Live Events Technical Manager (Live Studio Production & Broadcast - Sports & Entertainment)

Atlanta, GA · Senior

Listed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role manages technical operations for live sports and entertainment broadcasts at a major media company, coordinating between production, engineering, and operations teams to ensure flawless execution. It suits experienced television professionals who thrive in high-pressure live environments and excel at cross-functional communication.

Our summary, not Warner Bros. Discovery’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree
10+ years television production experience
5+ years project management experience
Fluent English written and spoken
Leadership and customer service skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Written and verbal communication
Team collaboration
Manage multiple concurrent assignments

Nice to have

Technical Director experience
A1 experience
Previous Technical Manager experience
Operational experience with routers and intercoms
Knowledge of production switchers, audio consoles, EVS, cameras and graphics systems
Knowledge of media, entertainment and technology industry trends
Experience at national or global media company