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Junior Transmission Operator

Employer
Warner Bros. Discovery
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
28 May 2022

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Sector
Technology & Digital, Media & Internet
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
None
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Overview
 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Transmission Operator to join our team, working at our Multi-Channel Playout Centre, based in Chiswick Park, London.


Working in the Transmission department, you will receive training & development to be responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality standards at the London Technology Hub for our portfolio of Entertainment channels and Live Sports channels to the Nordic and UK regions.


Responsibilities
 

  • Monitor and ensure quality standards and playlist continuity for multiple TV-channels, both linear and digital, making sure playlists are running smoothly, in close partnership with our Programming Department
  • Prepare playlists and TX suites and then execute live sporting events across our UK and Nordic portfolio of channels
  • Proactively look for potential issues in playlists and content as amend or escalate as required
  • Maintain first line support of services and equipment, troubleshooting, resolution and escalation, in close partnership with the Engineering Department
  • Provide times and countdowns to external content providers for live events
  • Handle all daily communication between channels and play out control, e.g. playlist deliveries/updates, live transmission preparation, graphic scheduling etc.
  • Compile daily discrepancy reports on the service of the play out centre and the channels
  • Be part of solving problems of all kinds and improving internal workflows
  • Be trained in our broadcast system which is 100% based on the newest technology
  • Ensure professional and safe play out of 25 channels to 5 countries at all times


Qualifications
 

  • Demonstrable interest in working in the broadcasting industry
  • Willing to listen and learn from more experienced peers
  • Strong team worker
  • Good communication skills
  • Enthusiasm for a broad range of sports
  • Passion for technology and computing
  • Ability to work under pressure and quickly problem solve
  • To assist the team with duties that the Supervisor/ Lead requires.
  • Will be required to work on a shift rota with shifts covering all hours 24-7-365 including weekends and public holidays, as required

  The "Mission Handicap" works along with the Occupational Health Department to ensure inclusion for employees with disabilities throughout their work-life journey. We are able to make workstations or workplace environments adjustments to meet our employees' needs so that they can reach their full potential.

 

Company

The most innovative ideas and solutions come from the widest range of thoughts and ideas –and it is our people who distinguish us. The diverse minds, experiences, cultures and unique points of view of our employees give Discovery a competitive advantage.” David Zaslav, President and CEO

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