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.
Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work, no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where our exclusive Max Originals and iconic entertainment brands thrive, with HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series, movies, and specials for audiences of all ages. HBO Max originally launched in the United States in May 2020 and introduced a lower priced, advertising-supported tier in June 2021. It rolled out globally across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021, followed by its first European launches in the Nordics and Spain later that year. In May 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery introduced Max, an enhanced streaming platform, in the U.S. HBO Max is currently available in 46 countries and there are plans for the continued global expansion of Max in 2024.
Our Team
The Media Supply Chain technology team builds the applications and services that power Warner Bros Discovery's content supply chain. Our applications cover the entire breadth of the media supply chain, from idea to distribution. We have a robust global community of thousands of internal Warner Bros Discovery users who rely on our apps every day to get television produced, on the air, and onto Max
From Amsterdam to Singapore and from satellite and broadcast operations to SAP, we are driving our organization forward on the leading edge of technology.
The Role
A Video Engineer's primary responsibilities include research, design, and implementation of complex media workflows enabling WBD's Content Supply Chain and delivery of the best video quality to our customers. The VE discipline covers a wide range of specialties within media engineering including compression, quality analysis, post workflows, file-based workflows, media analysis, production workflows, production tools, and others. Video Engineers can be specialists or generalists. They can "own" operational systems or serve as consultants, bringing their expertise to software development teams that need their specialized knowledge. A VE must be knowledgeable about a wide range of media formats, standards, and tools. The VE may engage with stakeholders to gather project requirements and communicate results. A VE may prepare documentation related to project planning, design, status, and technical specifications.
This position is part of WBD's Media Supply Chain Technology team, a group focused on the convergence of media engineering and software engineering . The VE II works with the Director of Media Supply Chain Technology to complete evaluations of media technology hardware, software, and workflows. These tools will include common professional media products such as transcoding systems and media processing tools, but may also include experimental or prototype equipment. The VE II is a clear thinker who can understand, create, and execute complex test plans and work with a wide range of production, post -production, broadcast, software, and cloud products.
Responsibilities
Create video, audio, and caption/subtitle encoding profiles based on detailed partner specifications
Function as a technology and encoding resource to other groups and departments by helping to create test media, encoder settings, and workflows for hardware and software used throughout the company
Create and execute test plans and research with the assistance of the Director and fellow VEs, then accurately compile the results into coherent documentation. Test plans will require the VE II to work with a wide range of broadcast and IT equipment including non-linear editing systems, broadcast and IP routing systems, encoding and transcoding systems, and many other professional media tools
Create and execute video quality evaluations on media files, including automated picture quality analysis. Interpret the results and report findings to the group and to other groups within the company
Port encoding profiles or media workflows from one tool to another
Methodically troubleshoot software and hardware issues, both on-prem or in the cloud
Assess functional requirements for cloud or on-prem software and hardware solutions and make recommendations based on stakeholder requirements
Serve as the primary technical contact for one or more vendors and are responsible for validating updates, requesting new features, and tracking bugs/issues in applications currently in use
Represent the department in meetings with other teams and bring action items back to the group
Take on a leading role in defining workflow solutions and provide operational guidance to junior engineers
Take an active role in authoring technical documentation for existing and new projects
Provide regular updates to the Director on work in progress as well as short term and long-term priorities
Collaborate across teams and across multiple time zones
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in media technology, engineering, production, or information technology preferred
4+ years' experience in the television/film industry
Advanced knowledge of media formats, metadata, timecode, frame rates, and subtitles/closed captions
Ability to quickly learn new concepts, systems, and tools
Clear communicator with good verbal and written communications skills
Familiarity with common production, post production, and distribution tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, broadcast camera systems and camcorders, file based media workflows, transcoding systems, and video and audio measurement tools
Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and tools including Amazon AWS, Google GCP, Microsoft Azure a plus
Understanding of API/REST coding and interactions between systems
Basic understanding of one or more programming and scripting languages (Python preferred)
Experience with machine readable file formats like JSON, XML, CSV
Experience with AI/ML a plus
Experience with video quality evaluation a plus
Programming or web development experience recommended
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be willing to travel if required
Must have the legal right to work in the United States
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.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $105,980.00 - $196,820.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.