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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...
Marketing Services Post provides post-production finishing services for theatrical television spots and all other AV materials as requested by internal clients, including, but not limited to Worldwide Theatrical Marketing. Warner Bros. Distributing Inc. seeks a driven Manager, Post Technician for Marketing Services Post. The position supports the day-to-day engineering and IT operations of the department as required by management.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Oversee the basic to intermediate maintenance and support of all hardware and software. Support data management and perform all routine data archiving and back ups. Supports the wiring, system design/integration, cable management, documentation and labeling as required. Support the fiber and network infrastructure for administrative and production staff. Troubleshoot priority IT issues for administrative and production staff. Communicates needs and escalates issues to the Post Technician Director and SVP Marketing Services Post as needed. Support the Director, Post Technician with the management and maintenance of all new and used equipment inventory. Liaise with Technology Solutions, Motion Picture Imaging, Studio Facilities, Content Protection, Information Security, WB Security, Technical Operations, EIS and other divisions to stay informed on studio infrastructure initiatives and best practices. Work with the Director, Post Technician with the installation of capital equipment. Assist the team with all necessary support contracts for department hardware and software. Collaborate with Warner Bros. Finance/Accounting to help track capital, hardware and software expenses. Perform all necessary engineering tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience...
6-10 years of engineering experience in the entertainment industry required.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Information Technology degree or certification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Intermediate experience with PC, Mac and Linux operating systems, as well as Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems.
Solid understanding of film, video, and audio formats, as well as TV and online spot finishing for theatrical advertising.
Some knowledge of Autodesk Flame, Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid, Apple Final Cut Pro and Compressor, and ProTools required.
Must have a passion for technology and IT network infrastructure.
Must be aware of latest industry trends and issues with information security.
Must be able to manage and supervise several projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation and English usage required.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with WB management, staff, vendors and other outside business contacts.
Must have knowledge of systems administration across all operating systems.
Must be able to perform assignments thoroughly and as quickly as possible.
Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
Must have the ability understand written and oral instructions.
Must have the ability to organize and schedule work efficiently with little supervision.
Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
Must be able to adapt schedule to accommodate the real-time demands of the department.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Must be able to manage projects effectively.
Must be able to give clear direction.
Some travel may be required.
Other Requirements...
Health and Safety Concerns - None, general office and production environment.
Must be able to lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
Computer, printer, telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, 10-key calculator, and etc.
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.
The Legal Bits...
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: $73,499.00 - $136,498.00 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.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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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