Warner Bros. Discovery
Sound Operator
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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
The Broadcast Sound Operator plays a vital role in delivering high-quality audio for live sports broadcasts across WBD Sports. Working within state-of-the-art facilities including Studios, Galleries, Sound Control Rooms, Commentary Booths, and Multi-Function Rooms, you will support all aspects of audio production, from setup and mixing through to recording and delivery for live sporting events produced globally.
This shift-based role supports a 365-day broadcast operation and is dual-located across Chiswick and Stockley Park, with occasional international location work as required.
Call to Action: If you are passionate about audio, enjoy live sport, and are looking to contribute to world-class broadcast productions, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: this is a onsite, shift work.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Coordinate the operational activation, adjustment, monitoring, and recording of multiple sound sources during live events, as well as working on production audio requirements.
- Collaborate with both local and international production teams to ensure audio guidelines are followed and all stings and beds are up to date.
- Deliver clear notes and documentation to other operators and the wider production team.
- Ensure all audio is logged and tagged for each live production to support future edit, clearances, and rights agreements.
- Responsible for high quality audio routing, mixing and monitoring of multiple audio sources.
- Ensure all setup and testing of equipment is completed in a timely manner and all required content is in place and levels have been checked.
- Work with the live broadcasting teams to ensure seamless delivery of events.
- Be a point of contact for upcoming productions and on assigned live broadcast days.
- Support upgrades and testing of audio and corporate systems to ensure all equipment is functioning to the desired standard.
- Provide a Sound Operator daily report for each production.
- Keep up to date and be responsible for administrative tasks and provide handovers to colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of training plans to deliver staff and freelancer training requirements as necessary.
- Identify key development opportunities for improved workflows, system development and enhanced reporting.
- Work in partnership with the bookings team and facility management team to ensure efficient utilisation of all technical and human resources.
- Promote sharing of best practice and process change opportunities to support an efficient and effective department.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience coordinating multiple sound inputs from various locations simultaneously.
- In-depth knowledge of audio principles and technologies.
- Working knowledge of both remote and studio audio broadcast setups.
- A good ear for audio processing and the ability to identify and address audio quality issues.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address technical challenges and recording issues.
- Proficiency in industry-standard routing systems and audio editing software.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to manage workload effectively and independently.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, adaptable to working with diverse personalities and levels of authority.
- A passion for audio and a keen interest in sport.
- Strong work ethic and a drive for excellence.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a challenging environment.
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Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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