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 (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 successful candidate must be comfortable and effective in a client facing role.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the account management team identifying and engaging with prospective Playout, MAM and Media Distribution customers.Assisting with identifying new customers while also growing and maintaining systems within existing customer baseWork collaboratively with the account manager to define and document system scopeProvide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection & systems design, refine over the design process to provide final quotation and supporting documentationWork with internal resources and the client to provide client demonstrations and/or documentation as proof of concept system, as requiredWork collaboratively with internal, client and third party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirementsTake lead on proposal creation and refinement, take ownership and produce accurate documentation for bid set.Identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and work with client and internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of deployment.Ultimately create a clear and well thought out design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budgetAct as the technical authority throughout the design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training and sustaining engineering phasesTravel as required to client sites
Qualifications:Experience in designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client facing projects.Experience working with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, business/traffic systems type deployments and workflows i.e. the complete broadcast and media food chain.Electronics engineering (or similar) educationProblem-solving, and strong communication skillsResults oriented, self-motivated, and team playerFamiliar with BXF and industry standard traffic solutionsMust have 3 or more years experience deploying file based work flow solutionsExperience with Broadcast IT with network infrastructureUnderstanding in applications integration with business systems via the use of XML as the interchange formatKnowledge of current digital video compression standards and file typesGood written and verbal communication skills

What we Offer:

Competitive total compensation packageWork-life balanceCareer progressionCasual work environmentSocial events and sports teams

About Evertz:

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.

Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

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