Avid MediaCentral/Broadcast MAM Engineer (API & Migration)

This role has a strong focus on Avid MAM API integration and media migration.

Location: UK & Europe (Germany, Poland, Sweden, France, Netherlands)
Type: Contract & Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Avid MediaCentral/Avid MAM Engineer with strong experience in API-based integrations and media migration within broadcast and OTT environments.

This role focuses on Avid MediaCentral/Interplay APIs, metadata-driven workflows, archive-to-cloud migrations, and integration with downstream broadcast systems.
This is not a support or operations role candidates must have direct technical, hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities Avid MediaCentral/Avid MAM Integration

• Hands-on development and integration using Avid MediaCentral/Interplay APIs

• Build and support API-driven workflows for:

  • Metadata extraction, enrichment, and validation

  • Asset registration and lifecycle management

  • Integration with QC, packaging, and content delivery platforms

• Support automation across media supply chain workflows

Media Asset & Metadata Migration

• Export and prepare media assets and metadata from Avid MAM

• Design and execute metadata mapping, normalization, and validation

• Ensure metadata integrity and correct asset relationships post-migration

• Support operational transition during migration programmes

Archive & Cloud Workflows

• Work with archive systems (eg. DIVA Archive) to manage archive and restore workflows

• Support media transfers between AWS S3 and cloud-based processing platforms

• Validate successful transfers and troubleshoot migration issues

Cloud & Modern MAM Platforms

• Support ingestion workflows into cloud-based MAM platforms (eg. Mimir)

• Enable Proxy generation, processing, and archival into Google Cloud Storage (GCS)

• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate with broadcast and OTT delivery systems

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Avid MediaCentral/Interplay (Avid MAM)

• Proven experience working with Avid MAM APIs (REST/integration workflows)

• Solid background in media asset and metadata migration projects

• Experience in broadcast, media, or OTT environments

• Hands-on experience with AWS S3 or similar cloud storage platforms

• Strong understanding of media workflows, metadata models, and automation

Preferred/Nice to Have

• Experience with DIVA Archive

• Exposure to cloud-based MAM platforms (eg. Mimir)

• Experience migrating from Avid MAM to other MAM systems (Dalet, CatDV, custom cloud MAM)

• Familiarity with Google Cloud Storage (GCS)

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

• Candidates must already hold a valid work permit for the listed countries

• Contract and permanent options available

• Immediate interviews for suitable profiles