Live Events Operator

Warner Bros. DiscoverySterling, VA
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.

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 and proficiency in computer knowledge.
  • Must be able to handle high pressure multi-tasking situations while acting in a professional manner.
  • This position is considered an essential role. Employees are expected to report to work to support business continuity during inclement weather, emergencies, pandemics, or when access to the workplace may be impeded, unless otherwise instructed by their direct manager.
  • 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.
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