The PROGRESS-LOOKS Group is an alliance of leading companies in the film, media, and archival sectors. Our portfolio spans film production and post-production, AI-powered systems, media asset management, and distribution platforms. We shape the future of digital content – with creative innovation and technological foresight. Our international client base includes broadcasters, streaming services, and cultural institutions around the globe.

In the role of Head of Technology Architecture & Media Systems, you will take on strategic and technological responsibility for our mission-critical media solutions. You will drive the architecture of our platforms, lead an interdisciplinary team, and develop technical visions that resonate across all areas of the company – from film production to distribution to AI integration. The preferred work location is Leipzig; however, depending on availability, our sites in Erfurt, Halle (Saale), Berlin, or Magdeburg are also possible alternatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a holistic technology architecture for all media-related business areas
• Create system roadmaps, architectural principles, and platform strategies
• Establish a future-proof and scalable technical foundation
• Take responsibility for media asset management systems, distribution platforms, post-production solutions, and AI interfaces
• Integrate and further develop cutting-edge AI applications
• Provide technical leadership for a team of developers and specialists
• Work closely with management, content production, sales, and external partners

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of professional experience in a senior technical role, ideally with architectural responsibilities
• Solid understanding of media-related technologies (MAM, DAM, cloud workflows, API architectures)
• Passion for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital media processes

What We Offer:

• A meaningful and challenging role with real impact – in an internationally positioned company with a sustainable and culturally driven focus
• The opportunity to actively shape a central technology position with a focus on architecture and strategic development
• A leadership role in a dynamic, creative media environment with plenty of room for initiative
• Possibility to work from home by arrangement
• Opportunities for further education and development

We look forward to receiving your compelling application, including your CV. Please send your application exclusively via email with the subject “Head of Technology Architect” to [email protected].

Founded in 1950 in East Berlin, PROGRESS is one of Germany’s oldest and largest film exploitation companies. Since 2019, the company has been digitizing, cataloging, and distributing the entire DEFA collection, along with growing archival collections from around the world. These are made accessible through the curated platform http://www.progress.film, setting new standards in the preservation and dissemination of cinematic cultural heritage.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Media Asset Manager (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible, either full-time or part-time. The preferred work location is Leipzig; however, depending on availability, our offices in Erfurt, Halle (Saale), Berlin, or Magdeburg are also possible.

Your Responsibilities:

• Optimization and automation of the Media Asset Management (MAM) system
• Development and implementation of API-based interfaces
• Management and optimization of data workflows between MAM, storage, and backup systems
• Development and documentation of scripts to automate MAM processes
• Ensuring performance and quality of MAM workflows

What We’re Looking For:

• Completed studies or vocational training in media management, information science, archiving, or a comparable qualification
• Experience with MAM systems, ideally EditShare Flow
• Proficiency in Python, REST APIs, and data formats (JSON, XML, CSV)
• Understanding of metadata management and digital archiving
• Confident handling of media formats (MXF, ProRes, MP4, WAV)
• Experience with storage and backup systems (LTO, cloud storage) is a plus
• Structured and independent working style
• Very good German & English skills

What We Offer:

• A varied and engaging role with responsibility
• Opportunities to shape and contribute in an innovative work environment
• A supportive team atmosphere and flexible working hours
• Option to work from home by arrangement
• Opportunities for training and professional development

We look forward to receiving your compelling application, including your CV. Please send your application exclusively by email with the subject “Media Asset Manager” to: [email protected]

PROGRESS, 1950 in Ost-Berlin gegründet, ist einer der ältesten und größten deutschen Filmauswerter. Seit 2019 digitalisiert, erschließt und verwertet das Unternehmen den gesamten DEFA-Bestand sowie wachsende Archivkollektionen weltweit. Diese werden auf der kuratierten Plattform http://www.progress.film zugänglich gemacht, wodurch PROGRESS neue Maßstäbe in der Bewahrung und Verbreitung filmischer Kulturgüter setzt.

