What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Events Technical Manager position at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.?
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Who We Are...
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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 Live Events Technical Manager is the key point of contact for day-to-day support of live productions within Production & Technical Operations (P&TO) at Techwood Studios. The Tech Manager provides the oversight, communication and documentation necessary to establish, execute and maintain consistency in Live Sports and Entertainment operations. The Tech Manager will have the knowledge to assist and support Engineering teams and Operators to ensure efficient and effective productions, escalating as necessary. This position must also maintain collaborative relationships between the various Technical and Operations teams, Engineering and our Sports and Entertainment partners. The Tech Manager will maintain a technical monitoring station during live shows at critical times to provide support as needed.
Your Role Accountabilities :
Serve as technical key point of contact during live productions, as well as monitor and communicate Engineering support during all live productions, including but not limited to :
- Be stationed at technical monitoring position for all major live events to ensure plans are followed
- Assist with setup and fax
- QC Video and Audio signals used for air
- Provide timely executive level communications of technical issues that affect live productions
Technical planning, communication and execution for P&TO's Live Sports and Entertainment Operations
Partner with Production, Tech Ops, Engineering and Operations teams :
Provide organized and effective live technical plans and documentation for live events. This ensures smooth live operations and provides historical data for after-action discussions
Collaborate with Production, Technical operations and Engineering to evaluate and help determine the strategic use of current and future technology
Qualifications & Experiences :
Not Required but preferred experience :
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