Video Technical Manager (Temporary)

Warner Bros. Discovery • Atlanta, GA

379d

About The Position

The Video Technical Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery is a crucial role within the broadcast team, responsible for overseeing technical requirements and ensuring the flawless execution of live broadcast productions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with 3-5 years of experience in a live broadcast environment, who can effectively communicate and collaborate with various teams to resolve issues and maintain high production standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in a live broadcast environment in a technical role.
• Proficient in broadcast technology and live production workflows, with a strong understanding of control room and studio operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate efficient, clear, and concise messaging across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues in high-pressure environments and proactively develop solutions.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and user-friendly SOPs and production documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience in cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments and quickly adapt to changing technical needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, production crews, control room staff, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather technical requirements from project managers, operations, and directors to create and communicate a clear technical plan for live productions.
• Proactively and efficiently communicate technical requirements and updates with production crew members and other necessary groups to ensure seamless operations.
• Own and follow up on any issues encountered during live events, escalating them when needed and ensuring a swift resolution.
• Collaborate with streaming operations to manage platform transmissions, ensuring they are appropriately distributed across all channels.
• Address technical concerns of crew members, acting as their point of contact for technical needs.
• Collaborate with Production Control Room (PCR) and studio crews to ensure a clear understanding of technical requirements.
• Develop and distribute essential production documents, such as technical manuals, and escalation plans.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity and consistency across teams.
• Plan redundancies for mission-critical live productions to prevent service interruptions and maintain a reliable broadcast.
• Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues, track resolutions, and implement solutions for future productions.
• Manage technical assignments, collaborating with relevant teams to align workflows and ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with Control Room and audio specialists to streamline technical workflows, minimize troubleshooting needs, and plan proactive solutions.
• Serve as an extension of the overall digital technical manager team, split across New York and Atlanta facilities supporting projects and productions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed