Operations Engineer I

Overview

In the Global Command Center (GCC), an Operations Engineer acts as part of a collaborative team environment. It is the central nervous system of incidents, major incidents, service requests, and activities throughout production, broadcast engineering, editing, and production operations at the WBD, News & Sports, and Entertainment properties. The Operations Engineer receives incoming calls, communications and tickets, performs first‑call triage, resolution, dispatch, and escalation on incidents ranging from low priority to on‑air emergencies. They monitor services and equipment for a wide variety of systems and technologies and coordinate communication around major incidents which have organization‑wide impact to job abilities or air. Resolution of incidents is done through remote control software, researching using a knowledgebase repository or in person for on‑site customers. All incidents and requests are logged in an industry‑standard IT Service Management tool by the GCC. Broad communications are handled through enterprise‑level notification systems and organizational chat solutions. Excellent written and oral communication skills are key as the Operations Engineer I engages and navigates the position. Customers include WBD production teams, engineering groups, on‑air talent, journalists, and editors across multiple bureaus in multiple cities around the world globally and are supported 24/7. In addition, the Operations Engineer will have the opportunity to shadow with other engineering teams and participate at an implementation level in larger projects. This is often in the form of cabling and equipment install/removal as well as integration and testing throughout the various terminal gear rooms, data centers, and broadcast facilities for WBD.

Qualifications

• Technology: Competencies in digital audio & video studio environments, control systems, audio and video edit tech, MAM, contribution and distribution systems, a strong understanding in IP production environments (SMPTE 2022/2110).
• Production: A solid understanding of the production and editorial process and how technology failures relate to or impact the ability to produce content or directly impact the output and audience for linear platforms/markets. Where applicable work with DTC equivalent functions.
• Leadership & Management: Ability to provide leadership when responding to and leading the major incident response. The ability to set priorities, provide direction, support resolver groups to restore services as quickly as possible either through workarounds or a fix. Ability to influence groups who don\’t report to you. Ability to provide timely, accurate, clear and concise communications to the SLT and relevant stakeholders (using applicable tooling).
• Service Management: Has a solid understanding of service management processes, in particular Service Transition (onboarding of new services) and Service Operation (event management, incident management, major incident management, problem management, change management) and Service Reporting.
  Proficient understanding of IT systems, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Familiarity with Windows and macOS environments, including system administration basics.
• Exposure to broadcast or media production environments.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and general post‑production workflows.
• Experience with or strong interest in learning Esphere or similar broadcast automation systems.
• Ability to follow operational procedures and document workflows clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to work on shift pattern.

Next Steps

Please submit your CV. You will receive an email from us inviting you to a 15‑minute call to discuss the role and your expectations.

Onsite Working

This role is advertised as onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD and your line manager reserve the right to change this working agreement where it is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Company Culture

When we say “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career‑defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.