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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role...
Warner Bros. Discovery seeks an Broadcast A1 (SWAT) for CNN's Technical Operations department. (SWAT stands for “Staff with Advanced Talent/Training”). This position plays an integral role as part of the live control room production team that is well versed in the art of audio mixing and thrives in the fast paced 24x7 news environment while being responsible for enhancing various audio elements for live and pre-produced events. 

Your Role Accountabilities...

What sets the position apart is the CNN SWAT Broadcast A1 has an adaptable skillset as well as a deeper knowledge of advanced features of all the control room audio equipment to cover any schedule across all CNN News Group network platforms and to support training new A1s.

Handle the demands of a fast pace and changing news environment.

Demonstrate ability to operate independently through proven leadership skills. 

Develop, test and document processes, workflows, and Standard Operating Procedures.

You are a subject matter expert (SME) of the audio technology and workflows 

Collaborate with the management team with involvement in projects and network initiatives. 

Serve as a mentor and trainer to A1s

Creative influence to enhance the viewer experience of our productions.

Consulting and collaborating with the Show Director and other key stakeholders.

Assists Audio Supervisor in evaluating and implementing new workflows and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience…

Preferred 5+ years’ experience mixing in a live broadcast news environment and/or significant industry experience as an audio engineer for live sound and/or post-production.

Candidate should have knowledge of a variety of mixing consoles, RF management, acoustics, microphones, IEMs, editing software, etc.  

Advanced skills with broadcast audio related components including intercom and ancillary equipment. (e.g. ENCO, AZ Edit).   

Ability to troubleshoot and design setup of audio consoles.  

Live broadcast remotes and production truck experience is a plus.

Four-year degree or equivalent education from accredited university/college or demonstrated experience in the audio field. 

Must have strong leadership, communication, organizational and relationship skills.

Must be flexible and willing to work in a 24/7 environment (holidays, weekends, and overnights).

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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