Warner Bros. Discovery · 2 hours ago
Associate BIT Field Engineer
East Point, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Associate BIT Field Engineer role involves providing IT support in a fast-paced broadcast environment, operating satellite and streaming equipment, and performing technical maintenance and troubleshooting. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
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Responsibilities
Operate a satellite truck and/or portable satellite, microwave and streaming equipment to provide multi-path transmissions (IP/Video/Audio) from outside broadcast locations. This includes equipment transport, set-up, operation and breakdown and may also include truck maintenance. CNN SNG trucks are multi-path mobile production platforms thus requiring one to be well versed in the operation and maintenance of on-board systems such as cameras, switchers, routers, encoders, RF and specialized transmission gear (MIMO, COFDM, bonded cellular)
Perform 24x7x365 broadcast technical support to include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of sophisticated streaming, audio and video remote broadcast production/television equipment. Coordinate technical installation with vendors and/or production teams
Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. Use of 1) AutoCad for system documentation and 2) ITSM ticketing tool to log incidents/requests. Ensure sufficient inventory of parts and technology supplies, working with procurement and asset management teams to order and track inventory
Qualification
Required
Typically one or more years of experience in television, multimedia content, IT client service or broadcast maintenance capacity, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast and computer equipment at the board level
Demonstrates experience with television or multimedia production workflows
Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)
Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments
Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and climbing ladders for equipment and cable installation assignments
Must obtain a CDL Class B License
2 or 4 year technical degree, preferably electronics or computer engineering (or equivalent education/experience/training)
Demonstrated knowledge of computer desktop hardware/applications and data networking
Preferred
Willingness to learn WBD proprietary equipment and applications
Exposure to technology companies such as Sony, Harmonic, Evertz, etc
Microsoft network certification or similar
Software programming skills (HTML, V.B., C++, scripting, etc)
Autocad, MS Office Suite, Visio experience
Familiarity with ITSM Service Management processes
Specific certifications may be required to work on proprietary equipment/systems (e.g., Cisco, Harmonic)
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
Recent News
2025-12-31
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