- Company Name
- CBC/Radio-Canada
- Job Title
- Media Production Systems Architect (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Media Production Systems Architect (T & I) – Telework/Hybrid
**Role Summary**
Design, plan, and architect future media production systems for a large broadcasting organization. Lead technology strategy for content creation, post‑production, and studio infrastructure across TV, radio, and web platforms. Collaborate with enterprise architects to align media solutions with business goals and deliver scalable, resilient services.
**Expectations**
- Own end‑to‑end architecture of media production environments (PAM, MAM, studio setups).
- Translate stakeholder needs into technical roadmaps and implementation plans.
- Drive innovation in media workflow automation, cloud migration, and emerging standards (DMF, MXL, SMPTE‑2110, generative AI).
- Serve as a technology consultant to multi‑disciplinary teams, translating complex concepts into actionable guidance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design scalable, high‑availability media pipelines for 24/7 operations.
- Develop detailed technical specifications, diagrams, and documentation.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments of new media technologies.
- Align media architecture with enterprise‑wide security, networking, and storage practices.
- Provide technical coaching to TV, radio, and web production teams.
- Propose optimizations for media production and distribution infrastructure.
- Liaise with enterprise architects (software, media, security) to synchronize roadmaps and investment decisions.
- Communicate complex solutions to non‑technical stakeholders in clear, concise terms.
**Required Skills**
- 4+ years in media/broadcast architecture, design, or engineering roles.
- Deep knowledge of audio/video production and post‑production workflows, file formats, codecs, and media processing.
- Hands‑on experience with Avid Interplay MAM, Dalet, Adobe Suite, Avid Media Composer, NLE systems.
- Proficiency with emerging media standards: DMF, MXL, SMPTE‑2110, generative AI.
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and virtualization, networking, storage concepts.
- Proven ability to design highly available, scalable production systems.
- Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Fluency in English (advanced reading/write, spoken) and French (advanced reading/write, spoken).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is a strong asset.
- Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or media production technologies are preferred.