Media & Entertainment Ad Tech Consultant

EPAM is growing its Media & Entertainment industry practice, and we are looking for a

Consultant

to help media companies unlock the value of their data and put AI to work in meaningful ways. This role sits at the intersection of delivery, innovation, and business development. You will work with broadcasters, streaming platforms, content owners, publishers, and sports organizations on some of the most consequential data and AI challenges in the industry: content intelligence, audience analytics, personalization, operational automation, and GenAI adoption. If you want to be at the intersection of media strategy and modern data and AI engineering, this is the role.

Req# 1036152783

Responsibilities

Apply deep knowledge of data architecture solutions spanning cloud data platforms, streaming data, data lakes, lake houses, and analytics layers relevant to M&E use cases

Analyze client data ecosystems platforms, pipelines, governance models, and analytics maturity

Develop transformation roadmaps and next-generation architectures aligned to client needs and emerging industry standards

Apply working knowledge of modern data and AI tooling (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP data services, vector databases, LLMs, ML pipelines) to design practical, scalable solutions

Shape and support AI/ML implementations including recommendation engines, content tagging and metadata intelligence, audience segmentation, demand forecasting, and GenAI-powered workflows

Analyze and stay current on emerging data and AI trends in M&E (e.g. synthetic media, AI-driven personalization, content supply chain automation, rights and metadata intelligence) and translate them into actionable client strategies

Lead and support engagements end-to-end: work planning, requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, stakeholder management, solution design, deliverable ownership, and team oversight

Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle and provide alternative recommendations when needed to keep objectives on track

Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders

Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products that translate complex data and AI concepts into clear business language

Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions

Anticipate and mitigate project risks with sound judgment on when to escalate to senior leadership

Requirements

You have a genuine passion for technology and business in the Media and Entertainment space

You are strategic and resilient, with the interpersonal intelligence to build trust with clients and colleagues

You are a self-starter who brings an innovative spirit and strong work ethic to every engagement

You have a balance of analytical rigor (IQ) and client awareness (EQ) you know when to push and when to listen

You are extremely organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large and complex datasets

You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and treat complexity as an opportunity, not an obstacle

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

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