experience
Excellent organizational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in computer knowledge
Ability to handle high pressure multi-tasking situations while acting in a professional manner
Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film preferred; or equivalent experience
Fluency in Spanish
Experience or knowledge of global sports
Awareness of global television compliance needs
Interest in technology and learning new things
IT or Engineering experience

Responsibilities

Hands-on contributor to live event execution, including acting as AD, TD, graphics operator, S&P delay operator, and/or ingest operator; including signal QC and routing
Work in accordance with Network and Digital clients with a professional, poised demeanor under pressure
Assist in documenting and distributing live event SOPs
Attend/participate in client creative & production meetings (when schedule allows) to gather requirements and provide operational input
Be a hands-on contributor/collaborator/tester of innovation and implementation of new/revised live capabilities based on new technology integration and client/business initiatives
Support digital partners as needed for live events and other endeavors
Partner closely with Engineering, TOC, and IT to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues surrounding live events
Train live event operators as needed
All other duties as assigned