Warner Bros. Discovery

Director, Global Field Engineering – TNT Sports, Eurosport, CNN, WBD Networks

Warner Bros. Discovery

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Responsible for leadership, hiring, training and oversight for ~12 team members across EMEA.
  • Managing a team of over 12 staff in the Global Field Engineering Team, providing 24/7 broadcast and IT services to support live sports and news broadcasts.
  • Leading the evolution of team capabilities, including recruitment, onboarding, and delegation of responsibilities.
  • Mentoring and developing team members, providing training opportunities to enhance performance.
  • Conducting regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback promoting collaboration.
  • Engage Eurosport leaders and TNT Sport technical operations in planning and staffing.
  • Assisting the VP with setting out strategy and department goals.
  • Managing budget and staffing requirements.
  • Explore and implementing new field technology and best practices.
  • Ensure the Global FE teams successfully deliver field production technology executions to meet live broadcast deadlines.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a senior events execution and field technology teams’ management role within a News and Sports media organisation.
  • Extensive experience in live and sport field technology deployments and implementations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills demonstrating the ability to motivate, develop and inspire a team.
  • Proven track record in directing successful teams, delivering to the highest standards.
  • Adept at working collaboratively with other service delivery internal departments.
  • Proactive in troubleshooting, problem-solving and avoidance of issues.
  • Adaptable and flexible in a challenging, demanding, and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the department globally.
  • Experience of budget and expense management.
Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
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