Manager, Technical Operations

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.

T he Job

A CNN T ech Ops Manager is responsible for the business area as assigned and partnering with business customers to meet programming and production needs, including facilities management, technology management and staff management. Managers are required to remain current in their respective network areas of responsibility as well as having ''broad- knowledge '' enough to cover other technical Managers. Managers are also responsible for leading a staff team and directly managing a supervisor and functional area to meet needs of business and programming requirements, working closely to schedule, troubleshoot, and provide performance feedback for the assigned network staff. Managers are on call 24x7 for emergencies and staff coverage. Travel on remotes as necessary.

The Daily
• Managing facilities, scheduled staff, and technology to support assigned network. Respond to daily programming and production needs of network and partner with client to support requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Tech Ops Mgmt. team to ensure technical facilities are operational and follow-up on production issues and maintain quality control. Use discrepancy data to identify areas for improvement and support networks data entry processes.
• Oversee technical area of supervision managing and scheduling Tech. Ops. staff to meet programming and production needs. Daily supervision of staff & networking assigned , including performance development and management, training, vacation and sick call coverage.
• Overall management of entire functional area including supervisor and staff Partner with other managers to develop and implement best practices across newsgroup networks.
• Strategic technical and workflow projects (Studio and Control room rebuilds, changes in technology, show launches, etc. Equipment installation and maintenance) .
• Ensure supporting network is ready and prepared for BCP initiatives and backup procedures for control rooms and areas of expertise .

The Essentials

You are a strong multitasker and have the skills to handle prioritizing and executing multiple requests at the same time. Knowledge of control room and studio systems is required. Must work well under pressure and be able to show strong teamwork capabilities as part of a studio team. Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
• Four-year degree from accredited university
• 3-5 years management experience or comparable leadership experience
• Significant industry experience in a live news environment
• Fluent in Windows-based applications
• Familiar with all aspects of live TV, pre and post-production Project Management experience
• Experience in a technical position (video/audio)

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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