Die Archivierung von audiovisuellen Medien verlangt einen sicheren Umgang mit informationswissenschaftlichen Arbeitsmethoden wie Metadatenerzeugung und -strukturierung, Standardisierung sowie fundierte technologische Kenntnisse von Datenbankstrukturen.

Wir suchen eine*n Metadata Assistant (m/w/d) bei der inhaltlichen Erschließung unserer Bestände, in Voll- oder Teilzeit (mindestens 30h/Woche). Der bevorzugte Arbeitsort ist Leipzig, alternativ sind je nach Verfügbarkeit auch unsere Standorte in Erfurt, Halle (Saale), Berlin oder Magdeburg möglich.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Formale und inhaltliche Erschließung von audiovisuellen Medien durch Erstellung von Basis-Metadaten
• Unterstützung bei der Verwaltung und Pflege von Metadaten für verschiedene Content-Formate
• Sicherstellung der Konsistenz und Qualität von Metadaten in unseren Systemen
• Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen, um Metadatenanforderungen zu erfüllen und Workflows zu optimieren
• Erstellung und Pflege von Dokumentationen sowie Prozessen im Bereich Metadata Management
• Identifikation und Behebung von Metadaten-Problemen und Verbesserungspotenzialen

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Informatik, Medien, Bibliothekswissenschaften oder eine vergleichbare Ausbildung
• Erste praktische Erfahrung im Bereich Metadatenmanagement oder Datenpflege ist von Vorteil
• Gute Kenntnisse in Datenbanken und MS Office (insbesondere Excel)
• Strukturierte und selbstständige Arbeitsweise
• Grundkenntnisse in XML, JSON oder ähnlichen Datenformaten sind von Vorteil
• Interesse an neuen Technologien und der Weiterentwicklung von Datenmanagement-Prozessen
• Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse und gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, Französischkenntnisse von Vorteil
• Teamorientierung und gute kommunikative Fähigkeiten
• Historische Kenntnisse des 20. Jahrhunderts

Wir bieten:

• Eine spannende und vielseitige Tätigkeit mit Verantwortung
• Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten in einem innovativen Arbeitsumfeld
• Ein kollegiales Arbeitsumfeld und flexible Arbeitszeiten
• Möglichkeit zur Arbeit im Home-Office nach Absprache
• Fortbildungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung inklusive Lebenslaufs. Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung ausschließlich per Email mit dem Betreff „Metadata Assistant“ an hentze(at)progress.film.

We are PROGRESS and we love history, films and archives. One of our most important business areas is archive services for the documentary film industry. We collect and distribute film and photographic material, develop collections from all over the world and manage archive research and rights clearance for documentary film productions.

If you would like to gain an insight into this world, then you should be our intern and support our Archive Producing team.

Your tasks will include:

• Researching historical film and photo material for current documentary film projects
• Clearance of usage rights
• Media management (download, ingest...)
• Keywording and metadata maintenance

What we are looking for:

• You are enthusiastic about history and film
• You are fluent in English, if you also speak German, all the better!
• You have a wide range of interests, you are quick on the uptake and not afraid of technical or legal processes
• You work independently, carefully and reliably
• You are a team player
• You have approx. 30-40 hours per week from July (or later)
• You would like to work with us for 3 months or complete a mandatory internship as part of your studies
• You are studying film, media, cultural studies, history, media technology or something comparable in your Bachelor's or Master's degree

We offer:

• A friendly, international team
• An office workplace in Leipzig
• A variety of tasks with responsibility
• Intensive support and evaluation meetings throughout the internship
• Insights into the work of international film production companies and the world of archive distribution
• Access to historical film material from all over the world
• The opportunity to familiarise yourself with other areas of work
• Compensation of 400 EUR per month

Please contact Veronika Christmann ([email protected]) by e-mail with a short CV and cover letter in a PDF document!