Remote Solutions Architect & Evangelist - Media/Broadcast

Description:

• As a Solutions Architect & Evangelist within the Media Distribution Group, you will work closely with customers promoting and designing enterprise-grade Playout, Media Asset Management (MAM), and Distribution solutions.
• The successful candidate must be able to capture our client’s vision, business requirements, as well as technical requirements and enable those utilizing Evertz hardware, software, and professional services offerings.
• You will act as a focal point for Evertz clients and Evertz staff, including account managers, R&D engineers, project managers, and executive management, to completely architect, design, and document system requirements and implementation approaches for end-to-end enterprise solutions.
• The role requires comfort and effectiveness in a client-facing position.
• Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the account management team to identify and engage with prospective Playout, MAM, and Media Distribution customers, assisting with identifying new customers, and growing and maintaining systems within the existing customer base.
• You will work with the account manager to define and document system scope, provide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection and systems design, and refine the design process to provide final quotations and supporting documentation.
• The position involves providing client demonstrations and/or documentation as proof of concept systems, working collaboratively with internal, client, and third-party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements, and taking lead on proposal creation and refinement.
• You will identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and work with clients and internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of deployment.
• Ultimately, you will create a clear and well-thought-out design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget.
• You will act as the technical authority throughout the design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training, and sustaining engineering phases.
• Travel may be required to client sites.

Requirements:

• Experience in designing, documenting, and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client-facing projects is required.
• You must have experience working with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding, and quality control, as well as business/traffic systems type deployments and workflows.
• An education in electronics engineering or a similar field is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• The candidate must be results-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Familiarity with BXF and industry-standard traffic solutions is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience deploying file-based workflow solutions is necessary.
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure is required.
• Understanding of applications integration with business systems via the use of XML as the interchange format is essential.
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive total compensation package.
• Employees can enjoy a work-life balance.
• There are opportunities for career progression.
• The work environment is casual.
• Employees can participate in social events and sports teams.