BIT Engineer

$72,247 - $134,172/Yr

Warnermedia - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Broadcast & IT Systems Engineer at Warner Bros. Discovery is responsible for maintaining and supporting broadcast and IT systems in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves installation, repair, and technical support for both studio and outside broadcast facilities, ensuring the smooth operation of live and recorded programming. The engineer will collaborate with team members and clients to troubleshoot issues and provide excellent customer service while adhering to ITSM processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain an active production facility.
• Repair, calibrate, and install audio & video broadcast/IT equipment.
• Perform technical support for critical/on-air production systems.
• Support upgrades of outside broadcast facilities, including wiring projects and live event productions.
• Participate in technology design, installation, and integration projects.
• Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, and project work.
• Ensure sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies.

Requirements

• Typically five or more years of experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service, or broadcast maintenance capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast and computer equipment at the board level.
• Experience with television or multimedia production workflows.
• Familiarity with basic server, networking topology, and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix).
• Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and climbing ladders for equipment and cable installation assignments.
• 2 or 4 year technical degree, preferably in electronics or computer engineering (or equivalent education/experience/training).

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of computer desktop hardware/applications and data networking.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick time and vacation