Compression Engineer

The Compression Engineering team is a group of engineers responsible for the aggregation and distribution of video services to affiliate broadcasters across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific for Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurosport brands, as well as contribution across the company between key sites for business-as-usual operations and major live events. The role exists to maintain all facets of both primary and secondary compression systems and ancillary systems within a 24/7/365 operation, including state-of-the-art monitoring systems for the Distribution Monitoring and Control Centre, fibre distribution systems, ADHOC compression equipment and affiliate receive systems.

• Implement, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot full-time linear and ADHOC compression and encoding systems to maintain reliable transmissions.
• Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions and related technical problems.
• Provide engineering support to all Distribution Monitoring and Control Centre systems, including global monitoring platforms and compliance recording systems.
• Provide engineering support to the Technical Live Events team for global event contribution and distribution.
• Monitor and maintain Video IP distribution platforms in support of affiliate service delivery.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, repair and replacement activities for all compression sub-systems.
• Maintain required records of all equipment maintenance, repairs and replacements, and perform and document testing of new equipment and compression systems.
• Work with key vendors and escalate equipment performance and diagnostic issues.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures, maintenance operational procedures and test plans.
• Take on short-term assignments requiring the application of independent judgement, as well as longer-term project-based work in direct support of capital projects.
• Provide technical support to Affiliate Operations teams as needed.

• Solid knowledge of baseband video, audio and metadata, with the ability to analyse and troubleshoot issues.
• Understanding of the signal flow of transmission systems, with the ability to read and produce system drawings.
• Solid knowledge of MPEG4 encoding technologies, encryption/authorisation technology, baseband and IP transport, along with specific experience on DigiCipher and PowerVu compression systems.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud-based architecture and applications for video delivery.
• Basic knowledge of architectural, mechanical and electrical systems and their interaction with distribution equipment.
• Solid understanding of IP theory and operation in support of command and control as well as video transport.
• Ability to perform well in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks.
• Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication abilities and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, provide weekly status report submissions and maintain daily communication with the management team on day-to-day items and projects.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

• 4-6 years of experience with domestic and international television compression and distribution systems.
• Understanding of the television production process.
• Knowledge of satellite distribution, RF uplink technology and satellite reception systems and technology.
• Previous experience and use of SNMP monitoring systems.
• System drawing skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, LucidChart or Drawing.io.

• This is a full-time, on-site position and is considered an essential position; during inclement weather, emergencies or when access to the workplace may be impeded, employees are expected to report to work to support business continuance unless otherwise instructed by their direct manager.
• Overnight, weekend and holiday coverage and rotating shifts are required.
• Some periods of on-call coverage are required outside normally assigned work hours.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness programme.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation.
• Base pay is one component of the total compensation package; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives and programme-specific awards.