TMT - Media & Entertainment-Solution Architect - SM

Role overview

TMT - Media & Entertainment-Solution Architect - SM at EY

Job Title: Industry Solution Architect – Media & Entertainment Experience Range:12–18 years Function: Business Development | Complex Solutioning | Media industry Transformation Overview EY seeks accomplished professionals for the role of Industry Solution Architect - Media & Entertainment.

The ideal candidate will combine industry knowledge with consulting, solutioning, and commercial acumen to help clients navigate audience fragmentation, digital disruption, content monetization challenges, evolving advertising models, and AI-led transformation.

Qualifications - MBA or advanced degree. - 12-18 years of experience within Media & Entertainment, Media Consulting, Digital Media Platforms, Broadcasting, Streaming Services, AdTech, or related industries. - Demonstrated experience leading transformation initiatives, solution architecture, or strategic consulting engagements within the media ecosystem. - Strong industry network and credibility as a Media Subject Matter Expert (SME) This position calls for strategic visionaries, effective collaborators, and domain specialists who will shape the future of TMT through innovative, enterprise-scale solutions for marquee clients, delivering lasting value for EY and its partners.

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru [KA] [IN] [560016]

About the employer

• At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
• Key Responsibilities - Media Industry Solution Leadership : Lead the design of end-to-end transformation solutions for media clients, shaping strategic pursuits and delivering measurable business value across content, audience, and revenue ecosystems - Media Domain Expertise & Advisory : Serve as a trusted media SME, advising clients on streaming, content monetization, advertising, audience engagement, rights management, and emerging industry trends. - Media Transformation & Innovation : Architect AI-enabled, data-driven transformation programs that modernize content supply chains, digital platforms, operating models, and revenue growth strategies. - Value Proposition & Executive Storytelling : Develop compelling business cases and executive narratives that translate complex media transformation initiatives into clear commercial outcomes. - Financial Modeling & Commercial Strategy: Design commercial, pricing, and value realization frameworks that support profitable growth, operational efficiency, and sustainable client impact. - Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with account teams, sector leaders, alliance partners, and client executives to co-create scalable solutions and drive successful transformation outcomes.
• EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
• Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Additional role details

• And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.
• Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
• This role is designed for strategic leader who brings deep media sector expertise and can architect large-scale business and technology transformation solutions for media clients globally.
• Domain Skills and Knowledge Attributes - Proven experience in Media & Entertainment consulting, business transformation, strategy, or solution architecture with strong commercial acumen and business development capabilities. - Deep understanding of media industry business models, economics, and value chains across content creation, broadcasting, streaming, advertising, publishing, sports, and entertainment ecosystems. - Strong expertise in OTT and streaming platforms, AdTech, audience measurement, content operations, customer engagement, subscription businesses, and digital platform models. - Ability to apply AI, analytics, personalization, and automation to drive business outcomes such as audience growth, content discovery, advertising yield optimization, subscriber retention, and operational efficiency. - Strong understanding of content rights and licensing, DTC strategies, media distribution models, platform ecosystems, and emerging industry trends. - Ability to translate industry challenges into scalable consulting and technology-led solutions. - Working knowledge of media industry regulations, content governance, intellectual property rights, privacy requirements, advertising standards, and risk considerations. - Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.