AI Engineer (12 mths)

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.   
 
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you can watch and stream for free all these great shows (and more) on 10 as well as 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon, and a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, as well as our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.    

We have an incredible 12-month contract opportunity for a talented AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. Based in the vibrant city of Sydney, with flexible hybrid/remote arrangements, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming how we create, distribute, and monetise content across our broadcast and streaming platforms. 

What you'll do as an AI Engineer:

Join us at the forefront of media transformation as we establish our AI capabilities from the ground up. You'll be driving the "create once, distribute everywhere" revolution - building AI solutions that automatically transform single pieces of content into multiple platform-optimised formats for TV, streaming, and social media. This isn't just a technical role; you'll be creating solutions that directly impact revenue and operational efficiency across our entire content ecosystem.

Functions will also include:

• Build automated video/audio processing solutions that transform content production workflows
• Develop "create once, distribute everywhere" capabilities - turning single content pieces into multiple platform-optimised formats
• Create AI systems for content performance prediction and audience engagement optimisation
• Establish production-ready AI infrastructure and data pipelines from prototype to live systems
• Partner across business units to identify and solve high-impact operational challenges with AI
• Drive monetisation opportunities through intelligent advertising optimisation and audience insights

What are we looking for? 

Essential experience:

• 2-3+ years hands-on machine learning and AI implementation
• Video/audio processing and media technologies experience
• Strong Python and cloud platform experience
• AI workflow orchestration and software engineering best practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Highly valued:

• Content recommendation systems, computer vision, or NLP background
• Real-time content adaptation and multi-platform optimisation experience
• Media or entertainment industry experience

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Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.  

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. 

Paramount acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's original storytellers and the first peoples of the lands where we create, broadcast and connect. We pay our respects to their timeless stories that continue to shape Country and culture.