Job Description
Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.
The Content Transmission Specialist (II) is responsible for booking and troubleshooting of the daily operations and futures planning for Content Transmission. This position involves a complete understanding of Warner Bros Discovery Content Transmissions for Turner Sports & Warner Bros Discovery Entertainment, as well as Newsgathering transmission services. Mastery of the fulltime and occasional use receive and transmit infrastructures that connect Warner Bros Discovery and CNN locations, major league video networks, vendors, and remote locations used for planned events and breaking news is required.
The Daily
• Work closely with key customers, vendors, engineering and operations on the planning, oversight, execution, and troubleshooting of robust transmissions for both live and near-live events.
• Thorough understanding of scheduling software and associated spreadsheets, critical for cross-platform scheduling.
• Ability to act/react quickly to transmission issues, with an eye to proactive mitigation of potential risks or points of failure.
• Collaborate closely with Content Transmissions team for time-critical client request response.
• Shift will require hours encompassing acquisition & check-ins of high-profile Sports & Entertainment events.
The Essentials
• Firm comprehension of video transmissions via fiber, satellite & IP – including encoding schemes and complex audio configurations.
• Extensive knowledge and operation of all technical internal and external systems used to deliver services.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Extremely detail oriented and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively, with a focus on excellent customer service.
• 5+ years of technical development experience with consumer facing applications.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.
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