Job Description
We are MDR.
As the largest media company in central Germany, we stand for independent, diverse online, TV, and radio programming-and for a unique, vibrant community. Around 4,000 colleagues from all departments give their best every day to ensure that we continue to develop. Our shared goal: to create attractive programming that reflects the diversity of our region, sets innovative trends with our own formats, and continuously opens up new spaces for democratic discourse.
Would you like to contribute your skills and talents to our team? We are looking for you to join our Operations Management, Media Infrastructure and Production Department, Product Development and Requirements Management Division in Leipzig as soon as possible.
Junior Coordinator, System Architecture, ARD Tech Unit (m/f/d)
Collective agreement designation: Junior Manager (m/f/d)
Place of work: Leipzig
Initially limited until December 31, 2027
Full-time
Your contribution as Junior Coordinator System Architecture ARD Tech Unit (m/f/d):
You will support an ARD working group on system architecture as part of the digital renewal process and contribute to the content and organizational coordination of the overarching architecture work. In doing so, you will help to prepare and further develop technological foundations and strategic decisions in the media environment.
* Supporting the department head in organizing, managing, and running an ARD working group on system architecture
* Structured preparation of technical and specialist topics (e.G., system landscapes, interfaces, integration concepts, architecture guidelines)
* Collaborating on the creation and further development of architectural principles, target visions, and concept papers.
* Documenting and tracking results, measures, and decisions.
* Preparing and providing content support for presentations, workshops, and decision templates for the ARD Tech Unit.
* Other support tasks in the area of architecture within the ARD Tech Unit and the MDR department management.
Your professional and personal profile:
Can you identify with the values of MDR and are you interested in actively shaping our working environment? What you bring to the table:
* Completed university/technical college degree with a technical focus (e.G., computer science, media technology, or engineering) and initial relevant experience in the IT or media environment, e.G., through internships or working student positions, or completed vocational training and relevant professional experience in the IT or media environment.
* Good understanding of modern IT structures, IT technologies, and architectural principles, as well as the ability to confidently classify technical contexts
Ideally, you will also have the following qualifications and characteristics:
* Very good analytical and conceptual thinking skills
* Interest in architecture certifications (e.G., iSAQB, focus on domain-driven design)
* Strong communication and moderation skills and enjoyment of working in cross-functional networks
* Confident use of common office and collaboration tools (e.G., Confluence, Miro, MS Teams, PowerPoint)
What we offer:
We are a strong community-and we do everything we can to ensure that our employees feel comfortable with us now and in the future, can contribute new ideas, and realize their personal vision.
* Good pay: in the form of transparent, collectively agreed salaries - including annual vacation pay.
* Mobile working: from home or on the road - depending on your needs and the requirements of your position.
* Further education and training: in specialist courses, soft skills seminars, at the ARD.ZDF media academy and as part of our competence and management program.
* And much more: Visit our career website for all employer benefits at MDR.
What we support:
MDR is a signatory to the Diversity Charter. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunities, and a discrimination-free working environment. We see different life experiences and perspectives as an enrichment.
If equally qualified and suitable, applications from severely disabled persons and those of equal status will be given preferential consideration.
Women are underrepresented in this field. Therefore, we would like to recruit a woman for this position.
The position is advertised as a full-time position. Alternatively, it can be filled on a part-time basis.
Welcome to MDR!
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to getting to know you! Become part of our team and apply online by February 2, 2026.