Supervisor, Global Field Engineering

Warner Bros. Discovery

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Hybrid
Location
Atlanta, GA
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Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating a broad portfolio of iconic content and brands including Warner Bros. film studio, HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, and Max streaming service. Industry: Media & Entertainment

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TL;DR · Supervisor, Global Field Engineering

Supervisor, Global Field Engineering leads a team of over ten field engineers providing 24/7 broadcast and IT services for live sports and news productions. This role involves overseeing incident management, request fulfillment, staffing, and process improvements while ensuring seamless transitions between shifts in a constant broadcast environment. The supervisor serves as a technical resource and escalation point for complex events, managing recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews. Key responsibilities include coordinating field deployment assignments, driving the adoption of MFP (REMI) kits, and ensuring gear readiness for key productions. The role requires hands-on proficiency with signal flow, contribution workflows, and broadcast equipment to troubleshoot remote production issues. Candidates must possess over five years of experience in live news and sports field technology deployments, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex technical operations under tight deadlines.

What you'll do

  • Supervise a team of over 10 field engineers providing 24/7 broadcast and IT services for live sports and news.
  • Manage incident response, staffing schedules, and process improvements across global field operations.
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex live events and critical production issues.
  • Perform hands-on engineering tasks including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment in remote environments.
  • Coordinate with internal partners to develop deployment assignments and improve resource efficiency.
  • Drive the adoption of new field technologies and workflow changes aligned with global corporate strategies.
  • Ensure all field gear is ready and functional ahead of major production events.
  • Conduct performance reviews and oversee the recruitment and development of team members.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in live and news/sport field technology deployments and implementations.
  • Prior hands-on experience as a field engineer or in a live production engineering role.
  • Strong leadership skills to motivate, develop, and inspire a team of 10+ engineers.
  • Working knowledge of signal flow, contribution workflows, and the technical demands of live broadcast environments.
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical proficiency with broadcast field equipment to operate independently as an engineer when required.
  • Experience in budget and expense management.
  • Ability to physically lift and move equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to travel frequently for domestic and international events.

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