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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…

Sound recordists will assist with recordings and sound production by setting up recording equipment, testing equipment, and making adjustments. They will be recording audio for both sit down interviews and verité scenes.

Your Role Accountabilities…

They must utilize their experience, equipment, technical expertise, and timing to capture sound according to the creative vision of the director of photography and producers on set. In this role, one must plan in detail before the shoot, test all technical equipment and decide where to position equipment both on set and on talent. Production sound mixers must be calm and communicative—capable of providing clear and professional direction to talent and crew while fully incorporating instructions from the director of photography and producer(s) on set.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience in sound recording, great technical and creative skills, and the ability to think on feet according to the demands of a busy production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of how verité scenes are put together and the synchronization between sound and camera.
• Ability to interpret the creative vision of a project in both a practical and technical way.
• Good evaluation skills and the ability to think creatively when it comes to the technical challenges presented by locations.
• Great communication skills in communicating directions and requirements to sound crew.
• Ability to engage with and work with other technical and creative crew.

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.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $71,260.00 - $132,340.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.