About Simply.TV

At Simply.TV, we're redefining how the world experiences TV metadata. As a leading provider of advanced, AI-driven metadata solutions, we empower broadcasters, streaming platforms, and telecom operators to deliver smarter, more engaging content discovery experiences. From next-gen EPG (Electronic Program Guide) data to rich content enrichment, we enable our partners to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. 

Headquartered in Copenhagen, but supported by 400+ employees worldwide, our data fuels user interfaces that are used by millions of viewers every day — and we’re just getting started. Whether you're passionate about media technology, data engineering, or product innovation, Simply.TV is the place to shape the future of TV — and have fun doing it. 

Join us, and let’s make content discovery simple, powerful, and inspiring!

The Role

Simply.TV is all about creating the world's best and richest TV, movie and series data. With thousands of new titles releasing every month across global platforms, we need passionate people to help us build, maintain and continuously improve our content database — ensuring world-class user experiences for TV operators globally.

As an Ingest Specialist, you will oversee the technical entry point for our global metadata. You will proactively identify and diagnose pipeline interruptions, implementing rapid fixes to resolve data gaps. This position requires a proactive thinker who can navigate technical requirements with external partners and align them with our internal workflows to ensure seamless content delivery.


Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical setup of new content feeds from initial datapoint to the final activation of automated ingest.
• Oversee ingest workflows to ensure all incoming content feeds and data deliveries meet strict internal and external SLAs.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data ingest failures to ensure consistent metadata delivery across all pipelines.
• Coordinate with downstream stakeholders and provide technical support for client-related inquiries.
• Use internal ticketing systems to document bugs, provider-specific requirements and internal workflows.

Requirements

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have 1–3 years of experience in data operations, technical support, or a similar role focused on digital content pipelines and data management.
• Fluency in English with the capacity to communicate complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, specifically regarding VLOOKUPs, data cleaning, and logical functions.
• Proven competence in end-to-end project execution and independent management of multiple workstreams.
• Ability to work within Central European Time (CET/CEST) business hours
  
  Preferred:

• Technical background in software, coding or related fields such as data systems, CMS or technical operations. Prior exposure to media or OTT environments, ingest pipelines or metadata QC is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of digital systems, including file formats (XML, JSON, CSV) and data transfer protocols.
• Proven ability to quickly master proprietary internal tools and a high comfort level navigating various data formats and delivery standards.
• Proficiency in the German language is a significant advantage for supporting diverse regional data sources and partners.
  
  Please note - we can only accept CVs in English!

Why join?

• 🚀 Work at the forefront of media tech – Help shape how millions discover TV & streaming content.
• 🧠 Sharpen your research & data skills – Gain hands-on experience with metadata, databases & quality control.
• 🌍 Be part of a global, supportive team – Spread across the world, but rooted in the same values. At Simply.TV, everyone belongs and contributes in their own way. 400+ people, continuously building a culture together.
• 🎯 Make a real impact – Your work ensures accurate, high-quality data used by top broadcasters & platforms.
• 📈 Grow and learn every day – Fast-paced environment with room to develop and expand your role.

Practicalities

• Reports to: Head of Technical Account Management
• Employment Type: Freelancer
• Location: Europe
• Type of Collaboration: Freelancer setup ( Fulltime-40hrs/week)

Benefits

Collaboration based on a freelancer(contractor) set-up is up to 1000 EUR per month on a full-time allocation basis (40 hours per week).