At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide global 3rd Level Engineering support and conduct laboratory testing on new software versions.
- Company: WBD Sports Europe engages 130 million people monthly across 200 markets with iconic sports brands.
- Benefits: Offers thoughtfully curated benefits and career-defining opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: This role is onsite, requiring all working hours at the workplace.
- Why this job: Join a team that connects audiences with major sporting events, including the Olympics.
- Qualifications: Strong experience with broadcasting equipment and knowledge of 2D and 3D graphic systems required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe represents WBD's portfolio of sports brands, channels, and platforms in Europe, collectively engaging 130 million people every month across more than 200 markets and in 20 languages. WBD Sports Europe includes the much-loved consumer brands Eurosport and TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland, as well as sports programming and content on WBD's free-to-air TV networks and streaming on HBO Max.
As a specialist in graphics and a member of the COE AR/VR/GFX, the candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for providing global 3rd Level of Engineering support, covering on-call shifts to act in case of an emergency, participating in the research and selection of new technologies, ensuring complete documentation is available to all COE participants, and providing level 2 support. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for training and overseeing the knowledge of Tier 2 support staff.
- Laboratory Testing: Conducting tests on new software versions and features, tracking bugs, monitoring hardware for graphic systems, and testing graphics deployments on the cloud.
- Documentation and Training: Generating SOPs for Tier 2 support and providing training.
- Design and Implementation for New Projects: Including documentation and training for Tier 2 support and other COE team members.
- Meetings: Attending meetings to track issues, discuss new projects, and analyze and define technologies.
Strong experience with broadcasting equipment related to live productions, and knowledge of 2D and 3D graphic systems and tracking systems is a must. This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days will be carried out at the place of work.
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WBD Sports Europe is located in the UK and Ireland, offering a dynamic environment with access to major sporting events. The team champions inclusion and provides tailored support for candidates with disabilities.
