COMMS AND QUALITY CONTROL (Temporary)

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

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.

Your New Role:
The Comms/QC (s) will work with the Senior Audio Technical Specialist to ensure the best operational usage of audio and communication systems (intercom, router, audio consoles, IP based audio networks, etc.) utilized for Production. The Comms/QC (s) will also assist in ensuring that the systems will meet not only current needs but also projected needs.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Intercom Management/Planning

• Ensure the Intercom systems are operationally in a well-maintained, organized, and flexible state
• Assist in planning the operational use of intercom systems to meet Production’s needs, present and future
• Implement plans devised by Senior System Engineers
• Actively monitor intercom systems during production to identify issues as they present and begin troubleshooting and repair before they are reported
• Establish and monitor remote intercom connections before production begins
• Proactively create and maintain show and system backup files
• Document show needs and resource usage to ensure repeated successful applications
• Troubleshoot issues and determine best path(s) to the most effective solution
• Assist in translating needs and wants between Production, Engineering, and Operations

Remote Audio Systems Management

• Establish and monitor remote audio connections used in productions
• Assist in planning the best use of remote audio systems to accomplish production’s vision
• Implement plans devised by Senior System Engineers
• Ensure that show A1s/Audio Operators know how to access remote audio resources
• Use Dante Controller to ensure paths are complete between systems, both local and remote
• Setup and maintain remote announcer stations
• Troubleshoot issues and determine best path(s) to the most effective solution
• Assist in translating needs and wants between Production, Engineering, and Operations

QC Final Mixes

• Monitor Game output, Integration Output, Net Return audio paths to ensure mixes are within accepted broadcast standards and delivering the creative intent of Production is making it to the end viewer
• Determine probable cause of issues and find work arounds when applicable
• Create, backup and restore ProTools/3Play sessions for each show for future monitoring
• Communicate issues with the Senior Audio Technical Specialist. Develop solutions and communicate those with the applicable A1s (Game, Studio, Integration)

Qualifications & Experiences:

• RTS Experience (ADAM and ODIN) – 5 years
• Dante Level 2 Certification
• Working knowledge of large format audio consoles and Cloud based audio systems
• Working knowledge of VUE router user interface
• Attention to detail
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Desire to learn and grow
• Learn and adapt to different workflows
• Work equally well in groups and independently
• Communicate effectively with every level of audio professional

Not Required but preferred experience:

• Dante Level 3 Certification
• Experience in Live Sports Production
• Experience in Live News Production
• RTS certification
• Working knowledge of Calrec audio systems

Working knowledge of 3Play, ProTools

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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