BOC Operator

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Job Summary: We are seeking a temporary BOC Operator to monitor and ensure the proper transmission of television signals, maintaining operational continuity and providing technical support. Key Responsibilities: 1. Monitoring and ensuring the transmission of television signals. 2. Technical support for incidents in recorded and live broadcasts. 3. Operation of video signals using automated systems. ***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. *\*This is a temporary role\** **Your New Role** At Warner Bros. Discovery, we are seeking a **temporary BOC Operator** to join our Broadcast Operations team. This position will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper transmission of television signals, maintaining content operational continuity, and providing technical support for potential incidents in recorded and live broadcasts. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Operate video signals via an automated transmission system, controlling broadcast timing, and monitoring video, audio, subtitles, identification logos, remote command tones, and other secondary effects and events; making necessary adjustments to the broadcast schedule to correct detected mismatches, errors or issues, and adapting event and block durations to maintain programming alignment with the planned or established timeline per supervisor or manager instructions. * Perform monitoring at the broadcast output and also at satellite reception; for certain signals, audio and video failure alarms are available as support. * In case of failures or issues, perform one or more of the following actions: + Switching to backup equipment via electronic systems. + Replacing content with pre-designated emergency material. + Manually activating or deactivating devices. + Switching video source to an alternate server and/or external sources. + Redirecting audio channels. + Modifying events in the broadcast schedule. * Report and, where applicable, document detected issues and corrective actions taken. * Review stored material prior to future broadcast, and test graphics, subtitles, and other operational verifications of equipment and/or content per supervisor instructions. * The tasks listed above apply to both recorded material and live programming broadcasts. **Qualifications and Experience** * **2–3 years’ experience** in similar roles within broadcasting, broadcast operations, master control, or audiovisual environments. * Knowledge of video and audio signal transmission and monitoring processes. * Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational incidents in real time. * Experience working with operational procedures and incident escalation protocols. * Proficiency with computer-based tools and operational monitoring systems. * Ability to work under pressure and make rapid decisions in critical situations. * Detail-oriented, organized profile with strong communication skills. **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, union status, 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.