Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company operating across media, entertainment, and telecommunications. It creates, produces, and distributes films, television programming, and other content through a range of platforms, with a portfolio of established brands and franchises serving audiences worldwide.
Senior Live Events Technical Manager, Sports and Entertainment - Atlanta Hybrid
Senior Live Events Technical Manager responsible for technical operations across Warner Bros. Discovery’s live sports and entertainment productions. Coordinates Engineering, Production, and Operations teams at Techwood Studios.
Description
- Act as the primary technical contact during live productions
- Monitor Engineering support and communicate status throughout live productions
- Staff the technical monitoring position for major live events
- Assist with setup and fax
- Perform quality control on video and audio signals intended for broadcast
- Deliver executive-level updates on technical issues affecting live productions
- Plan, communicate, and execute technical requirements for Live Sports and Entertainment Operations
- Oversee studio production technical details with Operations, Engineering, and technical teams
- Support Engineering and Operators with technical setup and issue resolution, escalating as needed
- Resolve technical problems and resource conflicts before production and track follow-up after production
- Lead pre-show and post-show technical meetings and distribute follow-up reports
- Create and maintain live technical plans and supporting documentation
- Prepare live event documents that communicate technical show requirements
- Partner with stakeholders to evaluate the strategic use of existing and emerging technology
- Review technical operating methods and recommend improvements
- Support testing and implementation of workflows and technologies
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as required
Requirements
- A college degree is required
- Fluent written and spoken English
- At least 10 years of television production experience
- At least 5 years of project management experience
- Demonstrated leadership and exceptional customer service abilities
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with teams
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Preferred experience as a Technical Director, A1, or Technical Manager
- Preferred in-depth operational experience with routers and intercom systems
- Preferred strong knowledge of production switchers, audio consoles, EVS, cameras, and graphics systems
- Preferred knowledge of and enthusiasm for the media, entertainment, and technology industries
- Preferred experience at a national or global media company
Benefits
- Opportunities to shape a career-defining body of work
- Thoughtfully selected benefits
- Resources to explore opportunities and develop professionally
- Equal opportunity employment
- Disability accommodations available throughout the application and recruitment process