Solutions Architect & Evangelist - Media/Broadcast

Evertz Microsystems Limited; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast solutions provider is seeking a Solutions Architect & Evangelist to work within the Media Distribution Group. The role involves collaborating with customers to design enterprise-grade solutions, managing client projects, and leading proposal efforts. Candidates should have a background in electronics engineering and at least 3 years of experience with file-based workflow solutions. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Work-life balance

Career progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience deploying file-based workflow solutions.
• Experience with file-based broadcast and production workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the account management team.
• Lead proposal creation and refinement.
• Act as the technical authority throughout design phases.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Client-facing project experience

Education

Electronics engineering (or similar)

Tools

Broadcast IT

BXF

Job description

Overview

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 capture client vision, business requirements, and technical requirements to enable those utilizing Evertz hardware, software and professional services offerings. You will act as a focal point for Evertz clients and staff to architect, design and document system requirements and implementation approaches for end-to-end enterprise solutions. The role is client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the account management team identifying and engaging with prospective Playout, MAM and Media Distribution customers.
• Assist with identifying new customers while growing and maintaining systems within the existing customer base.
• Define and document system scope in collaboration with the account manager.
• Provide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection & systems design; refine during the design process to provide final quotation and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal resources and the client to provide demonstrations and/or documentation as proof-of-concept system, as required.
• Work with internal, client and third-party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements.
• Lead proposal creation and refinement; produce accurate documentation for bid sets.
• Identify and manage project risks, state assumptions clearly, and work with client and internal resources to mitigate risks before deployment.
• Create a clear design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget.
• Act as the technical authority throughout design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training and sustaining engineering phases.
• Travel as required to client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client-facing projects.
• Experience with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, and related workflows.
• Electronics engineering (or similar) education.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills; results-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Familiar with BXF and industry-standard traffic solutions.
• 3+ years of experience deploying file-based workflow solutions.
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure.
• Understanding of applications integration with business systems via XML.
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Work-life balance.
• Career progression.
• Casual work environment.
• Social events and sports teams.

About Evertz

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions for content delivery across multiple platforms. Evertz delivers end-to-end broadcast solutions for content creation, distribution and delivery, with a global presence and a history of industry leadership.

Evertz is an equal employment opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable accessibility laws, reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.